MESOTHELIOMA IN HAWAII
If you or a relative worked in the Hawaii building and construction trades in the 20th century you may have been exposed to toxic asbestos fibers. Thousands of asbestos-containing products were in used in Hawaii construction trades, power plants, oil refineries, chemical plants, industrial plants, commercial buildings, residential homes and Hawaii state buildings.
Residents of Hawaii should know that asbestos companies knowingly exposed you and your families to toxic asbestos dust and fibers. Many Hawaii workers have been diagnosed with Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. Thousand of asbestos-containing products were used in Hawaii with peak years in 1940-1980.
Many Hawaii based companies are being held responsible and paying out large settlements to asbestos victims and their families. Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related cancers do not show symptoms for 10 to 40 years after exposure. There have been 392 Asbestos related deaths (274 Mesothelioma deaths) reported in the state of Hawaii according U. S. Government Statistics on deaths due to Asbestos-related diseases.
Asbestos Products in Hawaii
Asbestos was used in many products throughout Hawaii because of its heat resistant and indestructible properties.
Asbestos-containing products used in Hawaii included; building products, cements, insulation, pipes, ceiling tiles, boilers, roof tiles, vinyl flooring, bricks, fireplaces, insulation ducts, drain lines, brakes, joint compounds, electrical wires and home insulation.
Hawaii Asbestos Exposure on the Job
Hawaii Trades where exposure was highest include; insulators, pipefitters, plumbers, steelworkers, construction workers, electricians, carpenters, drywallers, painters, cement masons, roofers, refinery workers, chemical plant workers, auto workers, railroad workers, aircraft workers, and veterans.
MALIGNANT MESOTHELIOMA - HAWAII
Malignant Mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer that affects lining of contains major organs in the body that include the abdomen, lungs and heart. Malignant Mesothelioma is a disease in which malignant cancer cells are found in the sac lining the chest (pleura) or the abdomen (peritoneum). Most people with malignant Mesothelioma have worked on jobsites where they breathed asbestos fibers.
Malignant Mesothelioma has Three Forms:
There are 3,000 new malignant Mesothelioma cases diagnosed each year. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms you should a doctor immediately.
Malignant Mesothelioma Symptoms
- Abdominal bloating
- Abdominal pain
- Bowel obstruction
- Blood clotting
- Chest pain
- Chronic Fatigue
- Dry Cough
- Dyspnea
- Neck Swelling
- Pain in the chest
- Shortness of breath
- Unexplained Weight-loss
Malignant Mesothelioma symptoms may not appear for 15-40 years after exposure.
Hawaii Cities – Mesothelioma Cancer
Ewa Gentry, Hawaii Asbestos Exposure - Population 22,690
Hilo, Hawaii Asbestos Exposure - Population 43,263
Honolulu, Hawaii Asbestos Exposure - Population 337,256
Kahului, Hawaii Asbestos Exposure - Population 26,337
Kailua, Hawaii Asbestos Exposure - Population 38,635
Kaneohe, Hawaii Asbestos Exposure - Population 34,597
Kapolei, Hawaii Asbestos Exposure - Population 15,186
Kihei, Hawaii Asbestos Exposure - Population 20,881
Makakilo, Hawaii Asbestos Exposure - Population 18,248
Mililani Mauka, Hawaii Asbestos Exposure - Population 21,039
Mililani, Hawaii Asbestos Exposure
Pearl City, Hawaii Asbestos Exposure
Schofield Barracks, Hawaii Asbestos Exposure
Wahiawa, Hawaii Asbestos Exposure
Wailuku, Hawaii Asbestos Exposure
Waipahu, Hawaii Asbestos Exposure
Hawaii Counties Reporting Mesothelioma Deaths
Honolulu County, Hawaii Asbestos Exposure - Population 876,156
Hawaii County, Hawaii Asbestos Exposure - Population 148,677
Maui County, Hawaii Asbestos Exposure - Population 128,094
Kauai County, Hawaii Asbestos Exposure
Hawaii Mesothelioma Lawyer
If you or a family member has been diagnosed with Mesothelioma or any other asbestos-related cancers the experienced asbestos attorneys at Law Offices of Jerry Neil Paul are here to help you.
We are nationally recognized trial lawyers and our attorneys have successfully litigated Mesothelioma cases in Hawaii and throughout the United States.
Law Offices of Jerry Neil Paul has an outstanding track record of success, and our lawyers are known for their honesty, integrity and compassion.
Contact us today for a free consultation with an experienced Hawaii Mesothelioma attorney.
Our nationwide, toll free number is (800) 281-9804.
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