Ohio Mesothelioma Lawyer
In the United States, Ohio ranks 8th for the most number of asbestos-related disease. Ohio’s industry highly relies on steel mills, plants and factories. Before the Environmental Protection Agency restricted the use of asbestos in the 1980s, most of these businesses used the hazardous mineral in their machinery and buildings because of its wonderful fire- and heat-resistant properties. Consequently, workers were daily exposed to the toxic mineral without knowing its health effects.
If you or a family member has been diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, asbestosis, or asbestos-linked lung cancer, you might be eligible for a significant amount of compensation. An experienced Ohio mesothelioma lawyer can help you file a claim with asbestos trust funds and get paid in 3 months.
Ohio Asbestos History
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, there were more than 1300 cases of asbestos-related diseases including mesothelioma in Ohio. Most of the incidents were direct long-term asbestos exposure occurred while the victims were working with or around asbestos-containing products. In certain instances, Ohio business owners were fully aware of the hazards of asbestos exposure, yet allowed their employees to work with and around products containing the toxic mineral. Some Ohio companies, such as the Scotts Company and Honey Creek, have already been issued hefty fines for negligently exposing workers to toxic asbestos fibers.
Under the State Clean Air Act, anyone working with and around asbestos products should not only be trained, but should also wear sufficient protective gearing. Additionally, working around asbestos is allowed only for a certain amount of time per day.
Ohio Job Sites with Asbestos Problems
Hundreds of job sites are there in Ohio associated with heavy use of asbestos. Most of these job sites played a direct part in placing workers as well as contractors at the risk of contracting an asbestos-related disease. Some of them are:
- Dayton Power & Light Co
- Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co
- J.M Stuart Electric Generating Co
- Procter & Gamble (P&G) Manufacturing Co
- Ashtabula Water Supply Co
- American Electric Powerhouse
- American Rolling Mill Co
- Avon Beach Station
- Bayer Port Plastics
- Beverly Powerhouse
- Bowling Green State University
- Carroll Foundry & Machine Works
- Cherry Valley Iron Works
- Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co
- Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
- Dow Chemical Co
- Eagle Box Board & Paper Co
- General American Transportation Corp
- Goodrich Research Center
- Hill Manufacturing Co
- Jackson Iron and Steel
- Kenton Waterworks
- Lebanon Light & Power
- Mentor HS
- Monsanto Chemical Co
- Mansbach Metal Co
- Municipal Electric Light
- Ohio Fire Brick Co
- Port Plastics
- Thomas Jefferson
- Van Camp Packing Co
Medical Assistance in Ohio
James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute is a NCI-designated comprehensive cancer care center in Ohio. NCI-designated cancer centers are recognized for their superior and in-depth cancer research and treatment options.
According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos victims should seek medical treatment at facilities that have specialized physicians with the knowledge and experience in asbestos-related diseases including mesothelioma. As mesothelioma is often diagnosed at its advanced stages, a complete cure is not possible. However, with the help of an experienced physician, patients can improve their life quality and extend their survival time.
Ohio Statute of Limitations for Asbestos / Mesothelioma Lawsuits
Ohio Revised Code Ann. § 2307.94 and 2305.10 et seq. requires claimants filing a mesothelioma suit follow the state statute of limitations for personal injuries. Suits should be filed within 2 years from the date of diagnosis or from the date of reasonable discovery of the disease. Wrongful death claims relating to asbestos exposure have to be filed within 2 years after the death of the victim.
Legal Assistance in Ohio
If you are suffering from an asbestos-related disease such as mesothelioma, you could be entitled to a significant amount in damages. To meet a leading Ohio mesothelioma lawyer who can help you get paid at the earliest, please call us at or fill out our online contact form.