File a Mesothelioma Lawsuit in Pennsylvania

Use of asbestos was widespread throughout the nation. Many homes, schools, military bases, and commercial properties built before the 1980s contained asbestos components, exposing almost everyone to at least a small risk of asbestos exposure in their daily lives.

However, some towns and cities, generally those with a strong connection to an asbestos manufacturer, have been more seriously impacted. For example, Ambler, Pennsylvania, known colloquially as “the town asbestos built,” was home to three successive asbestos companies from the late 1800s until 1987. The town is now home to two Superfund cleanup sites. 

Pennsylvania cities heavily impacted by asbestos use:

• Ambler
• Falls Creek
• Marcus Hook
• Philadelphia
• Pittsburgh
• Scranton

Despite widespread knowledge of its dangers from the 1930s onward, the use and sale of asbestos were not regulated until the 1970s. During the intervening decades, asbestos companies failed to warn workers and consumers about the potential dangers of asbestos, choosing profits over public health.

Many asbestos industry employees—such as those who worked in Pennsylvania’s many steel mills, factories, and shipyards—worked for long hours in poorly ventilated areas without protective equipment. The lack of proper precautions and warnings from their employers has resulted in serious asbestos-related illnesses for millions of workers across the country.  

High-risk occupations:

• Construction workers
• Factory workers
• Miners
• Power plant employees
• Steel workers
• Shipbuilders
• U.S. military veterans

Asbestos is non-conductive, durable, and resistant to heat, fire, and chemical corrosion. It was also relatively cheap and easy to source. These properties made it an extremely popular industrial additive, included in many products and widely used in construction.

Although the federal government banned the final form of asbestos still in use in 2024, many older buildings and vehicles still contain legacy asbestos products. Workers who encounter these products regularly through their work still face an elevated risk of asbestos exposure and potential illness. 

Commonly-used asbestos products:

• Automobile/industrial brakes
• Boilers
• Engines (gaskets and seals)
• Ceiling panels
• Cement pipes and panels
• Insulation
• Fireproofing sprays
• Floor tiles
• Roofing shingles
• Textiles (fireproof clothing, blankets, pads, and mats)
• Textured wall coatings

If you’ve been impacted by asbestos exposure in Pennsylvania, we want to help you start your claim off on the best possible footing. We provide every potential client with a free case evaluation to determine their eligibility for compensation and assess the value of their potential claim.

Our expert patient advocates have helped thousands of mesothelioma patients and their loved ones access the compensation they need to pay for treatment, cover living expenses, and regain financial stability in challenging times. With over $1.5 billion in compensation secured and no cost for assistance, getting help has never been easier.