Kentucky Mesothelioma Cancer Lawsuits

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Kentucky Mesothelioma LawyersResidents and workers in Kentucky were exposed to toxic asbestos dust and fibers with highest exposure years being between, 1920-1980. Mesothelioma and asbestos-related cancers are typically diagnosed 10-50 years after initial exposure.

Thousands of asbestos-containing products and materials were used throughout the state of Kentucky in buildings, residential buildings, industrial plants, factories, power plants, chemical plants, refineries, shipyards and manufacturing plants.

Kentucky shipyard workers, construction workers, mechanics, power plant workers, mill workers, steel workers, railroad workers, pipefitters, plumbers, Insulators, electricians, and laborers are at higher risk than the general population for being diagnosed with Mesothelioma or an asbestos-related disease in their lifetime.

Global Asbestos Disaster Study Estimates More than 39,000 USA Deaths Annually from Asbestos-Related Diseases.

Specifically, asbestos contributes to 34,270 lung cancer deaths, 3,161 mesothelioma deaths, 787 ovarian cancer deaths, 443 larynx cancer deaths and 613 chronic asbestosis death.  Source: www.adao.us

Kentucky Asbestos Exposure Hot Spots

More than 173,000 tons of asbestos shipments were received in the state of Kentucky. High asbestos exposure was in Marshall County, Jefferson County, Campbell County, Boyd County and Kenton County.

Asbestos-containing products and materials were used throughout Kentucky included; asbestos ceiling & floor tiles, asbestos mixed in paints, asbestos mixed in cement, asbestos used in boilers, asbestos used electrical wiring, roofing materials, plumbing pipes & gaskets, attic insulation, heating and air-conditioning products, car and truck brakes, welding equipment, fire retardant clothing & gloves, drywall, fiberboard, wallboard, asbestos tape, vinyl flooring, fireproofing materials, fireplaces, ovens, etc.

Kentucky Mesothelioma Statistics (Asbestos-Related Deaths)

  • Kentucky ranks 30th in the U. S. for deaths from malignant Mesothelioma.
  • The mortality rate from Mesothelioma in Kentucky is 7.6 per million.
  • 538 Kentucky residents died from malignant Mesothelioma.
  • 651 asbestos-related deaths were reported in Kentucky since 1979.
  • Jefferson County, KY has more than 169 asbestos-related deaths and more than 144 Mesothelioma Deaths.

*Statistics on Mesothelioma and asbestos related deaths were compiled from CDC (Center for Disease Control’s National Center for Health Statistics), and NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) and other cancer reporting sources.

Mesothelioma Facts and Statistics

  • More than 20 million American workers have been exposed to asbestos.
  • Mesothelioma cases are found in 9 out of every 1 million people.
  • 3,000 new cases of Mesothelioma are diagnosed each year in the U. S.
  • Each year in U. S 10,000 Americans will die from an asbestos related disease.
  • 30% of U. S. Veterans will develop an asbestos-related disease in their life time.
  • 1 in 125 U. S. males who live over the age of 50 will die from an asbestos-related disease.
  • Experts believe 60,000 Malignant Mesothelioma deaths will occur between 2010 and 2030.

Kentucky Mesothelioma Asbestos Deaths

Kentucky Asbestos-Related Deaths 1999-2017 3,109
Kentucky Asbestosis Cancer Deaths 237
Kentucky Mesothelioma Cancer Deaths 579
Kentucky Estimated-Asbestos Cancer Deaths 2,316

Kentucky Mesothelioma Asbestos Exposure Information

Kentucky Asbestos Exposure Job Sites 

Kentucky Mesothelioma Settlements and Verdicts

Kentucky Asbestos Exposure Products

Kentucky Workers Mesothelioma Lawyer

Kentucky Mesothelioma Statute of Limitations

Kentucky Veterans Mesothelioma Lawyer

Asbestos Cover up – Quotes from Asbestos Executives

Evidence in thousands of court documents have shown that asbestos companies hid and destroyed memos, documents and ignored doctor’s medical reports about the dangers of asbestos exposure. Despite all of the information about the deadly dangers of asbestos exposure available in the scientific and medical literature asbestos companies chose not take any action to protect workers.

They chose profit over the safety of their workers and then lied and covered it up. This is why U. S. Courts are making asbestos manufacturers and companies pay millions to asbestos victims for their asbestos cover up.

  • “…if you have enjoyed a good life while working with asbestos products, why not die from it.” 1966 memo from an executive of the Bendix Corporation (now part of Honeywell)
  • In early 1940s, the president of Johns-Manville called the managers of another company “a bunch of fools for notifying employees who had asbestosis.” When asked by another company executive, “Do you mean to tell me you would let them work until they drop dead?” he responded, “Yes. We save a lot of money that way.”

Mesothelioma has been medically linked to workplace asbestos exposure.

Kentucky Veterans and Asbestos Exposure

Kentucky Veterans Mesothelioma LawsuitsMilitary Veterans that have a 1 in 3 chance of developing an asbestos related disease in their lifetime. Veterans have the right to bring lawsuits against negligent asbestos companies for exposing them to toxic asbestos-containing products and materials.

There are 21.5 million current living Veterans according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans who served between 1940 and 1970 have the greatest risk of developing Mesothelioma or an asbestos-related cancer. Navy Veterans who served during World War II and the Korean War have the highest incidence of Asbestos-related diseases.

The U.S. Military used thousands of asbestos-containing products in their ships between the 1920-late 1970’s. 14 in every 1,000 WW II shipyard workers died of an asbestos-related disease compared to 18 in every 1,000 combat related deaths.

  • Mesothelioma primarily occurs in Veterans between the ages of 55-75.
  • Asbestos was listed as the top contaminant at 32 U.S. Army base closures during the 1990s.
  • A recent study showed that as many as 30-40% of Mesothelioma victims is U. S. Veterans.

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Asbestos Trust Funds and Mesothelioma Claims

U. S. Asbestos Bankruptcy Trusts Funds have paid out nearly 21 billion to more than 600,000 asbestos claimants. There are about 60 active Asbestos Trust Funds with an estimated $32 billion in remaining assets.

Asbestos Settlement Trusts were established to help compensate workers and their families for asbestos exposure causing Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. When an Asbestos company establishes a Trust Fund all settlements are managed by trustees that decide the compensation amounts paid to Mesothelioma claimants. U. S. Courts allow Asbestos defendants to file for protection under a legal process known as bankruptcy reorganization. This allows the company to pay claims and stay in business.

Asbestos Trust Fund settlements typically do not come with an admission of guilt by the asbestos company that set up the trust.

If you have a history of asbestos exposure you should be checked each year by a qualified doctor.

We have been helping victims of asbestos exposure and their families for more than 20 years.

If you or a family member has been diagnosed with Malignant Mesothelioma or an Asbestos-related disease, we are here to help you file a claim with an experience Mesothelioma lawyer that will fight for you!

Kentucky Mesothelioma Verdicts and Settlements

A Mesothelioma claim is a lawsuit filed on behalf of a victim or surviving family members as a result of hazardous exposure to asbestos. Here is a list of some noteworthy Kentucky Mesothelioma Settlements and Verdicts.

List of Kentucky Mesothelioma settlements and verdicts listed in asbestos lawsuits, court documents, and news sources.

  • $35 Million for the family of a Muhlenberg County, Kentucky man who was diagnosed with asbestosis from occupational asbestos exposure.
  • $15 Million Verdict against a railroad company under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) for occupationally exposing employees to asbestos.
  • $5.9 Million verdict for the family of a Kentucky man who was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma from asbestos exposure while serving in the Navy working as a machine repairman and boilermaker.
  • $5.6 Million for the family of a Lawrenceburg, Kentucky female tile plant worker who was diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer after she was to asbestos at a tile plant.
  • $2.3 million for a 67-year-old Kentucky laborer diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer.
  • $2 Million verdict for the family of a Jefferson County, Kentucky man who was diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer caused by exposure to asbestos-containing products.

Mesothelioma Verdicts & Settlements Nationwide

  • $10.2 Million Mesothelioma Verdict: For a Paper Mill worker suffering from pleural Mesothelioma.
  • $8 Million Mesothelioma Award: For a man diagnosed with Mesothelioma. Noneconomic damages and $1.5 Million for Loss of Life.
  • $7.5 Million Mesothelioma Verdict: For a woman that developed peritoneal Mesothelioma from laundering her husband s work clothes.
  • $5 Million Navy Veteran Mesothelioma Verdict: For a Navy Boilerman who developed Mesothelioma during his service.
  • $4.8 Million was awarded to a 65-year-old former plant worker who was exposed to asbestos in the household and at work.
  • $4.6 Million Mesothelioma Settlement: For a union insulator that developed malignant Mesothelioma from asbestos exposure.
  • $3.2 Million was awarded to a 61-year-old retired maintenance worker.
  • $2.5 Million Mesothelioma Settlement: For a union pipefitter man who died from malignant Mesothelioma.
  • $2.6 Million Shipyard Worker Mesothelioma Settlement: For the family of a 72-year old shipyard worker with Mesothelioma who suffered secondhand exposure.
  • $2.1 Million was awarded to a 73-year-old Navy veteran and former pipefitter.
  • $1.8 Million Mesothelioma Settlement: For a carpenter that developed malignant Mesothelioma at age 68.
  • $1.8 Million was awarded to a 75-year-old Navy veteran and retired warehouse worker.
  • $1.5 Million was awarded to a 60-year-old insulator and plant worker who fell victim to mesothelioma.
  • $1.5 Million was awarded to an 85-year-old former maintenance worker and electrician exposed to asbestos on the job.
  • $1.4 Million was awarded to a 57-year-old furnace operator and plant worker.
  • $1.4 Million was awarded to an 81-year-old former Marine and HVAC affected by mesothelioma.
  • $1.2 Million Mesothelioma Settlement: For a 76-year-old carpenter that developed malignant Mesothelioma.
  • $1.1 Million was awarded to a 75-year-old Army veteran and retired Laborer.
  • $1.1 Million was awarded to an 82-year-old Navy veteran and former engineer exposed to asbestos on the job.
  • $1 Million Veteran Mesothelioma Settlement: For a Navy veteran machinist that developed malignant Mesothelioma at age 71.

Kentucky workers, military veterans, and residents have the right to sue asbestos manufacturers and companies that exposed them to Asbestos. There is more than 30 billion in 60+ asbestos trust funds for people diagnosed with mesothelioma, lung cancer and other asbestos-related diseases.

Malignant Mesothelioma has been linked to workplace asbestos exposure.

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Kentucky Asbestos-Related Deaths 

Barren County, KY – 18 Asbestos Related Deaths
Bell County, KY – 13 Asbestos Related Deaths
Boone County, KY – 56 Asbestos Related Deaths
Boyd County, KY – 102 Asbestos Related Deaths
Boyle County, KY – 13 Asbestos Related Deaths
Bullitt County, KY – 31 Asbestos Related Deaths
Calloway County, KY – 16 Asbestos Related Deaths
Campbell County, KY – 59 Asbestos Related Deaths
Carter County, KY – 12 Asbestos Related Deaths
Christian County, KY – 33 Asbestos Related Deaths
Clark County, KY – 16 Asbestos Related Deaths `
Clay County, KY – 10 Asbestos Related Deaths
Daviess County, KY – 43 Asbestos Related Deaths
Fayette County, KY – 78 Asbestos Related Deaths
Floyd County, KY – 18 Asbestos Related Deaths
Franklin County, KY – 22 Asbestos Related Deaths
Grant County, KY – 11 Asbestos Related Deaths
Graves County, KY – 38 Asbestos Related Deaths
Grayson County, KY – 11 Asbestos Related Deaths
Greenup County, KY – 65 Asbestos Related Deaths
Hardin County, KY – 45 Asbestos Related Deaths
Harlan County, KY – 14 Asbestos Related Deaths
Henderson, KY – 38 Asbestos Related Deaths
Hopkins County, KY – 21 Asbestos Related Deaths
Jefferson County, KY – 483 Asbestos Related Deaths
Jessamine County, KY – 20 Asbestos Related Deaths
Johnson County, KY – 11 Asbestos Related Deaths
Kenton County, KY – 69 Asbestos Related Deaths
Knox County, KY – 14 Asbestos Related Deaths
Laurel County, KY – 26 Asbestos Related Deaths
Letcher County, KY – 11 Asbestos Related Deaths
Lincoln County, KY – 11 Asbestos Related Deaths
Logan County, KY – 12 Asbestos Related Deaths
Magoffin County, KY – 43 Asbestos Related Deaths
Marshall County, KY – 56 Asbestos Related Deaths
Mason County, KY – 35 Asbestos Related Deaths
McCracken County, KY – 81 Asbestos Related Deaths
Meade County, KY – 13 Asbestos Related Deaths
Mercer County, KY – 10 Asbestos Related Deaths
Montgomery County, KY – 11 Asbestos Related Deaths
Muhlenberg County, KY – 14 Asbestos Related Deaths
Nelson County, KY – 19 Asbestos Related Deaths
Ohio County, KY – 11 Asbestos Related Deaths
Oldham County, KY – 51 Asbestos Related Deaths
Perry County, KY – 13 Asbestos Related Deaths
Pike County, KY – 30 Asbestos Related Deaths
Pulaski County, KY – 27 Asbestos Related Deaths
Rowan County, KY – 10 Asbestos Related Deaths
Scott County, KY – 19 Asbestos Related Deaths
Shelby County, KY – 17 Asbestos Related Deaths
Taylor County, KY – 11 Asbestos Related Deaths
Warren County, KY – 63 Asbestos Related Deaths
Whitley County, KY – 16 Asbestos Related Deaths
Woodford County, KY – 11 Asbestos Related Deaths

Source: EWG Group 2015 Study

Asbestos Exposure in Kentucky

Asbestos was used heavily in U. S. building trades between 1930-1980. More than 3,000 commonly used products in Kentucky contained toxic asbestos fibers and materials.

Kentucky Workers and Residents that were exposed to asbestos are at higher risk (7 times) than the general population for being diagnosed with Mesothelioma or an asbestos-related disease in their lifetime.

It can take 10-50 years after initial asbestos exposure before symptoms of Mesothelioma may appear. People that were exposed to asbestos in Kentucky decades ago are walking time bombs. There is no clear way of knowing if a person will develop Mesothelioma, but most people diagnosed are around 70 years of age.

If you worked in an industry in Kentucky that exposed you to deadly asbestos fibers a Mesothelioma lawyer can help you seek compensation for medical expenses resulting from a Mesothelioma cancer diagnosis.

When asbestos is disturbed, broken apart, cut, decayed, or damaged, it releases tiny asbestos microscopic fibrous particles that can cling to the skin, hair and clothing. These asbestos fibers are easily transferred to others where they can accumulate in the lining of lungs that cause Mesothelioma lung cancer.

Asbestos Exposure in Kentucky Neighborhoods Pre-1980

Abby Buildings Dispensary Buildings Plantation Buildings
Actuary Buildings Distillery Buildings Plaza Buildings
Aerospace Buildings Dormitory Buildings Post Office Buildings
Agricultural Buildings Drive-In Buildings Powerhouse Buildings
Aircraft Buildings Dump Buildings Prison Buildings
Airport Buildings Embassy Buildings Project Buildings
Amphitheater Buildings Facility Buildings Public Buildings
Apartment Buildings Factory Buildings Quarry Buildings
Aqueduct Buildings Farm Buildings Racetrack Buildings
Arena Buildings Field Buildings Ranch Buildings
Armory Buildings Fishery Buildings Rectory Buildings
Arsenal Buildings Fort Buildings Refinery Buildings
Asylum Buildings Gallery Buildings Reformatory Buildings
Auditorium Buildings Garage Buildings Reservoir Buildings
Avenue Buildings Garden Buildings Residence Buildings
Bakery Buildings Golf Course Buildings Resort Buildings
Bank Buildings Government Buildings Restaurant Buildings
Barn Buildings Greenhouse Buildings Rink Buildings
Barrack Buildings Gym Buildings Salon Buildings
Base Buildings Hall Buildings Sanitarium Buildings
Brewery Buildings Hangar Buildings School Buildings
Brick Buildings Home Buildings Seminaries
Buildings Hospital Buildings Shelter Buildings
Cabin Buildings Hotel Buildings Shipyard Buildings
Cafeteria Buildings House Buildings Shop Buildings
Camp Buildings Industrial Buildings Silo Buildings
Canal Buildings Infirmary Buildings Smelter Buildings
Casino Buildings Institute Buildings Stadium Buildings
Cathedral Buildings Jail Buildings Station Buildings
Cement Buildings Laboratory Buildings Store Buildings
Cemetery Buildings Land Buildings Storeroom Buildings
Chapel Buildings Laundry Buildings Street Buildings
Church Buildings Library Buildings Synagogue Buildings
City Buildings Lighthouse Buildings Temple Buildings
Club Buildings Lodge Buildings Terminal Buildings
Coliseum Buildings Manor Buildings Terrace Buildings
College Buildings Manufacturing Buildings Theater Buildings
Concrete Buildings Market Buildings Tower Buildings
Condominium Buildings Medical Buildings Tunnel Buildings
Conservatory Buildings Mine Buildings Underground Buildings
Convent Buildings Monastery Buildings Underpass Buildings
Courthouse Buildings Monument Buildings Unit Buildings
Dairy Buildings Motel Buildings University Buildings
Dam Buildings Observatory Buildings Vineyard Buildings
Dealership Buildings Office Buildings Warehouse Buildings
Department Buildings Park Buildings Yard Buildings
Depot Buildings Pavilion Buildings YMCA Buildings
Opera House Buildings Penitentiary Buildings Zoo Buildings
Parish Buildings Plant Buildings

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Malignant Mesothelioma Cancer

Malignant Mesothelioma is rare form of cancer that affects lining of the lungs, abdomen, heart, and major organs in the body. Mesothelioma is a disease in which malignant cancer cells are found in the sac lining the chest (pleura) or the abdomen (peritoneum). There are about 3,000 new malignant Mesothelioma cases diagnosed each year in the U. S. If you are experiencing any Mesothelioma symptoms you should contact a doctor immediately.

Diagnosed With Mesothelioma?

If you or a family member has been diagnosed with malignant Mesothelioma you are going to have a lot of questions about living with Mesothelioma and what legal options you have against asbestos manufacturers and asbestos companies for your asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma is a seriously deadly disease. According to the American Cancer Society with the average survival time for people with Mesothelioma is 4-18 months.

Call TOLL FREE 888.640.0914 right now to talk with a live Mesothelioma Counselor that can answer many of your questions and give you the peace of mind that you need.

Family Member Died From Mesothelioma?

If you have a family member that has died from Mesothelioma cancer you should immediately consult with an experienced Mesothelioma diagnosis lawyer about what compensation may be available to you from asbestos trust funds that total more than 30 billion dollars.

It is VERY IMPORTANT that you file your Mesothelioma claim within your states Statute of Limitations.

We have seen many families lose their right to file a lawsuit because their Statute of Limitations had expired while they were grieving. We know it is a tough time to grieve the loss of a loved one, but please do not let your Statute of Limitations expire for filing your Mesothelioma lawsuit. In most states the Statute of Limitations is 2-3 years. Some states have 6 year Statute of Limitations.

Kentucky Mesothelioma Lawsuit Damages

Disfigurement Damages (past and future)
Economic Damages (past and future)
End of Life Cost Damages
Exemplary Damages
Funeral Expense Damages
Future Economic Damages
General Damages
Gross Negligence Damages
Loss of Companionship
Loss of Consortium Damages
Loss of Earning Capacity Damages
Loss of Life Damages
Loss of Wages Damages (past and future)
Medical Expense Damages
Mental Anguish Damages
Monetary Compensation Damages
Nominal Damages
Non-Economic Damages
Pain and Suffering Damages
Pecuniary and Non Pecuniary Damages
Physical Impairment Damages (past and future)
Asbestos Trust Funds
Treble Damages
Workers Compensation Damages
Wrongful Death Claims

Mesothelioma Latency Period

Mesothelioma has a long latency period of 10-50 years. Many Veterans, Shipyard Workers, Construction Workers, Power Plant Workers, Mill Workers, Steel Workers, Railroad Workers, Pipefitters, Insulators, Electricians, Carpenters, Welders, Auto Mechanics, Veterans, Factory Workers, and laborers are living in the early stages of a variety of asbestos related diseases. Many Mesothelioma lawyers will not accept asbestosis, asbestos lung cancer, pleural plaques, pleural thickening, colon cancer and esophageal cancer cases.

There is More Than 30 Billion Dollars Set Aside for Mesothelioma and Asbestos Victims in Asbestos Bankruptcy Trusts

Asbestos Exposure in Kentucky – Mesothelioma Lawsuits

Alcoa Aluminum
Armco Steel
Ashland Oil
Dupont
Florida Tile Co.
Fort Campbell
Illinois Central Railroad
Louisiana Power
Louisville Chemical Plant
Metal Works
Queen Products Company
Reynolds Aluminum
Big Sandy Power Plant

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