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Pine Bluff, Arkansas residents who have developed mesothelioma have three years from receiving a diagnosis of mesothelioma to file a lawsuit against the parties that caused their asbestos exposure. Because mesothelioma is an aggressive disease, it is important to act quickly after learning about your diagnosis. Our advocates can discuss your next steps and treatment options. We can guide you through the legal process while you concentrate on your health.
Contact our experienced mesothelioma lawyers to discuss your case during a complimentary, confidential consultation.
Pine Bluff Arkansas Military Veterans with Mesothelioma
Pine Bluff, Arkansas is home to the Pine Bluff Arsenal Army Base. It was established in 1941 as part of the government’s plan to increase the military force during World War II. It is one of the few military facilities in the United States that is authorized to store chemical weapons. It was constructed to handle bombs and grenades. Its operations also handle chemical weapons and lethal gases. The base consists of 13,500 acres, consisting of 665 buildings that include clubs, social centers, dining facilities, a post exchange, housing areas and recreational areas.
Asbestos use was common in the military. It was used in the construction of military buildings, as well as in ships, planes and military vehicles. Veterans make up nearly one-third of the people who have mesothelioma. The Pine Bluff Arsenal Army Base is one of the job sites in Pine Bluff linked to asbestos exposure. Former Army members who worked at this site or families who lived here and who developed mesothelioma may have been exposed to asbestos here.
Pine Bluff Arkansas Asbestos Site Exposure List
Some of the locations in Pine Bluff that are linked to possible asbestos exposure include the following:
- Arkansas Kraft
- Cotton Belt Railroad
- Dierks Paper Company
- Dravo Steel Shipping
- General Water Works Corporation
- International Paper Company
- International Paper Mill
- Pine Bluff Light and Water Company
- Pine Bluff Mill
- Seaman Dunning Corp
- Kraft Div International. Paper Company
- Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
- Louis Southwestern Railway Company
- Standard Brake Shoe
- Tri State Mill & Supply Company
- S. Army Pine Bluff Arsenal
If you worked at any of these locations and developed mesothelioma, contact our attorneys to schedule a free consultation.