MARINE CORPS ASBESTOS
Marine Corps vets are only now being diagnosed with mesothelioma

Mesothelioma disease is often diagnosed 30 years or more after asbestos exposure. If you are a Marine Corps veteran recently diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease, like mesothelioma cancer, Weitz & Luxenberg will seek compensation for you and your family.

Marine Corps hazards include asbestos

January 6, 2010 – All branches of the military, including the U.S. Marine Corps, exposed troops to asbestos-based construction materials during the 20th century because asbestos was prized for its fire retardant properties, especially during combat conditions.

But when asbestos materials are disturbed, they can easily separate into microscopic fibers that float in the air and are easily inhaled. In the confined areas that military troops often find themselves in, the threat of asbestos exposure was especially acute. More than one-third of all mesothelioma cases diagnosed originate from asbestos exposure in the military.

Asbestos is now recognized as a dangerous carcinogen that can lead to fatal health conditions that include lung cancer, asbestosis and mesothelioma. And because most cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed 30 years or more after exposure, Marine Corps veterans are only now being diagnosed, and most cases receive a very poor prognosis. There is no cure for mesothelioma.

Seek justice

Our law firm can help protect the surviving family members of Marine Corps veterans with mesothelioma.

Consulting with an experienced attorney that has handled asbestos claims for other members of the military can provide you with the guidance that you need before attempting to secure VA benefits.

The asbestos manufacturers who supplied asbestos-contaminated materials to the government are held responsible, not the military. The courts have long recognized the culpability of the manufacturers.

The lawyers at Weitz & Luxenberg have protected the legal rights of Marine Corps veterans since 1986. And in that time the firm's mesothelioma lawyers have won several billion dollars in verdicts and settlements for clients injured by asbestos exposure.

If you are a Marine Corps veteran injured by asbestos exposure you can seek a free case review here. Please notify us through the communication form on this page. We will pursue your claim with vigilance to help you pay for medical bills, lost wages, and suffering. Protect your family today.

Please know, Weitz & Luxenberg works on a contingency basis so there is no cost to you until we obtain a verdict or reach a settlement in your favor.