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Union Worker Diagnosed with Mesothelioma? Our North Carolina Asbestos Attorneys Explain Your Options

Like many working men and women, you may have been exposed to asbestos on the job without realizing it. In fact, many people who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma and other diseases related to asbestos exposure do not immediately know where they were exposed, as symptoms do not appear until years later. For nearly 40 years, the North Carolina asbestos attorneys at Martin & Jones have been helping union workers and others across the country identify when and where they were exposed to asbestos and obtain compensation from those responsible. 

Working People and Asbestos Exposure

Asbestos-laden products were in common use at job sites throughout the country during the most of the 20th century. Hardworking people in the building trades — such as steelworkers, carpenters, insulators, pipefitters and others — not only have to worry about their own asbestos exposure while using these products, but they also have cause for concern about their loved ones. Workers often brought the dangerous substance home in the form of asbestos dust on their skin and clothing, resulting in many cases of family members of union workers developing with asbestos-related diseases years later.

The danger has not ended for workers or their families. Firefighters and other first responders are still at risk when they come in contact with burning or crumbling buildings built with asbestos. 

Companies Knew the Risk

There is no doubt that many companies knew working with asbestos was dangerous. Still, putting profit before people, they opted to stay silent, allowing workers and their families to stay in harm’s way. Most people who develop asbestos-related illnesses decades after exposure wonder if they can still hold these companies and other parties responsible. Usually, the answer is yes.  

The North Carolina asbestos attorneys at Martin & Jones regularly represent union members from many trades and disciplines in pursuing claims against those responsible for their asbestos exposure. Below is a list of some of the unions.

• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)
• Asbestos Workers 
• Carpenters Union
• Electrical Workers’ Union 
• Firefighters Union 
• Boilermakers Union
• UAW Furniture Manufacturing 
• United Mine Workers of America
• Heat & Frost Insulators
• Laborers Union 
• Bricklayers Union 
• Cement Mason Union
• Fireman & Oilers Union
• Iron Workers Union
• Machinists Union 
• Longshoreman’s Union
• National Maritime Union
• Oil Chemical & Atomic Workers Union
• Brotherhood of Railway Union
• Plumbers & Pipefitters Union
• Roofers Union
• Sheet Metal Workers 
• Textile Workers Union
• United Auto Workers 
• United Steel Workers 
• Pulp & Paper Workers Union
• Insulators Union 
• International Brotherhood of Pipefitters 
• Paper, Allied-Industrial, Chemical & Energy Workers (PACE)
• Cement and Gypsum Workers 

Contact the North Carolina Asbestos Attorneys at Martin & Jones Today

If you or a family member worked in the trades and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease, it is important that you contact the North Carolina asbestos attorneys at Martin & Jones as soon as possible. We will discuss all of the legal and medical options that could be available to you in a free no-obligation consultation. Please call us at 1-800-662-1234 or reach out to us online. We have offices in Raleigh, Durham and Wilmington.

Hear it from our clients

“We hired Martin & Jones in March 2015 and Steven Corriveau became our personal lawyer. Steven is a true professional who is understanding and easy to communicate with. He clearly explained the legal process to us. We are confident in the specific information, advice and feedback he gives us and know that he always has our best interest in the case. He responds quickly to our questions and concerns being available 24 hours a day. As our legal journey continues we look at the number of contacts we have with Steven. There have been 52 plus phone calls and conversations, 50 plus emails, 3 plus personal meetings, and 18 plus legal documents. We are honored to have such a caring lawyer as Steven in a stressful situation, in which he makes the process less difficult. We highly recommend Steven Corriveau who is great, intelligent, persistent and will deliver to the client. Our expectations are very high and Steven is the best.” 

- Ronnie & Patricia

“We would like to express our gratitude to you (Hunt Willis) for accepting our case. First of all, when I called this law firm, a very sweet and kind lady answered the telephone and gave me assurance by asking and going over the accident with me, while my husband was in the hospital. I felt assured I was doing the right thing for us. She was so helpful in so many ways. What a professional lady. Secondly, we are much pleased that you have settled this case with the insurance company to receive the proper amount to assist us in so many ways. My husband and I are very happy with you and the firm in handling our case. You made us have confidence in your professional and integrity along with your assistant Ms. Routh, when you both came to see us in our home, in which we saw your compassion and thoughtfulness at that time. We will never forget what you have done for us, and we thank the lord for directing me to contact this firm. I’m glad I did.” 

- Linda

“I would like to leave a testimonial thanking Steven and Allison for their care and understanding. Steven’s pursuit and success in getting some compensation for our loss. A final closure of our loss of brother Mike. Thanks to Martin & Jones for looking after Mike’s care since his injury in 2005. You have been there for Mike and his family for a long time. Mike passed in 2016 and you stood for the family up to the present (July 2017). Many thanks.”

- Dan

“Thank you for always making me feel welcome and at ease in your office. I respect the work you do and your enthusiasm for it and am grateful for your talents.”

- Tracy

“Thank you for the work you have done for Carl and our family. We so much appreciate your sincere professionalism and kindness you showed us. I know Carl is smiling right now and the Lord has blessed us through you. May God bless you.”

- Connie, whose husband Carl worked as a brakeman for CSX Transportation and died of mesothelioma

“Thank you for your concern of my well-being every time I spoke with you. It always meant so much. I hear nothing but awful stories of dealing with attorneys and their offices, but I have had nothing but positive experience. You have many special ways of working with people in need of help. Words can never express the way your support has been so helpful. I pray you will continue to help others. I wish you all the best.”

- Mary

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