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Mesothelioma attorney David A. Shaw has been representing victims of asbestos exposure and mesothelioma since 1986. His legal battles and investigations in asbestos injury and mesothelioma legal cases have taken him across the country, and in many cases, to visit the places where mesothelioma victims were exposed to asbestos day in and day out.
Mesothelioma attorney Shaw's dedication to help mesothelioma victims has led to him working side by side with asbestos attorneys across the nation. He is licensed to practice in New York, Rhode Island and Connecticut and has won, or helped win, substantial mesothelioma settlements for victims around the country. Learn more about The Law Offices of David A. Shaw.
Asbestos Related Companies
Some of the more prominent companies involved in the manufacture and use of asbestos products are listed below to help those with asbestos diseases find out when and where they may have been exposed to asbestos. This list may also help mesothelioma victims determine what corporation may be responsible for their condition and whether that company is currently able to pay out compensation in a mesothelioma lawsuit.
Listed below are links to the asbestos litigation history of major players in the asbestos industry. This information is provided on an additional informational mesothelioma website (mesothelioma.net) sponsored by The Law Offices of David A. Shaw.
- Owens Corning
- Pittsburgh Corning
- Update on Pittsburgh Corning
- GAF / Ruberoid
- Carey / Celotex / Rapid American
- Babcock & Wilcox
Asbestos Companies With Active Bankruptcy Trusts
Listed below are asbestos related companies with bankruptcy trusts allocated for compensation of asbestos exposure victims.
- Johns Manville
- HK Porter
- Unarco (UNR)
- Celotex
- Eagle Picher
Asbestos Related Companies Setting Up Bankruptcies
- Babcock & Wilcox
- Owens Corning
- Pittsburgh Corning
- GAF
- Armstrong World Industries
Companies Accepting Cases but not yet Paying Settlements
- Harbison-Walker (Halliburton)
- W.R. Grace
- Federal Mogul
- General Refractories
- North American Refractories Company (NARCO)
Other Asbestos Related Companies
- Kelly Moore Paint
- Union Carbide Corporation
- Westinghouse Boiler (Viacom)
- Georgia Pacific
- Bondex
- Owens Illinois
- Foster Wheeler
- Garlock
- General Electric (G.E.)
- Weil Mclain
There are literally dozens more companies that have manufactured or used asbestos or asbestos products in the past. Any of these companies could have also potentially caused harmful asbestos exposure leading to mesothelioma and asbestos diseases. If you have developed mesothelioma from occupational asbestos exposure or "household" exposure to asbestos containing materials, you may be entitled to compensation. Please contact mesothelioma attorney David A. Shaw to learn more about asbestos companies and potential asbestos litigation.
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FAQ
What is mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a cancer that affects the sheath-like tissue that surrounds the abdomen and chest cavities. This thin layer of tissue is called the mesothelium...
Are there different types of mesothelioma?
Yes. There are three malignant forms of mesothelioma. Pleural mesothelioma is the most common and affects the mesothelium around the lungs. Peritoneal mesothelioma affects the mesothelium surrounding the abdomen...
Who is at risk for mesothelioma?
Those with occupational exposure to asbestos fibers are at the highest risk for developing asbestos related diseases, including mesothelioma. Pipe insulators, boiler workers, mechanics and others...
How is mesothelioma diagnosed?
One of the major problems with mesothelioma is that it is difficult to diagnose. The symptoms of mesothelioma are similar to other lung diseases and cancers. Another major problem with mesothelioma...
Is there a cure for mesothelioma?
Because mesothelioma is a form of cancer, there is no "cure" for the disease. Although the prognosis for patients diagnosed with mesothelioma is generally poor, there are mesothelioma patients who have lived...
What kind of treatments are there for mesothelioma?
Current treatments for malignant mesothelioma are similar to treatments to other forms of cancer that are available today. In addition to currently accepted forms of mesothelioma treatment, there are several mesothelioma clinical trials and emerging mesothelioma treatments...