Oregon mesothelioma lawyers help U.S. veterans, civilians, and family members access compensation after being diagnosed with this cancer. Skilled lawyers in the state may be able to file a lawsuit and mesothelioma VA benefits claims for you. Find out if you qualify to work with top asbestos attorneys in Oregon now.
How Can Mesothelioma Lawyers in Oregon Help Me?
Oregon mesothelioma lawyers can handle the legal heavy lifting for you or a U.S. veteran that you love with this cancer.
These lawyers may be able to file a mesothelioma lawsuit and secure compensation without putting you or your loved ones under additional stress.
Oregon asbestos lawyers will not sue the U.S. government or military. Rather, they file lawsuits against manufacturers of asbestos-based products. Asbestos causes mesothelioma, and manufacturers hid the risks for decades.
You could receive $1 million or more if Oregon mesothelioma lawyers successfully secure compensation for you. Many other clients have started to get compensation in 90 days or less.
You can also pursue benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) if you’re a U.S. veteran with mesothelioma — even if you file a lawsuit.
Find the right attorneys in Oregon to help with your case.
What Areas of Oregon Do Mesothelioma Lawyers Serve?
Oregon mesothelioma lawyers can help those in:
- Albany
- Bandon
- Beaverton
- Bend
- Corvallis
- Dallas
- Eugene
- Gresham
- Hillsboro
- Madras
- Medford
- Milwaukie
- Portland
- Rainier
- Roseburg
- Salem
- Springfield
- Tigard
- Other cities
Contact us now for help finding Oregon mesothelioma lawyers. We may be able to help even if your city or town isn’t listed above.
Who Can Work With Oregon Mesothelioma Lawyers?
Many people may qualify to work with a mesothelioma lawyer in Oregon.
These include:
- U.S. veterans or civilians with mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases
- Loved ones of a person who passed away from an asbestos illness
- Representatives of a victim’s estate
To qualify, you must show that you or a loved one was exposed to asbestos, which is the only known cause of mesothelioma.
Top Oregon mesothelioma lawyers can help determine how you were exposed if you don’t know or can’t remember.
That said, there is only a limited amount of time to work with Oregon mesothelioma lawyers. Reach out quickly to make sure you file in time.
Asbestos Statute of Limitations in Oregon
Every state has its own statute of limitations that prevents mesothelioma lawsuits from being filed if you wait too long. The deadline in Oregon is 2 years from the date of a mesothelioma diagnosis or a loved one’s death.
Call (877) 450-8973 now to find out your eligibility for Oregon mesothelioma lawsuits. It’s in your best interest to file as soon as possible to avoid any issues with the statute of limitations in the state.
Types of Compensation for Mesothelioma in Oregon
You may be able to secure mesothelioma compensation from multiple sources, including lawsuits, asbestos trust fund claims, and VA benefit claims.
Oregon mesothelioma attorneys can help you pursue compensation from all of the options that you qualify for. Learn about each below.
Mesothelioma Lawsuits
With a mesothelioma lawsuit, you can pursue compensation from the manufacturers of asbestos-based products that caused your illness.
Mesothelioma lawsuits pay over $1 million on average. Skilled Oregon mesothelioma law firms can help file a lawsuit on your behalf right now, if eligible. These lawsuits aren’t filed against the U.S. military or government.
Download our Free Questions to Ask a Mesothelioma Lawyer checklist to find the best attorneys to handle your lawsuit.
Asbestos Trust Fund Claims
Many asbestos companies filed for bankruptcy to avoid being sued but were forced to set aside money in trust funds for victims.
There’s over $30 billion available in asbestos trust funds today. Oregon mesothelioma lawyers can file both asbestos trust fund claims and lawsuits to maximize your potential payout.
VA Benefits
There are many VA benefits available for U.S. veterans with mesothelioma.
The VA pays $4,044.91 each month to married veterans with this cancer as of 2024.
Other mesothelioma VA benefits include:
- Free or low-cost treatments through VA health care
- Funeral and burial reimbursement
- Survivors benefits
Call (877) 450-8973 now to get help filing for or maximizing your VA mesothelioma benefits by working with our VA-accredited lawyers.
Mesothelioma Lawsuit Filing Process in Oregon
See how a mesothelioma attorney in Oregon can help you navigate filing a lawsuit below.
1. Contact a Mesothelioma Lawyer
Connect with a mesothelioma lawyer with vast experience in helping other patients secure compensation and justice.
Find Oregon mesothelioma attorneys now. It costs nothing to speak with our legal partners, and there’s no upfront fees to work with them.
2. Gather Evidence
After you’ve selected an Oregon mesothelioma attorney to handle your case, they’ll start collecting evidence to build a lawsuit.
Evidence for a mesothelioma lawsuit may include:
- Medical records and bills
- Military service documents
- Work history information
This evidence will be used to determine which asbestos-containing products you were exposed to and the companies that made them.
3. File Your Mesothelioma Lawsuit
Your Oregon mesothelioma lawyer will file the lawsuit on your behalf within any deadlines. You don’t have to file yourself, saving you time and stress.
The lawsuit will be filed against all of the asbestos companies that could be to blame for your illness.
4. Secure Mesothelioma Compensation
You may receive mesothelioma compensation through one of two ways: a settlement or a verdict.
Almost all mesothelioma lawsuits reach out-of-court settlements, but in the rare event that a trial occurs, your attorney will fight to get the most money possible.
Oregon Asbestos Settlement Amounts
Many Oregon residents have been awarded millions of dollars through both mesothelioma settlements and verdicts.
Settlements and verdicts our legal partners have secured in the state include:
Factors like which asbestos products you were exposed to and how many companies are involved in your lawsuit can affect your final payout.
Top Oregon mesothelioma lawyers will work to get the highest financial payouts possible for you.
Oregon Residents and Asbestos Exposure
Construction sites and military bases across the state of Oregon used asbestos before the risks were known. Learn about high-risk asbestos exposure sites below.
Asbestos Job Sites in Oregon
Our team has identified 1,700 sites in Oregon that used asbestos-containing products.
Some of these job sites include:
- Allentown Carrier, Portland
- Bank of California, Portland
- Consolidated Freightways, Medford
- Diamond Fruit, Odell
- Francis W. Parker, Portland
- Moon Lumber Company, Ashland
- Oregonian Publishing Company, Portland
- Shasta Insulation, Portland
- Southern Oregon College, Ashland
- Washington Irving, Portland
Anybody who worked at these sites could be at risk of mesothelioma today.
Military Exposure
Every U.S. military branch relied on asbestos between the 1930s and early 1980s for fireproofing and insulation. Military service members didn’t know that asbestos could cause mesothelioma.
Two notable sources of military asbestos exposure in Oregon included Tongue Point Naval Shipyard in Astoria and the Umatilla Chemical Depot used by the Army.
Numerous other shipyards found throughout the state could have put Navy veterans and civilians at risk of exposure.
If you served on any military site, ship, or base and later developed mesothelioma, you may qualify to file for VA benefits and pursue legal compensation.
Contact us now to get help accessing mesothelioma VA benefits if you served in the military and now have this cancer.
Areas of Oregon Linked to Asbestos-Related Deaths
Reports show that asbestos-related diseases, like mesothelioma and lung cancer, led to 4,748 deaths from 1999 to 2017.
The areas with the most asbestos-related deaths include:
- Multnomah County reported 721 deaths, averaging 37 per year
- Clackamas County documented 548 deaths, averaging 28 per year
- Lane County documented 402 deaths, averaging 21 per year
- Washington County reported 391 deaths, estimating 20 deaths per year
This information comes from a report by the Environmental Working Group (EWG).
Find an Oregon Mesothelioma Lawyer Today
Oregon mesothelioma lawyers are ready to help both veterans and civilians in the state seek justice and compensation for this cancer.
Our partner Oregon attorneys have secured $1 million or more for many U.S. veterans, civilians, and families.
In addition, they can help you file for or maximize mesothelioma VA benefits while pursuing lawsuit compensation.
Get help finding Oregon mesothelioma lawyers now.
Oregon Mesothelioma Lawyer FAQs
What are the Oregon asbestos lawyer fees?
Our Oregon mesothelioma lawyers don’t charge any upfront fees. Rather, they take a percentage of the compensation they secure for you.
Call (877) 450-8973 now to see if top Oregon mesothelioma lawyers can help you or a loved one seek compensation.
How do I choose a mesothelioma lawyer?
As you look for a mesothelioma lawyer, make sure they have the experience, resources, and dedication needed to secure the strongest payout possible in your case.
It’s also a good idea to see how they’ve helped other clients.
Use our Free Questions to Ask a Mesothelioma Lawyer Checklist for help finding top Oregon asbestos attorneys.
What is the mesothelioma lawsuit for asbestos?
Through a mesothelioma lawsuit, you can seek compensation from negligent manufacturers of asbestos-containing products. These companies knew the risks of asbestos but hid them for decades.
These lawsuits typically award $1 million or more, and the military isn’t sued when you work with our legal partners in Oregon.
