Illinois Mesothelioma Lawyers

The Simmons Law Firm fights for the rights of mesothelioma victims throughout the country. Two of our offices, including our headquarters, are located in Illinois. These offices are:
Main Office in Alton
(618) 259-2222
One Court Street
Alton, Illinois 62002
Chicago Office
(312) 759-7500
230 West Monroe
Suite 2221
Chicago, Illinois, 60606

The mesothelioma attorneys at the Simmons Law Firm represent victims of mesothelioma cancer throughout the United States including the state of Illinois. We have represented thousands of families affected by mesothelioma and asbestos-related cancer and have seen the suffering it causes firsthand. The Simmons Law Firm is dedicated to giving our clients the respect and attention they deserve, no matter where they live. If you or someone you love has mesothelioma, we will come to you. Over the past decade, we’ve represented many clients throughout Illinois, including the cities of:

Chicago
Arlington Heights
Belleville
Beloit
Chicago Heights
Decatur
East Alton
Hanover Park
Joliet
Lyons
Peoria
Plano
Springfield
Urbana
Wheeling
Wilmington

As a nationwide firm, our asbestos attorneys have the resources and experience necessary to represent individuals and families against large companies in this complex area of litigation. Our firm has recovered over $4 billion in verdicts and settlements for thousands of families dealing with mesothelioma. Our asbestos attorneys have recovered $325 million for mesothelioma victims in the state of Illinois alone.*
You should know that Illinois has a unique set of laws that could impact your ability to file a claim. For example, Illinois has statute of limitation laws that restrict the time frame in which mesothelioma victims and family members can file a lawsuit. Rest assured our asbestos lawyers are prepared to help you understand the process for filing an asbestos lawsuit and guide you through the legal system. Contact the Simmons Law Firm if you have a question about a potential case.
If you have mesothelioma or lung cancer due to asbestos exposure, please contact our mesothelioma lawyers for a free case evaluation.

An Introduction to Asbestos and Mesothelioma

Asbestos is a deadly mineral that has been used in thousands of products. When microscopic asbestos fibers are inhaled or ingested, they can cause a number of diseases, including mesothelioma and lung cancer. Of the diseases caused by asbestos, mesothelioma is the most aggressive, attacking the internal lining of the lungs and abdomen. Mesothelioma typically does not develop until decades after the asbestos exposure occurred.

Asbestos Exposure in Illinois

A number of work sites throughout Illinois are linked to asbestos exposure including:
Alton
Alton Box Board Plant/Jefferson Smurfit
Laclede Steel Plant
Olin
Owens-Illinois Plant
Chicago
General Electric Appliance Plant
Commonwealth Edison
Continental Can Plant
International Truck & Engine Corp.
Republic Steel
Crawford Station Power Plant
Container Paper Mill
U.S. Steel Mill
Carnegie Steel
Calumet Shipyard
Armour Manufacturing Plant
Mobil Oil Refinery
Campbell’s Soup Plant
Great Lakes Naval Training Center
Inland Steel Mill
General Motors Plant
Sears, Roebuck Tower
Pure Oil Refinery
Reynolds Metals Plant
Republic Steel Mill
E J Brach & Sons
Ward Bakery
Proctor & Gamble Plant
B&O Railroad
Thomas A. Edison Nuclear Power Plant
Montgomery Ward Building
Decatur
Mueller Foundry
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM)
Baldwin Power Plant
Staley Corn Products Corn Refining Plant
A.E. Staley
Joliet
Joliet Powerhouse
General Motors
Mobil Oil Refinery
Amoco Chemical
Standard Oil
Joliet Arsenal
U.S. Steel Mill
Commonwealth Edison
Petro Chemical Plant
Marion
Southern Illinois Power Co-Op
Marion Powerhouse
Lake Of Egypt Powerhouse aka REA Powerhouse
Peoria
Duck Creek Power Plant
Peoria Power Plant
Caterpillar Manufacturing Plant
Powerton Powerhouse
Springfield
State Of Illinois Power Plant
Lakeside Powerhouse
Edison Powerhouse
Springfield Powerhouse
Allis-Chalmers Assembly Plant
View all work sites in Illinois.
If you or a loved one has suffered from an asbestos-related disease, please contact us today for a free legal consultation.

Learn More About Mesothelioma:

» Types of Mesothelioma
» Mesothelioma Diagnosis Information
» Filing a Mesothelioma Lawsuit
» Contact Asbestos Lawyers
^{* Please note that recovery results vary per client. The recovery amounts in each case reflect the specific facts of that case. Further, recovery amounts in past cases are not a guarantee of future results}
The majority of individuals who have been exposed to asbestos encounter the so-called "magic mineral" in their line of work, often due to inadequate safety precautions. Others are exposed to asbestos indirectly when they come in contact with the clothing of a family member involved in a high-risk asbestos occupation.
Asbestos has been widely used in many industrial products including cement, brake linings, roof shingles, flooring products, textiles, and insulation. When microscopic asbestos dust particles becomes airborne, they can be inhaled or swallowed and can cause serious health issues.
Common work environments where a mesothelioma or cancer patient may have encountered asbestos include shipyards, oil refineries, sheet metal plants, automotive plants, construction sites, and many more. Here is a complete list of occupations that have been linked to asbestos exposure.

Giving Back to Mesothelioma Patients & Families

In 2010, the Simmons Law Firm established the Simmons Mesothelioma Foundation, a private, non-profit organization dedicated to supporting research and advancing awareness about this rare cancer. The Foundation partners with established experts and thought-leaders in the mesothelioma research field. Learn more about the Foundation's current mesothelioma research partners.
As a long-time supporter of the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation and the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization, the Simmons Law Firm has an extensive history of supporting the fight against mesothelioma and cancer. The firm has also pledged over $10 million to establish the Simmons Cancer Institute at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. The institute provides extraordinary new resources to enhance treatments and implement the continuing search for a permanent cure. It is the largest single gift in the history of SIU and establishes the university as home to one of the leading cancer facilities in the United States.

Asbestos Exposure in Illinois Today

Asbestos has not yet been banned in the United States. Its use is regulated, but it is still used in products today. Asbestos has been classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer as a human carcinogen. This assessment is supported by the International Labor Organization (ILO) and the World Health Organization (WHO), both of which believe that the future use of asbestos should be banned.

Illinois Superfund Asbestos Site

The U.S. EPA has cited one Illinois location for asbestos contamination in its Superfund program for hazardous waste cleanup: the Johns-Manville Corp. in Waukegan. The EPA describes the site as an asbestos disposal area with “3 million cubic yards of off-specification products and wastewater sludge, containing asbestos.” A residential area of Waukegan (population: 67,500) lies a half-mile northwest of the industrial site. Studies showed that the greatest risk came from airborne asbestos. The site was discovered in 1982 and was listed in the next year on the EPA's National Priorities List (NPL) for the most hazardous sites in the U.S. Johns-Manville eventually ended its onsite operations in 1998, and cleanup was completed in 2002.¹
For more information about asbestos in Illinois and throughout the U.S., visit the Environmental Protection Agency's website.