Asbestos took the lives of hundreds in New Hampshire: where were you when you were exposed?

In the 1800s, as the United States got its foothold in the world, farmlands laid vast in the south and textile plants sprinkled up north. New England was consistently at the forefront of factory work, and mining. In the state of New Hampshire, among the snow and the granite laden paths, relics of a booming industry can still be found. These relics are not buried inside old, abandoned factories. They are in the houses in Amherst, and the apartments of Manchester and Nashua. They are sick and dying people – relics of the once great industrial empire of asbestos.

For many decades, people working in the state of New Hampshire were being poisoned by asbestos without any knowledge that the mineral was even harmful. The only ones who knew were in charge of the asbestos corporations. They knew all along that asbestos could cause fatal diseases such as mesothelioma cancer, lung cancer, or asbestosis. These companies chose to say nothing in order to keep their high profits (EWG 1).

Weitz & Luxenberg is here for New Hampshire. As the state motto implies, residents of New Hampshire wish to live free. You should have the freedom to work and live in a country without worrying about being secreted poisoned by negligent corporations. Should a company or individual decide to impede upon your freedom, they deserve to be brought to justice, and you deserve to be compensated by their wrongdoing.

Contact Weitz & Luxenberg for more information about how we can help you pursue financial compensation for your illness. Simply fill out the form on this page to contact us directly.

The death toll from asbestos in New Hampshire

An estimated 314 people died from asbestosis and mesothelioma cancer from 1979 to 2001. Hillsborough County, New Hampshire is reported to have the greatest number of deaths by counties in the state between 1979 and 2001.

This was reported by the Environmental Working Group (EWG 2), which also states that asbestos-related deaths are on the rise. Given the years that this report does not cover, the death toll in New Hampshire is expected to be even higher.

Possible locations where you may have been exposed to asbestos

There are many areas in New Hampshire that contained asbestos. Prior to US laws banning certain asbestos products from use in the country, asbestos was as common as sliced bread. Here are just a few possible locations for asbestos exposure.

Mines – At times, asbestos was used for mining equipment. Heavy drills and exhaust fans are just two machines that may have contained asbestos (Llewellynhose). Even though New Hampshire is the home of many mines (City-Data), there were no asbestos mines in New Hampshire. The state is surrounded by Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, which contained several asbestos mines (USGS). Asbestos mining jobs could have been available to residents of New Hampshire willing to commute.

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard – any shipyard established before the year 1970 will most likely contain heavy amounts of asbestos. Anyone working on shipyard or in shipbuilding has a high risk of developing an asbestos-related disease.

Power plants – power plants were notorious for using a great deal of asbestos. Because asbestos is fireproof and an excellent insulator, it was used to improve the performance of the machines, and, ironically, provide a level of safety.

Weitz & Luxenberg wants to help those suffering in New Hampshire

Enduring the pain of this disease is enough without having to worry about the medical expenses associated with it. Pursuing financial compensation from the corporations that did this to you can provide alleviate the burden of debts. It can also provide you with the freedom to travel anywhere in the world for treatment. In the event of your passing, the compensation you can receive can also allow your family to feel financially secure.

Weitz & Luxenberg knows the right way to handle an asbestos case such as yours. We have the time and resources to track down important documents and other pieces of hard evidence useful in proving your case. Contact us today for more information.

Simply fill out the form on this page. It is free and confidential. In 24 hours, we will contact you with a consultation. From there, we can discuss your options.

Sources

EWG 1: http://www.ewg.org/sites/asbestos/facts/fact3.php

EWG 2: http://www.ewg.org/sites/asbestos/tables/deathdetails_county.php?fips=33000

USGS: http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2005/1189/pdf/Plate.pdf

City-Data: http://www.city-data.com/states/New-Hampshire-Mining.html