U.S. Navy veterans with mesothelioma, a rare cancer caused by asbestos, may be able to pursue compensation from lawsuit settlements to cover medical bills and other expenses.
Mesothelioma settlements award an average of $1 million or more, giving families financial stability when they need it most.
“We gave all that money to our kids, paid all their debts off, paid our house off, and made our life a little easier because we had no financial worries.” — Art Putt, U.S. veteran with mesothelioma
The U.S. government and military aren’t sued when veterans seek mesothelioma Navy settlements. Instead, legal action is taken against manufacturers of asbestos-containing products that hid the health risks for decades.
The Mesothelioma Veterans Center partners with Simmons Hanly Conroy, a veteran-founded law firm that helps eligible families pursue legal settlements. Get a Free Veterans Packet to learn more about filing lawsuits and receiving settlements.
Why Can U.S. Navy Veterans Pursue Asbestos Settlements?
If you’re a U.S. Navy veteran with mesothelioma, you may be entitled to asbestos settlements since private companies hid the health risks for decades.
As early as the 1930s, manufacturers of asbestos products knew that exposure could lead to serious health problems. Rather than warn the public, they concealed the truth to make billions of dollars.
All U.S. Navy ships built before the early 1980s used asbestos for insulation and fireproofing. As a result, roughly 1 in 3 mesothelioma patients are U.S. Navy veterans or shipyard workers.
Navy veterans and their families have every right to pursue settlement money from the makers of asbestos-containing products if they are now facing mesothelioma.
“I didn’t wanna sue my government and I damn sure didn’t wanna sue the Navy because they’re still feeding me. I wasn’t suing the government, I wasn’t suing the U.S. Navy, I was suing the manufacturer.”
— Walter Twidwell, U.S. Navy veteran with mesothelioma
Notable U.S. Navy Asbestos Settlement Payouts
Our legal partners at Simmons Hanly Conroy have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for U.S. Navy veterans and their families through for U.S. Navy veterans and their families through mesothelioma settlements. The average settlement is around $1 million, but you could receive more depending on your case.
Mesothelioma Navy settlements we’ve secured included:
- $10.2 million for a Washington Navy veteran on several ships
- $1.65 million for a Minnesota Navy veteran who served on the minesweeper USS Augury
- $1.6 million to a Connecticut Navy veteran stationed on the submarine USS Will Rogers
- 4 million for a Massachusetts Navy veteran who served on the aircraft carrier USS Randolph
- $1.27 million for a Florida Navy veteran aboard the Coast Guard cutter USS Escape
- $2.96 million for a North Carolina Navy veteran on the destroyer USS Moale
- $5.5 million for a U.S. Navy veteran who also served as a mechanic
- $9.3 million for the family of a Massachusetts Navy veteran through a wrongful death claim
Our partner mesothelioma attorneys handle the entire process for you and will pursue the highest possible Navy asbestos settlements on your behalf.
Get a Free Veterans Packet now to learn more about seeking Navy asbestos settlements and choosing the best attorney for your case.
How to Secure a U.S. Navy Asbestos Settlement
Skilled mesothelioma attorneys can make pursuing a Navy asbestos settlement easier and less stressful. In fact, our legal partners handle all of the work related to seeking settlements on behalf of veterans and families.
Here are the steps to accessing Navy asbestos settlements:
- Get a free case review: We can determine if you qualify for mesothelioma Navy settlements. Our team will ask about your military service and mesothelioma diagnosis.
- Connect with an asbestos lawyer: Attorneys can start handling your case immediately. The Mesothelioma Veterans Center partners with lawyers who often have decades of experience handling mesothelioma claims, and several are veterans themselves.
- File a mesothelioma lawsuit: Your attorneys will gather information and documents to build a strong case and file your lawsuit before any deadlines.
- Receive Navy asbestos settlements: Your attorneys will fight to get the largest settlements for you in the shortest amount of time. Many other clients have gotten asbestos settlement payouts in 90 days or less.
The majority of mesothelioma lawsuits settle, but a handful go to trial, where our legal partners will fight hard to get everything you deserve.
In one case, our partners secured a $40 million mesothelioma trial verdict for a U.S. Navy veteran exposed to asbestos while serving as a ship boiler tender during his 20-year military career.
Trials are less predictable than settlements and can extend your asbestos claim payout timeline. Your attorney will work hard to secure the most amount of compensation as quickly as possible.
Navy Asbestos Settlements and VA Benefits Claims
U.S. veterans with mesothelioma may be entitled to additional financial compensation through benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). You can pursue Navy asbestos settlements and VA benefits at the same time without worry.
“The legal process doesn’t affect your mesothelioma VA benefits, and the military isn’t sued. This extra compensation can help protect your finances and support your family.”
— Major Jonathan Nelson (Ret), VA-accredited attorney and U.S. Marine Corps veteran
VA benefits for Navy veterans with mesothelioma include:
- Disability compensation worth over $4,000 a month
- Low-cost or free mesothelioma treatment through VA health care
- Payments for surviving family members or dependents
Work with Major Nelson to get the mesothelioma VA benefits you deserve right now. As a VA-accredited attorney, he’ll guide you through the process of securing benefits, and you’ll still be able to seek settlements.
Get Help Pursuing U.S. Navy Asbestos Settlements
Navy asbestos settlements can provide much-deserved financial compensation so you can support yourself and your family after a mesothelioma diagnosis.
Compensation from a Navy settlement can cover:
- Medical expenses (hospital stays, medication, treatment, and related costs)
- Household costs (rent or mortgage, groceries, and more)
- Lost wages (if you or a loved one can’t work after a diagnosis)
Our partner attorneys will do all the work for you, from filing your claim to negotiating a Navy asbestos settlement. This means you can focus on getting treatment and spending time with loved ones without worrying about bills.
The Mesothelioma Veterans Center can help you find top attorneys who’ll pursue the strongest Navy asbestos settlements possible. Call (877) 450-8973 now to get started.
