Oregon Mesothelioma Information

The State of Oregon has a strong industrial presence and is home to many shipyards, paper mills, chemical plants, and oil refineries. These industries have employed many Oregonians over the years, but unfortunately some employees were negligently exposed to asbestos at such worksites. Decades after their initial exposure, former workers may develop debilitating illnesses like asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma. Fortunately, previous employers can be held liable if it can be proven that they knew about the dangers of exposing workers to asbestos. If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestosis, or lung cancer, an experienced Oregon mesothelioma attorney can advise you of the prospects for pursuing legal action.

Oregon Asbestos-related Deaths

Between 1979 and 2001, at least 838 people were reported to have died from asbestos-related illnesses in Oregon. While significant, this figure likely represents a fraction of the actual deaths caused by asbestos over that time period. The numbers do not include any deaths due to lung cancer caused by asbestos, despite estimates that thousands of people nationwide died under such circumstances. Furthermore, mesothelioma was not even tracked by the federal government as a cause of death until 1999. Now that diagnoses and tracking methods have become more accurate, the numbers of reported deaths caused by mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer from asbestos have skyrocketed.

Possible Asbestos Exposure Sites in Oregon

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

Albany

• Georgia-Pacific Resin Plant

Arrosport

• International Paper Company

Astoria

• Astoria Oil Services
• Astoria Voyage Repair Station
• Dyer Shipyard
• Tongue Point Naval Shipyard

Dawbend

• NorthWest Boiler Inc.

Deer Island

• Chevron Chemical Fertilizer Plant
• Shell Chemical Fertilizer

Dillard

• Roseburg Lumber

Newbert

• Publishers Paper Mill

Oregon City

• Publishers Paper Mill

Portland

• Albina Shipyard
• Chipman Chemical
• Commercial Iron & Steel Shipyard
• Dillingham Shipyard
• Floating Marine Ways Shipyard
• Gunderson/FMC Shipyard
• Hercules Powder Co.
• Kaiser Shipyard
• Mobil Oil Marketing Plant
• Northwest Marine
• Northwest Marine Iron Works
• Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation
• Pennwalt Chemical Plant
• Portland Gas & Coke Co.
• Portland Ship Repair Yard
• Rhone-Poulenc Chemical Plant
• Shell Oil Refinery
• South Portland Shipyard
• Stouffer Chemical Plant
• Swan Island Shipyard
• Tidewater Oil Marketing Plant
• Trojan Nuclear Plant
• Willamette Iron & Steel Yard

Salem

• RC Weaver

Springfield

• Borden Chemical Plant

St. Helens

• Boise Cascade Paper Mill

Wauna

• Crown Zellerbach Paper Mill

If you worked at one of these high-risk jobsites and have been diagnosed with lung cancer, you should hire an attorney familiar with asbestos litigation to discuss the possibility of filing a mesothelioma lawsuit.

Oregon Mesothelioma Treatment Center

Some medical centers specialize in treatment of mesothelioma. Below is the contact information for one of the leading mesothelioma treatment centers in Oregon.

Oregon Cancer Center

Oregon Health Sciences University
3181 S.W. Sam Jackson Park Road, L609
Portland, OR 97201-3098
503-464-1617

Get Legal Assistance for Your Mesothelioma Case

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness, contact an Oregon mesothelioma lawyer to find out your legal rights.