Incidence of Mesothelioma Among Navy Veterans
Mesothelioma is often described as a rare form of cancer, but mesothelioma isn’t rare among veterans, particularly Navy veterans and veterans of the Merchant Marine, the fleet of commercial vessels that functioned as a Naval Auxiliary transporting troops and supplies. Veterans represent nearly a third of all cases of mesothelioma in the United States. And Navy veterans account for most cases of mesothelioma among veterans.
If you are a Navy veteran or a merchant marine seaman and recently have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may have a legal right to claim financial compensation. Belluck & Fox LLP is a nationally recognized law firm based in New York that represents veterans and merchant mariners with asbestos and mesothelioma claims. Belluck & Fox has won more than $200 million in compensation for its clients and their families. We can help you.
For a free case evaluation, contact the firm at 877-695-2909 or through the online contact form.
High Incidence of Asbestos-Related Disease
Mesothelioma is an aggressive form of cancer associated with breathing asbestos. The incidence of mesothelioma has increased in the last 20 years, in part because of the long latency period for the disease. The primary use was in machinery, equipment and piping. Millions of Navy veterans and veterans of the Merchant Marine, a Navy auxiliary during wartime, were exposed to asbestos during service aboard ship.
Working in enclosed compartments with little air circulation exposed sailors to breathing microscopic asbestos fibers. Certain jobs in the Navy had a higher probability of exposure to asbestos. Here is a list of Navy job titles with probable or highly probable exposure to asbestos:
- Aviation Boatswain’s mate
- Aviation Boatswain’s mate, aircraft handler
- Aviation chief metalsmith
- Aviation machinist’s mate
- Aviation electrician’s mate
- Aviation structural mechanic
- Aviation structural mechanic – Hydraulics
- Aviation Fire Control Technician (highly probable)
- Aviation radioman
- Aviation support equipment technician
- Aviation electronic technician
- Aviation antisubmarine warfare operator
- Boilermaker (highly probable)
- Boiler technician (highly probable)
- Builder
- Construction driver
- Construction electrician
- Construction man
- Electrician’s mate
- Engineman
- Electronics technician
- Fire controlman (highly probable)
- Fireman (highly probable)
- Fire control technician (highly probable)
- Gas Turbine System technician
- Hull maintenance technician (highly probable)
- Interior communication technician
- Instrumentman (highly probable)
- Molder
- Machinist’s mate
- Motor machinist’s mate
- Missile technician
- Painter
- Sonarman (highly probable)
- Sound man (highly probable)
- Sonar technician (highly probable)
- Sonar technician – surface (highly probable)
- Sonar technician – submarine (highly probable)
- Steelworker
- Torpedoman’s mate
- Water tender (highly probable).
If you are a Navy veteran and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos-related disease, you should talk to a knowledgeable mesothelioma veterans lawyer about your legal options. Mesothelioma is a very serious disease and you will need help with your medical bills and expenses. There is no charge for an initial consultation with an experienced asbestos claims attorney at Belluck & Fox LLP. Once you understand your legal rights, then you can make an informed decision with your family’s future in mind.
Contact An Experienced Asbestos Disease Law Firm that Serves Veterans
If you are a Navy veteran or veteran of the Merchant Marine who has developed mesothelioma, you owe it to your family to understand your legal options. Financial compensation may cover your medical bills and provide some financial security to your family.
Belluck & Fox LLP is a nationally recognized law firm based in New York that represents veterans and merchant marine seamen with asbestos and mesothelioma claims. Belluck & Fox has won more than $350 million in compensation for its clients and their families. We are available to assist you and answer your questions.
For a free case evaluation, contact the firm at 877-695-2909 or through the online contact form.
