Las Vegas, Nevada is the largest city in the state by population as well as the county seat of Clark County. Today Las Vegas is known as a tourist destination for its nightlife, gambling and entertainment, but the city was originally settled by missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, striving to convert the Indian population to Mormonism. The Mormons built a fort in Las Vegas for travelers along the “Mormon Corridor” from Salt Lake City to San Bernardino, but the fort was abandoned in 1857.
In 1905, the San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad auctioned the land that is now Las Vegas and the city was incorporated as a railroad town in 1911. Las Vegas became a popular railroad town into the 20th century as a staging point for mines in the area and pioneers headed west. As the railroad expanded, Las Vegas was no longer a center for railroad traffic but in 1931, as work started on the Hoover Dam, Las Vegas experienced a boom of visitors and new residents working on the dam, or hoping to find work. The mostly male increase in population led local entrepreneurs to develop casinos and entertainment districts for the construction workers.
During World War II, the inexpensive and remote Las Vegas Valley attracted defense industries leading to the establishment of Nellis Air Force Base and the Basic Management Complex where raw materials were provided to wartime industries. After WWII, Las Vegas turned to tourism to support the economy and major development of hotels, casinos and entertainment flourished throughout the remainder of the 20th century.
The history of construction and development in Las Vegas put many workers at an increased risk of developing mesothelioma cancer from asbestos exposure on the job. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma and would like to consult a mesothelioma lawyer in Las Vegas, Nevada about your legal rights to compensation, CLICK HERE for a free consultation or call us at 800-300-2919.
Filing a Mesothelioma Claim in Las Vegas
Our mesothelioma lawyers in Las Vegas, NV focus solely on mesothelioma cases allowing us to devote our full resources to maximizing each client's recovery. We understand the challenges you are now facing with a mesothelioma cancer diagnosis and we are sensitive to the concerns of our clients suffering as we navigate the unique legal aspects of mesothelioma cases. Each state has its own mesothelioma laws and if you wait too long, your claims may be barred.
Las Vegas, NV Mesothelioma Treatment Centers
Las Vegas has a number of cancer centers and doctors that treat mesothelioma. The following are a list of some of the cancer centers that specialize in treatment for mesothelioma. If you would like to learn more, CLICK HERE to contact our client service team or call us at 800-300-2919.
Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada
3730 S. Eastern Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89169
Las Vegas Mesothelioma Physicians
Nicholas J. Vogelzang M.D.
Medical Oncology
Nevada Comprehensive Cancer Center
1 Breakthrough Way
Las Vegas, NV 89135
800-615-2270
nvogelzang@nvcancer.org
As a chair and medical director for the Developmental Therapeutics Committee, Vogelzang’s work with emergent therapies has allowed numerous mesothelioma patients to extend their lifespan and reduce the symptoms of their rare cancer.
In 2006 the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (MARF) named Vogelzang as the board chair for his involvement with the search for a mesothelioma cure.
Vogelzang incorporates lessons he learned in the laboratory to his clinical practice at the Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada (CCCN). He has served as a medical oncologist at the facility since 2009, where each patient is provided with a comprehensive team of specialists at a single location.
Before joining the CCCN, Vogelzang worked as the founding director of the Nevada Cancer Institute. He also directed the University of Chicago Research Center from 1999 to 2003. He has served on a number of committees, including the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the Illinois Division of the American Cancer Society.
Dr. Stephani Christensen
Comprehensive Cancer Centers in Nevada
8285 W Arby Ave Ste 100A
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 735-7154
Las Vegas Asbestos Exposure Sites
Many of our clients are unsure of how they could have been exposed to asbestos. We have hired some of the best investigators in the business. Our investigators will track down who was responsible to help ensure that they can be held accountable.
Below is a partial list of buildings and job sites where asbestos exposure may have occurred in Las Vegas. If you or a loved one have mesothelioma, or other asbestos-related injury, and wish to consult an attorney about your legal rights to compensation, CLICK HERE for a free consultation or call us at 800-300-2919.
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Las Vegas Zip Codes Served
Our mesothelioma attorneys have represented hundreds of clients like you in almost every state. No matter where you are, we can help. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma and would like to consult a mesothelioma lawyer in Las Vegas about your legal rights to compensation, CLICK HERE for a free consultation or call us at 800-300-2919.
Below are zip codes served in Las Vegas, NV:
89030, 89101, 89102, 89104, 89106, 89107, 89108, 89109, 89110, 89117, 89124, 89128, 89129, 89130, 89131, 89134, 89135, 89138, 89143, 89144, 89145, 89146, 89149, 89166
