Asbestos Exposure in Florida

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Florida Mesothelioma & Asbestos Lawyers

Florida has several asbestos sites all across the coast, especially in the southern region. A large percentage of these sites were power plants, chemical plants, and military bases. 

Asbestos use was very common before it was regulated in the 1970’s due to known health risks. Workers at these sites (listed below) are at greater risk of developing mesothelioma and lung cancer. Unfortunately, many of the families of workers also have an increased risk of developing cancer because of the asbestos fibers that were carried home on the body and clothing of those workers.

Before the known health risks, asbestos was used as a heat retardant for many major industrial companies. NASA, for example, was known to have used asbestos for fireproofing purposes and in several of their space shuttles. Any asbestos containing materials used in construction of these space shuttles have potentially harmed the health of workers across the NASA base.

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Statistics for Mesothelioma Cases in Florida

To this date, more than 2,400 mesothelioma and asbestos-related deaths and thousands of lung cancer diagnoses have been reported from Florida. That number ranks the state of Florida 2nd in the United States on deaths caused by mesothelioma.

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Common Types of Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive form of cancer that primarily develops in the lining of certain organs, known as the mesothelium. This cancer is most often linked to asbestos exposure, a naturally occurring mineral once widely used in construction, insulation, and various industrial applications. When asbestos fibers are inhaled or ingested, they can become lodged in the mesothelium, causing inflammation and genetic damage over time, eventually leading to the development of mesothelioma.

Asbestos exposure can lead to several serious health issues, often with symptoms that may not appear until many years after the exposure. Here are some common signs of asbestos exposure:

Pleural Mesothelioma: This type develops in the lining around the lungs (pleura) and is the most common form of mesothelioma, making up about 75% of cases. Symptoms typically include chest pain, difficulty breathing, and a persistent cough.

Peritoneal Mesothelioma: Occurring in the lining of the abdominal cavity (peritoneum), this form accounts for 15-20% of mesothelioma cases. Patients may experience abdominal pain, swelling, and digestive issues.

Pericardial Mesothelioma: This rare form affects the lining around the heart (pericardium) and comprises about 1% of cases. Symptoms often include chest pain, heart palpitations, and shortness of breath.

Testicular Mesothelioma: The rarest type, affecting the lining around the testicles (tunica vaginalis), represents less than 1% of mesothelioma cases. It may cause testicular lumps, swelling, and discomfort.

Weight Loss: Unexplained weight loss can be a sign of serious health issues, including asbestos-related conditions.

Filing an Asbestos Claim if You Live in Florida

You do not have to file your claim in the state in which you live. 

SWMW attorneys dedicate the overwhelming majority of their time and effort prosecuting mesothelioma claims, so we know which states and jurisdictions are going to provide the best outcome for your case and can get your case settled faster.

It’s far more important to contact an attorney with a strong history of experience specifically in asbestos cases than it is to select one who happens to be in your area of Florida. The most successful attorneys in your area may have never handled an asbestos case.

We handle asbestos cases all across the USA, so we know how to file, where to file, and what to do to get you the compensation you deserve. Call (888) 422-8877 to speak with an Florida mesothelioma and asbestos attorney at SWMW Law.

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Jobsites in Florida With Known Asbestos Usage & Exposure

Provided below is a list of cities in the state of Florida where asbestos jobsites are known to have been located. If you worked for any of these companies or at these jobsites in Florida there is a possibility that you may have been exposed to harmful asbestos which is known to cause mesothelioma and lung cancer.

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B

Belle Glade:

  • Atlantic Sugar Association

  • Florida Sugar Corporation

  • Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida

  • Belle Glade Sugar Mill

  • Glades Sugar House

  • Talisman Sugar CorpS. Sugar Company

Bonnie:

  • Ammonia Inc.

  • IMC Corporation

  • F. Pritchard & Company

  • Chemical Inc

  • International Minerals & Chemical Company

Bradenton:

  • Bradenton Steam Electric Station

  • Florida Power & Light Company

  • Manatee Memorial Hospital

  • Tropicana Products Inc

  • Florida National Bank

  • Manatee Light and Fraction Company

  • Phoenix Utility Company

  • Zoller Lumber Company

Brewster:

  • Amalgamated Phosphate Company

  • American Cyanamid Company

Brooksville:

  • Central Power & Lime Inc

  • Florida Mining & Materials Corporation

  • Chemical Lime Company

  • Southern Bell Telephone Company

C

Cantonment:

  • Champion International

  • Chemstrand

  • Saint Regis Paper Company

  • Champion Paper

  • Florida Pulp & Paper Company

  • Regis Paper Company

Cape Canaveral:

  • Cape Canaveral Air Force Station

  • Complex 37

  • Kennedy Space Center

  • Cape Canaveral Power Plant

  • Florida Power & Light

Clewiston:

  • Clewiston Power Plant

  • Everglades Sugar Refinery Inc.

  • Southern Sugar Company

  • United States Sugar Corp

  • Clewiston

  • Ltd.

  • Florida Cane Products Corp

  • Sugar Mill

Cocoa:

  • Cape Kennedy Air Force Station

  • Cocoa Power Plant

  • Patrick Air Force Base

  • Cidco Park

  • Orlando Utilities

  • Rocket Insulation Company

Crystal River:

  • Crystal River Nuclear Plant

  • Florida Power & Light Company

  • Crystal River Units

D

Deland:

  • Deland Electric Light Power and Ice Company

  • Turner Power Plant

  • Southern Bell Telephone Company

  • Us Air Operational Training Station

Dunedin:

  • C. Skinner Machinery

  • Clinton Foods Inc

  • Juice Industries Inc

  • Citrus Concentrates Inc

  • George L. Simonds

E

East Tampa:

  • S. Phosphoric Products Corporation

  • Southern Bell Telephone Company

  • Rust Engineering Company

Enterprise:

  • Florida Power Corporation

F

Foley:

  • Brooks-Scanlon Corporation

  • Buckeye Florida

  • Triangle Construction Company

  • Turner Plant

Fort Meade:

  • Armour Agricultural Chemical

  • Us Steel

  • Buckeye Cellulose Corporation

  • Proctor and Gamble Paper Company

  • Mill

Fort Myers:

  • Fort Myers Power Plant

  • Armour Mine

  • V C Chemical Company

G

Gonzalez:

  • Chemstrand Company

  • Daniel Construction Company

  • Monsanto Chemical Company

  • Nylon Development Center

  • Combustion Engineering Inc

  • Gonzalez Corp

  • Monsanto Textiles Company

H

Hialeah:

  • FEC Hialeah TT

  • Miami Mills Inc

  • T & H Insulation Inc.

  • Holiday Inn

  • Seaboard Airline Railroad Company

Holiday:

  • Anclote Power Plant

Hollywood:

  • Diplomat Hotel

  • Hollywood Memorial Hospital

  • Hollywood Florida Water & Sewage

  • Memorial Hospital

Homestead:

  • Everglades National Park

  • Turkey Point Powerhouse

  • Homestead Air Force Base

  • U S Air Force

J

Jay:

  • Amerada Hess Corporation

  • Exxon Plant

  • Delta Engineering Corporation

  • Jay Oil

L

Leesburg:

  • Asphalt Pavers Inc

  • Leesburg Canning Company

  • Minute Maid Corp

  • Grass Fibre Pulp and Paper Company

  • Leesburg Ice Company

  • Vacuum Food Corp

M

Miami Beach:

  • Castaways Hotel

  • Florida Power & Light Company

  • Holiday Inn

  • Eden Roc Hotel

  • Fontainbleau Hotel

  • Seville Hospital

Milton:

  • By Rne Organization X Field

  • S. Naval Auxiliary Air Station

  • X Field

  • Escambia Bay Chemical Company

  • United States Navy Air Base

N

Nichols:

  • Conserco Plant

  • Mobil Chemical Company

  • Virginia Carolina Dap Plant

  • Conserv Inc

  • Vanity Fair Mills

O

Ocala:

  • Ferguson Lumber

  • Georgia Pacific Corp

  • Ocala Manufacturing Company

  • Fidelity Savings & Loan Company

  • Monroe Memorial Hospital

P

Pace:

  • Air Products Company

  • Columbia National

  • Santa Rosa Plant

  • American Cyanamid Company

  • Escambia Chemical Corporation

  • South Central Bell Telephone Company

Palm Beach:

  • Breakers Hotel

  • Hotel Alba

  • Seacoast Utilities

  • Florida East Coast Hotel Company

  • Palm Beach Power Plant

PerryPerry:

  • Buckeye Cellulose Corporation

  • Burton Swartz Cypress Company

  • Buckeye Paper

  • Lee Tidewater Cypress Company

Plant City:

  • Cornett Mine

  • Cpi Siding

  • Lykes Brothers Plant

  • Cronet Phosphate Company

  • Davy PowerGas Incorporated

  • Plant City Public Services Company

Plymouth:

  • Florida Foods Inc

  • Plymouth Citrus Growers Ass’N

  • Thomas Oconnor and Company

  • Minute Maid Corp

  • Plymouth Citrus Products

  • Vacuum Foods Corp

Pompano Beach:

  • Broward County Animal County Div

  • Pompano Fashon Square

  • Worthington Pump

  • Burdines Department Store

  • Sea Haven Condominium Apartments

R

Red Level:

  • Florida Power & Light Company

Riviera Beach:

  • Bizarre International

  • Port of Palm Beach

  • Tropical Shipping and Construction

  • Florida Power & Light Company

  • Riviera Beach Power Plant

S

Saint Augustine:

  • Barnett Bostwick and Osmond

  • Lightner Museum

  • Augustine Light and Power Company

  • Howard Johnson Motel

  • Ponce De Leon Hotel

  • John Light and Power Company

Saint Lucie:

  • Lucie Nuclear Power Plant

Sanford:

  • Air Operational Training Station

  • S. Wiggins

  • Old Crown Company Plant

  • Patrick Fruit Company

  • United States Naval Air Station

  • Florida Power & Light Company

  • Naval Air Station

  • Old Crown Warehouse

  • Sanford Power Plant

Sarasota:

  • Electronic Mechanical Research Building

  • Morgan Junior High School

  • Sarasota Courthouse

  • Florida Power & Light Company

  • Payne Terminal

  • Sarasota Powerhouse

SneadsSneads:

  • Sholz Power Plant

South Bay:

  • Gulf & Western Foods Products

  • Okeelanta Sugar Refinery

  • Okeelanta Growers and Processors Cooperative

  • Okellanta Corporation

T

Tampa Bay:

  • Gannon/Culbreath Power Plant

Titusville:

  • Black and Watch

  • Indian River Plant

  • Imperial Towers

  • Pantry Pride

V

Vero Beach:

  • Air Operational Training Station

  • Indiana River Hospital

  • City of Vero Beach/Vero Beach Station #2

  • Municipal Power Plant

W

White Springs:

  • Occidental Chemical Corporation

  • PCS Phosphate

Y

Yukon:

  • United States Naval Air Station

  • United States Naval Hospital

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Millions Recovered for Victims of Mesothelioma and Asbestos Exposure

We’ve recovered hundreds of millions in verdicts, settlements, and payouts for clients affected by asbestos-related illnesses. Whether your case goes to court or is resolved before trial, our goal is the same: to win the maximum compensation possible for you and your family.

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