North Carolina Mesothelioma Lawyer

North Carolina has a long history of asbestos exposure via naturally-occurring deposits and industrial job sites. If you’ve been exposed to and injured by asbestos, let a North Carolina mesothelioma assist you in fighting for justice and compensation.

If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, or asbestosis, 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 experienced mesothelioma attorneys in North Carolina, how to file a claim for asbestos trust funds, how to get paid in 90 days, and more. 

We help all North Carolina residents get the compensation they deserve, in all cities, including:

Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Durham, Winston-Salem, Fayetteville, Cary, Wilmington, High Point, Greenville, Asheville, Concord, Gastonia, Jacksonville, Chapel Hill, Rocky Mount, Burlington, Huntersville, Wilson, Kannapolis, Apex, Hickory, Goldsboro, Indian Trail, Mooresville, Wake Forest, Monroe, Salisbury, New Bern, Sanford, Matthews, Holly Springs, Thomasville, Cornelius, Garner, Asheboro, Statesville, Mint Hill, Kernersville, Morrisville, Lumberton, Kinston, Fuquay-Varina, Havelock, Carrboro, Shelby, Clemmons, Lexington, Elizabeth, Boone, Lenoir, Clayton, Morganton, Hope Mills, Leland, Albemarle, Laurinburg, Roanoke Rapids, Eden, Henderson, Pinehurst, Stallings, Graham, Murraysville, Reidsville, Mount Holly, Harrisburg, Piney Green, Hendersonville, Knightdale, Lewisville, Newton, Spring Lake, Southern Pine,s Mebane, Davidson, Smithfield, Archdale, Tarboro, Waxhaw, Lincolnton, Kings Mountain, Summerfield, Mount Airy, Belmont, Weddington, Washington, Dunn, Waynesville, Winterville, Elon, Rockingham, Morehead City, Clinton Half Moon, Oxford St., Stephens, Myrtle Grove, Kings Grant, Roxboro, and more.

Naturally-Occurring Asbestos in North Carolina

Most victims of asbestos were exposed on the job. However, North Carolina also has natural deposits of asbestos that put residents at risk.

Asbestos deposits are found primarily in eight counties in the Appalachian Mountains and the outlying foothills. Jackson County has the most naturally-occurring asbestos sites with at least 21 deposits.

The other seven counties with large asbestos deposits include:

• Ashe County
• Avery County
• Caldwell County
• Macon County
• Mitchell County
• Transylvania County
• Yancey County

North Carolina Job Sites With Known Asbestos

Until the mid-1970s, many industries used asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) as insulation, fire retardants, and heat-resistant materials. Facilities where fire and high temperatures were part of the operational process often contained large quantities of ACMs.

North Carolina is home to several of these industries and workplaces, including heavy manufacturing, aviation and aerospace businesses, defense jobs, automotive plants, and pharmaceutical companies.

Many of the job sites added asbestos to protect property, equipment, and workers from fire or electrical discharges. Asbestos was used to insulate wiring, steam pipes, and even interior walls.

Some of the job sites in North Carolina known to have had asbestos exposure issues include:

• Allied Chemical plant in Wilmington
• Weyerhaeuser Company facility in New Bern
• Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company factory in Durham
• Carolina Power & Light generating plant in Georgetown
• John Umstead Hospital in Butner
• Babcock & Wilson boiler factory in Wilmington
• Gibson Manufacturing Company facilities in Concord
• Owens Corning Fiberglass factory in Charlotte
• Appalachian State University student dormitories in Boone
• Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Hickory
• Hickory Plumbing in Hickory
• Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro
• Pope Air Force Base in Manchester
• Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base in Onslow County
• Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station in Cherry Point
• Ft. Bragg Army installation in Fayetteville

Asbestos in Vermiculite

According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), 208 cities throughout the U.S. received shipments of vermiculite contaminated with asbestos from mines in Libby, Montana, and elsewhere before 1979.

In all, 5.8 million tons of asbestos-tainted vermiculite were sent to American communities, putting residents and workers at risk.

The North Carolina community of High Point received 150 shipments totaling 10,108 tons of vermiculite with asbestos. It shipped to a processing plant in High Point owned by the Carolina Vermiculite Company and later by W.R. Grace.

Asbestos Laws in North Carolina

North Carolina has state-specific laws and also follows federal laws when it comes to asbestos abatement:

• There are three county ordinances for asbestos-related issues, including Forsyth, Buncombe, and Mecklenburg counties.
• 40 CFR Part 763; NC Gen. Stat. §130A-444 through §130A-451 of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) states that any school that built using asbestos-containing materials must have regular maintenance and inspections. An emergency plan must always be in place.
• 10 N.C.A.C. 10G .0505 mandates that asbestos can only disposed of in the approved North Carolina landfills.
• 49 CFR 173.1090 mandates that the North Carolina Department of Transportation is responsible for the enforcement of the transportation of asbestos to landfills.
• A permit must be granted from the state before any asbestos abatement project.

For more detailed information and additional asbestos-related regulations in North Carolina, contact the NC Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health at 919-707-5950.

Statute of Limitations for Asbestos Lawsuits in North Carolina

• The deadline to file a lawsuit for asbestos-related cases differ according to state.
• In North Carolina, these types of cases are treated as personal injury cases and therefore follow the personal injury statute of limitations.
• The personal injury statute of limitations in North Carolina is three years within the time the injury was discovered and diagnosed.
• Wrongful death lawsuits must be filed within two years from the date of the victim’s death.

Legal Assistance in North Carolina

If you or a loved one have been a victim of mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, or asbestosis, it’s important to understand your legal rights and what compensation you may be entitled to. Remember to fill out our form to get your free Financial Compensation Packet, with information on experienced asbestos and mesothelioma lawyers in your area. For questions and assistance, feel free to contact us at 800-793-4540.