Indiana Mesothelioma Lawyer

Indiana shipyards, military bases, and manufacturing plants relied heavily on asbestos until the early 1980s. Asbestos exposure can lead to life-threatening diseases like mesothelioma, but an Indiana mesothelioma lawyer can help those diagnosed receive justice and compensation.

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on March 17, 2024

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Filing a Mesothelioma Claim in Indiana

Mesothelioma claimed the lives of more than 1,100 Indiana residents between 1999 and 2017, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These deaths could have been prevented by manufacturers of asbestos-containing products.

The manufacturers of asbestos-based products knew how deadly asbestos was back in the 1930s. Instead of alerting the public, they hid the dangers to keep making money.

While mesothelioma has no cure, an Indiana mesothelioma lawyer can help victims afford treatment costs and other expenses. This can ease some of the burden this cancer brings.

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

Anderson
Bloomington
East Chicago
Evansville
Fort Wayne
Gary
Goshen
Huntington
Indianapolis
La Porte
Lawrenceburg
Madison
Marion
Muncie
Richmond
South Bend
Warrick
Whiting
And more

When looking for an Indiana 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.

Indiana Mesothelioma Law Firm

As one of the nation’s largest mass tort law firms, Simmons Hanly Conroy is dedicated to helping victims of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases find justice and hope.

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 $251 million on behalf of those with mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases in Indiana alone. A few of the firm’s recent mesothelioma settlement amounts are highlighted below.

Indiana Mesothelioma Settlements Recovered by Simmons Hanly Conroy

$4.8 millionU.S. Navy veteran
$2.74 millionMaintenance worker
$2.1 millionSteelworker
$1.8 millionPipefitter

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Asbestos Exposure Sites in Indiana

Asbestos is still present in many Indiana homes, manufacturing facilities, and buildings.

Examples of asbestos exposure sites in Indiana include:

Alcoa Plant, Evansville
Amoco Oil Refinery, Whiting
Asbestos Manufacturing Company, Huntington
Ball State University State Library, Muncie
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, Garrett, Washington
Bethlehem Steel Mill, Gary
Chevrolet Motor Company, Muncie
Chrysler Motors, Indianapolis
Enos Coal Company, multiple locations
Evansville Shipyard, Evansville
Fort Ben Harrison, Indianapolis
General Mills, Evansville
General Motors Plant, Indianapolis
Goshen Rubber Manufacturing Co., Goshen
Indiana & Michigan Electric Company, Lawrenceburg
Indiana Harbor, East Chicago
Indiana Power & Light Power Plant, Indianapolis
Indiana State Office Building, Indianapolis
Indiana University, Bloomington
Inland Steel Company, East Chicago
Kaufman Consumers Coal, Elkhart
Lawrenceburg Powerhouse, Lawrenceburg
National Light, Heat, and Power Company, Bloomington
Southern Indiana Gas & Electric, Evansville
Standard Oil Company Whiting Refinery, Whiting
U.S. Reduction Plant, East Chicago
Union Carbide Chemical Plant, East Chicago
Warrick Power Plant, Warrick
Western Electric, Indianapolis

Indiana mesothelioma attorneys at top law firms have databases of asbestos exposure sites in Indiana and across the country. With this information, lawyers can see if you qualify for financial compensation to cover medical expenses, lost wages, and more.

Indiana 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 Indiana from related diseases like asbestosis and lung cancer. Five counties were hit particularly hard in recent years.

Asbestos-Related Deaths Between 1999-2017

County	Estimated Deaths	Average Deaths Per Year
Lake County	869	45
Marion County	482	25
St. Joseph County	276	14
Porter County	246	12
Allen County	193	10

Know Your Rights: Indiana Mesothelioma Lawsuits

Through a mesothelioma lawsuit, Indiana lawyers representing asbestos victims demand compensation from manufacturers that produced asbestos-based products.

There is no cost to file a mesothelioma lawsuit. An Indiana mesothelioma attorney can handle all the legal work to help get you compensation.

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

Connect with Simmons Hanly Conroy now to learn all the ways an Indiana mesothelioma lawyer can help you.

Who Is Eligible to File a Mesothelioma Claim in Indiana?

In addition to Indiana 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 an Indiana 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 an Indiana mesothelioma lawyer, asbestos victims can see if they’re eligible to receive compensation through a lawsuit.

Mesothelioma Settlements and Verdicts in Indiana

Over 95% of personal injury lawsuits reach out-of-court settlements. Pursuing a mesothelioma settlement is faster than taking the case to trial. It means the manufacturers of the asbestos-containing products have decided to pay the victim a certain amount of money to avoid going to court.

Mesothelioma settlements typically pay victims between $1 million and $1.4 million on average, but some may award more or less than those amounts.

Lawsuits may go to trial if they cannot be settled. A mesothelioma trial verdict is reached after a judge and jury have heard the facts of the case in court.

Mesothelioma verdicts award victims an average of between $5 million and $11.4 million. However, if the verdict is in favor of the asbestos companies, the victim might get nothing.

An Indiana mesothelioma lawyer can determine whether a verdict or settlement is better for your case.

Asbestos Laws and Regulations in Indiana

Indiana adheres to the federal National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for asbestos laws and regulations.

Indiana also follows federal requirements for:

Handling asbestos waste
Regulating asbestos in the workplace
Training workers to properly remove asbestos

An Indiana mesothelioma lawyer can help you determine how these laws may affect your case.

Statutes of Limitations in Indiana

Statutes of limitations prevent mesothelioma victims from filing personal injury or wrongful death lawsuits after a certain period of time has passed.

Statutes of limitations vary by state, case type, and other factors. You won’t be able to get any compensation if the deadline passes in your case. Indiana mesothelioma lawyers can help you file your lawsuit within the statutes of limitations.

Get a free case review today so you don’t miss your chance to pursue a legal claim.

Asbestos Trust Funds in Indiana

If your Indiana mesothelioma attorney finds that the statute of limitations has passed to file a lawsuit, you may still be able to access compensation from asbestos trust funds.

Trust funds are funded by bankrupt manufacturers of asbestos-based products to pay mesothelioma victims. They are not subject to state laws and set their own deadlines to file claims.

Today, more than $30 billion is available in asbestos trust funds for mesothelioma victims and their loved ones.

An Indiana mesothelioma lawyer can determine if you’re eligible to file trust fund claims.

Indiana VA Information for Mesothelioma Victims

Mesothelioma also poses a big risk to Indiana veterans. Every branch of the United States military relied on asbestos until the early 1980s. As a result, veterans now make up one-third of those diagnosed with mesothelioma.

Indiana houses a number of historic military bases and shipyards. These work sites relied heavily on asbestos. For example, Jeffboat previously employed 13,000 workers in the city of Jeffersonville.

Examples of military bases in Indiana that used asbestos include:

Bunker Hill Air Force Base (AKA Grissom Air Force Base/Grissom Air Reserve Base)
Jeffboat (AKA Jeffersonville Boat and Machine Company)

Indiana Veterans Benefits

Thankfully, if you are a veteran with mesothelioma, you may be eligible for benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Top VA benefits include:

Aid & attendance
Burial & funeral benefits
Health care services
Transportation

The VA also works with some of the top mesothelioma doctors in the country to treat veterans with this deadly cancer.

Two well-known VA mesothelioma specialists are:

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.

Indiana veterans can learn more about VA benefits by reaching out to the following offices:

Veterans Benefits Administration

Indianapolis Regional Office

VA Medical Centers

Fort Wayne VA Medical Center
Marion VA Medical Center
Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis

Community-Based Outpatient Clinics

Bloomington VA Clinic
Goshen VA Outpatient Clinic
Indianapolis West VA Clinic
Lawrenceburg (Dearborn) Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
Martinsville VA Clinic
Muncie VA Clinic
New Albany VA Clinic
Peru VA Clinic
Richmond Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
Scott County VA Clinic
Shelbyville VA Clinic
St. Joseph County VA Clinic
Terre Haute VA Clinic
Vincennes Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
West Lafayette VA Clinic

Veterans Centers

Gary Area Vet Center
Evansville Vet Center
Fort Wayne Vet Center
Indianapolis Vet Center
South Bend Vet Center

An experienced Indiana mesothelioma attorney can help you get started with your VA benefits claim. They can sort through the details of your case and see how you were exposed to asbestos while you served.

From there, a Veterans Service Officer (VSO) in Indiana can use this information to file your VA claim.

AML and VFW Service Officers in Indiana

VSOs are trained and accredited by the VA and organizations such as the American Legion (AML) and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). These organizations have more than 300 offices across Indiana.

You can find these offices in major Indiana cities:

American Legion, multiple locations
Disabled Veterans of America, multiple locations
Marine Corps League, Indianapolis
National Association of County Veterans Services, multiple locations
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Indianapolis
Vietnam Veterans of America, multiple locations

Veterans can learn more about VSOs and filing for VA benefits by contacting these offices. They can also connect with an Indiana mesothelioma lawyer to see if they can file a lawsuit. Veterans can often qualify to file both VA benefits claims and mesothelioma lawsuits.

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

Connect With an Indiana Mesothelioma Lawyer

Asbestos victims do not bear any responsibility for their mesothelioma diagnosis. Because of the heartless decisions made by manufacturers of asbestos-containing products, thousands of Americans are diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases like mesothelioma each year.

Indiana mesothelioma lawyers know how this disease can devastate families and are here to help. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, it is in your best interest to work with an Indiana mesothelioma lawyer.

A qualified Indiana mesothelioma attorney can help you:

Identify the work sites or locations where you were exposed to asbestos
Obtain medical and military records
Build an asbestos claim that maximizes your chances of securing compensation
File your claim within the proper Indiana 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.

Melissa Crowe Schopfer, Simmons Hanly Conroy Attorney

Reviewed by:Melissa Crowe Schopfer

Partner, Simmons Hanly Conroy

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Melissa Crowe Schopfer is a partner at Simmons Hanly Conroy. Over the past 10 years, Melissa has worked on over 500 cases and recovered more than $100 million in settlements and trial verdicts on behalf of her clients. She has represented families impacted by mesothelioma and asbestos-related diseases in almost every state.

Asbestos Trial Team Leader
Practicing Attorney for 15+ Years
Has Recovered Over $100 Million

Written by:Jenna Tozzi, RN

Director of Patient Advocacy

Jenna Tozzi, RN, is the Director of Patient Advocacy at Mesothelioma Hope. With more than 15 years of experience as an adult and pediatric oncology nurse navigator, Jenna provides exceptional guidance and support to mesothelioma patients and their loved ones. Jenna has been featured in Oncology Nursing News and is a member of the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators & the American Nurses Association.

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