Mississippi Mesothelioma Lawyer

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

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.

$1 Million

Average Settlement

*varies case by case

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).

Veterans with mesothelioma can still get VA benefits while pursuing lawsuit compensation, too.

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.

Mississippi’s statute of limitations is 2 years from the date you were diagnosed or a loved one died from mesothelioma.

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 $4,158.17 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:

$5.26 million

for a laborer

$2.96 million

for a U.S. Navy veteran

$2.27 million

to an electrician

$1.5 million

to a U.S. Navy veteran

Do you have questions about filing mesothelioma lawsuits or finding lawyers in Mississippi? Ask VA-accredited attorney Jonathan Nelson now!

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.

Remember: top Mississippi mesothelioma lawyers handle all the work related to a lawsuit for you. Our partner attorneys in the state have secured almost $100 million for other residents.

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.