MESOTHELIOMA NAVAL
Naval veterans diagnosed with asbestos-related mesothelioma can seek compensation here

Asbestos on older Naval vessels has led to mesothelioma cancer in veterans.

January 20, 2010 – Naval veterans from decades past are only now being diagnosed with mesothelioma, the signature asbestos-related cancer that kills 3,000 Americans and 90,000 people worldwide every year.

Naval veterans who contract the disease are usually diagnosed several decades after their military service because mesothelioma has a long latency period. Mesothelioma symptoms rarely show up sooner, making an early diagnosis difficult.

Naval personnel exposed to asbestos below deck or during work in Naval shipyards are still vulnerable to developing asbestos disease.

In the confined areas that Naval vets often worked, the threat of asbestos exposure was great. Asbestos materials, when disturbed, tend to separate into microscopic airborne fibers that are easily inhaled. Inhalation is the primary avenue for occupational asbestos exposure.

Naval 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.

Seek compensation for mesothelioma

The lawyers at Weitz & Luxenberg have defended the legal rights of Naval veterans since 1986. And in that time the firm's mesothelioma lawyers have won several billion dollars in verdicts and settlements for clients with a Naval background.

If you are a Naval veteran diagnosed with mesothelioma, you can obtain 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.