Asbestos Exposure Connecticut

Asbestos Exposure Connecticut

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Asbestos Exposure in Connecticut

With its southern border on Long Island Sound, Narragansett Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, Connecticut is a heavily marine-oriented state with a rich history of ship and submarine building.
Naval yards and shipping hubs drove the state’s economy, but these jobsites also posed prominent asbestos threats to their
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employees. Shipbuilders and sailors were at high risk for inhaling asbestos, which was a common insulator on private and U.S. Navy vessels.

Workers at aircraft manufacturers, metal works, and chemical plants, among other industries, in Connecticut were also at a high risk for asbestos exposure. Employees at Connecticut’s former asbestos mine faced an exceptionally high risk of exposure.

Some of the state’s largest asbestos threats included the helicopter manufacturer Silkorsky Aircraft, Quinebaug Cotton Mill, Simpkins Industries Paper Mill, and Hersey Metals Co. Hundreds of other industrial plants in Connecticut relied on asbestos as insulation for their machinery, and employees were exposed to the fibers during daily operations.

Asbestos-contaminated construction materials were used in many of Connecticut’s historic buildings. Public buildings such as Berlin Town Hall and Bethel Church were constructed with asbestos-containing materials, and many private buildings and residences also contain asbestos.
Statistics for Mesothelioma Cases in Connecticut
To this date, more than 600 mesothelioma and asbestos-related deaths and thousands of lung cancer diagnoses have been reported from Connecticut. That number ranks the state of Connecticut 23rd in the United States on deaths caused by mesothelioma
What is Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive form of cancer that primarily develops in the lining of the lungs (pleura), abdomen (peritoneum), heart (pericardium), or testicles (tunica vaginalis). It is caused by exposure to asbestos, a group of minerals made of microscopic fibers that were once widely used in construction, manufacturing, and other industries for their resistance to heat, fire, and chemicals.
Symptoms vary depending on the location of the cancer but commonly include:

Pleural Mesothelioma: Chest pain, shortness of breath, persistent cough, and fluid buildup in the lungs (pleural effusion).

Peritoneal Mesothelioma: Abdominal pain, swelling, nausea, and weight loss.

Pericardial Mesothelioma: Chest pain, irregular heartbeats, difficulty breathing, and fatigue.

Testicular Mesothelioma: Swelling or lumps in the testicles.

The prognosis for mesothelioma is generally poor, with many patients living for only a few months to a few years after diagnosis. Early detection and treatment can improve outcomes, but the disease is often advanced by the time it is diagnosed due to its long latency period, which can be decades after asbestos exposure.
Treatment options depend on the stage and location of the cancer and the patient’s overall health. They may include:

Surgery: To remove as much of the cancer as possible.

Chemotherapy: To kill cancer cells or stop their growth.

Radiation Therapy: To target and destroy cancer cells.

Immunotherapy: To boost the immune system to fight the cancer.

Filing an Asbestos Claim if You Live in Connecticut
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 Connecticut. 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. Call (855) 744-2656 to speak with a Connecticut mesothelioma and asbestos attorney at SWMW Law.
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Jobsites in Connecticut With Known Asbestos Usage & Exposure

Provided below is a list of cities in the state of Connecticut where asbestos jobsites are known to have been located. If you worked for any of these companies or at these jobsites in Connecticut there is a possibility that you may have been exposed to harmful asbestos which is known to cause mesothelioma and lung cancer.
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Berlin

Bethel

Bloomfield

Branord

Bridgeport

Bristol

Cheshire

Danbury

Derby

East Hartford

East Haven

Enfield

Fairfield

Farmington

Glastonbury

Greenwich

Groton

Hamden

Hartford

Manchester

Merien

Middetown

Milford

Monville

Naugatuck

New Britain

New Canaan

New Haven

New London

New Milford

Newington

North Haven

Norwalk

Norwich

Orange

Plainield

Putnam

Rocville

Rocky Hill

Shelon

Simsbury

Southington

Stamford

Storrs

Stratford

Torrington

Trumbull

Wallingford

Waterbury

Watertown

West Hartford

West Haven

Westport

Wethersfield

Windsor

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