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Widespread asbestos use by blue-collar industries and the military put many North Carolina workers and veterans at risk of mesothelioma and life-threatening illnesses. Thankfully, those diagnosed can receive compensation for medical costs and access justice by working with North Carolina mesothelioma lawyers.

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Filing a Mesothelioma Claim in North Carolina

Mesothelioma victims who live in North Carolina may be entitled to compensation from manufacturers of asbestos-containing products. These manufacturers knew the material could cause deadly illnesses but hid the truth to keep profits high.

North Carolina Mesothelioma Deaths

Over 1,150 North Carolina residents died from mesothelioma between 1999 and 2017, according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG).

North Carolina mesothelioma lawyers can help victims secure compensation and protect their family’s future by filing lawsuits on their behalf.

North Carolina Mesothelioma Law Firm

Our sponsor firm, Simmons Hanly Conroy, has recovered over $9.6 billion across the country for those suffering from mesothelioma.

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.

In North Carolina alone, the firm has recovered $244 million for families. They may be able to secure compensation for you as well.

Asbestos Exposure Sites in North Carolina

Many industries and work sites used asbestos-containing products for decades. Thousands of North Carolina citizens suffered from workplace asbestos exposure in the process.

North Carolina jobs with a risk of asbestos exposure included:

  • Boiler tenders
  • Carpenters
  • Construction workers
  • Mechanics
  • Millers
  • Miners
  • Pipefitters
  • Power plant workers
  • Railroad workers
  • Shipbuilders

North Carolina asbestos lawyers have databases of information showing where asbestos-based products were used in the state.

Asbestos exposure sites in North Carolina include:

  • Bendix Brakes, Graham Yates, and Ford Brakes — Charlotte, NC
  • Humble Oil & Refinery — Chapel Hill, NC
  • North Carolina Shipbuilding Company — Wilmington, NC
  • Raleigh Electric Company — Raleigh, NC
  • R.J. Reynolds Tobacco — Winston-Salem, NC
  • Sutton Steam Plant — Wilmington, NC
  • Wake Forest College — Winston-Salem, NC

Asbestos exposure occurred at hundreds of other locations in North Carolina not listed above.

Contact a North Carolina mesothelioma lawyer to see if a job site you worked at exposed you to asbestos. You may be entitled to financial benefits to pay for mesothelioma treatment in North Carolina and other expenses.

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Know Your Rights: North Carolina Mesothelioma Lawsuits

One way mesothelioma lawyers in North Carolina can secure money for victims is through a lawsuit. A mesothelioma lawsuit seeks compensation from the manufacturers of asbestos-containing products.

Mesothelioma lawsuits that reach out-of-court settlements award victims with $1 million on average.

North Carolina mesothelioma lawyers handle almost all the legal work that comes with filing a lawsuit, with no burden to you or your family. You can expect to see the first payments from a mesothelioma lawsuit within 90 days in most cases.

Mesothelioma Settlements in North Carolina

Over 95% of mesothelioma lawsuits reach out-of-court settlements. A mesothelioma settlement allows victims to receive money faster than through a trial with a judge and jury.

See recent North Carolina mesothelioma settlements below.

  • $11.5 million to a U.S. Army veteran

  • $5.1 million to a lumber yard worker

  • $3.1 million to a shipyard worker

Mesothelioma lawsuits go to trial in the rare event that a settlement is not reached. Mesothelioma trial verdicts may award more money than a settlement if the victim wins or no money if they lose.

Victims looking to file a lawsuit should contact North Carolina asbestos lawyers immediately to learn about their options.

North Carolina Mesothelioma Settlements Recovered by Simmons Hanly Conroy

  • $4.6 millionWelder
  • $1.77 millionElectrician
  • $2.73 millionAir Force Veteran
  • $1.7 millionNavy Veteran

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Asbestos Laws and Regulations in North Carolina

Just like any other state, North Carolina must follow federal guidelines when it comes to asbestos handling, emissions, and disposal.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) set forth the following guidelines to limit the risks of asbestos exposure.

These guidelines include:

  • National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP): These standards monitor the safe removal and demolition of buildings and structures containing asbestos.
  • The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA): This act requires public school districts to inspect their schools for asbestos hazards and take action as needed.

Top mesothelioma lawyers in North Carolina can help determine how local and federal laws may affect your case.

Statute of Limitations in North Carolina

Every state limits the amount of time victims have to file lawsuits. These time frames are called statutes of limitations.

Statutes of limitations vary by state and other factors, which may make it hard for victims to file lawsuits within the statutes for their specific cases. Even worse, victims can never file a mesothelioma lawsuit after the statute of limitations passes.

North Carolina lawyers at mesothelioma law firms can help victims file a lawsuit within the correct statute of limitations.

North Carolina Asbestos Trust Funds and Statutes of Limitations

If a mesothelioma lawsuit is not filed within the statute of limitations, victims may still be able to access compensation through asbestos trust funds.

Today, asbestos trust funds contain over $30 billion. You may start to get compensation in 90 days or less through these trusts.

Bankrupt manufacturers of asbestos products had to establish these trusts as a condition of being allowed to go into bankruptcy.

Find out if you can file an asbestos trust fund claim or a lawsuit by working with a North Carolina asbestos lawyer.

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North Carolina VA Information for Mesothelioma Victims

North Carolina military veterans also have a greater risk of mesothelioma. Like private industries, the U.S. military relied on asbestos-containing products before the health risks became widely known.

The military used asbestos-based products in:

  • Bases
  • Barracks
  • Ships
  • Vehicles

U.S. military veterans account for around 33% of all mesothelioma victims today. After working with a mesothelioma lawyer, North Carolina veterans can turn to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for additional benefits.

Veterans with mesothelioma can access:

  • Aid & Attendance benefits
  • Monthly disability payments
  • Pension plans
  • Other benefits to cover expenses

Veterans can also receive care from top mesothelioma doctors through the VA health care system.

A state with a historically vast military presence, North Carolina has many offices to help veterans with mesothelioma access VA benefits. Explore these offices in the list below.

VA Regional Benefits Office

  • Winston-Salem Regional Office

VA Medical Centers

  • Asheville VA Medical Center
  • Durham VA Medical Center
  • Fayetteville VA Medical Center
  • Salisbury – W.G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center

Veterans can find phone numbers for these centers on the official VA website, va.gov.

Veterans looking to file for VA benefits should contact a North Carolina mesothelioma lawyer. Lawyers can help veterans gather the information needed to file a claim.

Veterans organizations like the American Legion (AML) and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) can help veterans file their claims.

AML and VFW Service Officers in North Carolina


AML and VFW Veterans Service Officers (VSOs) can help veterans file for VA benefits in North Carolina. VSOs assist with every step of the process, from filing the claim to receiving benefits.

To work with VSOs in North Carolina, veterans may visit local AML and VFW offices.

Veterans with mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases should always start with a mesothelioma lawyer before filing for VA benefits. Mesothelioma attorneys can help gather the information needed to file a VA claim.

Connect With a North Carolina Mesothelioma Lawyer

A North Carolina mesothelioma lawyer can help you file a lawsuit and receive money after a diagnosis.

Mesothelioma attorneys:

  • Handle the legal work so you can focus on staying healthy
  • File lawsuits within the statutes of limitations
  • Work to get you the most money in the shortest amount of time

Get a free case review to see if North Carolina mesothelioma lawyers can assist you.

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  1. Demographics Carolina. (n.d.). Data Snapshot: North Carolina Veterans. Retrieved December 11, 2024, from https://www.ncdemography.org/2013/11/11/data-snapshot-north-carolina-veterans/
  2. North Carolina Dept. of Military and Veterans Affairs. (2019). DMVA Resource Guide. Retrieved December 11, 2024, from https://files.nc.gov/ncdmva/documents/files/dmva-guide-2019a.pdf#page=9
  3. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2017, March 3). Malignant Mesothelioma Mortality–United States, 1999-2015. Retrieved December 11, 2024, from https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/66/wr/mm6608a3.htm
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