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New Hampshire residents run a high risk of mesothelioma. Shipbuilding and construction sites in the state relied on asbestos for decades — and asbestos exposure can cause mesothelioma. Mesothelioma lawyers in New Hampshire can help victims access justice and compensation.

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Working With a New Hampshire Mesothelioma Lawyer

Anyone exposed to asbestos in New Hampshire and who subsequently developed a life-threatening illness should work with a mesothelioma lawyer.

A New Hampshire mesothelioma attorney can help victims:

  • Determine how they were exposed to asbestos
  • Explore how asbestos exposure can cause mesothelioma
  • File a mesothelioma lawsuit
  • Learn how manufacturers of asbestos-containing products are to blame for their cancer
  • Receive financial compensation from manufacturers

Anyone who has been exposed to asbestos is at risk for developing mesothelioma. Asbestos products, such as textiles and paper, were produced in New Hampshire for nearly 100 years.

These materials were used to build most homes and other structures across the state up to the 1980s — many of which are still standing today.

New Hampshire’s free-fill waste disposal practice also left asbestos in public areas and neighborhoods. It can also be found beneath roadways, on railroad beds, and along riverbanks.

Nearly 300 New Hampshire residents died from mesothelioma between 1999 and 2017, according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG).

Manufacturers of asbestos-containing products could have kept people safe — yet they hid the facts about the dangers of asbestos for decades in order to keep making money. A New Hampshire mesothelioma lawyer can help victims take legal action against these manufacturers to seek justice and compensation.

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New Hampshire Mesothelioma Lawsuits

A mesothelioma lawsuit can allow victims to access money and justice after a diagnosis. Lawyers file these mesothelioma lawsuits against the manufacturers of asbestos-based products.

Mesothelioma Lawsuit Amounts

Successful mesothelioma lawsuits award victims $1 million to $11.4 million on average.

A New Hampshire mesothelioma attorney takes on most of the legal work to file these lawsuits so their clients can focus on staying healthy. It costs no money to file a mesothelioma lawsuit, and first legal payments are often received within 90 days of filing.

Mesothelioma Verdicts and Settlements in New Hampshire

Mesothelioma lawsuits reach settlements in over 95% of cases. Through a mesothelioma settlement, the manufacturers of asbestos-containing products pay victims, and the case does not go to trial.

Settlements allow victims to receive money faster than through a trial. Trials also bring added risk since a win is not guaranteed. While mesothelioma trial verdicts may award more money to a victim if they win, they get no money if they lose.

A New Hampshire mesothelioma lawyer can provide examples of verdicts and settlements that have been won on the behalf of their clients.

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  • $3.4 millionNavy Veteran
  • $3.2 millionArmy Veteran
  • $2.53 millionMaintenance Worker
  • $1.5 millionMechanic

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Statute of Limitations in New Hampshire

Like each state in the U.S., New Hampshire has its own statute of limitations. Statutes of limitations prevent lawsuits from being filed after a certain date.

Victims cannot file mesothelioma lawsuits after the statute of limitations passes.

Statutes of limitations vary by state and case type, so they can be quite hard to understand. Thankfully, mesothelioma law firms in New Hampshire can file lawsuits within these statutes.

Get a free case review today to learn more about statutes of limitations.

Asbestos Sites in New Hampshire

Thousands of buildings and work sites in New Hampshire also relied on asbestos from the 1930s to the early 1980s. Those working in high-risk jobs like construction and manufacturing had a very high risk of exposure from these sites.

Examples of asbestos sites in New Hampshire include:

  • Anheuser Busch, Merrimack
  • Army Air Force Base (Mess Hall, Sac Barracks), Portsmouth
  • Berlin Mills Cascade Plant, Berlin
  • Dartmouth College, Hanover
  • Foster Grant, Manchester
  • Frisbee Memorial Hospital, Rochester
  • International Paper Company, Manchester
  • Kelly Falls, Grasmere
  • Manchester Traction, Light and Power Company, Manchester
  • Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth
  • Portsmouth Power Plant, Gilmanton
  • R.B. Phillips Manufacturing Company, Portsmouth
  • St. Paul’s School, Concord
  • Syntextils Incorporated, Manchester
  • University of New Hampshire, Durham
  • U.S. Post Office, Concord

Many hospitals, churches, and power plants built before the 1980s also used asbestos. These structures may still contain asbestos-based parts today.

Top New Hampshire mesothelioma attorneys maintain databases of sites linked to asbestos exposure. These lawyers can see where their clients were exposed to asbestos and secure financial benefits to pay for expenses.

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Asbestos Rules and Regulations in New Hampshire

The state and federal governments regulate asbestos in New Hampshire. The state follows the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for asbestos and the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules.

State regulatory agencies include:

  • New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES) Air Resources Division
  • DES Waste Management Division
  • The New Hampshire Department of Safety

New Hampshire mesothelioma attorneys can see how these laws may affect a client’s case.

New Hampshire VA Information for Mesothelioma Victims

New Hampshire veterans with mesothelioma can access other benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) after working with a mesothelioma lawyer.

New Hampshire veterans are also at risk of asbestos exposure since every branch of the U.S. military relied on this material until the early 1980s.

New Hampshire is also home to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, where asbestos-laced Navy ships were built and repaired for decades.

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) knows that veterans are at a higher risk of developing mesothelioma and offers programs to help victims. Veterans with mesothelioma can receive medical care and financial compensation by applying for VA benefits.

Common VA benefits include:

  • Burial and funeral services
  • Health care
  • Pension plans
  • Survivor benefits

Veterans can also access medical care from top mesothelioma specialists through the VA. They can learn more about VA benefits by contacting the offices below through the VA’s official website.

Veterans Benefits Administration

  • Manchester Regional Office, Manchester
  • Portsmouth Naval Shipyard/Naval Ambulatory Care Center, Manchester

VA Medical Centers

  • Manchester VA Medical Center, Manchester

Community-Based Outpatient Clinics

  • Conway VA Clinic
  • Keene VA Clinic
  • Littleton VA Clinic
  • Portsmouth VA Clinic
  • Somersworth VA Clinic
  • Tilton VA Clinic

Veterans Centers

  • RCS North Atlantic District 1, Zone 1 District Office, Auburn
  • Berlin Vet Center, Gorham
  • Manchester Vet Center, Hooksett
  • Keene Vet Center Outstation
  • Newington Vet Center Outstation

Before applying for VA benefits, veterans should work with a mesothelioma lawyer in New Hampshire to gather the right information for their claim — such as when, where, and how military asbestos exposure occurred.

Veterans then can work with a Veterans Service Officer (VSO) to file their claims and access benefits.

AML and VFW Service Officers in New Hampshire

VSOs with organizations such as the American Legion (AML) and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) are trained by the VA and other organizations to help veterans and their families.

There are 20 VSOs in New Hampshire. Most are in Manchester, with several others located in Concord, Derry, Portsmouth, and Raymond.

To file a VA benefits claim, work with a South Dakota mesothelioma law firm. Lawyers at these firms can gather details and documents to support your claim.

Connect With a Mesothelioma Lawyer in New Hampshire

If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, work with New Hampshire mesothelioma attorneys to get the compensation you may deserve.

New Hampshire mesothelioma attorneys can help you:

  • Determine where and when you may have been exposed to asbestos
  • Explore the statute of limitations in New Hampshire
  • Find state and local agencies offering additional assistance

Contact our team today to learn more about working with a New Hampshire mesothelioma lawyer.

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  5. Environmental Protection Agency. “EPA Actions to Protect the Public from Exposure to Asbestos.” Retrieved from: https://www.epa.gov/asbestos/epa-actions-protect-public-exposure-asbestos. Accessed on December 29, 2022.

  6. N.H. Business Review. “Outdated building codes ‘a big problem’ in NH.” Retrieved from: https://www.nhbr.com/outdated-building-codes-a-big-problem-in-nh/. Accessed on December 29, 2022.

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  8. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. “Locations.” Retrieved from: https://www.va.gov/directory/guide/state.asp?dnum=ALL&STATE=NH. Accessed on December 29, 2022.

  9. U.S. Government Accountability Office. “Asbestos Injury Compensation: The Role and Administration of Asbestos Trusts.” Retrieved from: https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-11-819. Accessed on December 29, 2022.

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