Latest Florida Asbestos and Mesothelioma News
The dangers of asbestos and the health concerns accompanying it are well known. But the continued contact with asbestos, and the resulting health problems, have not yet waned.
Article Added March 26th, 2006
A Miami plaintiff attorney pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to more than 40 counts of mail fraud and misappropriating funds. The indictment will now go to trial, with the lawyer having someone else defend him.
Article Added June 20th, 2006
Near Pensacola, Florida the decommissioned USS Oriskany was sunk to create a man-made reef and to help reduce the Navy's inactive ship inventory. This has created mixed feelings as locals welcome the increase in tourists interested in diving the site yet environmentalists are concerned about toxins, such as asbestos, being released into the water.
Article Added June 10th, 2006
A Florida airport was undergoing renovations when all work was ceased. The discovery of asbestos caused the work to halt until an asbestos abatement could be carried out. The city is accepting bids at this time for the project.
Article Added October 26th, 2006
Once one of the premier cruise ships in the Port of Miami, the SS Norway is now in uncertain water. The ship needs to be dismantled, but no one wants the job due to the asbestos on board.
Article Added December 7th, 2006
Atlantic Dry Dock
Atlantic Dry Dock, located in Jacksonville, Florida, was established in 1966 by its founder George W. Gibbs III. It was derived from Atlantic Marine, which was opened in 1964 for the sole purpose of manufacturing ships. When it became evident that Atlantic Marine needed an area for a repair facility, Atlantic Dry Dock was built on a bordering property and became part of the Atlantic Marine Florida, LLC family. Atlantic Marine Florida, LLC and Atlantic Dry Dock, LLC are situated on 81 acres at the intersection of the St. Johns River and Intracoastal Waterway, merely two miles (3km) from the Atlantic Ocean. A river depth of 41 feet (12.5m) provides clients easy admittance to the facilities.
Production at both facilities grew massively during the 1970s and 1980s, necessitating additions to both Atlantic Marine and Atlantic Dry Dock for the period of those decades. The latest repair piers and launch ways appeared and a 4,000-ton marine railway facility was added. From the time when Atlantic Dry dock was added, it allowed the Mobile facility to concentrate on shipbuilding, while Atlantic Marine and Atlantic Dry Dock focused on repairs and conversion. This enabled Atlantic to increase their capabilities to build and repair larger vessels, providing the same excellent craftsmanship, and to invest in the enhanced productivity and the future of both shipyards. Atlantic's facilities in both locations are among the finest in the industry with the most up-to-date equipment and technology obtainable. Known all over the world for first-class workmanship, the skilled craftsmen take great pride in their commitment to excellence and their capability to deliver vessels on time.
The Shipyard Industry continues to demonstrate its commitment to the works of American warships and commercial fleets. Its workers have also shown their effort and commitment in the war effort; as a result of being exposed to these hazards, they are now suffering with the danger of asbestos-related conditions such as mesothelioma, which is one of the deadliest diseases known to man.
As with any ship repair or building facility, Atlantic Dry Dock workers were exposed to asbestos materials while on the job, particularly when working on older boats. Great care should be taken to avoid inhalation of asbestos fibers, but often, employees were not provided with proper protective gear, mainly prior to the asbestos warnings of the mid-1970s. As a result, many Florida residents are being diagnosed with asbestos-related conditions such as mesothelioma. Asbestos litigation has been on the rise since the late 1970s and accounts for a majority of toxic exposure cases. From 1988 to 1991, asbestos litigation triggered a large amount of public action against the material, as asbestos cases constituted the majority of all product liability cases. If you or a loved one has been exposed at this facility, please fill out a form to receive a free informational brochure or call us directly at 1-800-741-4768 to speak with us today.
