Alaska Mesothelioma Lawyers

The asbestos attorneys at the Simmons Law Firm represent victims of mesothelioma cancer throughout the United States including the state of Alaska. We have represented thousands of families affected by mesothelioma and asbestos-related cancer and have seen the suffering it causes firsthand. The Simmons Law Firm is dedicated to giving our clients the respect and attention they deserve, no matter where they live. If you or someone you love has mesothelioma, we will come to you. Over the past decade, we've represented many clients throughout Alaska – from Anchorage to Fort Richardson to Ketchikan.
As a nationwide firm, our asbestos attorneys have the resources and experience necessary to represent individuals and families against large companies in this complex area of litigation. Our firm has recovered over verdicts and settlements for many families dealing with mesothelioma.
You should know that Alaska has a unique set of laws that could impact your ability to file a claim. For example, Alaska has statute of limitation laws that restrict the time frame in which mesothelioma victims and family members can file a lawsuit. Rest assured our asbestos lawyers are prepared to help you understand the process for filing an asbestos lawsuit and guide you through the legal system. Contact the Simmons Law Firm if you have a question about a potential case.
If you have mesothelioma or lung cancer due to asbestos exposure, please contact our mesothelioma lawyers for a free case evaluation.

An Introduction to Asbestos and Mesothelioma

Asbestos is a deadly mineral that has been used in thousands of products. When microscopic asbestos fibers are inhaled or ingested, they can cause a number of diseases, including mesothelioma and lung cancer. Of the diseases caused by asbestos, mesothelioma is the most aggressive, attacking the internal lining of the lungs and abdomen. Mesothelioma typically does not develop until decades after the asbestos exposure occurred.
A number of work sites throughout Alaska have been linked to asbestos exposure. Among the more common uses for asbestos in Alaska was insulation. Since Alaska is associated with extreme temperatures, nearly all buildings required a great deal of insulation to conserve the heat and prevent temperature transfer. Not only would asbestos be included in foam insulation, but it would also be used in floor and ceiling tiles.
The seafood processing industry is another that has given Alaska issues when it comes to asbestos exposure. Storage of raw seafood requires several layers of refrigeration, and asbestos was often used in the insulation material for these refrigeration units. While shipbuilding was not a major industry in Alaska, shipyards were used to maintain naval and fishing vessels, and shipbuilding has always been connected to asbestos. The asbestos material was used in all aspects of shipbuilding, and particularly at risk are those who serviced older vessels.
The following is a partial list of Alaska job sites and buildings that may have contained asbestos:
Anchorage
Anchorage Hospital
Elmendorf Air Force Base
Sitka Paper Mill
Fairbanks
Ladd Air Force Base
Ketchikan
Georgia Pacific Paper Mill
Kodiak
U.S. Naval Base
Valdez
Alaskan Pipeline
View additional work sites in Alaska.
If you or a loved one has suffered from an asbestos-related disease, please contact us today for a free legal consultation.