Missouri Mesothelioma Lawyer
Mesothelioma in Missouri
Missouri ranks 17th in the U. S. for malignant Mesothelioma deaths from asbestos exposure. Missouri residents have a long history of asbestos exposure. More than 143,152 tons of asbestos-containing vermiculite was shipped from Libby, Montana to locations throughout Missouri between 1948 and 1993. In 2007, a jury awarded $5.1 million to the family of a 42-year-old woman who died of malignant Mesothelioma. Missouri has two natural deposits of asbestos in the Ozark Mountains. Missouri has a population of 5,988,927 according to the 2010 U. S. Census.
Hot spots in Missouri include companies such as Ford Motor Company, Chrysler Company, Mack Truck in Joplin, Zonolite Company in St. Louis, Cyanamid Power Plant, Calloway Nuclear Power Plant, Asbestos Products Co, St. Joseph Lead Mines, Hercules Powder Co, Thurston Chemical, Standard Asbestos Manufacturing and Insulating Co, W.R. Grace & company, Standard Oil, Shell Oil Co, Mobil Oil, American Oil and military bases such as Grand View Air Force Base and the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant.
Missouri courts use a modified joint and several liability rule on damages in asbestos cases where there are multiple asbestos companies named as defendants. Under the Missouri rule, a defendant company is only subject to liability if they bear 50 % or less of the responsibility for causing the asbestos related injury. This means that if the fault of the asbestos company is determined to be 51 % or higher, the asbestos company is liable for joint and several liability, which can make the asbestos company liable for the entire judgment if other asbestos company defendants are unable to pay their share of the judgment.
If you have been diagnosed with Mesothelioma we can help you file a Missouri Mesothelioma lawsuit. Each year 2,000 to 3,000 Mesothelioma cases are diagnosed in the U. S.
Asbestos exposure is the only known cause for Mesothelioma. There is no cure, but there can be justice. Contact us.
The state of Missouri ranks 31st in crude mortality rate in the U. S for asbestos deaths.
The mortality rate from Malignant Mesothelioma in Missouri is 11.35 per million
During 1980-2000, 624 Missouri residents died from Mesothelioma and other asbestos related cancers.
Missouri ranks 36th in the nation for malignant Mesothelioma rate according to the National Center for Health Statistics.
Missouri ranked 19th in the U. S. for number of deaths from malignant Mesothelioma with 309 during the years, 1999-2005.
In 1999, the state of Missouri had 49 malignant Mesothelioma related deaths.
Men account for 80% of the total number of deaths from Malignant Mesothelioma.
One in 125 American males will die of Mesothelioma or an asbestos related disease that live over the age of 50.
A recent study showed that 30% of U. S. Veterans will develop an asbestos related disease during their lifetime.
Thousands of Missouri residents were exposed to asbestos on the job sites power plants, chemical plants, steel mills, construction trades, auto manufacturing plants (Ford and Chrysler Motors) and Oil refineries. High asbestos exposure areas in Missouri were in Kansas City, Independence, Springfield, and Joplin.
Asbestos has been found in many of the older state and county buildings throughout Missouri. Asbestos has also been found in many Missouri public water systems because joint compound, pipe insulation and asbestos cement was used to manufacture water pipes between the 1930s and 1970s.
Mesothelioma Cancer – Missouri Mesothelioma Lawyer
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer affecting the thin membranes surrounding the internal organs of the human body. It most commonly affects the pleura, the lining that surrounds the lungs, but can also occur in the abdominal cavity (Peritoneal Mesothelioma) and around the heart (Pericardial Mesothelioma). It is usually a very aggressive form of cancer, and its essential action is to encase the affected organs as a tumor, cutting them off from the rest of the body.
Mesothelioma Symptoms
In documented in cases where asbestos exposure lasted for as little as one month people have developed Mesothelioma and asbestos cancer symptoms 20, 30 and even 40 years after such an exposure. Mesothelioma symptoms can include:
- Chronic cough
- Shortness of breath
- Pain in the chest (caused by pleural effusions)
- Weight loss
- Abdominal pain and swelling
- Bowel obstruction
- Blood clotting abnormalities
- Anemia
- Fever
- Trouble with swallowing
- Swelling of the neck or face
Mesothelioma is such an aggressive form of cancer, many of the people we represent do not have much time and no time to waste. Our investigation into the cause — the where, when and how of the matter — will be efficient and leave no stone unturned. We understand the importance of timely results. Our lawyers’ experience with these cases is a tremendous help in that regard.
Missouri Mesothelioma Resource Links – Saville & Flint National Mesothelioma Lawyers
Asbestos Exposure – Sheet Rock & Joint Compound
Asbestosis – Chronic Lung Condition
Mesothelioma Cancer Dictionary
Asbestos Exposure – Boilers, Turbines, Pumps
Asbestos – What the Asbestos Companies Knew
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To discuss the possibility of a Mesothelioma lawsuit with a Missouri Mesothelioma Lawyer— call us at 1-866-461-3220 today. Our attorneys routinely travel to meet with clients nationwide.
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At Saville & Flint, we handle Mesothelioma and asbestos diagnosed disease cases, catastrophic personal injury, product liability cases, and we have an especially strong background in representing people who have been injured as the result of a toxic exposure to asbestos, benzene and other harmful chemicals. We believe in tailoring our legal services to fit the individual needs of our clients.
Mesothelioma Resource Links – Missouri Mesothelioma Lawyer
Missouri Asbestos Companies
Missouri Asbestos Exposure Jobsite List
Missouri Medical Resources
Missouri Asbestos Trades
Missouri Mesothelioma Doctors
Missouri Mesothelioma Death Rate
Missouri Veterans and Mesothelioma
Asbestos Products Used in Missouri
Asbestos Exposure in Missouri Chemical Plants
Asbestos Exposure in Missouri Oil Refineries
Asbestos Exposure in Missouri Power Plants
Asbestos Exposure in Missouri Steel Mills
Asbestos Exposure in Missouri Automotive Plants
Missouri Cities – Mesothelioma Cancer
Blue Springs, Missouri Asbestos Exposure
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Moberly, Missouri Asbestos Exposure
O’Fallon, Missouri Asbestos Exposure
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St. Joseph, Missouri Asbestos Exposure
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Missouri Counties – Mesothelioma Cancer
Boone County, Missouri Asbestos Exposure
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Clay County, Missouri Asbestos Exposure
Cole County, Missouri Asbestos Exposure
Gasconade County, Missouri Asbestos Exposure
Greene County, Missouri Asbestos Exposure
Franklin County, Missouri Asbestos Exposure
Jackson County, Missouri Asbestos Exposure
Jasper County, Missouri Asbestos Exposure
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Platte County, Missouri Asbestos Exposure
Saint Charles County, Missouri Asbestos Exposure
Saint Louis County, Missouri Asbestos Exposure
Saint Louis City, Missouri Asbestos Exposure
Saville & Flint has helped Missouri Mesothelioma victims and their families win multi-million dollar settlements in the state of Missouri.
If you have an eligible Mesothelioma or asbestos diagnosed case we will come to you and gather all the information needed to file your asbestos lawsuit. Many of our clients Mesothelioma victims never have to leave the comfort of their home to receive compensation.
Missouri Mesothelioma Lawyer – Saville & Flint