Idaho Mesothelioma Lawyers

Idaho mines, power plants, and other job sites put workers at risk of asbestos exposure for decades. Asbestos exposure can lead to deadly diseases like mesothelioma and lung cancer. Idaho mesothelioma lawyers can pursue justice and compensation for those diagnosed.

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Represented victims in:

  • Boise
  • Kellogg
  • Idaho Falls

Recent Settlements:

  • $3.8 million – Sheet Metal Worker
  • $1.5 million – Bricklayer
  • $1.8 million – Army Veteran
  • $3.8 million – Navy Veteran
  • $2.53 million – Laborer

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Working With Mesothelioma Lawyers in Idaho

Idaho residents with mesothelioma cancer deserve compensation from the manufacturers of asbestos-based products. Manufacturers used asbestos and hid the deadly health risks for decades. The biggest cause of mesothelioma is asbestos exposure.

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The Environmental Working Group (EWG) reports that nearly 300 Idaho residents died from mesothelioma between 1999 and 2017.

An Idaho mesothelioma lawyer can help you file a lawsuit against negligent manufacturers after being exposed to asbestos.

Idaho Mesothelioma Lawsuits

A successful mesothelioma lawsuit forces manufacturers to pay asbestos victims.

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Mesothelioma lawsuits award $1 Million to $2.4 Million on average.

Mesothelioma victims can use this compensation for:

  • Lost wages
  • Medical expenses
  • Anything else

If you want to file a mesothelioma lawsuit, consult with a lawyer. Idaho mesothelioma attorneys will handle most of the legal burdens — and it costs nothing for you to file a lawsuit.

Mesothelioma Settlements and Verdicts in Idaho

More than 95% of mesothelioma lawsuits reach out-of-court settlements. A mesothelioma settlement resolves the case before a trial.

Mesothelioma victims can receive $1 Million on average through a settlement.

A mesothelioma trial verdict occurs when a settlement cannot be reached. Juries reach a trial verdict after hearing arguments from a mesothelioma victim’s lawyers and the lawyers for the manufacturers of asbestos-based products.

Mesothelioma victims can receive more money from a trial than a settlement if they win. If the victim loses they get no money.

A jury awarded a 71-year-old Idaho woman who developed mesothelioma $40.3 Million in 2019. The woman got sick after using asbestos-based products.

Idaho mesothelioma lawyers usually try to settle lawsuits — but will be prepared for a trial.

Statute of Limitations in Idaho

A statute of limitations is a legal rule that prevents a lawsuit from being filed a certain amount of time.

These laws vary by each state and other factors, such as whether mesothelioma victims or family members file a personal injury claim or a wrongful death claim.

Work with an Idaho mesothelioma lawyer to make sure your lawsuit is filed within these deadlines. These attorneys understand the statutes as they apply to your case.

Asbestos Trust Funds and Statutes of Limitations

In some cases, the statutes of limitations may have run out. That said, some victims can still access compensation through an asbestos trust fund.

Bankrupt manufacturers of asbestos-based products made trust funds to pay mesothelioma victims and avoid lawsuits. These trusts do not follow state statutes of limitations — they set their own deadlines to file claims.

Asbestos trust funds contain around $30 Billion in total. Get a free case review to learn how to access these trusts.

Asbestos Sites in Idaho

High-risk asbestos sites in Idaho included power plants, mines, and construction sites. Learn more about the risks of these sites below.

  • Mines: While asbestos is no longer mined in the U.S., many Idaho miners can encounter naturally occurring asbestos while mining other substances. Mining machinery and equipment also relied on asbestos.
  • Power plants: Plants used asbestos fireproofing materials and insulation for decades. Those who worked for the Idaho Power Company and at other power plants could have inhaled asbestos dust — and asbestos is still present in some older plants today.
  • Construction sites: Before the 1980s, thousands of construction products also contained asbestos. Workers often inhaled asbestos fibers on these work sites without notice. Older buildings and homes may still have these materials inside.

Idaho mesothelioma lawyers at top law firms keep track of asbestos sites in the state and across the nation.

Examples of Idaho asbestos sites include:

  • Clover Club Foods, Boise
  • Idaho Pacific Corporation, Ririe
  • Idaho State Capitol, Boise
  • Kraft Foods Company, Pocatello
  • Phillips Petroleum, Scoville
  • University of Idaho, Moscow
  • Waters Asbestos, Scoville
  • Callahan Mining Company, Osburn
  • Del Monte Corporation, Franklin, Burley
  • Empire Copper Company, Mackay
  • Idaho Mining Company, Mountain Home
  • Latter Day Saints Hospital, Idaho Falls
  • Northern Idaho and Montana Power Company, Sandpoint
  • Northwest Lumber Company, Coeur d’ Alene
  • Union Pacific Railroad, Pocatello, Sun Valley
  • Westinghouse Electric, Idaho Falls, Scoville
  • Amalgamated Sugar Company (multiple locations across the state)
  • Boise Cascade Corporation (multiple locations across the state)
  • National Reactor Testing Station (multiple locations across the state)
  • Oregon Short Line Railroad Company (multiple locations across the state)

There are other asbestos exposure sites in Idaho not on the list above. Contact an Idaho mesothelioma attorney to learn where you were exposed and if you qualify for financial benefits.

Asbestos Rules and Regulations in Idaho

In the state of Idaho, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates the removal and disposal of asbestos-containing materials from all buildings.

The EPA:

  • Certifies and licenses asbestos removal contractors
  • Educates homeowners about the dangers of asbestos
  • Inspects asbestos removal projects

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) regulates the removal of asbestos-containing materials from large industrial sources.

Idaho does not operate a state asbestos certification program. Anyone licensed to remove asbestos in another state can do so in Idaho if they meet the EPA guidelines.

Contact a mesothelioma lawyer to see if these Idaho asbestos laws may affect your case.

Idaho VA Information for Mesothelioma Victims

In addition to filing a lawsuit, veterans with mesothelioma can access benefits through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Veterans make up 33% of all mesothelioma patients since every branch of the U.S. military relied on asbestos until the early 1980s.

The military used asbestos to make:

  • Air Force planes
  • Bases and barracks
  • Navy and Coast Guard ships
  • Tanks, trucks, and vehicles

The VA offers many benefits to help veterans with mesothelioma.

These VA benefits include:

  • Burial & funeral coverage
  • Disability compensation
  • Health care services
  • Military pension plans

Veterans can also access mesothelioma treatments through the VA. Some of the nation’s best mesothelioma doctors are on-staff to help veterans.

VA mesothelioma doctors include:

The Mesothelioma Cancer Network has no affiliation with and is not endorsed or sponsored by Dr. Robert B. Cameron. The contact information above is listed for informational purposes only. You have the right to contact Dr. Cameron directly. Visit the UCLA Health website to learn more about Dr. Robert Cameron.

Several VA medical centers and offices are located in Idaho. Contact any on the list below by going to va.gov (the VA’s official website).

Veterans Benefits Administration

  • Boise Regional Office, Boise
  • Mountain Home Air Force Base

VA Medical Centers

  • Boise VA Medical Center, Boise

Community-Based Outpatient Clinics

  • Caldwell Idaho Outpatient Clinic
  • North Idaho CBOC (Coeur d’ Alene)
  • Grangeville (ID) VA Outpatient Clinic
  • Idaho Falls VA Clinic
  • Lewiston (ID) Community Based Outpatient Clinic
  • Pocatello VA Clinic
  • Twin Falls Idaho Outpatient Clinic

Veterans Centers

  • Boise Veterans Center
  • Pocatello Veterans Center

Veterans who want to file a VA benefits claim can start with an Idaho mesothelioma lawyer. Lawyers can pinpoint when, where, and how a veteran was exposed to asbestos while they served.

Veterans can then connect with a Veterans Service Officer (VSO) and use this information to file a claim.

AML and VFW Service Officers in Idaho

VSOs are trained by the VA to help veterans access military benefits. They work with organizations such as the Fleet Reserve Association (FRA), Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), and the American Legion (AML), all of which have offices in Idaho.

There are over 100 veterans offices located across Idaho.

The following is a partial list of Idaho veterans service offices:

Boise

  • American Ex-Prisoners of War
  • American Legion
  • American Veterans
  • Catholic War Veterans of the USA
  • Disabled American Veterans
  • Fleet Reserve Association
  • Idaho Division of Veterans Services
  • Marine Corps League
  • The Retired Enlisted Association
  • Veterans of Foreign Wars
  • Veterans of World War I of the USA

Pocatello

  • American Ex-Prisoners of War
  • American Legion
  • American Veterans
  • Fleet Reserve Association
  • The Retired Enlisted Association
  • Veterans of World War I of the USA

Post Falls

  • American Legion
  • Idaho Division of Veterans Services
  • National Association of Country Veterans Service

Reach out to any of these offices to see how a VSO can help you. You can also contact an Idaho mesothelioma lawyer to see if you can file a lawsuit.

Contacting an Idaho Mesothelioma Lawyer

If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you can contact a mesothelioma lawyer in Idaho to access compensation.

These lawyers know the burdens that come with a mesothelioma diagnosis and will do everything they can to help you.

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Stephanie Kidd grew up in a family of civil servants, blue-collar workers, and medical caregivers. Upon graduating Summa Cum Laude from Stetson University, she began her career specializing in worker safety regulations and communications. Now, a proud member of the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) and Editor-in-Chief of the Mesothelioma Cancer Network, Stephanie serves as a voice for mesothelioma victims and their families.

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