West Virginia Mesothelioma Information

West Virginia has many natural resources, most notably bituminous coal. The state also produces natural gas, stone, cement, oil, and salt. These mineral resources are used in manufacturing glass, chemical products, synthetic textiles, metals, and machinery. Many of these industries are concentrated in the cities of Charleston, Huntington, Parkersburg, and Wheeling. West Virginians who have worked in heavy industry are often more likely to develop asbestos-related illnesses like mesothelioma and asbestosis later in life. Other occupations that have been linked to asbestos exposure include construction work, plumbing, electrical work, insulation installation, demolition, and other trades that involve working with asbestos-containing materials. Unfortunately, many of the individuals working these jobs did not realize the hazards posed by asbestos, and employers did not take adequate measures to protect workers. Because mesothelioma and asbestosis can take decades to develop, West Virginians continue to be diagnosed with life-threatening diseases many years after their initial exposure to asbestos.

West Virginia Asbestos-related Deaths

At least 585 people died from asbestos-related diseases in West Virginia between 1979 and 2001, according to federal government reports. This figure does not include deaths from various forms of cancer that can be caused by exposure to asbestos, particularly lung cancer. Furthermore, mesothelioma is often difficult to diagnose, and the federal government did not officially track the disease as a cause of death until 1999. Once tracked, yearly mesothelioma mortality statistics doubled. This suggests that the actual number of individuals who died from asbestos-related diseases is likely much higher than reported.

If you have been diagnosed with a serious asbestos-related illness, you may be able to recover financial compensation from those responsible for your condition.

West Virginia Mesothelioma Treatment

Some medical centers specialize in treatment of mesothelioma. Below is the contact information for two of the leading mesothelioma treatment centers in West Virginia.

Cancer Care Center of Southern West Virginia

CAMC Memorial Hospital
3200 MacCorkle Ave. SE,
Charleston, WV 25304

Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center

PO Box 9300
Morgantown, WV 26506
(304) 293-4500

Get Legal Advice for Your Mesothelioma Case

If you are undergoing treatment for asbestos-related cancer, a West Virginia mesothelioma lawyer can help. Contact a skilled West Virginia mesothelioma attorney today for legal advice.