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Vermont is one of the first states to have commercial mining of asbestos. This began in 1889 by the New England Asbestos Mining and Milling Company. The mine was located on Mount Belvedere and operated for less than four years before being temporarily closed. Once the mine reopened, the company began supplying asbestos all across the United States. The company remained as one of the longest operating manufacturers of asbestos in the U.S. and was shut down in 1993.
Jobs with Asbestos Exposure in Vermont
Since asbestos is resistant to heat and flames, power plants in Vermont heavily utilized the materials to provide pipelines with protective insulation. Power plants in Vermont are constantly running to generate electrical power for the surrounding homes and businesses. Many of the workers wore fireproof gloves, aprons and bibs while at work. The majority of these items were made with asbestos fibers. When these garments began to wear and tear, the asbestos fibers were disturbed and released into the air. Once in the air, they were breathed in by workers. Asbestos can cause mesothelioma (cancer of the lung's lining).
Asbestos-Related Deaths in Vermont
There have been over 70 fatalities due to asbestos exposure in the state of Vermont since 1980. Vermont is 46th in the nation for asbestos-related cases and 13th regarding asbestos mortality rate.
Legal Resources for Vermont
Vermont statute allows you three years to file a personal injury claim based upon proof of negligence on behalf of the asbestos manufacturers and/or your employers. Due to mesothelioma's latency period from the time of exposure to the time you are diagnosed, this particular statute may not apply.
The statute of limitations in the state of Vermont for an asbestos case can be different from personal injury statutes. Even if your case has merit, missing the window of opportunity to file within the set statute of limitations can leave you unable to file your claim. It is advised that you contact us and let us help you determine if you have a potential case and to draft a time-line for your lawsuit of when your statutes are over.
