We have represented thousands of people, including some of the largest and most important injury cases ever brought in the United States.

In the single largest damages case in the history of the world, our attorneys were selected by the Arizona Attorney General as the only Arizona law firm to represent the State against American tobacco companies. As a result, Arizona taxpayers will receive more than three billion dollars to cover the costs of treating tobacco-related illnesses, maintain educational programs to prevent young people from smoking, and fund other important State programs.

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Manufacturers of asbestos withheld critical safety information on the product for decades. These companies were aware of the dangers presented by asbestos, but chose to withhold, downplay and ignore the problems until lawyers in the 1970s forced the companies to respond to the public health crisis by filing a series of asbestos lawsuits on behalf of people seriously injured by the product.

By the 1930s, asbestos manufacturers were selling millions of dollars worth of asbestos insulation. The material was regarded as a terrific insulating material and was plentiful and inexpensive. The product was used in numerous applications, including pipecovering, cement, building materials, and automotive products.

Information available as early as the 1930s revealed that asbestos caused serious respiratory problems. The industry began to fund scientific studies aimed at proving that asbestos was safe. The scientists concluded, however, that asbestos was a highly toxic carcinogen.

The reaction from asbestos manufacturers was disgraceful. Instead of alerting the public to health risks and halting all production, the industry covered up the medical data that indicated asbestos was a clear hazard. Meanwhile, manufacturers continued producing asbestos materials at an alarming rate.

Nearly every person in the United States will be exposed to asbestos at some point in their life. Most people, fortunately, will not become ill as a result of their exposure. Those at greatest risk for developing cancer are those who are exposed to it on a regular basis. Asbestos-related illnesses, including mesothelioma, are most common in workers who are either in direct contact with the material or have substantial exposure in their work environment.

If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer, you may be entitled to compensation.

You should act immediately to contact a lawyer experienced in matters involving defective products.

O'Steen & Harrison, PLC presently is handling legal claims on behalf of those diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer following asbestos exposure. We invite you to contact us for a free, confidential consultation about your legal rights.

We will represent patients throughout the United States. We can help you, too, wherever you live.

For free answers to your questions about asbestos lawsuits, please call us toll-free at 1-800-883-8888 or complete this online contact form.