Asbestos in Todd Shipyards

New York Shipyard Asbestos Lawyer

Asbestos—a carcinogenic substance that can lead to mesothelioma and other cancers and lung cancer with regular inhalation of its fibers—was once popular in shipyards and other industries due to its properties as an insulator and flame-retardant. At The Williams Law Firm, P.C., our New York shipyard asbestos attorney helps clients throughout New York and New Jersey explore options for medical treatment and financial stability. Call us at (855) 575-6376 to learn how we can help you.

The Story of Todd Shipyards

One of the biggest ship-building and vessel-maintenance operations of the early 20^th century was Todd Shipyards. Todd Shipyards built and repaired boats for the military and commercial operations, and it had numerous sites in the New York-New Jersey area as well as other coastal locations across the United States. Products containing asbestos were used in various applications on ships in nearly every part of the vessels. Insulation-covered pipes in boiler rooms, and asbestos panels lined mess halls and sleeping quarters, to name just a couple of examples. Workers across these facilities faced many of the same shipyard asbestos exposure risks that affected the broader maritime industry.

Removal of Asbestos and Resulting Health Issues

Until regulations barring the use of asbestos and stipulating its removal began to pass in the 1970s, shipyard workers, commercial vessel workers, and U.S. Navy veterans were at risk for exposure and the subsequent development of mesothelioma or lung cancer. These conditions often carry a latency period of 20 to 50 years, meaning workers may not show symptoms until decades after their time at Todd Shipyards. Workers may have been exposed at Todd Shipyards locations, including:

• Todd Shipyards in Brooklyn, New York
• Todd Shipyards in City Island, New York
• Todd Shipyards in Hoboken, New Jersey

Todd Shipyards also maintained locations in Washington and California that were known to contain asbestos. Anyone affected at these locations should contact New York asbestos attorney Joseph P. Williams for help. Contact our firm today and tell us the details of your exposure. We offer free consultations so you can learn more without making any commitments.