Weitz & Luxenberg Provides information on asbestos exposure in Washington

“I was a welder and pipefitter in the Navy, working around asbestos pipe lagging. We would make asbestos mud from loose asbestos that went around the pipes… then we would wrap the pipes with asbestos cloth….. When we were welding, we would also put asbestos blankets around ourselves to protect against the heat and sparks. Sometimes we would cool down the pipes by putting them into barrels full of asbestos…Every day, in one way or another, we were exposed to asbestos….”

W.S, Ship fitter in the U.S. Navy, diagnosed with asbestosis in 1991 and then asbestos lung cancer in 1999.

Are you suffering from an asbestos related disease such as mesothelioma, asbestos lung cancer or asbestosis? If you worked at or visited certain sites in the state of Washington, you may have unknowingly been exposed to asbestos. Many of those currently suffering from one of the asbestos related illnesses inhaled asbestos while working in an industrial environment and did not experience any symptoms until 20-50 years after initial exposure to asbestos.

Weitz & Luxenberg has handled asbestos related litigation for over two decades. We have represented clients across the United States and have helped them amass millions of dollars in compensation for the pain and suffering they unnecessarily endured. We are more than willing to assist you.

Did you work in the Washington Navy Yard?

All across the nation were Navy Yards inundated with asbestos. Merely walking around a shipyard put you at risk of inhaling asbestos which existed everywhere, from sleeping quarters to boiler rooms, mess halls to ships. The Washington Navy Yard has been in operated since “the first decade of the 19^thcentury and evolved from a shipbuilding center to serving as the administrative center for the US Navy.” (Naval History and Heritage Command)

Facts about the Washington Navy Yard

The land on which the Navy Yard was constructed “was purchased in July 1798. Two additional plots of lands were purchased in 1801.” (Naval History and Heritage Command)
The Washington Navy Yard was officially established on October 2^nd, 1799.
During its earliest years, the Washington Navy Yard “was the largest shipbuilding and ship fitting facility. In total, “twenty two vessels were constructed and repaired, ranging from small 70 foot gunboats to the 246 foot long USS Constitution.” (Naval History and Heritage Command)
“During the War of 1812, the Washington Navy Yard was important not only as a support facility, but was a vital strategic link in the defense of the capital city. As the British marched into Washington, holding the yard became impossible. Commodore Tingey, seeing the smoke from the burning Capitol, ordered the yard burned to prevent its capture by the enemy. Tingey's own quarters were spared from the flames.” (Naval History and Heritage Command)
In addition to the War of 1812, The Washington Navy Yard played a role in the Civil War, World War I and World War II, among others.

Some of the other Industrial Sites in Washington that had asbestos

Texaco Refinery (Anacortes, WA)
Boeing Aircraft Plant (Auburn, WA)
Centralia Power Plant (Centralia, WA)
Atlantic Richfield Refinery (Cherry Point, WA)
Fort Lewis Army Base (Fort Lewis, WA)
Olympia Brewery (Olympia, WA)

Were you exposed to asbestos in Washington? Weitz & Luxenberg Can Be Your Legal Advocate

Weitz & Luxenberg understands how widespread the asbestos problem is and the havoc it had caused countless people across the country.

Our firm has a team of skilled attorneys with a wealth of knowledge concerning asbestos-related ailments. To get started, simply fill out the form on this page. A representative from our firm will

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Acknowledgements:

Naval History and Heritage Command: www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq52-1.htm