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North Dakota residents have their share of asbestos cancer diseases such as mesothelioma cancer, lung cancer and asbestosis. Some North Dakotans contracted one of these lethal diseases during service in the Navy or another branch of the military; others were … Continued

North Carolina has a high rate of asbestos cancer diseases among its residents. In the 20-year period from 1980 to 2000, there were more than 1,000 deaths in the state traced directly to asbestos. More than 50 asbestos lawsuits have … Continued

New York State is considered by some to be the birthplace of the asbestos industry in the U.S. The largest producer of asbestos products in the world, Johns-Manville Company, was born out of the merger of two companies, one of … Continued

The state of New Mexico has both natural asbestos deposits and many worksites that have provided asbestos exposure to their employees. The natural asbestos sites include: Chrysotile deposits near Lordsburg and Deming Chrysotile deposit near Las Cruces Amphibole site near … Continued

According to a ranking of the 50 states by the number of mesothelioma deaths, New Jersey ranks number eight. In fact, in the 20 years from 1980 to 2000, more than 2,800 individuals in New Jersey reportedly died of causes … Continued

During the 20-year period from 1980 to 2000, more than 230 residents of New Hampshire died from asbestos cancer disease. This number may well be an underestimate, since asbestos diseases are often missed or misdiagnosed. For example, the majority of … Continued

Individuals and families who live (or formerly lived) in Nevada and who have been affected by asbestos exposure can contact our asbestos attorneys for help. Many Nevada workplaces and towns have been the site of dangerous asbestos exposure; a few … Continued

Nebraska, although known as a rural ranching state, is home to small manufacturing industries and power plants that may have endangered workers and their families to toxic levels of asbestos. Individuals who worked for the following industries and companies in … Continued

Although the population of Montana is relatively low, the number of Montana residents with asbestos-caused diseases is among the highest in the U.S. Asbestos mining and exporting was a way of life for thousands of individuals and families scattered throughout … Continued

Home to two major chemical plants, two power plants and the Mack Truck assembly plant in Joplin, Missouri has seen its fair share of asbestos exposure. In the 20-year period from 1980 to 2000, more than 600 people in Missouri … Continued