Mississippi Mesothelioma Lawyers

Mississippi’s history is in cotton, oil, and shipbuilding — three industries that once heavily consumed asbestos. Those who were exposed to asbestos and developed mesothelioma as a result can work with Mississippi mesothelioma lawyers to pursue justice and compensation.

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Working With a Mesothelioma Lawyer in Mississippi

Mississippi residents who worked for long periods of time in certain industries were at high risk of exposure to asbestos in the workplace. This can cause mesothelioma or other deadly asbestos-related diseases.

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According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), Mississippi saw 2,365 asbestos-related deaths between 1999-2017. Of those, more than 350 died from mesothelioma.

Mississippi mesothelioma lawyers have worked with the people of Mississippi for several decades and are familiar with the type of asbestos cases often seen in the state.

Mississippi Mesothelioma Lawsuits

Filing a mesothelioma lawsuit is best done with the help of a tried-and-tested Mississippi asbestos lawyer.

In mesothelioma lawsuits, either the person living with the cancer or a family member files a claim against manufacturers of asbestos-based products responsible for exposing them to asbestos. In many cases, mesothelioma lawsuits involve multiple manufacturers.

The Mississippi mesothelioma lawyer you work with will make sure your claim is well-positioned to secure justice and financial resources.

Compensation from a mesothelioma lawsuit can help patients and families:

  • Access top mesothelioma doctors
  • Cover funeral service-related costs
  • Offer long-term security for partners, children, and grandchildren
  • Pay for costly out-of-pocket medical expenses
  • Save money for the future

Filing a lawsuit with a top Mississippi mesothelioma lawyer is the best way for eligible residents to access these funds.

Mississippi Mesothelioma Settlements and Verdicts

An overwhelming majority of mesothelioma lawsuits are resolved before going to court through a settlement.

Often, former manufacturers of asbestos-containing products decide to reach a mesothelioma settlement instead of proceeding through a drawn-out legal battle in court through a trial.

Less than 5% of mesothelioma lawsuits go to trial. During a trial, a jury will hear arguments from the victim and their alleged offender(s). After both sides make and defend their arguments, the jury determines its verdict.

Mesothelioma verdicts and settlements differ, but often end in the same place: With the guilty party paying the victim money for wrongfully causing their fatal disease.

While verdicts are given publicly, settlements are often beholden to privacy agreements that forbid the names and settlement amounts from being revealed to the public.

To learn more about how much your potential claim may be worth, it is best to get in touch with a Mississippi mesothelioma lawyer who can walk you through the possibilities.

Statute of Limitations in Mississippi

Statute of limitations are complex laws that determine exactly how much time a victim has to file a claim.

Statutes of limitations vary in every single state. Only in rare cases are mesothelioma-related statutes of limitations longer than 1-3 years.

An experienced mesothelioma lawyer will make sure that any and all claims are filed properly and before the deadline on their client’s behalf.

Asbestos Trust Funds in Mississippi

If a normal lawsuit cannot be filed since the statute of limitations has passed, Mississippi mesothelioma lawyers can see if compensation is available through an asbestos trust fund.

Federal courts ordered bankrupt manufacturers of asbestos-based products to set aside money in asbestos trust funds.

These companies were usually found guilty of exposing their employees to asbestos without revealing the health risks.

Because asbestos trust funds are managed by companies, they have their own time limits that are separate to state SOLs.

Did You Know?

Over $30 Billion in total is available in asbestos trust funds.

A Mississippi mesothelioma lawyer will check to see if you meet the criteria to apply for compensation through an asbestos trust fund.

Asbestos Exposure Sites in Mississippi

Once celebrated as a “miracle mineral” for its unique organic properties, asbestos was widely used throughout dozens of trades and industries.

In Mississippi, asbestos exposure was common in work associated with oil rigging in the Gulf Coast.

Mississippi’s shipbuilding, construction, and manufacturing industries also worked heavily with asbestos before its regulation in the 1980s.

Examples of asbestos sites in Mississippi include:

  • Hess Oil, Purvis
  • Chevron Oil, Pascagoula
  • Johns-Mannville, Natchez
  • Shell Oil Company, Biloxi
  • Lake City Arsenal, Lake City
  • Babcock Wilcox, West Point
  • Trinity Marine Group, Gulfport
  • Ingalls Shipbuilding, Pascagoula
  • Standard Oil Company, Pascagoula
  • Gulf States Manufacturers, Starkville
  • Armstrong Tire and Rubber Company, Natchez
  • Aircraft Weapons, Incorporated Training Facility, Biloxi

Like all other states, Mississippi has hundreds of asbestos sites — many of them past or present workplaces.

To learn if a previous or current worksite of yours has a history of asbestos exposure, speak with a trusted Mississippi mesothelioma lawyer.

The best mesothelioma lawyers in Mississippi keep extensive databases with detailed records of asbestos exposure sites to help victims receive the full compensation they deserve.

Asbestos Laws and Regulations in Mississippi

Federal and state agencies oversee asbestos emissions and govern the safe removal of asbestos from older buildings and structures.

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) follows the Asbestos National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP).

MDEQ controls and monitors:

  • Accreditation and certification of asbestos-abatement workers
  • Demolition and renovation operations involving asbestos

In addition, MDEQ regularly inspects and tests for the presence of asbestos in Mississippi state schools under the federal law known as the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA).

Mississippi mesothelioma lawyers can let you know how these laws may affect your case.

Mississippi VA Information for Mesothelioma Victims

Home to four military bases and over 190,000 U.S. military veterans, Mississippi’s role in past and present wars cannot be understated.

Sadly, many veterans are at a higher risk of mesothelioma. All branches of the U.S military used asbestos up through the 1980s in everything from ships to bases.

Did You Know?

Today, veterans account for roughly 33% of all mesothelioma deaths.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) helps those who developed mesothelioma as a result of their service through a number of VA benefits.

VA benefits include:

  • Aid & attendance
  • Burial and funeral costs
  • Dependent compensation
  • Indemnity compensation

Two of the world’s best mesothelioma doctors can also treat veterans through the VA health care system.

These doctors are:

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.

VA facilities are located throughout Mississippi. Veterans can learn more about the facilities below by visiting va.gov.

Veterans Benefits Administration

  • Jackson Regional Office
  • Keesler Air Force Base

VA Medical Centers

  • Biloxi — Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System
  • Jackson — G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center

VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinics

  • Columbus VA Clinic
  • Greenville VA Clinic
  • Hattiesburg VA Clinic
  • Holly Springs CBOC
  • Kosciusko VA Clinic
  • McComb VA Clinic
  • Meridian VA Clinic
  • Natchez VA Clinic
  • Tupelo VA Clinic

VA Veteran Centers

  • Biloxi Veteran Center
  • Jackson Veteran Center

In addition to federal VA services, Mississippi veterans can also seek help for service-related injuries through Mississippi mesothelioma lawyers and Veterans Service Officers (VSOs).

AML and VFW Service Officers in Mississippi

The American Legion (AML) and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) organizations operate within Mississippi and help Mississippi veterans apply for VA benefits.

The AML and VFW county offices employ VSOs who work directly with veterans.

In Mississippi, there are hundreds of VSOs across dozens of the state’s cities and towns. Veterans can work with VSOs by reaching out to a local office.

Connect with a Mississippi Mesothelioma Lawyer

By working with a Mississippi mesothelioma lawyer, you are maximizing your chances of recovering financial and emotional losses due to mesothelioma and asbestos-related diseases.

Mississippi mesothelioma lawyers can help you:

  • Build a strong claim
  • Locate where and when you were exposed to asbestos
  • Recover financial resources

To find out if you may be eligible for compensation, work with the Mesothelioma Cancer Network and get a free legal 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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