Was your illness a result of asbestos exposure in Arkansas? Find out your legal options here
In Hot Springs, Arkansas, Charles Sales was 23 years-old, but, sadly, no one knew whether he was going to live to be 24. He had a two-year old child and a wife. His father and grandfather worked in a lumber mill in Arkansas, and when Charles was old enough, he joined them. The asbestos that clung to his father’s clothes exposed Charles as a baby, and the constant breathing in of the asbestos that surrounded the lumber mill exposed him as an adult. Charles was diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2004. He began his pursuit of financial compensation shortly after his diagnosis.
Charles could not work after his diagnosis. His medical bills piled up. Exceeding $500,000 in debt from treatment, Charles had no chose but to file for bankruptcy (ATLA).
Fortunately, there are law firms like Weitz & Luxenberg that understand the asbestos problem in the United States. We can help you seek the compensation you need and deserve for your illness.
If Charles’s story sounds familiar to you, contact our firm as soon as possible at (800) 476-6070.
Asbestos statistics in the state of Arkansas
Approximately 70,048 tons of asbestos were shipped to Arkansas from Libby, Montana (where a major US asbestos mine is located). The asbestos was used to insulate and fireproof everything from brake pads to floor tiles. The amount of asbestos that could fit on the nose of Abraham Lincoln’s portrait on the penny is enough to cause mesothelioma in one person (EWG).
Nine per million people who live in Arkansas die per year from mesothelioma (an asbestos-related cancer) (CDC).
Regulation 21
Regulation 21, also known as the Arkansas Asbestos Abatement Regulation works to protect individuals involved in asbestos removal. The regulation protects and lays out guidelines for contractors, supervisors, inspectors, demolition workers, project designers, and others who may come in contact with asbestos (ADEQ).
Weitz & Luxenberg helps those from Arkansas
Because your illness was caused by asbestos exposure, you are entitled to pursue financial compensation. Asbestos companies such as W.R. Grace (the company in charge of the mine in Libby, Montana) knew that asbestos would cause fatal diseases, but they kept that information secret (CultureChange.org). They deserve to compensate you for the sickness they inflicted upon you.
Weitz & Luxenberg has the experience and resources to help people based in all US states. We are ready to help the residents of Arkansas fight for just compensation.
The compensation you can receive can help cover expenses such as:
- Medical bills
- Travel costs
- Hospice care
- Medication and medical devices
- Financial stability
Contact us by filling out the confidential form on this page. After sending the form, a representative will be in touch to provide you with a free, legal consultation.
Sources
ATLA: http://www.atla.org/asbestos/victims/asbestos06.pdf
EWG: http://www.ewg.org/sites/asbestos/maps/shipment_data.php?stab=AR
CDC: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5815a3.htm
ADEQ: http://www.adeq.state.ar.us/air/asb_lead/asbestos.htm
Interior asbestos exposure