⚓ Shipyard Workers Mesothelioma Lawsuits

If you or a loved one who worked as a shipyard worker has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos lung cancer due to asbestos exposure, you may qualify to file a shipyard worker mesothelioma lawsuit. Our experienced legal team helps welders, pipefitters, insulators, boilermakers, electricians, and general laborers pursue financial compensation by identifying the companies responsible for their 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 insulation, boilers, turbines, gaskets, pumps, adhesives, wallboard, protective gear, and ship construction materials.

Through shipyard worker 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 shipyard crews 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.

⚓ Shipyard Workers – What You’ll Learn From This Page:

• Shipyard workers installed asbestos insulation, cement, and panels.

• Cutting, welding, and riveting disturbed asbestos fibers.

• Boilers, turbines, and piping were lined with asbestos.

• Shipyards before 1980 heavily used asbestos in vessels.

• Shipyard workers with mesothelioma may qualify for lawsuits or trust fund claims.

⚓ Number of U.S. Shipyard Workers Exposed to Asbestos

From World War II through the 1990s, shipyard workers endured extreme asbestos exposure across naval and civilian shipyards.

Total Estimated Exposure:
Over 2.8 million U.S. shipyard workers were exposed to asbestos, placing them at lifelong risk of mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer.

⚓ Shipyard Worker Asbestos-Containing Products

🔥 Boilers & Furnaces – Asbestos-insulated for heat and fire control.
⚙️ Pumps & Valves – Contained asbestos seals and gaskets.
🔩 Turbines & Generators – Wrapped with asbestos insulation.
🚢 Pipe Lagging – Asbestos coverings used on ship pipelines.
🏭 Engine Room Insulation – Walls and ceilings lined with asbestos panels.
🧱 Cement & Adhesives – Contained asbestos for durability.
🛠 Wallboard & Panels – Asbestos boards installed throughout ships.
👷 Protective Gear – Aprons, gloves, and welding hoods woven with asbestos fibers.
🚪 Fireproof Doors – Ships fitted with asbestos-lined doors.
📂 Flooring & Tiles – Asbestos flooring installed in ship compartments.

⚓ Shipyard Workers and Asbestos Exposure

👨‍🏭 Welders & Fitters – Disturbed asbestos boards and insulation.
🚢 Pipefitters – Installed asbestos-wrapped piping.
⚓ Boilermakers – Maintained asbestos-lined boilers.
🔧 Machinery Installers – Handled asbestos gaskets and turbines.
🏗 Carpenters – Installed asbestos wallboard and cement panels.
👷 General Yard Laborers – Exposed during daily ship construction and repair.

⚓ Facilities with Asbestos Exposure for Shipyard Workers

🚢 Shipyards – Contained asbestos across all construction areas.
🔥 Boiler Rooms – Packed with asbestos lagging and insulation.
⚙️ Turbine Halls – Turbines lined with asbestos blankets.
🏭 Engine Compartments – Walls, ceilings, and floors contained asbestos.
📦 Storage Warehouses – Stored asbestos insulation and products.
⚓ Living Quarters – Ceilings and flooring installed with asbestos tiles.

⚓ Companies That Manufactured Asbestos Products for Shipyard Workers

• Johns-Manville – Supplied asbestos insulation and cements.

• Owens-Corning – Produced asbestos blankets and wallboard.

• Armstrong World Industries – Manufactured asbestos flooring and ceiling tiles.

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

• Babcock & Wilcox – Manufactured asbestos boiler systems.

• Foster Wheeler – Supplied asbestos boilers and turbines.

• Keasbey & Mattison – Produced asbestos lagging for pipes.

• National Gypsum Company – Supplied asbestos wallboard.

• CertainTeed Corporation – Produced asbestos cement.

• 3M Company – Made asbestos adhesives and protective products.

⚓ Asbestos-Related Diseases in Shipyard Workers

• Mesothelioma – Aggressive cancer caused only by asbestos fibers.

• Lung Cancer – Elevated risks from long-term asbestos exposure.

• Asbestosis – Lung scarring from asbestos fiber inhalation.

⚓ Compensation for Shipyard Workers

What You Can Recover:

• Medical treatments (chemo, surgery, radiation)

• Lost wages and future income

• Pain, suffering, and emotional distress

• In-home or hospice care

• Funeral and burial costs

• VA benefits (for Navy yard veterans)

• Asbestos trust fund payouts

Average Payouts for Shipyard Workers

• Settlements: $1 million–$1.4 million

• Jury verdicts: Often exceed $2 million

• Filing deadlines: 1–3 years from diagnosis

⚓ FAQs About Shipyard Worker Asbestos Exposure & Mesothelioma Lawsuits

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

How did exposure happen?
From asbestos insulation, boilers, turbines, pipes, adhesives, and protective gear.

Are veterans eligible?
Yes. Navy shipyard workers and contractors may qualify for VA benefits.

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

Do I pay anything upfront?
No. Our attorneys only collect fees if compensation is recovered.

⚓ Why Shipyard Workers Choose Our Legal Team

• 25+ years of asbestos litigation experience

• Proven results for shipyard and Navy workers

• Access to shipyard records and asbestos databases

• No fees unless we win

• Nationwide representation

⚓ How a Mesothelioma Lawyer Can Help Shipyard Workers

Our attorneys support victims by:

• Investigating asbestos exposure at shipyards

• Filing asbestos trust fund claims and lawsuits

• Representing families in wrongful death actions

• Working on a no-win, no-fee basis

• Assisting veterans with VA claims and settlements

⚓ Free Legal Help for Shipyard Workers & Families

📞 Call 800.291.0963 Today
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