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Iowa farms, manufacturing facilities, and power plants used asbestos for decades. This asbestos use put Iowa residents at risk of mesothelioma and other life-threatening diseases. Iowa mesothelioma lawyers can secure justice and compensation after a diagnosis.

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Filing a Mesothelioma Claim in Iowa

Iowa residents with mesothelioma can access compensation from the manufacturers of asbestos-containing products. These manufacturers knew asbestos could kill people but concealed the facts to keep making money.

Nearly 700 Iowa residents died from mesothelioma between 2001 and 2010 — and asbestos exposure remains the only known cause of this cancer.

Iowa mesothelioma lawyers know the devastation that comes with a mesothelioma diagnosis. These lawyers help mesothelioma victims get justice and compensation by filing lawsuits.

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Our sponsor firm, Simmons Hanly Conroy, is dedicated to helping victims get compensation for Iowa mesothelioma treatment and other expenses.

Not only are these attorneys able to secure much-needed financial help for asbestos victims, but they are also able to hold the companies who used this dangerous chemical accountable.

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Asbestos Exposure Sites in Iowa

Detailed view of a chrysotile asbestos fiber
Detailed view of a chrysotile asbestos fiber

Several sites in Iowa put workers and residents at a high risk of asbestos exposure.

First, asbestos was used to build Iowa’s manufacturing facilities, power plants, and other structures before the 1980s. This means many older buildings in Iowa still contain asbestos today.

Farms also put workers at risk of asbestos exposure. Farming equipment such as tractors, backhoes, and bulldozers all used asbestos-based products.

Top Iowa mesothelioma lawyers have databases of asbestos sites in the state and can help victims determine where they were exposed.

Notable asbestos sites in Iowa include:

  • DuPont Plant, Clinton
  • Hormel Plant, Algona
  • John Deere, Dubuque
  • Xavier Hospital, Dubuque
  • 7UP Bottling Works, Davenport
  • General Mills, Belmond, Keokuk
  • University of Iowa, Des Moines
  • Whirlpool Company, Evansville
  • Wilson Company, Cedar Rapids
  • Iowa State University, Baton Rouge
  • Giant Manufacturing Company, Council Bluffs
  • Home Federal Savings and Loan, Des Moines
  • AT&T Underground Coaxial Cable Building, Boone
  • Iowa Air National Guard, Base Operations Office, Des Moines

If you have been exposed to asbestos in the workplace, an Iowa mesothelioma lawyer can help you access financial benefits to cover expenses.

Know Your Rights: Iowa Mesothelioma Lawsuits

Iowa asbestos attorneys file mesothelioma lawsuits against the manufacturers of asbestos-containing products. The manufacturers did not warn workers about the risks of asbestos exposure, so they should pay if a worker gets sick.

Mesothelioma lawsuits typically award anywhere between $1 million and $11.4 million.

Mesothelioma lawyers in Iowa handle nearly all the burdens of these lawsuits. It costs nothing upfront for asbestos victims to file a mesothelioma lawsuit.

Mesothelioma Settlements and Verdicts in Iowa

More than 95% of mesothelioma lawsuits reach out-of-court settlements. A mesothelioma settlement resolves a lawsuit before it goes to trial.

The average mesothelioma settlement is $1 million.

The lawsuit may also be heard in court if no settlement is reached. In this case, a jury will hand down a mesothelioma trial verdict. Verdicts may award more than a settlement if the jury sides with the asbestos victim.

In a recent trial verdict, a heating systems manufacturer in Iowa and more than 12 other companies paid $6.5 million to the family of a deceased mesothelioma victim. All the companies exposed the victim to asbestos and contributed to his cancer.

That said, asbestos victims may receive nothing if the jury sides with the manufacturers of asbestos-containing products in a trial.

Mesothelioma lawyers in Iowa can determine if a trial or settlement will be best for your case.

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Asbestos Laws and Regulations in Iowa

Iowa’s asbestos practices are generally governed by federal law. The state has additional rules governing asbestos removal and other related activities.

The Iowa Workforce Development’s Labor Services Division (LSD) enforces on-the-job safety and health requirements.

Lawyers at Iowa mesothelioma law firms can determine how federal and state laws may impact your case.

Statute of Limitations in Iowa

A statute of limitations is a law that states a lawsuit must be filed before a certain period of time.

Mesothelioma victims cannot file a lawsuit if the statute of limitations runs out in their case.

Statutes of limitations vary by state and case type. Because of this, it is important to get in touch with an Iowa mesothelioma lawyer as soon as possible. These lawyers can file lawsuits within the statute of limitations.

Asbestos Trust Funds and Statutes of Limitations

Even if you cannot file a lawsuit due to statutes of limitations, you might be eligible for compensation from asbestos trust funds.

Asbestos trusts have been set up by bankrupt manufacturers to pay mesothelioma victims. These special trusts do not follow regular statutes of limitations — they set their own filing deadlines.

Contact an experienced Iowa mesothelioma lawyer today to see if you can access asbestos trust funds.

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Iowa VA Information for Mesothelioma Victims

Iowa veterans run a very high risk of mesothelioma since the U.S. military relied on asbestos without knowing the risks for decades.

Before the 1980s, all military branches used asbestos in:

  • Airplanes
  • Barracks
  • Cars & vehicles
  • Ships

Today, any veteran with mesothelioma may be able to receive benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

VA benefits include:

  • Aid & attendance
  • Burial benefits
  • Disability compensation
  • Pension plans

Veterans also can receive top VA health care from leading mesothelioma specialists.

Iowa veterans can learn more about VA benefits by visiting or calling the offices below.

Veterans Benefits Administration

  • Des Moines Regional Office, Des Moines

VA Medical Centers

  • Iowa City VA Health Care System
  • VA Central Iowa Health Care System

Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs)

  • Carroll CBOC
  • Cedar Rapids CBOC
  • Decorah VA Clinic
  • Dubuque VA Clinic
  • Fort Dodge CBOC
  • Knoxville CBOC
  • Marshalltown CBOC
  • Mason City CBOC
  • Ottumwa VA Clinic
  • Quad Cities VA Clinic
  • Shenandoah VA Clinic
  • Spirit Lake VA CBOC
  • Waterloo VA Clinic

Veterans Centers

  • Cedar Rapids Veterans Center
  • Des Moines Veterans Center
  • Sioux City Veterans Center

Veterans looking to file for VA benefits can start with an Iowa mesothelioma lawyer. These lawyers can gather details about how asbestos exposure occurred during military service.

From there, veterans can use this information to file for VA benefits by working with a Veterans Service Officer (VSO).

AML and VFW Service Officers in Iowa


VSOs are specifically trained by the VA to help veterans access benefits. These VSOs work at national organizations like the American Legion (AML) and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).

These organizations have over 400 service offices located across Iowa, with many in the state’s largest cities.

These offices include:

Des Moines

  • American Legion
  • Marine Corps League
  • National Association of County Veterans Service
  • Vietnam Veterans of America
  • Veterans of Foreign Wars

Cedar Rapids

  • American Legion
  • Disabled American Veterans
  • National Association of County Veterans Service
  • Veterans of Foreign Wars

Davenport

  • American Legion
  • Disabled American Veterans
  • National Association of County Veterans Service
  • Vietnam Veterans of America

Sioux City

  • American Legion
  • Disabled American Veterans
  • National Association of County Veterans Service
  • Vietnam Veterans of America
  • The Retired Enlisted Association

Iowa City

  • American Legion
  • Disabled American Veterans
  • National Association of County Veterans Service
  • Veterans of Foreign Wars
  • Vietnam Veterans of America

Waterloo

  • American Legion
  • Disabled American Veterans
  • National Association of County Veterans Service

Ames

  • American Legion
  • Disabled American Veterans
  • National Association of County Veterans Service

Council Bluffs

  • American Legion
  • Disabled American Veterans
  • National Association of County Veterans Service
  • The Retired Enlisted Association
  • Veterans of Foreign Wars

Dubuque

  • American Legion
  • Disabled American Veterans
  • National Association of County Veterans Service
  • Veterans of Foreign Wars
  • Vietnam Veterans of America

Mason City

  • American Legion
  • American Veterans
  • Disabled Veterans of America
  • National Association of County Veterans Service
  • Vietnam Veterans of America

Veterans can contact these offices to see how a VSO can help them. They can also reach out to an Iowa mesothelioma lawyer to see what other types of compensation are available.

Veterans can often file a mesothelioma lawsuit and a VA benefits claim at the same time.

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Connecting With a Mesothelioma Lawyer in Iowa

Working with experienced mesothelioma lawyers in Iowa gives you the best chance at securing financial compensation.

Iowa mesothelioma lawyers can:

  • Identify where, when, and how you may have been exposed to asbestos
  • See how Iowa’s statute of limitations could affect your case
  • File a lawsuit and negotiate settlements

Get a free case review to learn more about working with an Iowa mesothelioma lawyer.

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