Newport News, VA 3/26/2010 3:36:05 AM
News / Health & Wellness

Virginia Asbestos Exposure Sites Listed on AsbestosClaims.org

Sponsored by Patten, Wornom, Hatten and Diamonstein, AsbestosClaims.org now offers a comprehensive list of Virginia asbestos exposure sites. The list contains the name of each Virginia asbestos exposure site, as well as its location. AsbestosClaims.org provides information on asbestos exposure sites in Virginia so former employees can determine whether they have a history of asbestos exposure. 

Individuals who worked in Virginia auto factories, power plants, mills, chemical plants, refineries or shipyards may be at risk for an asbestos-related disease, such as asbestosis, lung cancer or mesothelioma. To find out if your former Virginia jobsite contained asbestos, visit AsbestosClaims.org. Depending on your previous employment, select either the “Factories” or “Navy Ship Yards” graphic under the “Virginia Asbestos Jobsites” heading. You will be directed to a page that offers a basic overview of asbestos exposure sites in Virginia, as well as a list of Virginia asbestos jobsites alphabetized by city. 

Users can click on their former jobsite to find out more information about the risks of asbestos exposure. Virginia residents who have developed an asbestos-related disease can then fill out the form under the heading “Were You Exposed to Asbestos?”. This free case evaluation is offered to all potential clients on behalf of the Virginia asbestos attorneys at Patten, Wornom, Hatten and Diamonstein.  

Former employees of Virginia asbestos jobsites may have inhaled asbestos fibers, which can eventually cause lung cancer, mesothelioma or asbestosis. Family members of employees who worked at Virginia asbestos jobsites may also be at risk for health problems, as asbestos fibers can be carried home on the skin, hair and clothing. For more information about asbestos exposure in Virginia, visit AsbestosClaims.org today. 

About Patten, Wornom, Hatten & Diamonstein

During the past 30 years, Patten, Wornom, Hatten, & Diamonstein has become renowned for their pioneering work in asbestos litigation. Founded by Neal J. Patten and Leake Wornom, Jr. in 1954, the firm has dedicated the majority of its practice to representing asbestos victims and their families. Visit http://www.asbestosclaims.org for a free legal consultation and information about your rights.