Asbestos Exposure in Tennessee

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Tennessee Mesothelioma & Asbestos Lawyers

The paper and pulp and energy production industries are largely associated with asbestos exposure in Tennessee. Employees working in the pulp and paper industry between 1945 and 1996 were at a high risk of asbestos exposure.

The energy industry also exposed many workers to asbestos. The Tennessee Valley Authority operates many energy facilities including hydroelectric, nuclear, wind turbines, and more. All of these energy production facilities have contained asbestos at some point in their existence.

No matter where you reside, we will come to you, hear your story, and get to work on your behalf. You pay nothing unless we recover compensation on your behalf. Time is of the essence – don’t hesitate to call (888) 422-8877 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation today.

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Statistics for Mesothelioma Cases in Tennessee

Tennessee ranks 17th in the US for asbestos-related deaths. There have been 612 deaths from mesothelioma and asbestos lung cancer between 1999 – 2013.

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Filing an Asbestos Claim if You Live in Tennessee

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

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 Tennessee. The most successful attorneys in your area may have never handled an asbestos case.

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.

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 Tennessee mesothelioma and asbestos attorney at SWMW Law.

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Jobsites in Tennessee With Known Asbestos Usage & Exposure

Provided below is a list of cities in the state of Tennessee where asbestos jobsites are known to have been located. If you worked for any of these companies or at these jobsites in Tennessee 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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A

Aloca:

  • Aluminum Company of America

  • Smelting Div.

  • North Plant

  • West Plant

B

Bristol:

  • Appalachian Hardwood Casket Company

  • Bristol Metal Prod

  • Charles A. Schieren

  • Bristol Gas and Electric Company

  • Bristol Regional Medical

  • Virginia Iron Coal and Coke Company

C

Calhoun:

  • Bowater Inc.

  • Bowaters Carolina Corp

  • Calhoun Paper Mill

  • Bowater Paper Mill

  • Bowaters Southern Paper Corporation

Charleston:

  • Olin Chemical

  • Olin Mathieson Chemical Corporation

Cleveland:

  • Bendix Siding

  • Chickamauga Producers Incorporated

  • Dixie Foundry Company

  • Union Consolidated Mining Company

  • Brown Stove Works

  • Cleveland Tennessee Enamel Company

  • Rossville Development Company

Copperhill:

  • B I T Manufacturing

  • Tennessee Copper Company

  • Cities Service Company

Counce:

  • Packaging Corp of America

  • Tennessee River Pulp & Paper Company

Cumberland City:

  • Cumberland Steam Plant

  • Tennessee Valley Authority

  • Cumberland Steam Plant

E

Elizabethton:

  • American Glanzstoff Corporation

  • Great Lake Research Corporation

  • North American Polyester

  • Tennessee Chair Company

  • East Tennessee Undergarment Company

  • North American Pilot Building

  • North American Rayon Corp

Erwin:

  • Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio Railway

  • Davison Chemical Div.

  • Vestal Lumber Company

  • Davidson Chemical

  • Hoover Ball Bearing Company

Etowah:

  • Beaunit Fibers

  • Huber Chemical Company

  • M. Huber Corporation

  • Bonat Nylon Plant

  • Huber Company

G

Gallatin:

  • Gallatin Steam Plant

  • Tennessee Valley Authority

  • Hoeganaes Corporation

H

Harriman:

  • Burlington Hosiery Mill

  • Harriman Company

  • Harriman Paperboard Corporation

  • Mead Paperboard Corp

  • Tennessee Forging

  • Clinch River Corp

  • Harriman Hosiery Plant

  • Kayser Roth Hosiery

  • Kayser Roth Hosiery

J

Johnsonville:

  • Johnsonville Steam Plant

  • Tennessee Valley Authority

  • New Johnsonville Steam Plant

K

Kingston:

  • Kingston Steam Plant

  • Tennessee Valley Authority

L

Lawrenceburg:

  • Kraft Foods

  • Murray Ohio Company Inc.

  • Lawrenceburg High School

  • Murray Ohio Manufacturing Company

Lebanon:

  • Cedar City Mills

  • Lebanon Woolen Mills

  • TRW Inc.

  • Inter State Ice and Coal Company

  • Tennessee Woolen Mills

Lowland:

  • American Enka Corporation

  • Filament Chemical Paper Room

  • Basf Corp

  • Lenzing Fibers Corp

M

Millington:

  • Aviation Service School

  • I. Du Pont De Nemours

  • Chickasaw Ordnance Works

  • United States Naval Air Station

Morristown:

  • American Enka Corporation

  • H. Medlin

  • Morristown Knitting Mills

  • Tennessee Flake

  • Union Camp Corporation

  • Berkline Corporation

  • Morristown High School

  • Flake Corp

  • Tennessee Furniture Industries

Murfreesboro:

  • Carnation Company

  • E. Apple Motor

  • Olin Steel Treating Company

  • Veterans Administration Hospital

  • Exalco Manufacturing Company

  • General Electric Company

  • Rutherford County Creamery

O

Old Hickory:

  • Davison Company

  • Old Hickory Chemical Company

  • Ordnance Department

  • United States Gov’t Explosives Plant

  • I. DuPont De Nemours & Company

  • Old Hickory Powder Plant

  • United States Government Explosive Plant

P

Paris:

  • Celotex Corp

  • Holly Carburator Company

  • Paris City Water and Light Plant

  • City Water and Light Plant

  • Jim Walter Corp

  • Paris Manor Nursing Home

Portland:

  • Davis Cabinet Company

  • International Paper Company

  • Tennessee Fresh Frozen Foods

  • Hydro Systems

  • Midwestern Gas Transmission Company

S

Shelbyville:

  • Bedford County Nursing Home

  • Empire Graphite

  • Musgrave Pencil

  • Unisoyal

  • Dixie Hotel

  • Industrial Towel & Uniform Company

  • Sylvan Cotton Mills

Spring City:

  • Tennessee Valley Authority

  • Watts Bar Steam Plant

  • Watts Bar Nuclear Plant

T

Tullahoma:

  • Allis Chalmers Manufacturing Company

  • Arnold Engineering & Development Corporation

  • Cumberland City Steam Plant

  • University of Tennessee Space Institute

  • Arnold Air Force Base

  • Consolidated Western Steel Company

  • Gas Dynamics Facilities

  • Wilson Sporting Goods

Tyner:

  • Atlas Chemical Industries Inc.

  • Volunteer Army Ammunitions Plant

  • Volunteer Ordnance Works

  • Farmers Chemical Association

  • Volunteer Army Ordnance Plant

U

Union City:

  • Corporation of Union City

  • Industrial Development Company of Union City

  • Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

W

Woodstock:

  • I. DuPont De Nemours & Company

  • Shelby County

  • Grace Chemical Company

  • R. Grace

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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.

  • Trial Verdict

    $12,152,750

    Machine Operator with Mesothelioma

    Virginia

  • Trial Verdict

    $9,700,000

    Mesothelioma *

    Wisconsin

  • Settlement

    $8,326,761

    Pipefitter with Mesothelioma

    Missouri

  • Settlement

    $7,860,827

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    Illinois

  • Settlement

    $7,254,809

    Laborer with Mesothelioma

    Missouri

  • Settlement

    $6,851,663

    Pipefitter with Mesothelioma

    Illinois

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