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Birmingham Mesothelioma Lawyer

Page Updated on January 11, 2022
Lawrence HolcombPage Reviewed and Edited by Alabama Mesothelioma Lawyer Lawrence Holcomb

As asbestos illness rates continue to grow, more and more people are fighting for justice with the help of experienced Birmingham mesothelioma lawyers. Many industries in Birmingham used asbestos in products, buildings, and equipment for decades. The consequences of its use continue to surface.

If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, or asbestosis due to asbestos exposure, you may be entitled to substantial compensation. Fill out our form to receive our free Financial Compensation Packet. Our packet is loaded with information on leading Birmingham mesothelioma attorneys, how to file a claim for asbestos trust funds, how to get paid in 90 days, and more. 

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Birmingham Asbestos Statistics

Alabama
  • According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), Birmingham has had a total of 2,058 tons of asbestos shipped into the city.
  • This makes it one of the top cities in Alabama for the highest rates of mesothelioma and asbestosis.
  • It is also among the highest shipment amounts of asbestos for any U.S. city.

Birmingham Steel Corporation

Founded in the early 1980s, the Birmingham Steel Corporation was a large company that employed over 1,500 workers across the United States.

Workers produced massive amounts of steel materials and products at the Birmingham facility.

The machinery and equipment used to manufacture steel products were made with asbestos. This was typical for steel manufacturing, but it put workers at serious risk of being exposed to harmful asbestos fibers.

As the company grew, more and more workers faced exposure. Eventually, asbestos was banned from use at the steel company’s factories, but it came much too late as many had already been exposed to the harmful effects of asbestos.

Alabama Drydock & Shipping Company

Alabama Drydock & Shipping Company (ADDSCO) was built in 1917 as a World War II emergency shipbuilding facility.

Although ADDSCO used massive amounts of asbestos, a 1944 Industrial Health Survey failed to alert employees of its dangers or that there were even large amounts of asbestos at the job site.

As a result, a $1 million lawsuit was filed against ADDSCO several years later when workers started to develop asbestos-related illnesses.

Most plaintiffs worked for ADDSCO for anywhere from 20 to 40 years, leading to decades of harmful exposure.

Additional Job Sites Associated with Asbestos Use in Birmingham

Several companies and workplaces are known to have used asbestos and to have put workers at risk of exposure:

Steel Companies

  • Alabama Steel and Shipbuilding
  • Alabama Steel Drum
  • Bristol Steel
  • Conner Steel
  • Crawford Boiler & Steel
  • Southern Iron and Steel Company
  • Sheffield Steel and Iron Company

Power Companies

  • Alabama Power & Light
  • Birmingham Power Company
  • Gunns Power Plant (Avondale)

Chemical Companies

  • Alliance Chemical
  • Allied Chemical
  • Olin Mathieson Chemical Corporation

Other Businesses

  • Birmingham Oil Mills, Inc.
  • Birmingham Stove & Range Co.
  • Birmingham Water Works Co.
  • Daniel Construction Company
  • East Thomas Shops
  • Kilby Car & Foundry Company
  • Moore Handley Hardware
  • Republic Iron and Steel
  • Southern Cotton Oil Company
  • St. Margaret Hospital
  • University of Alabama Medical Center
  • Western Grain Company
  • Wimberly and Thomas Hardware (1st Avenue location)
  • Vulcan Materials
  • Foremost Dairies Incorporated
  • E.I Du Pont De Nemours and Company

Asbestos in Birmingham Buildings

Buildings constructed before 1980 often contain asbestos in multiple components and materials. Builders valued asbestos products for its ability to resist heat and fireproof.

This has proven a problem later as older buildings must be remediated or renovated without causing exposure. In Birmingham, Quinlan Castle is one of these buildings and is slated to be replaced by a state-of-the-art facility for Souther Research.

Schools are often full of asbestos and require remediation or safe demolition. Closed for years, the old Banks High School is riddled with asbestos and now slated for demolition.

Getting Treatment for Asbestos Illnesses in Birmingham

It’s important to seek treatment from a comprehensive cancer care physician specializing in asbestos-related diseases.

The following are among a few of the physicians in Birmingham who provide specialized treatment for asbestos-related illnesses:

  • Dr. Robert Cerfolio: Specialization: Pleural Mesothelioma; 1802 6th Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, 205-934-4011
  • Dr. Tina E. Wood, UAB Hospital Kirklin Clinic, 2000 6th Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama, 35223, 205-934-9591
  • Dr. Francisco Robert-Vizcarrondo, UAB Hospital Kirklin Clinic, 2000 6th Avenue South Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, 205-934-9999
  • Dr. Douglas J. Minnich, UAB Hospital Kirklin Clinic, 2000 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35249, 205-934-9999

Getting Legal Help in Birmingham

If you or a loved one are suffering from mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, or asbestosis, keep in mind that you may be eligible for a substantial amount of compensation. Don’t forget to fill out our form to get our free Financial Compensation Packet, filled with information on the experienced asbestos and mesothelioma attorneys in your area. For additional assistance, contact us toll-free at 800-793-4540. 

Lawrence Holcomb

Page Reviewed and Edited by Alabama Mesothelioma Lawyer Lawrence Holcomb

After a career in asbestos abatement and remediation, Lawrence Holcomb earned a law degree to put his expertise to use in the service of mesothelioma and asbestosis victims. As a lawyer with mesothelioma focused Flint Law Firm, LLC in Birmingham, Alabama, he has litigated many asbestos cases and has helped win more than $50 million in settlements.

Full bio and contact info

References
  1. https://www.alabamapolicy.org/
  2. https://www.ewg.org/research/maps/cities-received-asbestos-shipments
  3. https://www.al.com/news/2021/11/unusable-quinlan-castle-could-be-demolished-replaced-with-southern-research-biotech-center.html
  4. https://bhamnow.com/2021/03/10/the-old-banks-high-school-is-slated-for-demolition/
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