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Boston Mesothelioma Lawyer

Page Updated on January 13, 2022
Paul DanzigerPage Reviewed and Edited by Mesothelioma Attorney Paul Danziger

Boston has always been home to manufacturing, industrial, shipbuilding, and construction industries. Unfortunately, many of these work sites were filled with asbestos. People who have been injured by asbestos are now fighting for justice with the help of an experienced Boston mesothelioma lawyer.

If you or someone you love suffers from mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, or asbestosis, you may qualify for substantial compensation. We invite you to fill out our form today for a free Financial Compensation Packet, filled with information about experienced mesothelioma lawyers in Boston, how to get paid in 90 days, how to file an asbestos trust fund claim, and much more. 

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Boston Asbestos Facts

  • Between 1999 and 2017, more than 8,000 people died from asbestos related illnesses in Massachusetts.
  • This included mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis.
  • As an important port city, Boston’s shipping industry has been responsible for a major portion of the area’s asbestos exposure.

Bethlehem Hingham Shipping Yard

Established in 1913, Bethlehem Hingham Shipping Yard once employed over 24,000 workers who built destroyer ships and war vessels. When the shipping yard closed in 1986, more than 220 ships had been built there.

From its inception until the late 1970s, the shipping yard used asbestos in many materials and parts, including gaskets, boiler components, electrical insulation, coatings, and more. Workers were exposed to the dangerous asbestos fibers, day after day, year after year.

Consequently, former employees of the shipping yard later developed dangerous asbestos-related diseases, including peritoneal mesothelioma, pleural mesothelioma, and asbestosis.

Charlestown Navy Yard

The Charlestown Navy Yard, a ship repair business, opened in Boston during the early 1800s. After the Civil war, the yard’s work began in decline, so it shifted focus to shipbuilding.

Thousands of workers built ships, including steel-hulled warships. As with the Bethlehem Hingham Shipping yard, the Charlestown Navy Yard also used asbestos in parts, machinery, and equipment.

Asbestos in Boston Buildings

Many of Boston’s public buildings were also constructed using asbestos. Most of these buildings are still in use today, including:

Schools

  • Boston Latin School
  • Boston University
  • Harvard School of Public Health
  • Harvard Medical School
  • John W. McCormack Graduate School
  • Katharine Gibbs School
  • McMenamins-Kennedy School
  • South Boston High School
  • Law School at Suffolk University
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Hospitals

  • Beth Israel
  • Boston City (closed in 1996)
  • Boston State Hospital (closed in 1979)
  • Brigham and Women’s Hospital
  • Children’s Hospital Boston
  • Massachusetts General Hospital

Additional Public Buildings

  • Boston City Hall Annex
  • Boston Federal Building
  • Boston Symphony Hall
  • Boston Municipal Auditorium
  • Cutler Majestic Theater
  • Museum of Science
  • New England Aquarium
  • Park Square Building

W.R. Grace Asbestos Cover Up

For decades W.R. Grace and Co. mined materials contaminated with asbestos and manufactured chemicals and products using asbestos. Through numerous workplaces across the U.S., the company exposed thousands of workers to asbestos.

The Boston Globe broke the story that the company knew about asbestos and its harmful fibers used in one of its best-selling products: Zonolite Attic Insulation.

Globe reporters found internal documents proving the company knew of the health hazards associated with the insulation by 1977. They kept selling the product for seven years after that.

Getting Medical Help in Boston

When seeking treatment for asbestos-related diseases such as malignant mesothelioma and asbestosis, look for experienced physicians who specifically specialize and have in-depth knowledge concerning these types of illnesses.

The following medical centers are among a few of the cancer centers in the Boston area that specialize in asbestos issues:

  • Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research at MIT: 500 Main Street, Cambridge, MA., 02142, 617-253-6403
  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute: 450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA. 02215, 866-408-3324

Getting Legal Help in Boston

While it’s important to seek medical assistance if you’ve been exposed to asbestos, it’s also important to understand your legal rights and options. 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. 

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Paul Danziger

Page Reviewed and Edited by Mesothelioma Attorney Paul Danziger

Paul Danziger grew up in Houston, Texas and earned a law degree from Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago. For over 25 years years he has focused on representing mesothelioma cancer victims and others hurt by asbestos exposure. Paul and his law firm have represented thousands of people diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer, recovering significant compensation for injured clients. Every client is extremely important to Paul and he will take every call from clients who want to speak with him. Paul and his law firm handle mesothelioma cases throughout the United States.

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References
  1. http://www.nps.gov/bost/historyculture/cny.htm
  2. http://www.smithyacht.com/history-of-the-hingham-shipyard
  3. http://www.asbestosnation.org/facts/asbestos-deaths/ma/
  4. https://www.capecodtimes.com/article/20000215/news01/302159998
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