Mesothelioma Attorneys by State > Ohio
As Ohio’s largest city with a population of over 850,000 and counting, Columbus is an essential part of Ohio’s rich history. Not only is Columbus a college town that is home to The Ohio State University — one of America’s largest colleges with over 45,000 enrolled undergraduates — Columbus railroads and manufacturing established the city as a genuine manufacturing city with a strong union presence.
During the 1800s and into the 20th century, Columbus manufacturing fueled the growth that has led to today’s iteration of Columbus and its diversified economy. This manufacturing history coincided with a time when asbestos was widely used in manufacturing and industrial applications, which exposed workers and loved ones to the harms of asbestos.
Prior to the ban of asbestos that transpired in the 1970s after decades of evidence it harmed humans, asbestos was continuously used in manufacturing and industrial applications. Asbestos was highly prized for its ability to resist heat and chemicals, all while remaining highly durable.
Unfortunately, asbestos also can be disturbed by processes like abrasion, leading to the release of its microscopic fibers into the air. Humans then swallow or inhale these tiny, durable fibers.
Once asbestos fibers enter the human body is when asbestos becomes toxic, as ingesting the fibers can lead to:
All of these diseases can be fatal, and the aggressive and often lethal form of cancer called mesothelioma can take decades to diagnose. The long latency time between asbestos exposure and the ultimate gestation into mesothelioma inside the body makes the disease a difficult one to treat for medical professionals.
The deadly disease combined with the difficulty in treatment, despite recent improvements, have contributed toward mesothelioma claiming tens of thousands of lives nationwide.
As older buildings and homes exist in Columbus and across the country, the threat of asbestos exposure is still quite present. Indeed, central Ohio school children had their school year delayed in 2017 after asbestos was discovered. Examples such as these reinforce why the dangers of asbestos must be taken seriously by exposure victims and their communities.
As the seat of Franklin County, Columbus has greatly contributed to findings that nearly 500 asbestos-related deaths have occurred in the county from 1999 to 2013.
There are too many jobsites that exposed Columbus residents to asbestos for all to be listed. However, known jobsites that exposed Columbus workers to asbestos include:
If you or a loved one in Columbus was exposed to asbestos and received a mesothelioma diagnosis, talk to a Columbus mesothelioma lawyer to explore your legal options.
The Ledger Law Firm will build a strong case on your behalf that holds all responsible parties accountable for the wrongful asbestos exposure that caused your mesothelioma or asbestos-related illness. By proving this connection with evidence, you or your loved ones will be entitled to receive the funds you need.
Contact us online today to explore your legal options for filing a lawsuit that will bring justice, peace of mind and deserved compensation for your illness.
In the state of Ohio, at least 1609 people have been killed due to asbestos related conditions since the year 1979 [3]. Ohio has he following mesothelioma treatment center:
CCOP- TOLEDO COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ONCOLOGY PROGRAM [4]
MESOTHELIOMA TREATMENT SECTION
TOLEDO, OHIO 43617