Asbestos Exposure in New York

Many workers at New York’s shipyards, powerhouses, plants and construction sites were exposed to asbestos. We represent workers that have been diagnosed with mesothelioma and lung cancer.

We are familiar with New York job sites, the asbestos products used at those sites, and the manner in which asbestos exposure occurred at them.

Whether you were exposed at work, somewhere other than work, and even if you no longer live in New York but were exposed to asbestos here sometime in the past, please get in touch with America’s Best Lawyers at Belluck & Fox, LLP to learn your legal options.

You may already have a good idea of where and how your asbestos exposure occurred. Or, you may be looking for more information about particular asbestos jobsite(s) where you worked in the past.

Below, you can search by company type and location to learn more about known New York job site where asbestos was used.

Cities in New York & Asbestos Exposure

The five boroughs of New York City are considered to be among the most vibrant and cultural places in the world.

Made up of Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island, New York City is home to more than 8 million people living in just over 300 square miles.

For more than 200 years, New York City has been a construction and transportation hub. In the mid-19th to early 20th century, New York City’s ideal proximity to rivers, harbors, and the ocean made it an industrial haven for shipping, power plants, and manufacturing trades.

Unfortunately, the city’s booming industries also made it a haven for dangerous asbestos materials.

Asbestos was used in the New York City construction boom in the early 20th century to insulate schools, public housing units, sewage treatment plants, office facilities, churches, restaurants, bars, and many other public establishments.

In addition, those who worked hard to build this great city were exposed to dangerous asbestos products such as insulation, electrical components, joint compounds, floor tiles, building materials, and piping.

Decades later, New Yorkers who were exposed to asbestos are being diagnosed with mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis, and other serious diseases.

And the asbestos companies that put these people in harm’s way should be held accountable.

The highly respected New York asbestos law firm of Belluck & Fox, LLP has secured more than $1 billion in compensation for asbestos victims and their families.

We have more than 20 years of experience fighting for individuals who were exposed to asbestos and are now suffering the consequences. Schedule a free consultation now to discuss how we can help you.

Belluck & Fox can help you find out where you were exposed to asbestos.

Asbestos-Related Diseases in New York

People who worked with or around asbestos products were at risk of inhaling or ingesting microscopic fibers that could lodge in the body, eventually causing serious illnesses.

However, asbestos-related diseases may not develop until 15 to 60 years after a person was originally exposed.

So now, workers and veterans who were exposed years ago are pursuing asbestos claims in New York after being diagnosed with:

• Mesothelioma, a cancer that attacks the tissue that lines the chest cavity, lungs, abdominal cavity, abdominal organs, heart, and testicles
• Lung cancer, which can be caused when asbestos fibers lodge in the lung itself
• Asbestosis, a chronic lung disease that makes it difficult for a person to breathe

Asbestos manufacturers and suppliers often knew that their products could cause mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases.

Yet they failed to warn workers of these dangers and risks. Despite the harm asbestos has caused, it is still not completely banned in the United States.

Belluck & Fox, LLP has also compiled a database of New York companies that have been sued in asbestos lawsuits.

Mesothelioma Cancer Centers in New York

If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease, it is important that you seek treatment from a professional who has experience with this type of illness.

Learn more about New York mesothelioma and lung cancer treatment centers:

Additional Mesothelioma Resources in New York

Talk to Our New York Asbestos Lawyers Now

At Belluck & Fox, LLP, our nationally recognized asbestos lawyers are committed to fighting for the rights of those whose lives have been forever changed by mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. When you schedule a free consultation with our legal team, we will review your work history or service history to pinpoint when you were exposed to asbestos and who should be held responsible.

Contact us today, and one of the partners in our firm will personally call you within 24 hours to discuss the details of your asbestos claim.