Mesothelioma is a deadly form of cancer caused by exposure, and sadly it is a disease that affects our veterans more than any other segment of society. Veterans make up less than 10 percent of the population, yet nearly one-third of mesothelioma deaths are suffered by veterans. In this regard, America has simply failed its veterans, and The Ledger Law Firm wants to help right this wrong.
If you are a veteran who has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, The Ledger Law Firm would be honored to represent your legal claim to help you hold responsible parties accountable and receive the compensation you need.
Q: Which Veterans Are Most At Risk for a Mesothelioma Diagnosis?
A: Since no new uses of asbestos have been allowed since asbestos was banned in the 1970s, veterans who are most at risk of receiving a mesothelioma diagnosis are veterans who served between WWII and the 1970s.
Q: How Can Veterans Who Served Decades Ago Be At Risk of Mesothelioma Today?
A: Unfortunately, it can take decades for exposure to asbestos to result in a mesothelioma diagnosis. The medical term for this is to say that mesothelioma has a long "latency period."
This lengthy timeline makes mesothelioma a difficult disease to diagnose, and by extension, it can also be quite difficult to treat in the early stages. These factors go a long way toward explaining why mesothelioma is such a deadly form of cancer.
Q: Are Some Branches of the Military More at Risk of Mesothelioma?
A: Yes, evidence points to the fact that Navy veterans are particularly at risk of asbestos exposure and a subsequent asbestos-related disease. Asbestos was widely used at shipyards and in shipbuilding before it was banned, and nearly every part of a ship relied on asbestos-containing materials during the WWII era.
However, Army veterans and other branches are at risk as well. Many old buildings and military vehicles were built with asbestos.
Q: Can I Receive Compensation for an Asbestos-Related Disease Like Mesothelioma?
A: The Ledger Law Firm is here to help you pursue all possible paths to legal compensation. One way you can receive deserved compensation is by receiving benefits through the VA. Naturally, you cannot sue the federal government or military, however, making a typical lawsuit unavailable.
However, depending on the facts of your case, it may be possible to file a legal claim against a supplier or company that provided the military with the asbestos-containing materials that caused your disease.
Rest assured that when you reach out to the nationally acclaimed team at The Ledger Law Firm, we will fully explore the facts of your case and all paths toward getting you compensation.
Veterans who served the nation with honor and distinction deserve a law firm that is ready to serve veterans and put your legal issues first. The Ledger Law Firm’s compassionate legal representation and knowledge of the mesothelioma claims process can shorten the timeframe to receiving benefits, and we will also explore whether a lawsuit is a possibility for your case.
Contact us online to discuss the facts of your service and asbestos-related disease to take legal action.
