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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. A Maryland mesothelioma lawyer can review the facts of your case and help you seek compensation.

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Filing a Mesothelioma Claim 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.

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 lawsuits and other types of legal action.

When looking for a Maryland mesothelioma attorney, it’s important to select a firm with the experience, reputation, and resources to advocate for you. Thankfully, Mesothelioma Hope has partnered with an experienced mesothelioma law firm that can help patients like you: Simmons Hanly Conroy.

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Maryland Mesothelioma Law Firm

As one of the nation’s largest mass tort law firms, Simmons Hanly Conroy is dedicated to helping victims of mesothelioma and other personal injuries find justice and hope.

The attorneys at Simmons Hanly Conroy have centuries of combined experience, and they aim to provide their clients with first-class legal services.

Our sponsor firm has recovered over $13 million on behalf of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related disease victims in Maryland alone. A few of the firm’s recent mesothelioma settlement amounts are highlighted below.

Maryland Mesothelioma Settlements Recovered by Simmons Hanly Conroy

  • $5.2 millionWelder
  • $3.9 millionU.S. Army Veteran
  • $3.1 millionRetail worker
  • $1.8 millionBuilding engineer

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Asbestos Exposure 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:

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

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

Know Your Rights: 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.

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

If you or a loved one were injured by wrongful asbestos exposure, you have the legal right to file a claim.

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

A Maryland mesothelioma lawyer makes the lawsuit process easier since 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.

Who Is Eligible to File a Mesothelioma Claim in Maryland?

In addition to Maryland residents, mesothelioma patients who may have been exposed to asbestos while working in, living in, or visiting the state might qualify to file a claim for financial compensation.

Additionally, anyone who’s been diagnosed with other serious asbestos-related diseases — such as lung cancer or asbestosis — may also qualify to file a claim with the help of a Maryland mesothelioma attorney.

Finally, surviving family members, loved ones, or anyone with control over a mesothelioma victim’s estate or power of attorney may also be able to file a claim.

With the help of a Maryland mesothelioma lawyer, asbestos victims can see if they’re eligible to receive compensation through a lawsuit.

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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-$1.4 million from settlements. That said, some of the largest settlement awards in Maryland have ranged from $2.2 million to $11.5 million.

If the case does go to trial, a judge or jury will rule in favor of the asbestos victim or the product manufacturer hand down a verdict. Mesothelioma verdicts award an average of between $5 and $11.4 million if the court rules in the asbestos victim’s favor.

Asbestos Laws 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
  • 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.

Statute of Limitations in Maryland

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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 in Maryland


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.

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

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

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Maryland VA Information for Mesothelioma Victims

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:

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

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

Maryland VA 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.

Two well-known VA mesothelioma doctors include:

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Mesothelioma Hope 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.

VA offices are located throughout Maryland, including:

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

Veterans Centers

  • Aberdeen Outstation
  • Annapolis Veterans Center
  • Baltimore Veterans Center
  • Prince George’s County Veterans Center – Clinton
  • Dundalk Veterans Center
  • Elkton Veterans Center
  • RCS North Atlantic District 1 – Towson
  • Salisbury Outstation
  • Silver Spring Veterans Center

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.

Veterans — or anyone affected by mesothelioma — should learn if they qualify for compensation. Reach out to a Maryland mesothelioma lawyer as soon as possible. These lawyers can determine if compensation is available and get the needed documents to file a strong VA benefits claim.

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Connect With a Maryland Mesothelioma Lawyer

Nobody in Maryland or the rest of the country deserved to develop mesothelioma. A Maryland mesothelioma attorney will do everything in their power to help you get the compensation you need to fight your cancer and protect your family’s future.

An experienced Maryland mesothelioma attorney can help you:

  1. Identify the work sites or locations where you were exposed to asbestos
  2. Obtain medical and military records
  3. Build an asbestos claim that maximizes your chances of securing compensation
  4. File your claim within the proper Maryland statute of limitations

To learn more about your options, contact our team for a free, no-obligation case review. Our asbestos lawyers never charge upfront or out-of-pocket fees, and they get paid only if your case results in compensation. Get started with a free legal consultation.

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