Mississippi mesothelioma lawyers pursue compensation on behalf of veterans and civilians with this cancer. These lawyers handle all aspects of a mesothelioma lawsuit and also help affected veterans access VA benefits. Connect with the Mesothelioma Veterans Center to find a top Mississippi mesothelioma lawyer now.
How Mississippi Mesothelioma Lawyers Help
Mississippi asbestos lawyers can help you or a U.S. veteran you love seek financial compensation for this cancer or other asbestos-related diseases.
The Mesothelioma Veterans Center has partnered with a law firm founded by U.S. veterans to help those fighting mesothelioma. Our partner lawyers have recovered nearly $100 million for families in Mississippi alone.
The average mesothelioma lawsuit awards $1 million or more, which can be used to help cover your medical expenses and keep your family’s future safe.
Our Mississippi mesothelioma lawyers take care of every step in the lawsuit process, never involving the military, government, or U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Get a free case review for help finding top Mississippi mesothelioma lawyers.
What Areas of Mississippi Do Mesothelioma Lawyers Serve?
Mississippi mesothelioma attorneys serve these cities and beyond:
- Biloxi
- Booneville
- Brandon
- Clinton
- Greenville
- Gulfport
- Hattiesburg
- Horn Lake
- Indianola
- Jackson
- Madison
- Meridian
- Natchez
- Olive Branch
- Oxford
- Pearl
- Southaven
- Tupelo
- Yazoo City
- Many other cities
Contact us now to connect with Mississippi mesothelioma lawyers. Our attorneys in the state may be able to work with you — even if your city or town isn’t listed above.
Who Can Work With Mississippi Mesothelioma Lawyers?
Many people may be eligible to pursue justice with the help of a Mississippi mesothelioma lawyer.
These groups include:
- U.S. veterans or civilians with mesothelioma, lung cancer, or other asbestos diseases
- Family members of those who died from an asbestos-related disease
- Anyone representing a victim’s estate
Top Mississippi mesothelioma lawyers can help determine your asbestos exposure, which is crucial because the cancer takes 10-50 years to form and you may not remember exactly how you were exposed.
Reach out to a mesothelioma law firm in Mississippi as soon as possible. There’s only a limited amount of time to take legal action after a diagnosis.
Mesothelioma Statute of Limitations in Mississippi
Each state has a statute of limitations — a time limit on how long you have to file a mesothelioma lawsuit.
Get a free case review for assistance filing a Nebraska mesothelioma lawsuit before time runs out.
Types of Compensation for Mesothelioma in Mississippi
You may be able to receive mesothelioma compensation from multiple sources, like asbestos lawsuits, trust fund claims, and VA benefits.
Find out more about the different types of mesothelioma compensation available and how a lawyer can help you access them.
Mesothelioma Lawsuits
Mesothelioma lawsuits allow you to seek compensation from manufacturers of asbestos-containing products. These companies knew the risks but hid them.
The typical mesothelioma lawsuit pays over $1 million. Work with top Mississippi asbestos lawyers to file a lawsuit now — without involving the U.S. military or government.
Asbestos Trust Fund Claims
The U.S. courts demanded that bankrupt asbestos companies set up trusts to pay victims (as lawsuits aren’t possible due to bankruptcy protection).
Currently, there's around $30 billion available in asbestos trust funds. Top Mississippi mesothelioma lawyers can file claims with all asbestos trust funds you qualify for in addition to a lawsuit, maximizing your total payout.
VA Benefits
All U.S. military branches used asbestos until the early 1980s. This puts veterans at a very high risk of mesothelioma today. The VA offers benefits to many affected veterans.
For example, married veterans with mesothelioma typically qualify for $3,946.25 per month in disability compensation.
Other mesothelioma VA benefits include:
- Free or inexpensive treatments through VA health care
- Funeral and burial reimbursement
- Survivor benefits
Call (877) 450-8973 now for assistance filing for or maximizing your mesothelioma VA benefits. Our VA-accredited lawyers are ready to help you right now.
How to File a Mississippi Mesothelioma Lawsuit
View the steps to file a Mississippi mesothelioma lawsuit and learn how a lawyer can help with each of them below.
1. Contact a Mesothelioma Lawyer
A mesothelioma lawyer can make the lawsuit process much easier for you. They’ll handle all the legal work with no extra hassles for you and your family.
Get a free case review to find a Mississippi lawyer right now. Our partner attorneys don’t charge any upfront or out-of-pocket fees, meaning there’s no risk to work with them.
2. Gather Evidence
After agreeing to work with an attorney, they’ll start gathering evidence to build your Mississippi mesothelioma lawsuit.
This evidence may include:
- Medical records and bills
- Military service information
- Work history documents
All of this will be used to identify the asbestos-containing products that caused your illness and the companies that made them.
3. File Your Mesothelioma Lawsuit
With all of the needed evidence gathered, your Mississippi mesothelioma lawyer will file your lawsuit on your behalf. You don’t file yourself, saving you extra stress. Any and all asbestos companies that made the products you were exposed to may be named in the lawsuit.
4. Secure Mesothelioma Compensation
You can access mesothelioma compensation from either an out-of-court settlement or trial verdict. Typically, your Mississippi mesothelioma lawyer will be able to secure compensation by negotiating with the companies named in your lawsuit.
However, if a settlement isn’t reached, your lawyer will make sure your lawsuit is as strong as possible in the event a trial occurs.
Mississippi Asbestos Settlement Amounts
The Mississippi attorneys we’ve partnered with have secured millions of dollars for veterans and civilians through mesothelioma settlements and verdicts.
Notable Mississippi mesothelioma settlements and verdicts include:
Use our Questions to Ask a Mesothelioma Lawyer checklist to find a lawyer who can pursue the compensation and justice you deserve.
Mississippi Residents and Asbestos Exposure
Mississippi residents may have been exposed to asbestos at many sites, including American military bases and worksites. See high-risk sites in the state below.
Asbestos Job Sites in Mississippi
Prior to the early 1980s, nearly 900 work sites in Mississippi relied on asbestos-containing products.
Job sites in Mississippi that may have put workers at risk include:
- Amerada Hess Corporation, Purvis
- Coastal Chemical Corporation, Yazoo City
- Frigitemp Marine, Pascagoula
- Gulfport Anchor Glass, Gulfport
- International Paper, Natchez
- Kerr McGee Chemical Company, Hamilton
- Laurel Machine & Foundry, Laurel
- Spencer Chemical, Vicksburg
- Southern Dredging, Vicksburg
- Wyandotte Chemical Corp, Blue Mountain
People who worked with asbestos products at these sites are at a high risk of developing mesothelioma today.
Military Exposure
Prior to the 1980s, the U.S. military used asbestos products in its bases and buildings. Many veterans have developed mesothelioma from being exposed to asbestos on military bases decades ago.
Military sites in Mississippi that used asbestos-containing products include:
- Greenville Air Force Base, Greenville
- Gulfport Navy Base, Gulfport
- Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi
The Mesothelioma Veterans Center can help veterans with mesothelioma living in Mississippi find top lawyers and get VA benefits. Contact us now to get started.
Find a Mississippi Mesothelioma Lawyer Today
If you or a loved one in Mississippi is suffering from mesothelioma, our partner attorneys may be able to help.
In addition, our team can help eligible veterans pursue VA benefits and legal compensation at the same time. Our partner attorneys work at a veteran-founded law firm, and several are U.S. veterans themselves.
Get a free case review for help finding skilled Mississippi mesothelioma lawyers near you.
Mississippi Mesothelioma Lawyer FAQs
How much does an asbestos exposure lawyer in Mississippi cost?
Mississippi asbestos lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. This means you don't pay any upfront fees to work with them.
Instead, the attorney takes a percentage of any compensation they secure for you.
Do I have to sue the military to get mesothelioma compensation?
Absolutely not. The mesothelioma lawyers we work with do not take legal action against the U.S. military or government.
Instead, our asbestos lawyers in Mississippi sue the companies that made or sold asbestos products to the military.
Can I file a mesothelioma lawsuit and still get VA benefits?
Yes. Our Mississippi mesothelioma lawyers can help you seek money from lawsuits or asbestos trust funds while still getting VA benefits for mesothelioma.
Call (877) 450-8973 to get help accessing mesothelioma VA benefits and legal compensation.
