Mesothelioma & Lung Cancer Claims
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Former workers at Pataskala, Ohio’s Allen Refractories Co. may have been exposed to asbestos, and may develop lung diseases like asbestosis and cancers like mesothelioma.
Allen Refractories Company, founded in 1970, is one of Ohio’s leading manufacturers of refractory materials—heat-resistant materials used to line high-temperature industrial equipment such as furnaces. The company produced refractories, furnace fittings, and other potentially toxic products.
The company developed these heat-resistant products during a period when asbestos use was prevalent because of the material’s durability and fire-resistant capabilities. Unfortunately, for years this material went unregulated and posed serious risks to workers in Allen’s Ohio plants and factories throughout the country.
Joe Lyon is a highly-rated Ohio asbestos lawyer representing plaintiffs nationwide in a wide variety of asbestos, toxic tort and mesothelioma claims.
Many former workers at asbestos manufacturers in Ohio have been diagnosed with asbestosis, mesothelioma cancer, and other asbestos-related diseases. Workers at the Columbus and Canal Winchester, Ohio Allen Refractories plants are likely to have been exposed to asbestos.
The fibers from asbestos can be lodged in the lungs, which can cause scarring and malignant tumors. Asbestos fibers can lay dormant in the lungs for decades, often causing cancer and other disorders, including mesothelioma.
Many of Allen Refractories’ products were used in industrial processes and contained asbestos to resist extremely high temperatures. Allen Refractories asbestos-containing products included the following:
• Refractory brick
• Fiber
• Casting products
• Pouring pit refractories
• Precast shapes
Allen Refractories Company served various industries with potentially dangerous products. Some of the more common industries included:
• Incineration
• Minerals processing
• Foundries
• Aluminum
• Power generation
• Chemical and carbon processing
• Glass
• Petro-chemical
• Ferro (Iron) alloys
• Pulp and paper
As with similar asbestos manufacturers, Pataskala, Ohio’s Allen Refractories supplied its products to numerous different companies, which in turn affected a wide variety of workers. The most likely types of workers affected by asbestos in Allen’s products include:
• Metal workers
• Engineers
• Boiler Operator
• Bricklayer
• Insulator
• Laborer
• Machinist
• Maintenance Mechanic
• Millwright
• Pipefitter
• Plumber
• Steamfitter
• Welder
Allen Refractories has been named as a defendant in numerous lawsuits contending workers of Allen and other companies were injured by asbestos-containing products.
Allen continues dealing with the legal consequences as lawyers contend that the products led directly to mesothelioma and related diseases in former employees. Like many other former Ohio manufacturers, Allen still faces a significant number of personal injury claims.
When Allen Refractories began using asbestos in the 1970s, there were already many medical studies which indicated asbestos was extremely toxic. Most of the warnings, however, were ignored and the company put workers at risk. Allen is likely to face additional asbestos lawsuits, as related diseases often present themselves many years after initial exposure.
By the time symptoms appear, mesothelioma has usually already reached an advanced stage. Symptoms of mesothelioma can be varied, and may include the following:
• Pain in the chest and rib area
• Persistent cough
• Trouble breathing
• Mysterious lumps of tissue on the chest and abdomen
• Stomach pains
• Swelling of the abdomen
• Weight loss
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Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was first utilized in the early 1900s for its insulating abilities, fireproof properties, and versatility. It has been estimated that over 30 million tons of asbestos was used in the American economy in industrial yards, homes, schools, shipyards, and other workplaces.
The natural breakdown of asbestos products and subsequent sawing or cutting of the asbestos creates dust and fibers that are inhaled and can lead to mesothelioma and other severe forms of lung cancer.
When asbestos breaks down over time or with use, the fibers of the material can become airborne, presenting a risk of inhaling or ingesting the toxin. Asbestos is a cancer-causing agent, and those heavily exposed can develop scarring in the lungs and later develop lung cancer and mesothelioma.
Asbestos was widely used in piping, insulation, electrical components, machine parts, packaging, flooring, ceiling tiles, roofing, and in many building materials.
If you were exposed to asbestos at your workplace, and have developed cancer or a related illness, you are likely to qualify for compensation.
Asbestos was cheap, durable, fire-resistant and light, and was thought to be the perfect insulating material before research showed it was extremely hazardous to the health.
The success rates of settlements regarding asbestos exposure injury are quite high. It may be necessary to prove that occupational exposure is the primary cause of lung cancer or mesothelioma, though this is the job of The Lyon Firm, and we have experience in reaching large mesothelioma settlements.
Our Firm will help you find the answers. The Firm has the experience, resources and dedication to take on difficult and emotional cases and help our clients obtain the justice for the wrong they have suffered.
Experience: Joe Lyon is an experienced Cincinnati Asbestos Lawyer. The Lyon Firm has 17 years of experience and success representing individuals and plaintiffs in all fifty states, and in a variety of complex civil litigation matters. Asbestos lawsuits can be complex and require industry experts to determine the root cause of an accident or injury. Mr. Lyon has worked with experts nationwide to assist individuals understand why an injury occurred and what can be done to improve their lives in the future. Some cases may go to a jury trial, though many others can be settled out of court.
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Asbestos can be found in factories, warehouses, hospitals, schools, homes built before 1980, construction sites, and in many military installations. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), there are 75 different jobs that can expose workers to asbestos, with those jobs primarily involving construction and manufacturing. Thousands of American workers are still exposed to asbestos each year.
Mesothelioma is a serious illness that has been linked to asbestos exposure in medical literature. It is estimated that there will be thousands of new cases due to the latency period of 20-50 years after being first exposed to asbestos.
The Lyon Firm aggressively, professionally, and passionately advocates for injured individuals and families against companies due to asbestos exposure.
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