Mesothelioma Doctors, Lawyers and Asbestos Exposure in Tacoma, Washington

The city of Tacoma is the county seat of Pierce County, Washington. Located on Puget Sound, Tacoma is a port city with a population of just under 198,400. Incorporated in 1875, Tacoma was planned as the western terminus of the Northern Pacific Railroad and rail and sea transport have been integral to the city's economy ever since. Longstanding employers include Simpson Tacoma Kraft Company, Roman Meal Bread Company, and Tacoma General Hospital. Tacoma is also home to several colleges and universities, including the University of Puget Sound and Bates Technical College.

Tacoma was first settled briefly in 1852 around a small sawmill, but the settlement was abandoned a few years later. It was not until the Northern Pacific Railroad terminus construction that a true city began to take root where sawmills, flour mills, breweries and other businesses flourished. In 1900, the Columbia Brewing Company began operations, and was soon producing 50 barrels a day. In 1916, to survive local prohibition laws, the company changed its name to Columbia Bottling Company and began making soft drinks. Beer brewing resumed in 1933, now under the name of Columbia Breweries, Inc. A final name change occurred in 1953, and the company continued as Heidelberg Brewing Company until its demise in 1979. Lumber and paper giant The Weyerhaeuser Company was also founded in 1900 and was headquartered in Tacoma until 1970. Weyerhaeuser maintains a wood products distribution center in the city. The Hooker Electrochemical Company began producing chlorine and caustic soda in Tacoma in 1929. The company was acquired by Pioneer Companies in 1997, and the plant was idled in 2002. Olin Chlor Alkali Products currently operates a bleach plant that was built in 1947. Although Tacoma has experienced some industrial decline, it has developed its arts and cultural tourism offerings to balance manufacturing losses.

Tacoma has a lengthy and diverse history of manufacturing and construction, putting it in a high risk category for asbestos exposure. Workers exposed to asbestos may be at risk for mesothelioma. For your convenience, we have listed mesothelioma doctors located in or near Tacoma at the bottom of this page. Also, asbestos attorneys may be able to assist you if you or a loved one were exposed to asbestos in Tacoma.

Other Asbestos Sites in Tacoma, Washington

The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance has compiled information obtained from a number of sources to identify the following jobsites in Tacoma where asbestos exposure was known to have occurred. These sites are listed below.

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Tacoma, Washington Mesothelioma Doctors

For your convenience, we have compiled a list of mesothelioma doctors that are located within a 100-mile radius of Tacoma, Washington. Please click on a doctor link to obtain more information about his/her background, areas of expertise, professional affiliations, and office locations.

Locate a Cancer Center near Tacoma, Washington

Browse through the list of mesothelioma cancer centers below that are within a 100-mile radius of Tacoma, Washington. Please click on a cancer center link to obtain more information about the clinical programs offered and how to contact the cancer center.

Locate Cancer Support Services Near Tacoma

While receiving treatment, mesothelioma patients may find a need for temporary lodging, patient transport, physical therapy or counseling. We have compiled a list of these cancer support services near Tacoma, Washington for your convenience.

Filing a Mesothelioma Lawsuit in Tacoma

Don’t lose your right to file a mesothelioma claim. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma and were exposed to asbestos in Tacoma, Washington, you may be entitled to compensation. You must file your claim within the appropriate statute of limitations for the state of Washington.

Tacoma, Washington Asbestos Law Firms

Dean, Omar & Branham, LLP is a law firm dedicated to using the legal profession to make our community safer. When someone is badly hurt because someone else did not act reasonably, we are here to help provide whatever justice the legal system can give the family who has been wronged.

Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney and Meisenkothen is a national law firm recognized for its representation of over 3,000 hardworking men and women who have been exposed to asbestos and diagnosed with mesothelioma. ELSM's experience in asbestos litigation spans four decades.

At Gori Julian and Associates, P.C., we have handled hundreds of mesothelioma lawsuits on behalf of people throughout the United States. This experience allows us to choose jurisdiction in which to file your case based on many factors including but not limited to state of residence, jobsites, and previous and current employers.

As one of the nation’s leading mesothelioma law firms, Simmons Hanly Conroy has a proven track record. Every mesothelioma lawyer at the firm is committed to helping families affected by mesothelioma and asbestos-related diseases.

Asbestos-Related News in Washington

New Bill Could Help Hanford Site Workers Facing Health Conditions From Toxic Exposure

Hanford, Washington - February 01, 2018

A new bill is expected to pass soon that will make it easier for Hanford nuclear reservation workers to qualify for workers’ compensation, which can help cover medical expenses and lost wages. The legislation would update the current program to include more health conditions presumed to be a result of exposure to various toxins at the job site, including a variety of cancers and respiratory conditions like leukemia and mesothelioma.

Washington Asbestos Contractor Charged With Falsifying Disposal Documents

Wenatchee, Washington - January 05, 2017

Timothy Powell and his business A1 Asbestos LLC are being accused of falsifying disposal documents to an Okanogan County landfill and offering false statements to state departments. These charges include four counts of offering a false instrument for filing or record and one count each of forgery.