Mesothelioma is a deadly form of cancer that attacks the protective lining surrounding the lungs and other organs. Like other U.S. Navy ships of its time, the USS California was built with many components that contained the toxic substance asbestos. If you were a worker on the USS California and asbestos is the cause of your disease, you […]
History does not make us think of the USS Bennington and asbestos. Instead, we think of the contributions the USS Bennington (CV-20) made to World War II and the Vietnam War. But those who built, served on, or serviced the ship may be carrying a deadly piece the Bennington with them: asbestos. Although asbestos is […]
The USS Hancock (CV/CVA-19) was an aircraft carrier of the Essex class built during World War II. The “Fighting Hannah” or simply “Hanna” served in World War II and the Vietnam War. The ship participated in critical operations in both conflicts as well as additional operations in the Pacific. Like many of the ships built during the World War […]
A diagnosis of mesothelioma, a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos, can be overwhelming. Patients and their families are tasked with identifying the best medical care, managing that care, and staying on top of financial concerns, all while coping with the emotional toll of a devastating illness. Wondering if your asbestos cancer attorney can get the job […]
What relationship is there with the USS Arizona and asbestos? Asbestos became common material for use in shipbuilding during the early part of the 20th century. Asbestos was prized for its resistance to fire, heat, water, and corrosion. It could be found in valves, boilers, gaskets, turbines, incinerators, engine rooms, hot water pipes, steam pipes, fire doors, floor and ceiling tiles, […]
The USS Alabama BB-60 has been called “Lucky A,” “Mighty A,” and the “Heroine of the Pacific.” The battleship bears a proud history, having served in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters of World War II in several critical raids, attacks, and bombardments. Unfortunately, a darker story also follows the ship: the history of USS Alabama and asbestos exposure. The History of […]
