A.W. Chesterton Company & Asbestos

A.W. Chesterton employees exposed to asbestos

Specializing primarily in manufacturing industrial sealing products such as mechanical packing seals and gasket materials, A.W. Chesterton Company has come to enjoy worldwide success during the last century. Unfortunately, it was yet another business that did not refrain from incorporating asbestos in their products, as the carcinogenic mineral would substantially increase the quality and lifespan of the materials they manufactured. In addition to the people who directly participated in the production process, individuals who worked in the following industries might have also been exposed to asbestos as a result of handling A.W. Chesterton Company materials: hydrocarbon processing, nuclear power, commercial water, marine, steel, pharmaceutical manufacturing, chemical processing.

The occupations at the highest risk of developing a serious disease as a result of the asbestos exposure which occurred by working at A.W. Chesterton or with their products are:

Considering the fact that asbestos-related diseases may take a long time to develop, it's extremely important that anyone who has a history of asbestos exposure regularly monitor their health. In the interest of promoting the importance of early diagnosis, we are offering screenings free of charge for A.W. Chesterton employees.

Asbestos related cancer eligible for filing a claim

If you developed one of the following cancers as a result of occupational exposure, you are eligible for compensation. If you are too ill, a family member can help you with the legal process. In the unfortunate event that you pass away before recovering compensation, your surviving family members will receive compensation on your behalf.

If, however, you struggle with non-cancerous pleural diseases such as asbestosis, pulmonary fibrosis, pleural plaques, pleural effusion, diffuse pleural thickening, COPD (emphysema & chronic bronchitis), pleurisy, lung nodules, lung spots, asthma, pneumonitis, tuberculosis, rounded atelectasis or lung scarring, please seek a second or even a third opinion as the rate of misdiagnosis is very high among the victims of asbestos exposure.

Legal assistance for victims of asbestos exposure

After 1980, thousands of former employees who had developed harrowing diseases began claiming financial compensation from the company, and today, people injured by occupational asbestos exposure can easily recover the money they deserve with the aid of a specialized lawyer. We provide superior legal assistance and representation to victims of workplace asbestos exposure. For the past 30 years, our attorneys, whose primary area of practice is asbestos exposure, have been pursuing compensation on behalf of people whose health was compromised by this dangerous mineral and will eagerly help you as well. If A.W. Chesterton Company is at fault for your suffering, please feel free to contact Environmental Litigation Group, P.C. and we will promptly set up a consultation with one of our lawyers.

Asbestos products workers at A.W. Chesterton Company would manufacture or encounter

The products manufactured by A.W. Chesterton, which mostly consisted of packing material, were used by numerous industries during the last century. Therefore, former industrial workers are now at high risk of developing a disease as a result of exposure to the asbestos products made by A.W. Chesterton. The following are the products manufactured by A.W. Chesterton before 1980.