South Carolina Asbestos Information

South Carolina has had a thriving shipyard industry for decades. Since the early 1900s, thousands of shipyard workers have been exposed to asbestos as a result of their work. Asbestos exposure can lead to mesothelioma, a deadly cancer of the lungs, putting South Carolina shipyard workers at risk for the disease. Unfortunately, South Carolina's shipyard workers are not the only individuals in danger of developing mesothelioma. Other high risk occupations include construction workers, insulators, and welders.

Possible Asbestos Exposure Worksites in South Carolina

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

Charleston

• Carolina Shipping Company
• Charleston Navy Yard

North Charleston

• Detyen's Shipyards, Inc.

Greenville

• Greenville Computer Processingy

Georgetown

• Carolina Shipping Company

Legal Rights of South Carolina Victims of Asbestos Exposure

While the dangers of asbestos exposure were well known and use of the substance was banned by the Environmental Protection Agency by the 1970s, thousands of people still die from mesothelioma every year. Because mesothelioma has a long latency period, many sufferers are not diagnosed with the condition until 15 to 60 years after the initial asbestos exposure occurred. This means new cases of mesothelioma still arise as a result of exposure that occurred decades ago. If you or a loved one has developed mesothelioma, contact a South Carolina asbestos lawyer to discuss your legal options.