Arizona mesothelioma and asbestos laws

Asbestos exposure in Arizona has placed many men and women in harm’s way. Asbestos exposure can lead to the development of malignant mesothelioma and other related diseases. If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may wish to consult a local lawyer who can help you get compensation to pay for medical treatments and hold responsible companies accountable for their negligence.

Prominent Arizona job sites where asbestos exposure occurred are identified below. We also list top law firms that have handled cases for Arizona mesothelioma victims. Additionally, we list sample mesothelioma settlements that have been obtained for Arizona residents. Lastly we provide information about the Arizona statute of limitations for filing an asbestos-related claim.

Arizona Mesothelioma and Asbestos Laws

Federal laws and regulations generally cover most asbestos matters in Arizona, but there are various agencies and some county-specific regulations that oversee the handling and disposal of asbestos.Occupational Asbestos Exposure in Arizona

Occupational Asbestos Exposure in Arizona

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) oversees most of the asbestos regulations in Arizona, ensuring that agencies adhere to the EPA’s NESHAP regulations. The Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) coordinates with OSHA to keep workers safe, which can be found under Chapter 2 of Title 23 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. Maricopa, Pinal and Pima counties also have their own specific asbestos regulations that go beyond the NESHAP requirements for their residents.

Licensing of Arizona Asbestos Professionals

The asbestos professionals in Arizona must go through proper training and certification through an EPA approved program. ADEQ oversees the licensing process, regulations for which can be found under Article 2 of Title 49 of the Arizona Revised Statutes.

Asbestos Transport and Disposal in Arizona

ADEQ also oversees the proper disposal of asbestos waste in Arizona. They must be notified at least 45 days in advance of such projects, and waste must be transported to a certified landfill as stated under NESHAP regulations.

Arizona Sites Where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

Ajo

Phelps Dodge Copper Mine

Clarkdale

Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Plant

Cochise

Apache Generating Station

General Electric

Douglas

Calumet and Arizona Mining Company

Copper Queen Consolidated Mining Company

Flagstaff

Flagstaff Electric Light Company

Hayden

American Smelting & Refining Company

Ray Consolidated Copper Company

Morenci

Morenci Power Plant

Page

Page Power Plant

Phoenix

Alcoa (F/K/A Reynolds Metals)

Arizona Light and Power Company

General Electric

Luke Air Force Base

Reynolds Metals Company

Salt River Project

San Manuel

Magma Copper Company

Tempe

Arizona State University

Kaiser Refractories

Salt River Project

Tucson

Duval Mine

Hughes Aircraft

Tucson Gas and Electric Company

University of Arizona

University of Arizona

LAWSUITS

Arizona Mesothelioma Lawsuits

Arizona residents living in the following towns and cities have filed mesothelioma lawsuits to protect their rights and seek compensation from manufacturers and distributers of asbestos.

Apache Junction, AZ Avondale, AZ Buckeye, AZ Chandler, AZ Flagstaff, AZ Fountain Hills, AZ Gilbert, AZ Glendale, AZ Gold Canyon, AZ Goodyear, AZ Green Valley, AZ Kingman, AZ Marana, AZ Maricopa, AZ Mesa, AZ New River, AZ North Phoenix, AZ Oro Valley, AZ Peoria, AZ Phoenix, AZ Prescott, AZ Safford, AZ San Manuel, AZ Scottsdale, AZ Sierra Vista, AZ Snowflake, AZ Springerville, AZ Sun City, AZ Sun City West, AZ Sun Lakes, AZ Surprise, AZ Tubac, AZ Tucson, AZ Winkelman, AZ Yuma, AZ

Mesothelioma Settlements Obtained for Arizona Workers

We have listed below a few of the verdicts and settlements compensating victims of asbestos exposure in Arizona.

$4.0 MILLION: Navy/Welder – 58 years old

$3.9 MILLION: Navy/Powerhouse – 62 years old

$3.0 MILLION: Construction – 77 years old

$3.0 MILLION: Navy/Self Employed – 77 years old

$2.8 MILLION: Marines/Office Worker – 71 years old

$2.6 MILLION: Navy/HVAC – 77 years old

$2.5 MILLION: Navy – 82 years old

$2.5 MILLION: Insulator/Construction – 62 years old

$2.4 MILLION: Shipyard Worker – 73 years old

$2.4 MILLION: Railroad – 84 years old

Mesothelioma Law Firms in Arizona

Following law firms have attorneys with significant experience in litigating mesothelioma cases. These law firms either have offices in Arizona or have filed lawsuits on behalf of Arizona residents. They have extensive knowledge of asbestos manufacturers and distributers that have caused exposure to asbestos to unsuspecting workers.

Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen

Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney and Meisenkothen is a national law firm recognized for its representation of over 3,000 hardworking men and women who have been exposed to asbestos and diagnosed with mesothelioma. ELSM’s experience in asbestos litigation spans four decades.

Web : https://www.elslaw.com/

At The Gori Law Firm, we have handled hundreds of mesothelioma lawsuits on behalf of people throughout the United States. This experience allows us to choose jurisdiction in which to file your case based on many factors including but not limited to state of residence, jobsites, and previous and current employers.

https://www.gorilaw.com/Attorneys/

As one of the nation’s leading mesothelioma law firms, Simmons Hanly Conroy has a proven track record. Every mesothelioma lawyer at the firm is committed to helping families affected by mesothelioma and asbestos-related diseases.

https://www.simmonsfirm.com/