Find Out if You're Eligible for Compensation
Western Arkansas is the area primarily affected by asbestos, particularly the Hot Springs and Russellville area. There are, however, power plants and various oil facilities that exist throughout Arkansas, though the asbestos is not nearly as concentrated as in the western part of the state. Though many facilities have undergone asbestos abatement since, many plant workers have already been exposed.
Asbestos is the only cause of mesothelioma. The residents of Arkansas who have worked in the power plants have more than likely been exposed to asbestos at some point in time during their careers. When inhaled, the asbestos fibers attach themselves to the lining of the lungs (pleura) and begin to either scar the tissues or develop into mesothelioma (cancer of the lung lining).
Asbestos manufacturers have known for decades about the health risks involved with working around and being exposed to the fibers. However, they failed to disclose pertinent information about asbestos to the general public and employers could not take preventative and protective measures for their employees' safety.
Where You May Have Been Exposed to Asbestos in Arkansas
Power Plants
- Carl S. Whillock Hydroelectric
- Independence Stewam Electric
- Thomas B. Fitzhugh Generating Station
- Arkansas Nuclear
- Flint Creek
- John L. McLellan Generating Station
- White Buff Steam
Deaths Caused by Asbestos in Arkansas
Over 270 deaths occurred in Arkansas since the 1970s, all caused by asbestos exposure. Since the '70s, there have been 762 asbestos-related lawsuits filed in Arkansas alone.
Legal Resources for Arkansas
The typical statute of limitations for personal injury cases in the state of Arkansas is three years, although it is difficult to apply that in a mesothelioma case when the latency period and diagnosis may not occur until at least 15 years after asbestos exposure.
What does exist to help your claim is the discovery rule that allows a specified amount of time following diagnosis or discovery of the disease in which the civil case is built upon. This discovery rule may not apply to all civil cases, so it is encouraged that you contact us in order to determine exactly how much time you have.
