Tigard Mesothelioma Lawyer
Mesothelioma is a rare and deadly form of lung cancer caused by exposure to asbestos fibers. Asbestos was widely used by many industries in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest throughout most of the 20th century. Thus, many workers in Tigard and Washington County have developed mesothelioma from asbestos exposure on the job. If you or a loved one is suffering from an asbestos-related illness, the Oregon asbestos attorneys at Bergman Oslund Udo Little are ready to fight for the justice you deserve.
Chandler H. Udo, Partner, Bergman Oslund Udo Little Last Updated: November 21, 2024
Asbestos Law Firm Serving Tigard and Washington County
Bergman Oslund Udo Little is the Pacific Northwest’s premier mesothelioma law firm. We have been fighting to protect the interests of families facing the challenges of mesothelioma since 1995. We proudly represent asbestos-exposure victims from all over Washington County, including the following:
- Durham
- King City
- Sherwood
- West Linn
- Wilsonville
- Hillsboro
- And more
We are a small firm with a narrow focus—asbestos-exposure claims. This allows us to deliver personalized and specialized attention to our clients. Our local Oregon attorneys are committed to helping you get the justice and compensation you deserve for your mesothelioma claim. If you’re suffering from mesothelioma in Washington County, our attorneys are ready to fight for you.
Why Choose Bergman Oslund Udo Little for Your Medford Mesothelioma Claim?
Since 1995, the skilled and knowledgeable asbestos attorneys at Bergman Oslund Udo Little have secured over $1 billion in verdicts and settlements recovered for clients. We’ve represented over 850 mesothelioma patients since opening our doors.
Our capable attorneys are highly skilled trial lawyers and negotiators who have obtained numerous multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements for our clients in court. Our firm recently secured the largest mesothelioma verdict in Oregon state history, recovering $30 million in wrongful death damages for the family of a worker who died from mesothelioma.
We balance tenacious negotiation and courtroom advocacy with genuine compassion for our clients, taking pressure off you throughout the physically and emotionally difficult process of coping with mesothelioma.
Our holistic approach to representation includes education, service, advocacy, and litigation. We provide our clients with comprehensive support to ease their struggle with mesothelioma. We are committed to working closely with asbestos-exposure victims to tell their stories of how mesothelioma has impacted their lives.
Asbestos Exposure in Tigard and Washington County
Tigard and the larger Washington County area are home to a large population of blue-collar workers in a wide variety of industries. Unfortunately, workers in many occupations have been exposed to asbestos on Washington County job sites.
Mechanics
Throughout the 20th century, manufacturers commonly used asbestos in auto parts due to the mineral’s durability and heat and fire resistance. Therefore, mechanics were exposed to asbestos while working on vehicles for decades. Even though asbestos use has been mostly restricted, older cars, imported cars, and after-market car parts may still contain asbestos, putting mechanics at risk today.
Pulp & Paper Mill Workers
Oregon’s lush forests made the state a major center for paper production. Thus, Washington County has been home to many pulp factories, paper mills, and lumber plants over the years. Unfortunately, asbestos exposure among paper mill workers and other lumber industry employees is common. Asbestos was used extensively in mill machinery components, piping, gaskets, boilers, and building materials. As these asbestos-containing materials were disturbed or degraded, mill workers inhaled or ingested asbestos fibers and have since developed mesothelioma.
Demolition and Construction Workers
Throughout most of the 20th century, many construction materials commonly contained asbestos. The mineral could be found in roofing materials, shingles, siding, insulation, flooring, cement products, and pipe coatings. Thus, many construction and demolition workers worked directly with the materials and were exposed on the job. Despite asbestos regulations in the United States significantly restricting the use of asbestos, there is still a significant risk for those who work on older buildings.
Shipyard Workers in Portland's Shipyards
Oregon’s bustling coastline has been home to for centuries. Beginning in the 1920s, asbestos was commonly used at shipyards. Insulation, boilers, gaskets, adhesives, and other essential ship components often contained asbestos. Unfortunately, an estimated 3.5 million American workers have been exposed to asbestos at shipyards, including many here in Oregon. Those who work on older ships are likely still exposed today.
Electricians
Electricians have regularly handled a wide range of products commonly insulated with asbestos, including cords, electrical panels, junction boxes, and capacitors. Asbestos was once considered an ideal insulator for electrical components to reduce the risk of electrical fires. However, its widespread usage exposed many electricians to asbestos on the job.
Plumbers & Pipefitters
Asbestos has historically been used in a wide variety of applications in plumbing and pipefitting. Pipe repair patches, gaskets, cement products, pipe insulation, rope and packing, and protective sprays have historically contained asbestos. Plumbers and pipefitters are virtually guaranteed to have been exposed to asbestos on the job until its use was largely restricted. They still face the risk of exposure in older buildings.
Firefighters
For decades, asbestos was used in firefighting equipment as a fireproofing agent. It was often woven into the fabric of firefighting uniforms, meaning that even simply moving could stir up asbestos fibers, enabling firefighters to inhale or ingest them. In addition, when buildings containing asbestos material burn or collapse, the mineral’s tiny fibers are released into the air, exposing firefighters. While personal protective equipment is no longer made with asbestos, firefighters are still exposed to asbestos during fires at older buildings.
Insulators
Asbestos insulation is one of the chief sources of asbestos exposure. Before the 1980s, a vast array of insulation materials used in construction, industrial, and maritime settings contained asbestos, regularly placing asbestos insulation workers in direct contact with the hazardous substance. Asbestos was so widely used by insulation manufacturers that insulators face an exceptionally high risk of developing mesothelioma. While asbestos use has largely been phased out, many older buildings still contain asbestos insulation, and insulation workers can still be exposed.
HVAC Workers
HVAC workers have been exposed to many of the same asbestos-containing building components as electricians, construction workers, and other tradespeople. HVAC workers commonly handle pipes, spackling, insulation, flooring, electrical components, and other construction materials required to build a functioning HVAC system. HVAC workers in older buildings are still at risk of asbestos exposure today.
Request Your Free Consultation With a Tigard Mesothelioma Attorney
If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you might be eligible for substantial compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses.
Our nationally recognized Tigard mesothelioma lawyers understand the toll a mesothelioma diagnosis takes on you and your family and will fight tirelessly for the compensation and justice you deserve. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we win.
If you are suffering from mesothelioma or asbestos-related disease, don’t wait to pursue justice. Contact Bergman Oslund Udo Little at (503) 447-6230 or online for a free mesothelioma consultation. We answer our phones 24/7.
520 Pike St. #1125
Seattle, WA 98101
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1355 NW Everett St.
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Portland, OR 97204
503-447-6230
