Attica Correctional Facility
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Attica Correctional Facility – Attica, New York
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If you or a loved one worked at Attica Correctional Facility in Attica, New York and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or lung cancer, you may qualify for compensation. Many large correctional institutions built or expanded during the twentieth century used asbestos-containing materials throughout their structures and mechanical systems, placing employees and contractors at risk.
Our firm investigates New York job sites where asbestos exposure may have occurred and assists former and current workers in determining whether their illness may be linked to time spent at facilities such as Attica Correctional Facility.
Facility Overview
Attica Correctional Facility is a maximum-security prison operated by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. The facility dates back to the early 1930s, with decades of continued use, maintenance, and renovation. Buildings and systems from that era commonly incorporated materials containing asbestos, especially in insulation, piping, fireproofing, and mechanical components.
Many institutional facilities like Attica, of similar age and construction, relied on asbestos products throughout their infrastructure.
Potential Exposure
Even without site-specific material documentation, workers in correctional facilities from the asbestos era often encountered asbestos through:
- Pipe and boiler insulation
- Heating and ventilation system components like valves
- Fireproofing and structural materials
- Floor tiles, ceiling tiles, and adhesives
- Renovation and repair work that disturbed older building materials
- Gaskets, packing, and seals used in mechanical equipment
Exposure sometimes occurred during unexpected maintenance issues, system failures, or routine tasks that released dust from aging materials.
Workers at Risk
Any worker who may have inhaled or ingested asbestos fibers is at risk for developing mesothelioma or lung cancer. Even those workers who may not have directly worked on asbestos components could have been exposed to asbestos released into the air during repairs or from deterioration of older materials.
A variety of employees and outside contractors at Attica Correctional Facility may have worked directly around areas where asbestos-containing materials were present, including:
- Maintenance and mechanical workers
- Electricians, plumbers, and mechanical HVAC personnel
- Custodial staff
- Construction and renovation contractors
- Facility operations employees who spent time in mechanical spaces or older sections of the prison
Health Effects of Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos exposure can cause serious diseases, often developing decades after the initial exposure. These include:
- Mesothelioma
- Lung cancer
- Asbestosis
Because of the long latency period (often 20-50 years long), former Attica employees may only recently have been diagnosed with conditions related to exposures that occurred many years earlier.
How Belluck Law Can Help Attica Employees
Our attorneys have extensive experience investigating asbestos exposure in correctional institutions and other public buildings across New York. We know how to analyze building ages, maintenance histories, and typical construction practices to identify possible sources of exposure.
We assist by:
- Reviewing your work and medical history
- Identifying likely asbestos-containing materials used during Attica’s construction and operational era
- Determining which manufacturers or suppliers may be responsible
- Pursuing compensation through litigation or asbestos trust claims
So far, we have secured over $1 billion in compensation on behalf of our clients. You pay no fees unless we obtain compensation for you.
Contact us
If you or a loved one worked at Attica Correctional Facility and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease, contact us for a free consultation. Our law firm does not charge any legal fees upfront and we do not get paid unless and until we secure compensation for you.
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