Veterans account for one-third of all mesothelioma cases, with many veterans exposed to asbestos during their service. Mesothelioma is a rare and incurable cancer, with symptoms occurring up to 50 years after diagnosis.
There is a risk of asbestos illness such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis for veterans from every branch of the military, (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard.) The U.S. military used asbestos for its fire retardant and insulating properties and in its paints, tiles, buildings, vehicles, ships, and aircraft. Although the use of asbestos was phased out in the military by the 1980s, its use was so widespread, for over 50 years, that exposure occurred for many veterans during their service.
Our co-counsel law firm handles 90% of all mesothelioma cases in Northern Illinois and has national recognition for precedent-setting court cases. Wherever you live in the United States, we can represent you.
Keeping with the “Community First” tradition of Tuohy Law Offices, we donate a percentage of every case recovery to help fund mesothelioma patient and family support.
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