Idaho Mesothelioma & Asbestos Lawyers

Asbestos Exposure in Idaho

In Idaho, asbestos exposure can commonly occur in various environments due to the state’s history of industrial and mining activities. Here are some key places where asbestos exposure is more likely:

• Silver Valley (Kellogg area): The Silver Valley is one of Idaho’s most famous mining regions, known for silver, lead, and zinc mining. Many of these mines used asbestos-containing materials for insulation and machinery, leading to potential exposure for workers.
• Lumber and Paper Mills: Idaho has a strong timber industry, and lumber and paper mills often used asbestos in equipment, insulation, and fireproofing materials.
• Power Plants: Power plants in Idaho, such as the Idaho National Laboratory, historically used asbestos for insulation and fire protection in boilers, turbines, and piping systems.
• Older Buildings: Many older homes, schools, and commercial buildings across Idaho were built with asbestos-containing materials, including insulation, roofing, and flooring tiles. Renovation or demolition of these structures can release asbestos fibers into the air.
• Agricultural Buildings: Asbestos was also used in agricultural settings, particularly in older barns and storage facilities where asbestos-cement products were common.
• Mountain Home Air Force Base: Like many military installations, Mountain Home AFB used asbestos in various capacities, including in barracks, aircraft maintenance areas, and other buildings.
• Naturally Occurring Asbestos (NOA): Certain areas in Idaho may have natural deposits of asbestos in the soil or rock. Disturbing these areas through construction, road building, or other activities can release asbestos fibers into the air.

Statistics for Mesothelioma Cases in Idaho

Idaho ranks 35th in the US for asbestos-related deaths. There have been 240 deaths from mesothelioma and asbestos lung cancer between 1999 – 2013.

Filing an Asbestos Claim if You Live in Idaho

You do not have to file your claim in the state in which you live. It’s far more important to contact an attorney with a strong history of experience specifically in asbestos cases, than it is to select one who happens to be in your area of Idaho. The most successful attorneys in your area may have never handled an asbestos case.

SWMW attorneys dedicate the overwhelming majority of their time and effort prosecuting mesothelioma claims, so we know which states and jurisdictions are going to provide the best outcome for your case and can get your case settled faster. We handle asbestos cases all across the USA, so we know how to file, where to file, and what to do to get you the compensation you deserve.