Sunoco Asbestos Exposure
Mesothelioma & Lung Cancer
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Asbestos Lawyers
Reviewing Sunoco Workers’ Mesothelioma & Lung Cancer Claims
Working in an oil production facility or refinery may carry some inherent risks, which include inhaling toxic fumes and asbestos fibers that are known to cause serious illness and even death. Sunoco and Sun Oil plant workers were likely exposed to toxic asbestos materials that have been proven to cause deadly cancers like mesothelioma.
Asbestos was long considered the most effective commercial and industrial insulator because of its resistibility to extreme heat and fire.
In some cases, Sunoco and Sun Oil plants took no precautions to protect workers from the dangers of asbestos. This negligence resulted in generations of oil plant workers developing asbestos-related diseases and other lung conditions.
Nearly any worker in a Sunoco plant could be at risk of developing serious health issues, including asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma.
Joe Lyon is a highly-rated Asbestos attorney representing plaintiffs nationwide in a wide variety of toxic tort and mesothelioma claims.
Sunoco Plant Occupational Exposure
An industry study published in 1994 stated, “exposure to asbestos in oil refineries causes pleural mesothelioma.” The researchers concluded that mesothelioma should be considered an “occupational disease among oil refinery workers” because of the widespread use of toxins in the industry.
In 2005, another report stated that over 95 percent of the mesothelioma cases of workers were directly linked to asbestos exposure.
Asbestos in Oil and Chemical Plants
Oil production plants manage large amounts of piping that connect manufacturing and industrial buildings. These pipes, and other equipment such as ovens, tanks, boilers and pumps, contain asbestos.
Asbestos is especially toxic when it is disturbed or naturally deteriorates over time. Anyone working in the area is likely to inhale the fibers, which can get lodged in tissue surrounding the lungs and cause permanent and fatal damage.
Symptoms of Asbestos-Related Conditions
Mesothelioma and asbestosis can lay dormant for decades; symptoms may not present themselves until many years after exposure. When they do appear, symptoms could include the following:
• Pain in the chest
• Pain in the lower back
• Trouble breathing
• Coughing
• Fever
• Excessive sweating
• Fatigue.
• Weight loss
• Trouble swallowing
Legal Action—Can You Sue Sunoco?
Sunoco has a responsibility to provide employees with safe working environments. When they fail to protect workers, they should compensate employees and families for the damage they have caused.
Workers in Sunoco plants who have developed health issues may have claims against their former or current employers. Please do not hesitate to seek medical and legal assistance.
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Why are these cases important?
Many experience asbestos exposure through the workplace. Workplaces may have been filled with toxic materials, and employers may have failed to warn of the serious health risks of the job. Filing a suit helps to raise the awareness of job safety.
Questions about Sunoco Asbestos Exposure
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 the material was used in the American economy in industrial yards, homes, schools, shipyards, and other workplaces.
When it 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 toxins 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 though to be the perfect insulating material before research showed it was extremely hazardous to the health.
The success rates of settlements regarding toxic 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 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. Toxic Exposure 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.
Resources/Dedication: Mr. Lyon has worked with experts in the fields of accident reconstruction, biomechanics, epidemiology, metallurgy, pharmacology, toxicology, human factors, workplace safety, life care planning, economics, and virtually every medical discipline in successfully representing Plaintiffs across numerous areas of law. The Lyon Firm is dedicated to building the strongest cases possible for clients and their critical interests.
Results: Mr. Lyon has obtained numerous seven and six figure results.
Asbestos Verdicts & Settlements
Estate of Steve Thomas v. AK Steel Corporation, et al.
Summary: PHILADELPHIA COUNTY, Pennsylvania – Co-counsel represented the surviving spouse of a steel mill worker who developed mesothelioma after years of asbestos exposure on the job. The case resulted in a settlement exceeding $2.7 million.
Estate of William P. Bush v. AK Steel Corporation, et al.
Summary: MADISON COUNTY, Illinois – Co-counsel represented the family of a steel mill worker who suffered asbestos exposure that later led to mesothelioma. The case resulted in a settlement exceeding $2.3 million.
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