20+ Years Experience Helping Veterans With Mesothelioma Claims
20+ Years Experience Helping Veterans With Mesothelioma Claims
Navy battleships, once revered for their strength, were also potential sources of asbestos exposure for sailors. Asbestos materials were extensively used in the construction of battleships, including insulation, pipe coverings, gaskets, and fireproofing. Sailors working in boiler rooms, engine compartments, or during repairs and maintenance faced the risk of inhaling asbestos fibers. Over time, the continuous exposure to asbestos could lead to serious health issues such as asbestosis, asbestos-related lung cancer, mesothelioma, and other respiratory diseases, impacting the lives of Navy veterans who served on these battleships.
U.S. Navy Battleships contained more than 300 asbestos-containing products and materials that were used regularly in the constructions of ships until 1980. Thousands of military veterans served on U. S. Navy ships with the peak exposure years from 1940-1980.
There are approximately 25 million veterans in the United States. Veterans exposed to asbestos are at risk of developing Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. The latency period for asbestos cancer can be 10-50 years after your initial exposure.
1 out of 3 veterans will develop an asbestos-related disease in their lifetime.
Pipe Insulation: Asbestos-containing insulation was used on piping systems, and veterans were exposed during installation, repair, and removal of insulation.
Boiler Insulation: Asbestos insulation on boilers exposed veterans during maintenance and repair tasks, including handling, cutting, and replacing insulation materials.
Gaskets: Asbestos gaskets used in various ship systems, including engines and pumps, exposed veterans during maintenance and replacement activities.
Fireproofing Materials: Asbestos-containing fireproofing materials applied to bulkheads and structural components exposed veterans during installation, repair, and removal.
Electrical Wiring Insulation: Asbestos insulation on electrical wiring and cables exposed veterans, particularly electricians, during installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems.
Deck Tiles:Asbestos-containing deck tiles exposed veterans during installation, repair, and removal, as well as general ship maintenance activities.
Cementitious Products: Asbestos cement used for pipe and equipment supports exposed veterans during installation, repair, and removal.
Spray-On Insulation: Asbestos-containing spray-on insulation applied to ship compartments exposed veterans during installation, repair, and removal.
Joint Compounds: Asbestos-containing joint compounds used in construction and repair work exposed veterans, including painters and carpenters, during application and sanding.
Packing Materials: Asbestos packing materials used in valves, pumps, and other equipment exposed veterans during maintenance and replacement activities.
Brake Linings:Asbestos-containing brake linings in machinery and equipment exposed veterans, particularly mechanics, during maintenance and repair tasks.
Sealants: Asbestos-containing sealants used in various applications, such as sealing gaps and joints, exposed veterans during installation, repair, and removal.
Rope and Cordage: Asbestos-containing ropes and cordage used for various ship tasks exposed veterans during handling, cutting, and splicing.
Insulating Cement: Asbestos-containing insulating cement used on high-temperature surfaces exposed veterans during installation, repair, and removal.
Ceiling Tiles: Asbestos-containing ceiling tiles exposed veterans during installation, repair, and removal, as well as general ship maintenance activities.
Valves and Pumps: Asbestos-containing gaskets, packing, and insulation used in valves and pumps exposed veterans during maintenance and repair tasks.
Flooring Materials: Asbestos-containing flooring materials exposed veterans, including deck coverings and tiles, during installation, repair, and removal.
Cable Insulation: Asbestos insulation on electrical cables and wires exposed veterans during installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems.
Ventilation Ducts: Asbestos-containing insulation on ventilation ducts exposed veterans during installation, repair, and maintenance tasks.
Fire Doors: Asbestos-containing fire doors and fireproofing materials exposed veterans during installation, repair, and removal.
Bulkhead Materials: Asbestos-containing materials used in bulkheads and wall construction exposed veterans during installation, repair, and removal.
Soundproofing Materials: Asbestos-containing soundproofing materials applied to ship compartments exposed veterans during installation, repair, and removal.
Expansion Joints: Asbestos-containing expansion joints used in piping systems exposed veterans during maintenance and repair tasks.
Boilers and Furnaces: Asbestos-containing insulation and gaskets in boilers and furnaces exposed veterans, particularly boiler technicians, during maintenance and repair activities.
Insulated Panels: Asbestos-containing insulated panels used for thermal insulation exposed veterans during installation, repair, and removal.
What Causes Mesothelioma?
The 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 or may have done the laundry for a worker that was 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).
Veterans exposed to asbestos are seven times more likely to die of an Asbestos caused disease than the general population.
It's important to note that asbestos exposure risks can vary based on the specific ship's construction, maintenance practices, and time period of service. Veterans who served on these ships or were involved in their maintenance and repair should monitor their health and consult with medical professionals regarding any asbestos-related concerns.
Boiler Technicians: Exposed to asbestos while maintaining and repairing boiler systems that contained asbestos insulation and gaskets.
Electricians: Exposed to asbestos through wiring insulation and electrical equipment that contained asbestos components.
Pipefitters: Exposed to asbestos while working with asbestos-containing pipes, valves, and fittings during installation and repair.
Welders: Exposed to asbestos when welding materials that contained asbestos or working in areas with asbestos insulation or fireproofing.
Machinists: Exposed to asbestos while working on machinery that had asbestos-containing components, such as gaskets, seals, and brake linings.
Insulators: Exposed to asbestos while installing and removing asbestos insulation materials on pipes, boilers, and other ship structures.
Painters: Exposed to asbestos in paints and coatings that contained asbestos fibers for fireproofing and heat resistance.
Shipfitters: Exposed to asbestos when working on ship structures that had asbestos-containing materials, such as insulation and fireproofing.
Engine Mechanics: Exposed to asbestos through maintenance and repair work on engines and equipment that contained asbestos gaskets and insulation.
Carpenters: Exposed to asbestos while working with asbestos-containing materials, such as insulation boards, adhesives, and cement.
Sheet Metal Workers: Exposed to asbestos through the installation and repair of asbestos-containing sheet metal products, such as ductwork and ventilation systems.
Plumbers: Exposed to asbestos while working with asbestos-containing pipes, fittings, and insulation during installation and repair.
Fire Control Technicians: Exposed to asbestos in fire control systems and equipment that contained asbestos insulation and wiring.
Boatswain's Mates: Exposed to asbestos during maintenance and repair of ship decks, where asbestos-containing materials were used for soundproofing and insulation.
Gunners: Exposed to asbestos in gun mounts and ammunition handling equipment that had asbestos components, such as gaskets and seals.
Radiomen: Exposed to asbestos in radio communication equipment that contained asbestos insulation and wiring.
Hospital Corpsmen: Exposed to asbestos in medical facilities and equipment that contained asbestos insulation and fireproofing.
Electrician's Mates: Exposed to asbestos while working on electrical systems that contained asbestos insulation and wiring.
Yeomen: Exposed to asbestos in administrative areas of battleships, where asbestos-containing materials were used for insulation and fireproofing.
Radar Technicians: Exposed to asbestos in radar equipment that contained asbestos insulation and wiring.
Damage Controlmen: Exposed to asbestos during fire and damage control operations, as asbestos-containing materials were used for insulation and fireproofing.
Storekeepers: Exposed to asbestos in storage areas of battleships, where asbestos-containing materials were used for insulation and fireproofing.
Aviation Ordnancemen: Exposed to asbestos in aircraft ordnance equipment and storage areas that contained asbestos insulation and components.
Sonar Technicians: Exposed to asbestos in sonar equipment that contained asbestos insulation and wiring.
Machinist's Mates: Exposed to asbestos while working on machinery and equipment that had asbestos-containing components, such as gaskets, seals, and insulation.
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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Contact a Mesothelioma lawyer today for a free, no obligation Mesothelioma case evaluation to find out if you have a viable claim.
Our Mesothelioma lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, which means NO MONEY OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES by the asbestos victims or their families. You will find the contingency fees to be among the lowest in the country.
Find out if you qualify for an asbestos claim today by calling 800.291.0963 for a Free Case Evaluation.
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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