Maryland Mesothelioma Lawyers

Geologists have identified at least 22 sites in Maryland that may contain naturally-occurring asbestos, and many live near these sites. Asbestos exposure can cause deadly cancers like mesothelioma and other illnesses. Maryland mesothelioma lawyers can review the facts of your case and help you seek compensation.

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Our Maryland mesothelioma attorneys have helped victims near you

Represented victims in:

  • Baltimore
  • Bel Alton
  • Bethesda
  • Clinton
  • Columbia
  • Gaithersburg
  • Sparrows Point

Recent Maryland Settlements:

  • $3.9 million – Army Veteran
  • $5.2 million – Welder
  • $2.9 million – Secondary Exposure
  • $3.1 million – Retail Worker
  • $1 million – Flooring Worker

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Working With a Mesothelioma Lawyer in Maryland

Maryland residents with mesothelioma can access financial compensation from the manufacturers of asbestos-based products. These manufacturers knew that asbestos could be deadly but they used it anyway, putting millions at risk to keep making money.

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The Environmental Working Group (EWG) reports that nearly 1,000 Maryland residents died from mesothelioma between 1999 and 2017.

A top Maryland mesothelioma lawyer can help you pursue compensation from manufacturers today through lawyers and other types of legal action.

Maryland Mesothelioma Lawsuits

Mesothelioma lawsuits can hold the manufacturers of asbestos-containing products accountable for the harm they have done. These lawsuits,  if successful, force manufacturers to pay mesothelioma victims.

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Victims typically receive $1 Million to $2.4 Million from mesothelioma lawsuits.

The money from a mesothelioma lawsuit can help asbestos victims pay for medical treatments and other expenses.

It is estimated that around 30,000 asbestos lawsuits are ongoing in Baltimore alone.

Maryland mesothelioma lawyers make the lawsuit process easier as they take on most of the legal work. This allows mesothelioma victims to focus on getting top-quality medical care and spending time with their families.

Mesothelioma Settlements and Verdicts in Maryland

More than 95% of all mesothelioma lawsuits reach out-of-court settlements. Through a settlement, the manufacturers of asbestos-containing products agree to pay the victim a lump sum of money. In exchange, the lawsuit will not progress to a risky trial phase.

On average, mesothelioma victims receive $1 Million from settlements. That said, some of the largest settlement awards in Maryland have ranged from $2.2 Million to $11.5 Million.

Some mesothelioma lawsuits do not reach settlements and instead go to trial. Through a trial, a jury reaches a verdict after hearing arguments from the lawyers representing the mesothelioma victim and the manufacturers of asbestos-based products.

Juries that find the mesothelioma victim deserves compensation typically award $2.4 Million. On the other hand, a jury might also side with the manufacturer of asbestos-based products and in this case the victim gets no money.

Statute of Limitations in Maryland

A statute of limitations is a complex rule that determines how much time someone has to file a lawsuit.

Statutes of limitations vary not only by state but also by the individual factors in each case.

For these reasons, it’s important to work with a Maryland mesothelioma lawyer to file a lawsuit within the deadlines set by statutes of limitations. If the lawsuit isn’t filed in time, it can never be filed and no compensation can be retrieved.

Asbestos Trust Funds & Statutes of Limitations

Even if statutes of limitations prevent a lawsuit from being filed, compensation may still be available through an asbestos trust fund claim.

Asbestos trust funds do not follow normal statutes of limitations. Instead, the companies that manage the trusts set their own deadlines for when claims must be filed.

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An estimated $30 Billion is currently available in these asbestos trust funds.

Learn about filing an asbestos trust fund claim by contacting a Maryland mesothelioma lawyer today.

Asbestos Rules and Regulations in Maryland

Asbestos abatement in Maryland is regulated according to federal National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for asbestos and additional state asbestos abatement rules.

These regulations protect employees from asbestos-related diseases, including:

  • Asbestosis
  • Lung cancer
  • Kidney cancer
  • Mesothelioma

The state rules include notification training and licensing requirements for asbestos abatement contractors, as well as provisions for the disposal of asbestos.

Maryland has adopted the federal standard for asbestos exposure in general industry (brake and clutch repair, custodial work, and handling asbestos-based products) and workplace safety and health requirements for asbestos abatement activities.

Asbestos Sites in Maryland

Asbestos can be found in most structures across Maryland and at manufacturing facilities, shipyards, and military bases.

Construction sites also put workers at risk of exposure, as thousands of construction products were made with asbestos before the 1980s.

Other examples of asbestos sites in Maryland include:

  • U.S. Navy, Indian Head
  • Black and Decker, Hampstead
  • Procter and Gamble, Baltimore
  • Standard Oil Refinery, Baltimore
  • Post Office Fayette Street, Baltimore
  • University of Maryland, College Park
  • Andrews Air Force Base, Camp Springs
  • Greenwald Packing Company, Baltimore
  • West Virginia Pulp Paper Company, Luke
  • Bethlehem Steel Fairfield Shipyard, Baltimore
  • Baltimore Gas Electric Riverside Power Plant, Baltimore
  • Westinghouse, Church, Kerr and Company, Cumberland
  • Aberdeen Proving Grounds Nike X Missile Building, Aberdeen
  • Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company, Baltimore

Maryland asbestos lawyers have databases of asbestos sites in the state and across the country. Reach out to a lawyer to see if a site you worked at put you at risk.

Maryland Veterans & VA Information

Maryland veterans also run a high risk of mesothelioma, since every branch of the U.S. military used asbestos for decades on end.

Until the early 1980s, asbestos was used in:

  • Army bases and vehicles
  • Air Force planes
  • Navy and Coast Guard ships

Due to this widespread use, 1 in 3 people diagnosed with mesothelioma today are veterans.

Maryland Veterans Benefits

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) understands the challenges that affect veterans with mesothelioma. Thankfully, the VA offers a wide range of benefits to help veterans and their families.

Common VA benefits include:

  • Disability compensation
  • Hospice care
  • Health care
  • Pension plans

The VA also works with some of the best mesothelioma doctors to help veterans get the best care possible.

These VA mesothelioma doctors include:

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VA offices are located throughout Maryland. Find some of these offices on the list below.

Veterans Benefits Administration

  • Aberdeen Proving Ground
  • Andrews Air Force Base
  • Annapolis Naval Station/USNA
  • Baltimore Regional Office
  • Fort Detrick
  • Fort Meade
  • Indian Head Naval Ord
  • Patuxent River Naval Air Station
  • Walter Reed National Military Medical Center – Bethesda

VA Medical Centers

  • Baltimore VA Medical Center – VA Maryland Health Care System
  • Loch Raven VA Medical Center – VA Maryland Health Care System, Baltimore
  • Perry Point VA Medical Center – VA Maryland Health Care System

Community-Based Outpatient Clinics

  • Baltimore VA Annex
  • Loch Raven VA Outpatient Clinic, Baltimore
  • Cambridge VA Outpatient Clinic
  • Southern PG County Outpatient Clinic, Camp Springs
  • Southern Maryland VA Outpatient Clinic, Charlotte Hall
  • Cumberland Outpatient Clinic
  • Fort Meade VA Outpatient Clinic
  • Fort Detrick VA Outpatient Clinic, Frederick
  • Montgomery County Community-Based Outpatient Clinic, Gaithersburg
  • Glen Burnie VA Outpatient Clinic
  • Hagerstown Outpatient Clinic
  • Pocomoke City VA Outpatient Clinic
  • Eastern Baltimore County VA Outpatient Clinic, Rosedale

Veterans Centers

  • Aberdeen Outstation
  • Annapolis Veterans Center
  • Baltimore Veterans Center
  • Prince George’s County Veterans Center – Clinton
  • Dundalk Veterans Center
  • Elkton Veterans Center
  • Salisbury Outstation
  • Silver Spring Veterans Center
  • RCS North Atlantic District 1 – Towson
  • AML and VFW Service Officers in Maryland

Visit va.gov to learn more about the VA offices listed above.

AML and VFW Service Officers in Maryland

Veterans Service Officers (VSOs) help veterans file VA benefits claims. VSOs are trained by the VA specifically to assist veterans get their benefits, as filing claims can be complicated.

VSOs work with organizations such as the American Legion (AML), Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), and other veterans advocacy groups.

VSOs representing Maryland are located in Baltimore, Bel Air, Camp Springs, Charlotte Hall, Glen Burnie, Laurel, Cumberland, Easton, Hagerstown, and Salisbury.

Connect with a Mesothelioma Lawyer in Maryland

Nobody in Maryland or the rest of the country deserved to develop mesothelioma. That’s why Maryland mesothelioma lawyers work tirelessly to help victims learn how they were exposed and pursue lawsuits against those responsible.

Maryland mesothelioma will do everything in their power to help you get the compensation you need to fight mesothelioma and protect your family’s future.

See all the ways a Maryland mesothelioma lawyer can help you by getting a free case review today.

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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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