Mesothelioma & Chemical Plant Technicians
Chemical plant workers are among the occupations with the highest risk for asbestos exposure. Thus, chemical technicians have a high rate of developing mesothelioma. Asbestos exposure has sickened thousands of chemical plant workers. If you’re a chemical plant worker who has developed mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease, the experienced mesothelioma attorneys at the Gori Law Firm can help you fight for justice.
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- Chemical plant workers have commonly developed asbestos-related diseases after exposure in the workplace.
- Both chemical technicians and their families may have been harmed by asbestos exposure.
- If you have developed mesothelioma or another asbestos-related illness from working in a chemical plant, The Gori Law Firm can help.
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- Mesothelioma Compensation for Chemical Plant Workers
- Asbestos Exposure Risks for Chemical Plant Workers
- Why Choose The Gori Law Firm for Your Mesothelioma Claim?
- If You Developed an Asbestos-Related Disease After Working at a Chemical Plant, You Might Be Entitled to Compensation
- Chemical Plant Asbestos Exposure FAQs
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Mesothelioma Compensation for Chemical Plant Workers
If you have developed mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease from exposure while working at a chemical plant, your options for pursuing compensation depend on the type of harm you experienced and the party or parties responsible.
What Kind of Compensation Could I Receive from My Mesothelioma Suit?
Depending on the nature and circumstances of the case, asbestos-exposure victims and their families might be entitled to pursue mesothelioma lawsuits against the parties responsible for their exposure, such as asbestos product manufacturers, suppliers, and property owners. There are generally three types of claims that can be filed for mesothelioma-related damages: personal injury lawsuits, wrongful death lawsuits, and asbestos trust fund claims.
Personal Injury Lawsuits
In a personal injury lawsuit, mesothelioma patients can seek compensation from those responsible for their asbestos exposure. Damages from these suits may be either economic or non-economic. Economic damages compensate for the medical bills, lost wages, and other financial losses resulting from the disease. Non-economic damages cover the more subjective impacts on exposure victims’ lives, such as pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, emotional distress, and other losses.
Wrongful Death Lawsuits
Certain surviving family members of asbestos-exposure victims who die from mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases may receive compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit. While nothing can make up for the loss of a loved one to mesothelioma, wrongful death damages aim to compensate mesothelioma victims’ immediate families for the losses stemming from the deaths. This compensation might include economic damages such as the patient’s medical bills, loss of household income, and funeral expenses. It might also include non-economic damages for grief, pain, and the loss of support and companionship.
Asbestos Trust Fund Claims
Many companies facing a large number of asbestos claims against them have filed for bankruptcy protection. The courts required that they establish trust funds to compensate victims. Mesothelioma victims and their families may be eligible to file claims for compensation with these asbestos trust funds. An estimated $30 billion combined remains in these trust funds. The claims process is typically quicker and more streamlined than a lawsuit. You might be able to pursue multiple trust fund claims in addition to a lawsuit, depending on the sources of asbestos exposure involved. A mesothelioma attorney can help you identify the funds you may be eligible to claim and the amount of money you may be eligible to receive.
Asbestos Exposure Risks for Chemical Plant Workers
Regardless of specific occupational title, all chemical plant workers may have been exposed to asbestos while working with tools, machinery, and construction materials. Common sources of asbestos exposure at chemical plants include the following:
- Boilers and ovens
- Mixers
- Grinders
- Extruders
Regardless of specific occupational title, all chemical plant workers may have been exposed to asbestos while working with tools, machinery, and construction materials. Common sources of asbestos exposure at chemical plants include the following:
- Boilers and ovens
- Mixers
- Grinders
- Extruders
Asbestos was once ubiquitous in chemical plants, particularly before the federal government imposed limitations on asbestos use in the 1970s and 80s. Therefore, many chemical plant workers have developed mesothelioma from exposure to asbestos-containing products at work. Asbestos-related diseases like mesothelioma have long latency periods, so many workers may not have known they were exposed to asbestos until they received diagnoses of asbestos-related illness decades later.
Which Chemical Plant Jobs Have the Highest Risk of Exposure?
While chemical technicians of all kinds historically have been at high risk of asbestos exposure, certain occupations at chemical plants are more likely to have been exposed to asbestos in the workplace. These include the following:
- Chemists
- Formulators
- Chemical engineers
- Boilermakers
- Pipefitters
- Machinists
- Electricians
- Machinery operators
- Laborers
- Mechanics
- Maintenance personnel
- Vehicle mechanics
Secondary Asbestos Exposure in Family Members of Chemical Plant Workers
Most mesothelioma patients did not live or work around asbestos themselves. Many are family members of chemical plant workers exposed on the job. These family members experienced secondary asbestos exposure through their loved ones’ jobs.
Chemical plant workers often worked in plants where asbestos was prevalent. They brought microscopic asbestos fibers and dust home with them on their clothing, equipment, hair, and skin, exposing their family members to the substance. These exposures occurred through innocuous scenarios such as wearing clothes washed in the same laundry as contaminated clothing, driving the car a chemical plant worker used to commute to work, or even simply hugging their loved one at day’s end.
Many families discovered their secondary exposure to asbestos for the first time only after receiving diagnoses of mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases. These diagnoses often occurred years or decades after the original exposure.
Why Choose The Gori Law Firm for Your Mesothelioma Claim?
The knowledgeable and highly skilled attorneys at The Gori Law Firm have deep experience handling chemical plant workers’ asbestos exposure and mesothelioma claims. Our lawyers have over 20 years of experience litigating mesothelioma claims, and we’ve recovered over $4 billion in settlements and verdicts for clients nationwide. Our entire team works closely with our clients to provide them with the personal support and resources they need throughout their cases.
Our team has deep roots in our community, and we’re devoted both to helping clients get justice and compensation and making the world a better place by funding mesothelioma research for all. For every free mesothelioma case consultation we receive, The Gori Law Firm donates to the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation. Our firm has donated over $3.5 million to more than 300 local charities. We’re also incredibly proud of our charitable relationships with the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation and the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization.
If You Developed an Asbestos-Related Disease After Working at a Chemical Plant, You Might Be Entitled to Compensation
You worked hard during your career only to be rewarded by an asbestos-related disease. You deserve an attorney who will now work hard for you.
The Gori Law Firm works hard for asbestos-exposure victims to obtain the compensation they deserve. Our attorneys bring over 100 years’ worth of combined legal experience to the table, and we continue fighting until we get the justice our clients are owed.
Call our nationwide, 24/7 toll-free hotline at (618) 659-9833 or contact us via our website today for a free case consultation.
Chemical Plant Asbestos Exposure FAQs
How Can I Prove My Asbestos Exposure Happened on the Job as a Chemical Plant Employee?
Chemical plant workers are among those with the highest risk of on-the-job asbestos exposure. However, this statistic alone isn’t enough to prove your asbestos exposure claim against a current or former workplace. If you have received a diagnosis of mesothelioma or another asbestos-related illness, you still must present substantial evidence linking your illness to asbestos exposure at work. A skilled mesothelioma attorney can thoroughly investigate your circumstances to dig up everything you need to win your case.
How Long Do I Have to File a Chemical Plant Worker Asbestos Exposure Claim?
Every state has a deadline for filing mesothelioma claims, known as a statute of limitations. Each asbestos trust fund has its own deadline, too. If you miss these deadlines, you lose out permanently on the opportunity to file a claim and get compensation for your asbestos-related illness.
The statute of limitations clock starts ticking as soon as you’re diagnosed with mesothelioma. Therefore, it’s crucial to talk to an attorney about filing a claim promptly after receiving an asbestos-related disease diagnosis.
Are Family Members of Chemical Plant Workers also at Risk for Asbestos Exposure?
Unfortunately, family members also are at risk of developing asbestos-related diseases through secondary exposure. Secondary exposure occurs when those who experience primary asbestos exposure put others in contact with asbestos fibers by bringing home asbestos on clothes, hair, or skin.
How Long Does It Take to Resolve a Chemical Plant Asbestos Exposure Case?
Chemical plant asbestos exposure lawsuits can vary drastically in the amount of time they take to pay out, depending on the case’s nature and complexity. Some workplace asbestos exposure victims have their cases resolved and receive compensation in as little as 90 days. More complicated cases can last from a few months to a few years. Successful cases for more difficult claims often result in a payout timeline of roughly 12 to 18 months.
