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If you were recently diagnosed with mesothelioma or lost your loved one to mesothelioma, Washington law gives you three years to file your lawsuit against the party responsible for your asbestos exposure. This is not a lot of time to identify where you may have been exposed to asbestos, evaluate your legal options and file your lawsuit. Our experienced mesothelioma lawyers can walk you through the claims process and explain which options are available to you.

Kent Washington Asbestos Site Exposure List

Some jobsites in Kent, Washington associated with possible asbestos use and exposure include the following:

• Boeing Aircraft
• Cam Industries
• Kent Junior High
• Liquid Air Incorporated
• Meridian Elementary
• Springbrook Elementary School

Washington Industries that Threatened Asbestos Exposure and a Mesothelioma Diagnosis

There are a number of industries that are prevalent across Washington where workers could have been exposed to asbestos. Some of these industries include:

Mining

Asbestos mines were located in Skagit County and Okanogan County. Workers extracted asbestos from these mines. In the Okanogan County mine, asbestos was woven together and incorporated into paint and plaster products. Workers who mined these materials came in direct contact with asbestos and were at a heightened risk of developing mesothelioma.

Shipyards

Shipyard and dry dock workers were also at an increased risk of being exposed to asbestos because many components in ships like insulation, gaskets and pipes were covered with the material. Workers at risk of developing mesothelioma include pipefitters, plumbers, boilermakers, welders and electricians who worked on these ships.

Timber

Timber has long been at the heart of Washington’s economy. Asbestos-containing materials were often found in paper and pulp mills where they were used to insulate the machinery and walls of these facilities. They were also used in the paper-making process as drying felts, adhesives and other materials.

Aluminum

Aluminum production has been popular since World War II. Because the manufacturing process of aluminum involves high heats, asbestos was often used during the process since it is resistant to heat and fire. INTALCO Aluminum, Kaiser Aluminum, ALCOA Aluminum, and Harvey Aluminum have all been linked to possible asbestos exposure. Several mesothelioma lawsuits have been filed in Washington by former aluminum plant workers.

Petrochemicals

Washington is home to multiple oil refineries where asbestos was included in hoods, fire doors, hoods and gloves.