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Georgia industries like construction and mining relied on asbestos-containing products for decades. Residents who were exposed to asbestos are now at risk of developing the deadly cancer mesothelioma and other diseases. A Georgia mesothelioma lawyer can help asbestos exposure victims seek compensation and justice after a diagnosis.

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Filing a Mesothelioma Claim in Georgia

Any Georgia resident who developed mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases deserves financial compensation.

Nearly 800 Georgia residents died from mesothelioma between 1999 and 2017, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Those with asbestos-related diseases can find help from a Georgia mesothelioma lawyer. Mesothelioma attorneys in Georgia can review the facts of each case and help victims seek compensation through a mesothelioma lawsuit.

Asbestos claims have been filed by mesothelioma victims who lived or worked in these Georgia locations:

  • Albany
  • Athens
  • Atlanta
  • Augusta
  • Columbus
  • Decatur
  • Duluth
  • Fort Benning
  • Gainesville
  • Macon
  • Marietta
  • Oglethorpe
  • Roswell
  • Sandy Springs
  • Savannah
  • Thomaston
  • Warrick
  • Whiting
  • And more

When looking for a Georgia mesothelioma lawyer, it’s important to select a firm with the experience, reputation, and resources to advocate for you.

Thankfully, Mesothelioma Hope has partnered with an experienced law firm that can help mesothelioma patients like you: Simmons Hanly Conroy.

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Georgia Mesothelioma Law Firm

Our sponsor firm, Simmons Hanly Conroy, is one of the nation’s leading mass tort firms. They handle large-scale personal injuries — cases where big and powerful companies hurt dozens, hundreds, or thousands of unknowing people.

The attorneys at Simmons Hanly Conroy have decades of experience, and they aim to provide their clients with first-class legal services.

To date, the firm has recovered over $160 million on behalf of those with mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases in Georgia alone. A few of the firm’s recent mesothelioma settlement amounts are highlighted below.

Georgia Mesothelioma Settlements Recovered by Simmons Hanly Conroy

  • $4.8 millionU.S. Navy veteran
  • $3.7 millionTruck driver
  • $1.5 millionLaborer
  • $1.36 millionU.S. Marine veteran

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Asbestos Exposure Sites in Georgia

Workplaces and other sites across Georgia put innocent people at risk of asbestos exposure.

First off, Georgia served as a leader in asbestos mining for decades. This put miners and Georgia citizens that lived near the mines at risk of exposure.

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Excavation team working in a Georgia quarry

Exposure still presents a threat to over 21,000 people who work in Georgia mines today. Though asbestos is no longer mined in the U.S., it can still be found alongside other natural minerals.

Those who worked on other job sites that relied on asbestos-containing products are also at risk of mesothelioma today. Construction sites, manufacturing plants, and shipyards all used asbestos on a regular basis for decades.

Finally, most Georgia buildings, homes, and other structures built before the 1980s were made with asbestos. Many of these older buildings still contain asbestos.

Other Georgia asbestos sites include:

  • 3M Chemical Plant, Decatur
  • Allied Foods Inc., Atlanta
  • Amoco Oil Company, Savannah
  • Brunswick Marine Shipyard, Brunswick
  • Crawford W. Long Memorial Hospital, Atlanta
  • Delta Airlines, Boiler Plant, Atlanta
  • Firestone Tire Plant, Albany
  • Georgia Power & Light Power Plant, Marietta
  • Gordon Foods Company, Atlanta
  • National Gypsum Plant, Savannah
  • O’Neill Manufacturing, Rome
  • Procter & Gamble Plant
  • Sacred Heart Church, Atlanta
  • Southeastern Shipbuilding Corporation, Savannah
  • Spelman College, Atlanta
  • Union Manufacturing Company, Union Point
  • United States Army Ft. Benning Hospital, Columbus
  • University of Georgia Agricultural College, Athens
  • U.S. Army, Jesup

A Georgia mesothelioma lawyer can see how you were exposed to asbestos and if you can access compensation after a diagnosis. These lawyers manage databases of asbestos sites in the state and around the country.

Georgia Counties With the Highest Number of Asbestos-Related Deaths

Asbestos-related illnesses affect families and communities in every state and county. Along with mesothelioma, asbestos exposure has caused thousands of deaths in Georgia from related diseases like asbestosis and lung cancer. Five counties were hit particularly hard in recent years.

Asbestos-Related Deaths Between 1999-2017
CountyEstimated DeathsAverage Deaths Per Year
Fulton County27614
Cobb County26313
Gwinnett County22511
Chatham County19610
DeKalb County1568

Know Your Rights: Georgia Mesothelioma Lawsuits

Mesothelioma lawsuits are filed against the manufacturers of asbestos-based products, who knew the dangers of their goods but sold them anyway. These manufacturers put the lives of millions in danger just for money.

If you or a loved one were injured by wrongful asbestos exposure, you have the legal right to file a claim.

Mesothelioma lawsuits help asbestos victims right this wrong and force manufacturers to pay for what they have done.

A Georgia mesothelioma attorney makes filing a lawsuit easy since they handle all the legal work for you. Connect with Simmons Hanly Conroy now to learn all the ways a Georgia mesothelioma lawyer can help you.

Who Is Eligible to File a Mesothelioma Claim in Georgia?

In addition to Georgia residents, mesothelioma patients who may have been exposed to asbestos while working in, living in, or visiting the state might qualify to file a claim for financial compensation.

Additionally, anyone who’s been diagnosed with other serious asbestos-related diseases — such as lung cancer or asbestosis — may also qualify to file a claim with the help of a Georgia mesothelioma attorney.

Finally, surviving family members, loved ones, or anyone with control over a mesothelioma victim’s estate or power of attorney may also be able to file a claim.

With the help of a Georgia mesothelioma lawyer, asbestos victims can see if they’re eligible to receive compensation through a lawsuit.

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Mesothelioma Settlements & Verdicts in Georgia

Most mesothelioma lawsuits reach out-of-court settlements. These mesothelioma settlements award $1-1.4 million on average and allow both parties to avoid a trial.

If the case does go to trial, a judge or jury will rule in favor of the asbestos victim or the product manufacturer hand down a verdict. Mesothelioma verdicts award an average of between $5 and $11.4 million if the court rules in the asbestos victim’s favor.

Notable Georgia mesothelioma verdicts include:

  • A Georgia state court jury awarded just under $5 million to a man who developed mesothelioma after working for years with asbestos-containing products manufactured by one of the world’s leading producers of engineered products and services.
  • A Georgia man and his wife received nearly $4.2 million in an asbestos case involving a textile manufacturer.

That said, not every mesothelioma victim wins a trial, and those who lose get no compensation from the manufacturer being sued.

A Georgia mesothelioma lawyer can negotiate settlements and prepare a lawsuit for a trial if needed.

Asbestos Laws and Regulations in Georgia

The state and federal governments regulate asbestos in Georgia.

The Peach State has adopted the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for asbestos. Georgia has additional asbestos licensing and disposal requirements as well as more stringent notification and work practice requirements.

The state also follows the federal Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) requiring schools to monitor asbestos-containing materials (ACM).

The Land Protection Branch of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has the authority to administer the NESHAP regulations and state asbestos rules. DNR relinquished inspection and enforcement authority for asbestos projects to the EPA due to state budget constraints in 2009.

See if these laws may affect your case by talking to a Georgia mesothelioma lawyer.

Statutes of Limitations in Georgia

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A statute of limitations is a rule that determines when parties can file a legal claim. There are many variations by state.

For example, each state’s statute of limitations will differ whether the victim is living or deceased.

Either a personal injury or wrongful death claim will have to be filed depending on the case.

Contacting a Georgia mesothelioma lawyer soon after the diagnosis or death of a loved one may help ensure that you file your legal claim by the state’s deadline.

Asbestos Trust Funds in Georgia

Sometimes, statutes of limitations prevent mesothelioma lawsuits from being filed. Thankfully, compensation can still be accessed through asbestos trust funds.

Asbestos trust funds do not follow regular statutes of limitations and have their own limits on when claims must be filed.

An estimated $30 billion is available in asbestos trust funds as of today.

Trust fund money is reserved exclusively for those with mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases and can help cover medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses.

See if you can file an asbestos trust fund claim by speaking to a Georgia mesothelioma lawyer.

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Georgia VA Information for Mesothelioma Victims

Military veterans ran a high risk of asbestos exposure. Every branch of the U.S. military used asbestos-containing products to build bases, vehicles, and ships.

U.S. veterans make up 33% of all people diagnosed with mesothelioma today.

Examples of military bases in Georgia that used asbestos include:

  • Camp Frank D. Merrill
  • Dobbins Air Force Base (AKA Dobbins Air Reserve Base)
  • Fort Benning
  • Fort Gillem
  • Fort Gordon
  • Fort McPherson
  • Fort Stewart
  • Hunter Air Force Base (AKA Hunter Army Airfield)
  • Robins Air Force Base
  • Turner Air Force Base (AKA Naval Air Station Albany)

Around 6,000 U.S. veterans died from mesothelioma within a six-year span from 1999 to 2005.

Georgia VA Benefits

In response to this crisis, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) now offers a wide range of benefits to help veterans with mesothelioma and their families.

VA benefits include:

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

Veterans can also get treatment from skilled mesothelioma doctors who work with the VA.

Two well-known VA mesothelioma doctors include:

Disclaimer

Mesothelioma Hope has no affiliation with and is not endorsed or sponsored by Dr. Robert B. Cameron. The contact information above is listed for informational purposes only. You have the right to contact Dr. Cameron directly.

Find a list of VA offices and facilities in Georgia below. 

Veterans Benefits Administration

  • Atlanta Regional Office, Decatur
  • Fort Benning, Fort Benning
  • Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield, Fort Stewart
  • Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base

VA Medical Centers

  • Atlanta VA Health Care System, Decatur
  • Carl Vinson VA Medical Center, Dublin
  • Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Augusta

Community-Based Outpatient Clinics

  • Baton Rouge Outpatient Clinic
  • Bogalusa VA Outpatient Clinic
  • Fort Polk CBOC, Leesville
  • Franklin VA Outpatient Clinic
  • Hammond VA Outpatient Clinic
  • Houma CBOC
  • Jennings Clinic
  • Lafayette CBOC Campus
  • Lake Charles CBOC
  • Monroe CBOC
  • Natchitoches CBOC
  • New Orleans VA Outpatient Clinic
  • Slidell VA Outpatient Clinic
  • St. John VA Outpatient Clinic

Veteran Centers

  • Albany VA Clinic
  • Atlanta VA Clinic
  • Austell VA CBOC
  • Blairsville VA CBOC
  • Brunswick VA Clinic
  • Columbus Clinic
  • East Point VA Clinic
  • Fort Benning VA Clinic
  • Fort McPherson VA Campus
  • Fulton County VA Clinic
  • Gwinnett County VA Clinic
  • Henderson Mill VA Clinic
  • Lawrenceville VA Clinic
  • Macon VA Clinic
  • Milledgeville VA Clinic
  • Newnan VA Clinic
  • Oakwood VA Clinic
  • Perry VA Clinic
  • Savannah Clinic
  • St. Mary’s CBOC
  • Statesboro Clinic
  • Stockbridge VA Clinic
  • Tifton VA Clinic
  • Waycross CB

Veterans with mesothelioma must first reach out to a Georgia mesothelioma lawyer to discuss their options. These lawyers can help veterans learn about the benefits available and gather the right information to file a VA claim.

AML and VFW Service Officers in Georgia

Veterans Service Officers (VSO) with organizations such as the American Legion (AML) and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) help veterans apply for federal and state benefits.

Local VSOs can be found in offices specific to each state, your county courthouse, your local VA office, or the local organization’s headquarters.

Offices serving the 10 largest cities in the state include:

  • Albany Veterans Field Service Office, Albany
  • Athens Veterans Field Service Office, Athens
  • Atlanta Veterans Field Service Office, Atlanta
  • Atlanta Veterans Field Service Office, Johns Creek
  • Atlanta Veterans Field Service Office, Roswell
  • Atlanta Veterans Field Service Office, Sandy Springs
  • Augusta-VAMC Veterans Field Service Office, Augusta
  • Columbus Veterans Field Service Office, Columbus
  • Macon Veterans Field Service Office, Americus Veterans Field Service Office, Macon
  • Savannah Veterans Field Service Office, Savannah

Service offices in Georgia can be found from Albany to Waynesboro.

Veterans — or anyone affected by mesothelioma — should learn if they qualify for compensation. Reach out to a Georgia mesothelioma lawyer as soon as possible. These lawyers can determine if compensation is available and get the needed documents to file a strong VA benefits claim.

Download your Free Veterans Compensation Guide to learn if and how you can access financial assistance for an asbestos-related illness.

Connect With a Georgia Mesothelioma Lawyer

Working with an experienced Georgia mesothelioma lawyer can help you recover compensation if you have been diagnosed with this deadly cancer.

An experienced Georgia mesothelioma attorney can help you:

  1. Identify the work sites or locations where you were exposed to asbestos
  2. Obtain medical and military records
  3. Build an asbestos claim that maximizes your chances of securing compensation
  4. File your claim within the proper Georgia statute of limitations

To learn more about your options, contact our team for a free, no-obligation case review. Our asbestos lawyers never charge upfront or out-of-pocket fees, and they get paid only if your case results in compensation. Get started with a free legal consultation.

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