Navy Veterans and Mesothelioma
Representing Veterans with Mesothelioma
More than thirty percent (30%) of Americans diagnosed with mesothelioma served at one time in the U.S. Military. Asbestos was prevalent in virtually every corner of American ships and widely used in naval shipyards and military bases.
Now, 20 or 30 or 40 years later, all too many of those United States Military Veterans are battling asbestos cancer (mesothelioma) or asbestosis. Our firm provides nationwide representation to former military veterans who show symptoms of asbestos disease. Working closely with clients to detail their military service, we can trace the specific exposures to get clients rated for Veterans Administration benefits or to file lawsuits against manufacturers.
Navy Veterans with Asbestos-Related Illness
The enlisted Navy Veterans who worked the dirty jobs in the boiler room, in maintenance, pipefitting and construction had the heaviest exposure, but anyone who served aboard ships or in the ship builidng yards likely had direct contact or significant second-hand exposure.
Military Ships & Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos was commonly used on military vessel because of its resistance to heat and fire. All ships built before the mid 1970s were filled with asbestos-containing materials.
For a list of U.S. Naval vessels used or contained asbestos click here.
Navy veterans mesothelioma, for example, has been traced to gaskets in valves, pumps and other machinery, boilers, turbines and nuclear reactors and wiring insulation.
For a list of U.S. Navy Veterans Occupations & Asbestos Exposure click here.
Our lawyers understand the urgency, and we work quickly to identify veterans' duty stations, service dates and assignments to pinpoint the products and machines encountered during their Navy stint. We offer a free, no-obligation case evaluation and we will come to you, anywhere in the United States. Call toll free at 888-356-0346 or use our online contact form.
