Shipyard Workers Mesothelioma
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California Mesothelioma Legal Services
Experienced asbestos and mesothelioma attorneys serving all of California. We handle claims involving Navy shipyard exposure, Rocketdyne/Santa Susana Field Laboratory, oil refinery asbestos, construction worker exposure, and secondary (take-home) asbestos claims.
Asbestos Exposure Sites in California
Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Hunters Point Naval Shipyard, Mare Island, NASSCO San Diego, Rocketdyne/Boeing Santa Susana, El Segundo refineries, Torrance refineries, Port of Los Angeles/Long Beach, Kaiser Steel Fontana, and hundreds more.
California mesothelioma statute of limitations: ONE YEAR under CCP § 340.2, measured from the later of disability or discovery — not from diagnosis. Contact us immediately at (818) 514-7680.
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Where representation is offered on a contingency basis there is no attorney fee unless we recover, and the firm advances case costs — filing fees, expert witnesses and medical records — which are then repaid out of any recovery. If there is no recovery, you owe no attorney fee. The specific terms that apply to a matter are set out in the written fee agreement for that matter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How were shipyard workers exposed to asbestos?
- Shipyard workers faced massive asbestos exposure from ship insulation, boiler rooms, engine rooms, pipe lagging, gaskets, pumps, and virtually every ship compartment. Confined spaces concentrated asbestos fibers, making shipyards the #1 source of occupational mesothelioma in America.
- Which California shipyards used asbestos?
- Major California shipyards with documented asbestos exposure include Long Beach Naval Shipyard (largest), Hunters Point Naval Shipyard (San Francisco), Mare Island Naval Shipyard (Vallejo), San Diego Naval Station, Todd Shipyards, Bethlehem Steel shipyards, and numerous commercial repair facilities.
- What is the average mesothelioma settlement for shipyard workers?
- What a claim is actually worth turns on the documented medical course and prognosis, proven lost earnings, the share of fault attributed to the claimant, and the insurance limits available to pay a judgment. Workers with long careers at major naval shipyards like Long Beach or Hunters Point often receive higher settlements due to extensive documented exposure.
- Can Navy veterans sue for shipyard asbestos exposure?
- Yes. Navy veterans can file civil lawsuits against asbestos product manufacturers while also receiving VA disability benefits (100% rating for mesothelioma). These are separate legal processes that can be pursued simultaneously for maximum compensation.
- What job titles are covered in shipyard asbestos claims?
- Covered positions include shipfitters, boilermakers, pipefitters, insulators, electricians, machinists, welders, painters, sheet metal workers, laggers, and anyone who worked aboard ships or in shipyard facilities during construction, repair, or decommissioning.
- Were civilian shipyard workers also exposed to asbestos?
- Yes. Civilian contractors and employees at naval and commercial shipyards faced the same asbestos exposure as military personnel. Civilian workers can file lawsuits against asbestos manufacturers and trust fund claims for compensation.
- How long do I have to file a shipyard mesothelioma lawsuit?
- California's statute of limitations is typically 2 years from mesothelioma diagnosis. However, shipyard workers should act quickly as identifying all asbestos product manufacturers and gathering employment records requires time.
- Is Long Beach Naval Shipyard still contaminated with asbestos?
- Long Beach Naval Shipyard closed in 1997 but remains a Superfund site due to asbestos and other contamination. Workers who were employed there from 1943-1997 may be developing mesothelioma now due to the 20-50 year latency period.
Contact Trembach Law Firm
Trembach Law Firm, APC
27001 Agoura Road, Suite 350, Calabasas, CA 91301
Phone: (818) 514-7680
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