🔧 Pipefitters Mesothelioma Lawsuits

If you or a loved one who worked as a pipefitter has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos lung cancer due to asbestos exposure, you may qualify to file a pipefitter mesothelioma lawsuit. Our experienced legal team helps union pipefitters, industrial pipefitters, and construction workers pursue financial compensation by identifying the companies responsible for asbestos exposure—often due to negligent practices and failure to provide safety warnings. We carefully build strong legal cases based on occupational and environmental exposure history, including asbestos exposure from pipes, gaskets, valves, boilers, turbines, adhesives, insulation, and asbestos cement used in residential, commercial, and industrial projects.

Through pipefitter mesothelioma lawsuits, victims may recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, long-term care, and wrongful death. At Mesothelioma Help Center, we guide pipefitters and their families through every step of the legal process—with no upfront fees, and no payment unless we win. Our attorneys have decades of experience securing asbestos verdicts and asbestos trust fund claims, helping victims hold negligent corporations accountable and obtain the justice they deserve.

🔧 Pipefitters – What You’ll Learn From This Page:

• Pipefitters installed and repaired asbestos-covered pipes, gaskets, and valves.

• Cutting, welding, and grinding disturbed asbestos insulation.

• Boilers, turbines, and mechanical systems exposed crews to asbestos.

• Asbestos was present in homes, offices, factories, and shipyards.

• Pipefitters with mesothelioma or asbestosis may qualify for lawsuits or trust fund claims.

🔧 Number of U.S. Pipefitters Exposed to Asbestos

Pipefitters across the U.S. were heavily exposed from the 1940s through the 1990s while installing and repairing piping systems.

Total Estimated Exposure:
Over 1.2 million U.S. pipefitters were exposed to asbestos, placing them at long-term risk of mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis.

🔧 Pipefitter Asbestos-Containing Products

🚰 Pipes & Insulation – Asbestos-wrapped pipes released fibers during cutting and fitting.
🔩 Gaskets & Valves – Packed with asbestos for heat and pressure resistance.
🔥 Boilers & Furnaces – Lined with asbestos insulation, releasing fibers during maintenance.
⚙️ Turbines & Generators – Contained asbestos insulation in high-heat areas.
🏭 Construction Materials – Asbestos wallboards, tiles, and adhesives exposed crews.
🧥 Protective Gear – Pipefitters wore asbestos gloves, aprons, and coats.
📦 Adhesives & Sealants – Asbestos compounds sealed pipe joints.
🚪 Fireproof Panels & Doors – Contained asbestos insulation.
🛠 Tools & Equipment – Asbestos-insulated tools contaminated shop air.
📂 Storage Rooms – Contained asbestos debris from pipe fittings and repairs.

🔧 Pipefitters and Asbestos Exposure

All pipefitting roles faced asbestos hazards.

👷 Industrial Pipefitters – Installed asbestos piping in factories and plants.
⚓ Shipyard Pipefitters – Repaired asbestos-insulated pipes in Navy ships.
🏢 Commercial Pipefitters – Worked in asbestos-filled schools and office buildings.
🏠 Residential Pipefitters – Installed asbestos pipes and cement in homes.
🛠 Maintenance Crews – Repaired asbestos valves and boilers.
👨‍🔧 Apprentices – Exposed during training with asbestos parts.

🔧 Facilities with Asbestos Exposure for Pipefitters

🏭 Factories & Power Plants – Asbestos-wrapped pipes in industrial systems.
⚓ Shipyards – Navy and commercial ships filled with asbestos insulation.
🏢 Office Buildings – Pipes and boilers lined with asbestos insulation.
🏥 Hospitals – Piping, tiles, and boilers exposed crews.
🏫 Schools – Pipefitters exposed repairing asbestos-covered heating systems.
📦 Maintenance Shops – Repairs and storage areas contaminated with asbestos.

🔧 Companies That Manufactured Asbestos Products for Pipefitters

• Johns-Manville – Produced asbestos pipe insulation and gaskets.

• Owens-Corning – Supplied asbestos coverings and boards.

• Armstrong World Industries – Manufactured asbestos tiles and flooring.

• National Gypsum Company – Produced asbestos wallboard and plaster.

• Babcock & Wilcox – Supplied asbestos boilers.

• Foster Wheeler – Made asbestos-lined turbines.

• Eagle-Picher Industries – Produced asbestos adhesives and compounds.

• CertainTeed Corporation – Manufactured asbestos cement pipes.

• Keasbey & Mattison – Supplied asbestos insulation materials.

• 3M Company – Made asbestos adhesives, tapes, and sealants.

🔧 Asbestos-Related Diseases in Pipefitters

• Mesothelioma – A cancer caused exclusively by asbestos fibers.

• Lung Cancer – Increased risk from inhaling asbestos in confined spaces.

• Asbestosis – Progressive lung disease caused by asbestos dust.

🔧 Compensation for Pipefitters

Pipefitters diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases may be entitled to compensation.

What You Can Recover:

• Medical treatments (surgery, chemo, radiation, palliative care)

• Lost wages and future income

• Pain, suffering, and emotional distress

• Hospice or in-home care

• Funeral and burial expenses

• VA benefits (for military service in Navy and bases)

• Asbestos trust fund payouts

Average Payouts for Pipefitters

• Settlements: $1 million to $1.4 million

• Jury verdicts: Frequently exceed $2 million

• Filing deadlines: 1–3 years after diagnosis

🔧 FAQs About Pipefitter Asbestos Exposure & Mesothelioma Lawsuits

Who qualifies?
Pipefitters diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer.

How did exposure happen?
From asbestos insulation, gaskets, boilers, turbines, and construction sites.

Are veterans eligible?
Yes. Navy and military pipefitters were heavily exposed.

What’s the filing deadline?
Most states allow 1–3 years after diagnosis or death.

Do I pay anything upfront?
No. Our attorneys work on contingency—no fees unless we win.

🔧 Why Pipefitters Choose Our Legal Team

• 25+ years of asbestos litigation experience

• Proven results for union and trade workers

• Access to shipyard and plant records

• No fees unless we win

• Representation nationwide

🔧 How a Mesothelioma Lawyer Can Help Pipefitters

Pipefitters endured daily asbestos exposure for decades. Our lawyers:

• Investigate pipe product use and job sites

• File lawsuits and asbestos trust fund claims

• Represent families in wrongful death cases

• Handle cases on a no-win, no-fee basis

• Assist veterans with VA benefits and lawsuits

🔧 Free Legal Help for Pipefitters & Families

📞 Call 800.291.0963 Today
✅ Free case evaluation
✅ No upfront costs
✅ Jobsite exposure investigation
✅ Trust fund & lawsuit assistance