Georgia Mesothelioma Information

Georgia is one of the largest states in the Southeast, and it has the ninth highest population in the country. While agriculture still plays a major role in the Georgia economy, other major industries have taken on increased importance. The state's leading industry is the manufacture of textiles and assorted textile products. Georgia also has a number of automobile and airplane factories. Other important manufactures include transportation equipment, chemicals, and paper products. The construction industry has also expanded to support a growing state population. While important to the economy, construction and manufacturing can be dangerous to the health of some workers. Industrial worksites often contain hazardous materials like asbestos. Exposure to asbestos fibers can eventually lead to diseases like mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis. Unfortunately, many employers did not take adequate measures to protect employees from asbestos exposure.

Georgia Mesothelioma Statistics

Between 1979 and 2001, at least 549 people died from asbestosis or mesothelioma in Georgia, according to death certificate records reported to the federal government. This figure does not include deaths from lung cancer caused by asbestos, which are estimated to number in the thousands per year nationally. Furthermore, mesothelioma is often misdiagnosed, and the government did not officially track it as a cause of death until 1999. The total number of deaths in Georgia from asbestos-related causes is likely in the thousands.

If your loved one has developed a serious asbestos-related illness, he or she may be eligible to receive financial compensation. Georgia mesothelioma attorneys can help victims explore their legal options. However, it is important that victims speak with a lawyer as soon as possible because statutes of limitations in mesothelioma cases put constraints on the amount of time available to file a lawsuit.

Possible Asbestos Exposure Worksites in Georgia

Some of the worksites in Georgia that have been associated with asbestos exposure, and consequently mesothelioma and asbestosis, are listed below:

Atlanta

• Chevron Plant
• International Paper Company
• Mead Paper Mill
• Mobil Plant
• Shell Plant
• Texaco Plant

Augusta

• Columbia Nitrogen
• Continental Can Company
• Cox Newsprint
• Daniels Fields Air Force Base
• Nitrogen Liquid Fertilizer Plant
• Proctor & Gamble

Brunswick

• Babcock & Wilcox Plant
• Bemis Bag Building
• Georgia Power
• Georgia Pacific Paper Mill

Cartersville

• Bowen Power Plant
• Cartersville Power Plant
• Georgia Power Plant

Macon

• Armstrong Cork Corporation
• Burns Brick Company
• Carlin Tile
• Georgia Kaolin
• Warner Robbins Air Force Base

Rome

• Georgia Power Plant Hammond
• Rome Craft Paper Mill

Savannah

• Civilian Shipyard
• Dupont

Contact an Attorney

If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or other serious health conditions as a result of asbestos exposure, Georgia mesothelioma lawyers can provide valuable legal assistance. Use LawyerShop’s legal directory to find an attorney in your area.