Charlotte Mesothelioma Lawyer

If you’ve been injured by asbestos, an experienced Charlotte mesothelioma lawyer may be able to assist you. Many job sites in Charlotte once relied heavily on asbestos. This resulted in worker exposure and resulting illnesses.

If you or a loved one have mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, or asbestosis, you may be eligible for a large amount of compensation. Fill out our form to get a free Financial Compensation Packet. You’ll learn about the experienced mesothelioma lawyers in Charlotte, how to get paid in 90 days, how to file a claim for the asbestos trust funds, and more.

Charlotte Asbestos Facts

• Charlotte and Mecklenburg County have the second-highest highest number of asbestos-related deaths in the state.
• The death rate in the county between 1999 and 2017 was 386.
• Several industries in the Charlotte area contributed to asbestos exposure, including paper mills, textile mills, and construction materials.

Carolina Asbestos Coropration

Nearby Davidson was once home to a company that manufactured asbestos fabrics, shingles, and tiles, known as the Carolina Asbestos Corporation. The property is known today as the Davidson Depot.

The lingering asbestos on the site is a health issue, but the problem extends beyond the old mill for nearby residents. Materials from the site were used as fill in the surrounding area. Many homes now sit on top of asbestos.

A cap was put on asbestos in the ground, but it leaked in 2017. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stepped in to clean up, removing thousands of tons from the soil. They did not test all properties, and residents are concerned that asbestos lingers in their soil. As of 2021, EPA clean-up projects continue at the site.

Gold Bond/National Gypsum

Established in 1925, the National Gypsum Company is a leading manufacturer of construction and building products headquartered in Charlotte.

Like most manufacturing companies before EPA asbestos regulations, the National Gypsum Company used asbestos in many products for decades.

Most of the products made with asbestos were made under the Gold Bond Buildings Products label, including:

• Plasters
• Siding
• Cement board
• Panels
• Permaboard
• Humidity-proof panels
• Joint compounds
• Texture paint

Lawsuits soon followed against both National Gypsum Company and Gold Bond Building Products.

The sheer amount of lawsuits resulted in the 1985 Wellington Agreement, in which the company moved all of their pending asbestos lawsuits to the Asbestos Claims Facility. In 1990, National Gypsum filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

In 1993, the company, now called NGC, created an asbestos trust fund and settlement deal that prevents all future asbestos lawsuits. The company was also required to pay $347 million to the Asbestos Claims Management Corporation (ACMC).

Additional Job Sites Associated with Asbestos Use in Charlotte

Charlotte’s past as a mining and industrial town has left harmful asbestos in many locations.

Schools and Hospitals

• Coulwood Middle School
• Johnson C Smith University
• University of North Carolina
• Western North Carolina Vocational School
• Charlotte Memorial Hospital
• Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
• CMC Mercy Hospital
• Davidson College
• Hawthorne Medical Center

Manufacturing

• Barnhardt Manufacturing Company
• Highland Park Manufacturing Company
• Savona Manufacturing

Mills

• Anchor Mills
• Arlington Cotton Mills
• Chadbourn Hosiery Mills, Inc.
• Charlotte Cotton Mills
• Highland Mills

Plants

• Charlotte Ordnance Missile Plant (COMP)
• Westinghouse Plant

Additional Job Sites, Buildings, and Businesses

• Acoustics Engineering
• Charlotte Douglas International Airport
• WSOC TV
• WBTV
• Charlottetown Mall
• Charlotte Utilities
• D. & B. Insulation Company, Inc.
• Duke Energy
• J.A. Jones Construction Company
• The Linde Group
• McLaren Industries
• North Carolina National Bank
• The Porter Hayden Company
• Robinson Electric Company
• Radisson Hotel
• Wachovia Bank
• Webel Knitting Company

Medical Assistance

For victims of asbestos diseases, there are two major cancer facilities in the Carolinas. These cancer centers and their staff offer specialized medical treatment, counseling, and other patient-related services.

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

Comprehensive Cancer Center
Medical Center Boulevard
Winston Salem, NC 27157 

Carolina Pulmonary and Critical Care Center

Lexington Medical Park 2
146 North Hospital Drive, Suite 400
West Columbia, SC 29169

Legal Help in Charlotte and Additional Information

Get our free Financial Compensation Packet for information on the top mesothelioma and asbestos lawyers in your area. If you have questions or need assistance, contact us toll-free at 800-793-4540.