Seattle Asbestos Exposure Sites and Mesothelioma Hotspots

In Seattle and across Washington state, countless hardworking individuals are at risk of developing mesothelioma and other devastating asbestos-related diseases due to exposure at their workplaces, in their homes, and throughout their communities. At Throneberry Law Group, we are committed to fighting for the rights of these innocent victims and their families and holding the negligent companies responsible for their suffering accountable. If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, we are here to help you get the justice and compensation you deserve.

Many Seattle area employers and job sites have exposed workers to dangerous levels of asbestos, putting them at high risk of mesothelioma. Some of the most notorious exposure sites include:

• Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS) in Bremerton: For decades, military and civilian personnel at PSNS were exposed to asbestos, which was used heavily in ship construction and repair. Asbestos was used in insulation, gaskets, valves, pumps, and many other components.
• Todd Pacific Shipyards in Seattle: Asbestos was used extensively in ship building at Todd shipyards from the 1940s through the 1970s. Workers in all trades were exposed, including insulators, pipefitters, electricians, welders, and more.
• Hanford Nuclear Reservation in southeastern Washington: Thousands of workers were exposed to asbestos in the construction and maintenance of the Hanford site's nuclear reactors and processing facilities from the 1940s on. Asbestos was used in reactors, piping, tankage and across the site.
• Refineries and industrial facilities: Oil refineries, aluminum plants, power plants, paper mills, and factories across the Seattle area used asbestos in high-heat equipment and construction materials. Facilities in Anacortes, Ferndale, Tacoma, and other industrial hubs put workers at risk.

In addition to these industrial exposure sites, many buildings, schools, and homes in Seattle were constructed with asbestos-containing materials. Firefighters, construction workers, teachers, students and others continue to be at risk of exposure from deteriorating asbestos that remains in place to this day.

Mesothelioma and other asbestos diseases have devastated too many Seattle families. The pain, suffering, and financial burdens are overwhelming for victims who were unknowingly exposed, usually just by going to work each day to provide for their loved ones.

Washington has one of the highest rates of mesothelioma deaths in the nation. King County, home to Seattle, sees the most mesothelioma cases in the state year after year. However, all asbestos diseases are preventable if employers take the proper precautions. There is no excuse for needlessly putting workers' lives at risk.

If you live in Seattle and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related condition, you have important legal rights. Even if your exposure happened decades ago, you may be entitled to significant compensation from the manufacturers of the asbestos products and the employers who allowed the exposure to occur.

Whether you faced asbestos exposure at work, at home, or elsewhere in your community, you should not have to bear the devastating consequences on your own. The compassionate mesothelioma attorneys at Throneberry Law Group are here to help. We will treat you with the care and respect you deserve and aggressively advocate for your rights.