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Charleston, South Carolina Mesothelioma Lawyer

Page Updated on January 17, 2022
Paul DanzigerPage Reviewed and Edited by Mesothelioma Attorney Paul Danziger

Shipyard jobs, along with numerous other industries in Charleston, have been marred by asbestos use for decades. If you encountered asbestos at any workplace in the area, an experienced Charleston, South Carolina mesothelioma lawyer can help.

Keep in mind that if you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, or asbestosis, you may be entitled to considerable compensation. We invite you to fill out our form today for a free Financial Compensation Packet, filled with information about experienced mesothelioma lawyers in Charleston, how to get paid in 90 days, how to file an asbestos trust fund claim, and much more. 

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Charleston Asbestos Facts

  • South Carolina saw 3,801 deaths from asbestos-related diseases between 1999 and 2017.
  • The county with the highest number of asbestos deaths in that period was Charleston, with 550.
  • Charleston’s long history with shipyards is a major contributing factor to the asbestos exposure workers experienced for decades.

Charleston Naval Shipyard

Business at the Charleston Naval Shipyard grew to over 25,000 workers by 1943. The majority of these contractors and employees faced daily asbestos exposure. Workers here built more than 220 ships during World War II alone at the Charleston Naval Shipyard.

Asbestos long played a role in both U.S. Navy and civilian ship repair, building, and construction throughout much of the 20th century. Asbestos insulated and protected against heat and fire. Asbestos was also desirable on ships for its ability to add lightweight strength to materials.

In 1978, the Navy released the “Controlled Procedure for the Removal of Asbestos Containing Materials” documentation to the Charleston Naval Shipyard.

Although the report provided a detailed outline on how to abate asbestos as safely as possible, the document came after many workers had already been exposed to dangerous asbestos fibers.

After the shipyard closed in 1996, citizens began expressing concerns about exposure to dangerous toxins left behind.

In 2005, new construction began at the old site and has now been renamed The Navy Yard at Noisette.

In February 2019, The Post and Courier reported that the shipyard “remains very much a work in progress.”

Braswell Services Group

In addition to Charleston Naval Shipyard, the Braswell Service Group was a shipyard that once relied on asbestos. Asbestos was used in almost every type of machinery, equipment, and parts at the shipyard.

Employees at Braswell worked around asbestos and asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) daily as they built and repaired ships. Asbestos was found in:

  • Boilers and turbines
  • Electrical, building, and plumbing insulation
  • Pumps and valves
  • Steampipes
  • Incinerators
  • Gaskets
  • Tiling
  • Welding blankets, and more

Job Sites Associated with Asbestos Use in Charleston

Along with shipyards, several other companies in and around Charleston used asbestos for years. Several buildings that were constructed with ACMs remain in Charleston today.

Schools

  • Citadel Military College of South Carolina
  • Basic Science Building- Medical University of South Carolina
  • University of South Carolina

Hospitals

  • Charleston Memorial Hospital
  • Roper St. Francis Healthcare
  • Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VAMC

Additional Businesses

  • Bird and Son Inc.
  • South Carolina Gas and Electric Company
  • Charleston Hydraulic Cotton Press
  • Charleston Oil Refinery
  • Daniel Construction
  • General Asbestos and Rubber Company (GARCO)
  • J. R. Deans Company, Inc.
  • Westvaco Corporation
  • Wood Brothers Thresher Company

Specialty Cancer Care in Charleston

If you’ve been diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease or if you’ve been exposed to asbestos and need assistance with testing and diagnosis, contact the Hollings Cancer Center (HCC) at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). It has been helping cancer patients since its inception in 1824.

In 1993, HCC was named a designated cancer center, backed by the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

In addition to extensive cancer research and research trials, HCC offers innovative radiology oncology treatment options through its well-known Thoracic Oncology Program.

Hollings Cancer Center
86 Jonathan Lucas St,
Charleston, SC 29425
(843) 792-0700

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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. https://www.postandcourier.com/news/after-years-charleston-s-shuttered-navy-base-still-has-a/article_735f12e6-2312-11e9-8fcf-63b855d5ec39.html
  2. https://charlestonbusiness.com/news/construction/69450/
  3. http://www.asbestosnation.org/facts/asbestos-deaths/sc/
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