Gainesville, Florida

Gainesville, Florida is the largest city in Alachua County and is centrally located five hours from Atlanta and Miami. Once a Timucuan Indian settlement, the area is now home to the third largest university in the country, the University of Florida. In 1854, Gainesville became the county seat of Alachua County and on April 15, 1969, the city was officially incorporated. The popular sports drink, Gatorade, was invented in Gainesville for use by the University of Florida’s football team. Since its founding in 1905, the University of Florida has remained vital to local economy.

After the turn of the 20th century Gainesville witnessed the collapse of the cotton and phosphate industries that once carried the city; however, the University of Florida’s emergence revived the area and paved the way towards the future. Neighborhoods expanded and utilities were established such as Gainesville Gas Company and Gainesville Regional Utility. Following this development, several companies established sites within the city including, Deerhaven Power, General Elec Company, Koppers Company, Inc., and Florida Industrial Corp. Current largest employers in Gainesville are the University of Florida, Shands HealthCare, and City of Gainesville government.

We have confirmed that Gainesville has numerous jobsites, including Atkins Manufacturing Company and Shands Hospital, where asbestos exposure has occurred. If you have been exposed to asbestos in Gainesville, Florida you may benefit from seeking the advice of an asbestos lawyer.

Jobsites in Gainesville where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Gainesville, FL have been identified as harboring asbestos containing materials. These sites, at one point in their history, were known to have exposed a variety of tradesmen to asbestos. We will be documenting in more detail how asbestos exposure occurred at these sites in the future on this web site.

Mesothelioma Cancer Centers Near Gainesville, FL

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located within a 100 mile radius of Gainesville, FL. Please click on a cancer center link to obtain more information about the clinical programs offered, professional designations, areas of expertise and how to contact the center.