Chattanooga Mesothelioma Lawyer

Before the 1980s, many Chattanooga industries depended on asbestos. Workers and residents who were injured by asbestos have the right to seek justice with the help of an experienced Chattanooga mesothelioma lawyer.

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

Chattanooga Asbestos Facts

• Hamilton County and Chattanooga have the second-highest rate of asbestos-related deaths in Tennessee.
• Between 1999 and 2017, 350 people in the Chattanooga area died from asbestos illnesses.
• Metal smelting, textile production, and construction, among other industries, contributed to asbestos exposure in Chattanooga.

Allied Metal Company

This industrial company has several facilities around the country, including the Chattanooga branch on 3440 Lightfoot Mill Road.

Allied Metal Company smelts aluminum and zinc, supplying materials for appliances, automobiles, electronics, hardware, household products, and more.

Allied used asbestos for decades. Fire and high heat are always a concern at aluminum facilities. Asbestos resists heat and fire and has long been used as an insulator and for fire protection.

In addition to the machinery used for smelting, asbestos was also used in many products the company made. This asbestos put both workers and people who used the products made by Allied at risk of later health problems.

R.L. Stowe Mill Yard

Many textile mills once used asbestos. The abandoned R.S. Stowe textile mill in Lupton City still poses a risk for nearby residents because of this past use. The site once manufactured thread and employed many people. While it previously helped build the population of the area, it is now a dangerous eyesore.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency confirmed asbestos on the site. The mayor of Chattanooga pledged $1.5 million to clean up the area, but after two years the effort has been slow.

Several issues have held up the process, including the discovery of an elevator shaft with a significant amount of asbestos. In early 2020, the city put the project on hold, citing high costs and the complicated nature of the cleanup.

Residents Charged with Asbestos Pollution

In 2012, three Chattanooga residents were found guilty by a Hamilton judge of purposely polluting the environment with asbestos. The residents didn’t take the proper precautions while working on a demolition project.

David Wood, James Mathis, and Don Fillers violated federal and state laws when their company was hired to demolish a former textile mill, Standard-Coosa Thatcher Plant. The plant was littered with asbestos.

Wood, Mathis, and Fillers hired several homeless men to help on the project, none of which who were trained and qualified to work around asbestos.

Not only was the community in danger of asbestos exposure, but they also put the workers in direct danger.

All three men were sentenced to prison for violating the Clean Air Act. They also must pay several fines to the city and face civil lawsuits should anyone develop asbestos-related illnesses.

Other Job Sites Associated with Asbestos Use in Chattanooga

Several older buildings and workplaces in Chattanooga have had or currently have issues with asbestos:

Schools

• East Ridge High School
• McBrien Elementary School
• Mccallie High School
• Westview Elementary School

Manufacturing Companies

• Gager Lime and Manufacturing Company
• Invista Nylon Plant

Hospitals

• Erlanger Health System
• Hamilton County Memorial Hospital

Additional Job Sites

• Chattanooga and Tennessee Electric Power Company
• Breeding Insulation Company Inc.
• Sewanee Coal & Supply Company
• Crystal Springs Bleachery Company
• E. I. Dupont De Nemours & Company
• Eclipse Lookout Boiler Company
• Southern Wood Preserving Company
• Standard Coosa Thatcher Company
• James Supply and Hardware Company
• Tennessee Valley Authority
• Tennessee Paper Mills Inc

Getting Cancer Treatment in Chattanooga

It’s important to find mesothelioma treatment from doctors and centers that specialize in asbestos diseases, and preferably a center that’s backed by the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

Although there are no NCI-designated cancer centers in Chattanooga, nearby options include:

• Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center:
  691 Preston Research Building
  Nashville, Tennessee, 37232
  615-936-8422
• Winship Cancer Institute:
  1365C Clifton Road
  Atlanta, Georgia, 30332
  404-778-1900

Getting Legal Help in Chattanooga

Remember, if you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, or asbestosis, you may qualify for significant compensation. Fill out our form to receive our free Financial Compensation Packet, filled with information on experienced asbestos lawyers in your area. If you need additional assistance, contact us toll-free at 800-793-4540.