NAVY ASBESTOS

Let a New York law firm that specializes in asbestos litigation defend your Navy asbestos claim

For decades, Navy ships used asbestos by the ton as insulation material, especially around boilers, steam pipes, ammunition areas and for all heat-sensitive applications. But anytime steam pipe wraps or gasket materials were disturbed during activities, errant microscopic fibers became airborne and accidentally inhaled by seamen imbedded in dangerously confined areas below deck, where asbestos fibers can collect thickly in the air.

Navy asbestos

June 22, 2010 – Asbestos statistics reveal that more than 30 percent of U.S. patients diagnosed today with fatal mesothelioma cancer were exposed years before to asbestos during their military service.

All military branches used asbestos extravagantly, overlooking its health hazards for the immediate war threat at hand. From the 1930s through the 1970s, more than 300 asbestos-containing products were also in use, primarily by the Navy. Every warship and submarine built by the U.S. Navy before the 1970s was frosted with asbestos from stern to bow to reduce any threat of fire at sea.

Of all branches of the military, the Navy was perhaps the greatest consumer of asbestos, and this led to the deaths of thousands of unsuspecting Navy veterans. Asbestos diseases, especially mesothelioma, have a long incubation period that can stretch decades after an exposure before any diagnosable symptoms appear.

Veteran Affairs will challenge asbestos claims

Unfortunately, Navy veterans with asbestos-related illnesses have no recourse for obtaining compensation through the current government system. Ailing veterans are prohibited by law to seek compensation from the U.S. government through the courts.

Navy veterans harmed by asbestos exposure are permitted to apply for benefits through Veteran Affairs (VA). But even if a veteran has been diagnosed with asbestos-related mesothelioma, the VA may not approve their claim for disability compensation unless certain evidence is provided. Without a savvy lawyer by your side, the challenges can be great and the outcome disappointing.

Explore your legal options

Explore legal recourses with an asbestos cancer attorney from Weitz & Luxenberg. Our firm specializes in asbestos litigation and is recognized in the legal community for obtaining record-breaking verdicts and settlements for asbestos-injured Navy veterans and shipyard workers.

The firm’s impressive history is rooted in a landmark trial that involved 36 retired Brooklyn Navy Yard workers in New York who were diagnosed with mesothelioma, and other fatal asbestos-related diseases linked to asbestos exposure.

Weitz & Luxenberg obtained $75 million for these clients, many of whom died soon afterwards from their illnesses. In those cases, surviving family members received the awards.

Protect your family’s financial future today. If you are a Navy veteran and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, obtain a free legal consultation via the communication form on this page.

While you convalesce, let a seasoned law firm that specializes in asbestos litigation defend your claim with the legal finesse we are known for. We will use all our resources to obtain the maximum compensation award you and your family are entitled to.