Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Founded during the Land Run in 1889, Oklahoma City is the capital and the largest city in Oklahoma and the county seat of Oklahoma County. The city is located in the Frontier Country region in the center of Oklahoma and is home to nearly 580,000 people. Among the colleges and universities in Oklahoma City is Oklahoma City University, the city's flagship university. On April 19, 1995, Oklahoma City was the site of the bombing attack of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, in which 168 people died. It was the worst terror attack in the history of the United States before the attacks of September 11, 2001, and remains the worst act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history.

Oil, natural gas, and petroleum products are major components of Oklahoma City’s economy. One of the city’s largest employers is the federal government (employs many at Tinker Air Force Base and the United States Department of Transportation's Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center). Other sectors of Oklahoma City’s economy include information technology, services, health services and administration. Oklahoma City features one of the top livestock markets in the world. The city has two Fortune 500 companies: Devon Energy Corporation and Chesapeake Energy Corporation, several others that are in the Fortune 1000 and a number of large privately owned companies.

Asbestos was used in a broad range of products and industrial settings for many years in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, thus putting workers and others at risk for developing a potentially terminal asbestos-related disease. If you were exposed to asbestos in Oklahoma City and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer, you should also consider contacting a mesothelioma law firm.

Jobsites in Oklahoma City where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Oklahoma City, OK 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 Oklahoma City, OK

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located within a 100 mile radius of Oklahoma City, OK. 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.