ASBESTOS BATTLESHIPS
Asbestos-laden battleships have left a legacy of death for our servicemen and women

If your military service included work on battleships and you have been diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness, like mesothelioma cancer, Weitz & Luxenberg will hold the manufacturers responsible and help you obtain compensation to protect your family’s financial future.

Asbestos on battleships

January 6, 2010 – Military veterans from decades past, especially those who worked on battleships, are only now being diagnosed with mesothelioma, the signature asbestos-related cancer that kills 3,000 Americans every year.

That’s because the lion’s share of mesothelioma patients are usually diagnosed 30 years or more after military exposure to asbestos. The number of cases of mesothelioma will peak in the United States this year as battleship veterans and former military personnel begin to exhibit the symptoms that lead to a formal diagnosis.

Sun sets on asbestos battleships

Shipyard workers represent one of the largest occupational groups at risk for developing asbestos-related diseases.

It is estimated that 4.5 million people worked in shipyards during World War II, when asbestos was commonly used. All branches of the military exposed troops to asbestos-based materials during the 20th century because asbestos was prized for its fire retardant properties, especially during combat engagements.

But when asbestos materials are disturbed, they tend to separate into microscopic airborne asbestos fibers that are easily inhaled. In the confined areas that military troops often work, the threat of asbestos exposure was especially acute.

Mortality figures from 1990 to 1999 reveal that ship and boat building and repairing was the second most common industry specified on U.S. death certificates of asbestosis victims age 15 and older.

Seek justice for battleship asbestos illness

Consulting with an experienced attorney that has handled asbestos claims for 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 will be held responsible, not the military. The courts have long recognized the culpability of asbestos manufacturers because all were aware of the health dangers.

The lawyers at Weitz & Luxenberg have protected the legal rights of military 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 battleship veteran injured by asbestos exposure you can seek a free legal consultation 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’s financial future today!

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