20+ Years Experience Helping Veterans With Mesothelioma Claims
20+ Years Experience Helping Veterans With Mesothelioma Claims
Coast Guard Veterans received the same asbestos-containing equipment, products, and training as the U.S. Navy Servicemen.
If you are a Coast Guard Veteran and were exposed to asbestos between 1930-1980, your risk of developing mesothelioma is seven times that of people in the general population.
Members of the U.S. Coast Guard, like those in all branches of military service, were exposed to asbestos in the regular discharge of their duties.
The U. S. Coast Guard enforces maritime laws and protects coastline and ports. The USCG also does drug and border enforcement; water rescues are responsible for inspecting commercial vessels and visiting foreign ships in U. S. ports and facilities.
Asbestos exposure in the Coast Guard was a concern due to its widespread use in ships and other maritime applications. Some facts and stats on asbestos exposure in the Coast Guard include:
Coast Guard Bases and Buildings
The Coast Guard has 48 bases spread across 48 states and in 26 foreign countries. These bases buildings were built between 1930-1970 and contained asbestos-containing materials.
The direct cause of Mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos materials and products. Mesothelioma is a rare and deadly type of cancer that develops in the lining of the lungs, stomach (abdomen), and the heart sac. When a person breathes, inhales or ingests microscopic asbestos fibers they can stay dormant in the body for 10-50 years before manifesting cancer symptoms.
Who is Most Likely to Get Mesothelioma?
The average age of a person diagnosed with Mesothelioma is 69 years old. People most likely to get diagnosed with Mesothelioma have worked around asbestos did the laundry for a worker would have been exposed. About 3,500 people will be diagnosed with malignant Mesothelioma each year in the U. S., and more than 15,000 Americans will be diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease (asbestos lung cancer, asbestosis).
U.S. Coast Guard vessels contained more than 300 asbestos products and materials. There are approximately 25 million U. S veterans who were exposed to asbestos and are at risk of developing Mesothelioma cancer.
The latency period for asbestos cancer to develop can be 10-50 years after your initial exposure. 1 in 3 Coast Guard veterans will develop an asbestos-related disease in their lifetime.
14 in 1000 WW2 shipyard workers died of an asbestos-related disease compared to 18 in 1000 combat-related deaths.
Navy veterans were exposed to asbestos in several ways during their service. Those at the highest risk are those who worked in the construction, repair, renovation or demolition of the thousands Navy vessels and bases containing asbestos.
Coast Guard Veterans with the highest risk for developing Mesothelioma include:
Aircraft Mechanics: Handling and repairing aircraft parts that contained asbestos, such as insulation and gaskets.
Aviation Machinists: Working with aircraft engines and machinery that contained asbestos components.
Boat Mechanics: Performing maintenance and repairs on boats and ships with asbestos-containing materials, including insulation and gaskets.
Boilermakers/Boilermen: Constructing and repairing boilers that often contained asbestos insulation.
Bulkhead Workers: Installing and maintaining bulkheads in ships that may have contained asbestos products.
Coast Guard Repairmen: Repairing various equipment and machinery that may have included asbestos-containing components.
Construction Workers: Working with asbestos-containing materials during construction or renovation projects.
Damage Controlmen: Handling and repairing damage control equipment that may have contained asbestos parts.
Demolition Workers: Removing asbestos-containing materials during building demolitions or renovations.
Electricians Mates: Working with electrical systems that may have contained asbestos-insulated wiring or components.
Enginemen: Operating and maintaining engines and machinery with asbestos-containing parts.
Gunners Mates: Maintaining and repairing weapons systems that may have included asbestos components.
Hull Maintenance Technicians: Repairing and maintaining ship hulls that may have contained asbestos-based insulation or coatings.
Machinery Repairman: Repairing and maintaining various machinery and equipment that may have contained asbestos parts.
Machinist Mates: Operating and maintaining machinery with asbestos-containing components.
Maintenance Workers: Performing maintenance tasks on various equipment and machinery that may have contained asbestos.
Marine Inspectors: Inspecting ships and maritime facilities, potentially encountering asbestos-containing materials.
Mechanics: Repairing and maintaining vehicles, machinery, and equipment that may have contained asbestos parts.
Metalsmiths: Working with metal structures and components that may have had asbestos coatings or insulation.
Motor Pool Mechanics: Repairing and maintaining vehicles that may have contained asbestos parts, such as brakes or gaskets.
Pipefitters/Plumbers: Installing and repairing pipes that may have contained asbestos insulation or gaskets.
Repairmen: Repairing and maintaining various equipment and machinery with asbestos-containing components. Ship Berthing Workers: Working in areas of ships where asbestos-containing materials were present, such as insulation or flooring.
Ship Mechanics: Repairing and maintaining ships and maritime equipment that may have contained asbestos parts.
Shipbuilders: Constructing ships using asbestos-containing materials, such as insulation or gaskets.
Shipfitters: Fitting and installing various components in ships, potentially encountering asbestos-containing materials.
Technicians: Performing technical tasks on equipment and systems that may have included asbestos parts.
Welders: Performing welding tasks on structures and equipment that may have contained asbestos coatings or insulation.
Coast Guard Ranks Exposed to Asbestos
Seaman Recruits: As entry-level personnel, Seaman Recruits may have been exposed to asbestos during general ship maintenance and repair tasks where asbestos-containing materials were present.
Seaman Apprentices: Seaman Apprentices, while assisting with various shipboard duties, may have encountered asbestos-containing materials during repairs or maintenance, increasing their risk of asbestos exposure.
Seaman: Seamen, as active crew members, could have been exposed to asbestos fibers while performing routine maintenance or repairs on ships and equipment containing asbestos materials.
Petty Officers: Petty Officers, responsible for supervising and training junior personnel, may have faced asbestos exposure during ship maintenance, repairs, and handling of asbestos-containing materials.
Chief Petty Officers: Chief Petty Officers, with increased leadership roles, could have been exposed to asbestos during shipboard operations, repairs, and maintenance involving asbestos-containing materials.
Master Chief Petty Officer: Master Chief Petty Officers, in senior enlisted positions, may have encountered asbestos during their extensive career involving ship maintenance, repairs, and asbestos-containing materials handling.
Chief Warrant Officers: Chief Warrant Officers, serving as technical experts, may have been exposed to asbestos during ship maintenance, repairs, and operations involving asbestos-containing materials.
Ensigns: Ensigns, as commissioned officers, could have been exposed to asbestos fibers during ship maintenance, repairs, and operations involving asbestos-containing materials.
Lieutenant Junior Grade: Lieutenant Junior Grade officers may have faced asbestos exposure during ship operations, repairs, and maintenance tasks involving asbestos-containing materials.
Lieutenants: Lieutenants, as mid-level officers, could have encountered asbestos fibers during ship maintenance, repairs, and operations involving asbestos-containing materials.
Lieutenant Commanders: Lieutenant Commanders, in senior officer roles, may have been exposed to asbestos during ship maintenance, repairs, and operations involving asbestos-containing materials.
Commanders: Commanders, responsible for managing ship operations, repairs, and maintenance, may have faced asbestos exposure during their career involving asbestos-containing materials.
Captains: Captains, commanding officers of ships, could have been exposed to asbestos during their extensive career involving ship maintenance, repairs, and asbestos-containing materials handling.
Rear Admiral Lower Half: Rear Admirals Lower Half, high-ranking officers, may have encountered asbestos during their career involving ship operations, repairs, and maintenance tasks involving asbestos-containing materials.
Rear Admiral: Rear Admirals, holding senior leadership positions, could have been exposed to asbestos during their career involving ship maintenance, repairs, and operations involving asbestos-containing materials.
Vice Admiral: Vice Admirals, in high-ranking positions, may have faced asbestos exposure during their extensive career involving ship operations, repairs, and asbestos-containing materials handling.
Admiral: Admirals, holding the highest ranks, could have been exposed to asbestos during their career involving ship maintenance, repairs, and operations involving asbestos-containing materials.
Statutes of Limitations is the time a Mesothelioma victim has to file a lawsuit.
The Statute of Limitations for Mesothelioma and asbestos exposure varies from state to state.
The Statute of Limitations for Mesothelioma begins when a person is either diagnosed or dies, not the date of their exposure.
An experienced Mesothelioma attorney can help you file a claim before your Statutes of Limitations expires.
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List of Duties - Army Asbestos Exposure
Assembling: Joining asbestos-containing parts or components together.
Binding: Securing materials with asbestos-containing adhesives or binders.
Buffing: Polishing surfaces that may contain asbestos.
Changing: Replacing or modifying asbestos-containing equipment or materials.
Chipping: Breaking apart materials that contain asbestos.
Cleaning: Removing dust or debris that may contain asbestos fibers.
Coating: Applying asbestos-containing substances to surfaces.
Covering: Concealing areas with asbestos-containing materials.
Crushing: Breaking down asbestos-containing substances into smaller pieces.
Cutting: Trimming or dividing asbestos-containing materials.
Demonstrating: Showcasing the use of asbestos-containing products or equipment.
Designing: Creating plans or blueprints that involve asbestos-containing materials.
Developing: Formulating asbestos-related projects or innovations.
Digging: Excavating areas where asbestos materials may be present.
Dismantling: Taking apart structures or equipment that contain asbestos.
Drilling: Creating holes in asbestos-containing materials.
Examining: Inspecting or assessing asbestos-containing products or areas.
Filling: Putting asbestos-containing substances into containers or spaces.
Fitting: Installing asbestos-containing components or parts.
Fixing: Repairing or adjusting asbestos-containing items.
Folding: Bending or creasing asbestos-containing materials.
Measuring: Determining dimensions of asbestos-containing substances.
Mixing: Blending asbestos-containing compounds or mixtures.
Modifying: Altering asbestos-containing products or systems.
Mounting: Attaching asbestos-containing items to surfaces.
Moving: Handling or transporting asbestos-containing materials.
Observing: Monitoring areas or objects that contain asbestos.
Operating: Using machinery or equipment that contains asbestos.
Overhauling: Conducting extensive repairs or maintenance on asbestos-containing systems.
Packaging: Putting asbestos-containing items into containers or packages.
Grinding: Reducing asbestos-containing materials to smaller particles through grinding or sanding.
Helping: Assisting in tasks involving asbestos-containing materials.
Inserting: Putting asbestos-containing substances into openings or spaces.
Inspecting: Checking the condition of asbestos-containing materials or equipment.
Instructing: Providing guidance or teaching about asbestos-related procedures or practices.
Investigating: Examining asbestos-related incidents or issues.
Laboring: Performing general tasks in areas with asbestos-containing materials.
Lining: Applying asbestos-containing linings to surfaces or structures.
Loading: Placing asbestos-containing materials onto vehicles or containers.
Painting: Applying paint that may contain asbestos.
Piling: Stacking or arranging asbestos-containing items.
Pouring: Transferring asbestos-containing substances from one container to another.
Prepping: Getting asbestos-containing materials ready for use or disposal.
Pressing: Applying pressure to asbestos-containing materials.
Processing: Handling or treating asbestos-containing substances.
Pumping: Transferring asbestos-containing fluids or substances.
Removing: Taking out asbestos-containing materials or components.
Repairing: Fixing or restoring asbestos-containing items.
Replacing: Swapping out asbestos-containing parts or products.
Sealing: Closing or securing areas with asbestos-containing materials.
Servicing: Maintaining or repairing asbestos-containing equipment or systems.
Setting: Placing asbestos-containing objects into position.
Sorting: Organizing or categorizing asbestos-containing materials.
Spinning: Rotating or turning asbestos-containing objects.
Spraying: Applying asbestos-containing substances in a mist or aerosol form.
Stacking: Piling or arranging asbestos-containing items.
Stamping: Impress or mark asbestos-containing materials.
Stripping: Removing or peeling away layers that contain asbestos.
Supervising: Monitoring or overseeing tasks involving asbestos-containing materials.
Testing: Assessing or analyzing asbestos-containing substances or samples.
Training: Providing instruction or education on asbestos-related topics.
Trimming: Cutting or removing excess portions of asbestos-containing materials.
Troubleshooting: Identifying and resolving issues related to asbestos-containing systems.
Twisting: Turning or rotating asbestos-containing objects.
Unloading: Removing asbestos-containing materials from vehicles or containers.
Washing: Cleaning asbestos-contaminated surfaces or equipment.
Weighing: Determining the weight of asbestos-containing substances.
Welding: Joining asbestos-containing metals or materials using heat.
Winding: Coiling or wrapping asbestos-containing materials.
Wiring: Installing or manipulating electrical systems that contain asbestos components.
Working: Engaging in tasks or activities involving asbestos-containing materials.
Wrapping: Enclosing objects or surfaces with asbestos-containing materials.
Asbestos manufacturers of products and materials have admitted fault and set up trust funds to compensate workers for their asbestos exposure. There are more than 30 billion dollars in asbestos trust funds for patients diagnosed with Mesothelioma cancer, asbestos lung cancer, and other asbestos-related diseases. If you know someone who has Mesothelioma, contact us to learn more about your legal rights for asbestos compensation.
Veterans diagnosed with Mesothelioma have legal rights and may be eligible to recover compensation from negligent asbestos companies and asbestos trust funds. Get a free consultation from an experienced Mesothelioma lawyer to know if you have a valid legal claim today.
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