Maryland Mesothelioma

A mesothelioma diagnosis is life-changing. It is common to feel uncertain about how to proceed. One of the best first steps that you can take is to obtain the assistance of a compassionate attorney like those on the legal team at The Throneberry Law Group. After losing his father-in-law to the condition, our principal attorney has dedicated his legal career to helping mesothelioma victims obtain compensation from those responsible for their condition.

Our attorneys have helped those exposed to asbestos throughout Maryland receive positive outcomes in legal proceedings. We have helped people in Baltimore, Bethesda, Columbia, Dundalk, Ellicott City, Frederick, Gathersburg, Germantown, and Silver Spring.

The Centers for Disease Control reports that approximately 779 Maryland residents died from mesothelioma between 1999 to 2015. Workers who are involved in shipbuilding, power plants, higher education, and the military in Baltimore and Washington are at elevated risk of being diagnosed with mesothelioma. Other workers in the state, including elementary school teachers, are also at risk of being diagnosed with mesothelioma.

Before it was widely known to cause cancer, asbestos was used by power plants to prevent fires and utilized in various pieces of machinery including pumps and tanks. Some of the locations in Maryland where workers are known to have been exposed to asbestos are Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Glen Burnie Powerhouse, and Basco Power.

As a mid-Atlantic coastal state, there are a countless number of shipyards in Maryland. For many years, asbestos was used in ships as well as the various equipments found at shipyards including cement and turbines. Some of the Maryland shipyards where workers are known to have been exposed to asbestos include the following:

• Baltimore Marine Industries
• Bethlehem Shipbuilding
• Curtis Bay Coast Guard Yard
• Ellicott International
• Key Highway Shipyard

Much like power plants, Maryland steel mills depended on asbestos due to its heat and fire resistant capabilities. One of the Maryland steel mills where workers were exposed to asbestos is Titan Steel Corporation.

Paper mills also depended on asbestos for many years because the equipment helped to reduce the risk of fire in various pieces of equipment including turbines and pumps. One paper mill in Maryland where workers faced exposure to asbestos is the Luke Paper Company.

Maryland has a high number of natural asbestos deposits. There are also still many buildings in the state that contain asbestos in the form of insulation, floor tiles, and various other construction elements. As a result, many Maryland residents are exposed to asbestos on a daily basis. One building in Maryland where residents are exposed to asbestos is the University of Maryland Stadium, which is located in College Park. If asbestos is left untouched, it is unlikely to hurt anyone. When asbestos is moved, however, it can become inhaled by workers and end up in the lining of a person’s abdomen, heart, or lungs. Unfortunately, many people are not aware that they have been around asbestos until years or decades later when a terminal cancer diagnosis is made.

At Throneberry Law, we understand just how challenging a mesothelioma or other type of asbestos exposure diagnosis can be. We will come to meet you wherever is convenient in Maryland, including hospital rooms. To make matters easier, we also do not ask for a fee unless we are successful in obtaining compensation for you. Contact our law office today by calling (888) 506-1131. You can also schedule a consultation online.