Asbestos Exposure at Shipyards
As a result, shipyard workers and Navy veterans are at a higher risk of developing mesothelioma, a cancer only caused by asbestos, as well as other asbestos-related diseases.
Workers were exposed to asbestos in different areas of the ships and shipyards when installing, inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and replacing boilers, pumps, valves, heaters, turbines, and other equipment.
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Millions of civilian workers and service personnel employed at naval shipyards and commercial shipyards during World War II and the decades after were exposed to asbestos.
As a result, shipyard workers and Navy veterans are at a higher risk of developing mesothelioma, a cancer only caused by asbestos, as well as other asbestos-related diseases.
Workers were exposed to asbestos in different areas of the ships and shipyards when installing, inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and replacing boilers, pumps, valves, heaters, turbines, and other equipment.
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Pleural Mesothelioma
Navy veterans most commonly are diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma.
This cancer originates in the thin layer of tissue lining the chest cavity known as the pleura, and develops when the microscopic asbestos fibers are inhaled become lodged in the pleura. Asbestos fibers lodge in the chest cavity, causing inflammation and scarring of lung tissue that over time may cause mutations in cells that lead to cancer.
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Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Navy veterans and shipyard workers also may develop peritoneal mesothelioma.
This form of mesothelioma starts in the tissue lining the abdominal cavity. Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma is much less common than pleural mesothelioma.
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Pericardial Mesothelioma
A very rare form of mesothelioma is pericardial mesothelioma, which begins in the tissue surrounding the heart known as the pericardium.
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Testicular Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma has also rarely been known to appear in the tunica vaginalis, the lining of the testicles. Wherever the disease originates, mesothelioma is an aggressive form of cancer.
Asbestos Bankruptcy Funds
These funds were set up by asbestos companies through the bankruptcy process as a means of ensuring that future asbestos victims receive proper payment. Although pursuing compensation from a trust fund is not the same as filing a lawsuit, it is a complex process that a lawyer can help you navigate.
Mesothelioma Settlements and Lawsuits
You may also be able to file a lawsuit against the asbestos company(s) responsible for exposing you to asbestos. The company(s) may decide to settle to avoid the hassle of going to court, or your lawyer may need to argue your case through to a jury verdict.
Mesothelioma Settlements and Lawsuits
If you are a veteran who has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos disease, you may be eligible for monthly VA benefits, as well as access to special VA mesothelioma treatment centers.
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