Wyoming is located in America’s west. Though it is the ten largest of all of the states, roughly two thirds of the state is made up of mountain range, and that is a contributing factor the state having the lowest population in the country, with under 600,000 residents. It is a little known fact that this state known for its cowboys and wide open ranges got its name from a poem written about Wyoming Valley in Pennsylvania. The state’s official nickname is “The Equality State,” which it earned by being the first state in the country to allow women the right to vote, hold public office and serve on juries.
Wyoming has the unfortunate distinction of having one of the nation’s highest rates of the disease mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a rare and always fatal form of cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos, and it is believed that the reason why the state’s rate is so high is because of the occupational exposure to the carcinogen that took place in Wyoming’s refineries, power plants and mines. Asbestos breaks down easily into tiny fibers that are easily inhaled, and once they lodge in the cells they begin to do their damage, causing cell death and mutations that grow into tumors.
If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, it is important that you take the time to learn about your rights. Many mesothelioma victims have received compensation for their expenses and damages from the companies that exposed them to asbestos. Call us today and we will put you in touch with a mesothelioma attorney in your area who can help you get the answers you need.
Though asbestos use was not banned in the United States until the mid-1980s, it has been proven that many of the companies that exposed people to asbestos were aware of its dangers but chose not to act to protect their workers. This has resulted in needless suffering and the tragic deaths of thousands of people.
Victims of asbestos exposure have successfully sued the companies responsible for their illness, securing compensation for their expenses and a financially secure future for their families. Contact us to be connected with an experienced mesothelioma attorney who can help you get the justice you deserve.
