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Minnesota shipyards and other blue-collar work sites relied on asbestos-based parts for decades. This put thousands of people at risk of asbestos exposure and deadly asbestos-related diseases like mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis. Asbestos victims can access justice and compensation by working with a Minnesota mesothelioma lawyer.

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Filing a Mesothelioma Claim in Minnesota

Any Minnesota citizen with mesothelioma cancer may be entitled to compensation. The only known cause of mesothelioma is asbestos exposure. Manufacturers of asbestos-based products used this material and hid the fact that it was deadly.

Minnesota reported one of the highest numbers of mesothelioma deaths from 1999 to 2017. Around 1,100 people died from the disease during this time.

Mesothelioma can cost more than half a million dollars to treat — and there is no cure. Thankfully, a Minnesota mesothelioma lawyer can help you or a loved one access funds to pay for treatment in Minnesota.

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

  • Coon Rapids
  • Duluth
  • Eden Prairie
  • Fairmont
  • Farmington
  • Fergus Falls
  • Minneapolis
  • Osseo
  • Pine Bend
  • Rochester
  • Rosemount
  • St. Paul
  • Wadena
  • Wilmar
  • Woodbury
  • Worthington
  • And more

When looking for a Minnesota 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 mesothelioma law firm that can help patients like you: Simmons Hanly Conroy.

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

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

Simmons Hanly Conroy has recovered over $9.6 billion in mesothelioma compensation on behalf of thousands of clients throughout the United States.

Asbestos Exposure Sites in Minnesota

A Minnesota mesothelioma attorney can track sites in Minnesota where asbestos exposure occurred. They can use this information to see if a site you worked at put you at risk of mesothelioma.

Examples of Minnesota asbestos sites include:

  • 3M Company, multiple sites across the state
  • Automobile Owners Tire Corporation, St. Paul
  • Barnes Riverside Shipyard, Duluth
  • Boise Cascade Paper Mill, International Falls
  • Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul And Pacific Railroad Company, Minneapolis
  • Conoco Oil Refinery, Billings, Wrenshall
  • Dow Chemical, Aurora
  • Del Monte Foods Company, Sleepy Eye
  • Diamond Tool & Horseshoe Co., Duluth
  • Foley Manufacturing Plant, Minneapolis
  • Ford Motor Co., St. Paul
  • Gagnon Construction, St. Paul
  • General Mills, Minneapolis
  • Goodyear Company, Rochester
  • Kraft Food Company, Melrose, New Ulm
  • Minnesota Mining Manufacturing Company, sites across the state
  • Mt. Sinai Hospital, Minneapolis
  • St. Cloud University, St. Cloud
  • University of Minnesota, sites across the state

There are many more asbestos exposure sites not listed above. Contact a Minnesota mesothelioma lawyer today to see if a job site you worked at exposed you to asbestos. You could qualify for financial benefits to cover your medical expenses.

Minnesota Counties With the Highest Number of Asbestos-Related Deaths

Asbestos affects families and communities in every state and county in the U.S. Along with mesothelioma, asbestos exposure has caused thousands of deaths in Minnesota 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
Hartford County80442
New Haven County80242
New London County79541
Fairfield County71537
Middlesex County24012

Know Your Rights: Minnesota Mesothelioma Lawsuits

Finding a top mesothelioma law firm in Minnesota can make all the difference in your lawsuit. Through a mesothelioma lawsuit, victims of asbestos-related diseases may be able to access financial compensation from the manufacturers responsible.

These manufacturers knew that people who were exposed to asbestos could get sick and die, but they chose to keep making and selling their products — putting profits ahead of people.

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

With the help of a Minnesota mesothelioma lawyer, you can hold these companies accountable and get compensated for your medical expenses, loss of income, and the pain and suffering caused by a mesothelioma diagnosis.

Who Is Eligible to File a Mesothelioma Claim in Minnesota?

Any Minnesota resident who has been diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness may be eligible to file a claim. Mesothelioma patients who may have been exposed to asbestos while working in, living in, or visiting Minnesota might also qualify to file a claim for financial compensation.

While mesothelioma is the most well-known asbestos-related illness, exposure can also contribute to lung cancer and asbestosis. Anyone exposed to asbestos who suffers any related illness or harm can consult a mesothelioma attorney to see if they qualify to file a lawsuit.

Even those who develop an asbestos-related disease later in life, such as mesothelioma, may be eligible to file a claim. Surviving family members may also be able to file a claim on behalf of a mesothelioma victim.

A Minnesota mesothelioma lawyer can explain how the state’s laws and regulations impact someone’s eligibility for different types of asbestos claims.

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Mesothelioma Settlements and Verdicts in Minnesota

Over 95% mesothelioma lawsuits end through out-of-court settlements. These mesothelioma settlements allow the case to resolve relatively quickly and award $1-1.4 million on average.

Some lawsuits may go to trial before a jury. Trials are risky because a jury can side with either the manufacturers of asbestos-containing products or the mesothelioma victim.

The mesothelioma victim gets no money if the manufacturers win the trial. On the other hand, they may get more from a mesothelioma trial verdict than through a settlement if they win.

Did You Know?

A former Minnesota ironworker’s family received more than $3.7 million after suing a company that made and sold asbestos-based products. The worker used these products on a regular basis and later died from mesothelioma.

You can learn more about mesothelioma settlements and verdicts by working with a Minnesota mesothelioma lawyer.

Asbestos Laws and Regulations in Minnesota

The state of Minnesota follows federal regulations from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding workplace asbestos exposure. The state also adopted the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for asbestos use.

The Minnesota Asbestos Abatement Act put forth other rules for the removal or sealing of damaged asbestos. Contractors must follow all Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) rules when working with asbestos.

In addition to the MDH, state regulatory agencies include the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI).

A Minnesota mesothelioma lawyer can see how these asbestos laws and regulations could impact your case.

Statute of Limitations on Lawsuits in Minnesota

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Statutes of limitations are laws that prevent lawsuits from being filed after a certain period of time.

These laws vary by state and other factors, such as whether the claim is a personal injury or wrongful death claim, so they can be hard to understand without a lawyer’s help.

Mesothelioma victims and family members can no longer file lawsuits after the statute of limitations passes.

Reach out to a mesothelioma lawyer in Minnesota right away to file your case within the statute of limitations.

Asbestos Trust Funds and Statutes of Limitations

If your lawsuit falls outside Minnesota’s statute of limitations, you might be able to access compensation through an asbestos trust fund.

Bankrupt manufacturers use asbestos trust funds to pay mesothelioma victims and avoid lawsuits. An asbestos trust can set its own rules related to filing deadlines.

Today, there’s over $30 billion available in asbestos trust funds to help asbestos exposure victims.

Learn more about asbestos lawsuits, trust funds, and statutes of limitations by speaking to a Minnesota mesothelioma lawyer.

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Minnesota VA Information for Mesothelioma Victims

Minnesota veterans run a particularly high risk of mesothelioma since all branches of the United States military relied on asbestos until the 1980s.

The military used asbestos in:

  • Aircraft
  • Barracks and bases
  • Mess halls
  • Offices
  • Ships
  • Vehicles

Duluth Air National Guard Base is one military base in Minnesota that used asbestos.

Today, one-third of all mesothelioma patients are veterans. About 6,000 veterans died of this cancer between 1999 and 2005.

Minnesota VA Benefits

To help veterans with mesothelioma and other illnesses, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers a wide range of health care benefits and services.

Key VA benefits include:

  • Aid & Attendance
  • Burial & funeral benefits
  • Health care
  • Pension plans for veterans and spouses

Veterans can also access medical treatment from top mesothelioma doctors through the VA.

Two well-known VA mesothelioma doctors include:

See where VA offices, hospitals, and facilities are located in Minnesota below.

Veterans Benefits Administration

  • St. Paul Regional Office, St. Paul

VA Medical Centers

  • Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis
  • St. Cloud VA Health Care System, St. Cloud

Community-Based Outpatient Clinics

  • Albert Lea VA Clinic
  • Alexandria Community Based Outpatient Clinic
  • Bemidji VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic
  • Brainerd VA Clinic
  • Ely VA Clinic
  • Fergus Falls VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic
  • Hibbing VA Clinic
  • Lyle C. Pearson VA Clinic
  • Maplewood VA Clinic
  • Montevideo VA Clinic
  • Northwest Metro VA Clinic
  • Rochester VA Clinic
  • Shakopee VA Clinic
  • South Central VA Clinic

Veterans Centers

  • Brooklyn Park Veterans Center
  • Duluth Veterans Center
  • St. Paul Veterans Center (New Brighton)

Veterans who want to file for VA benefits should start by contacting an attorney. Minnesota attorneys that deal with mesothelioma can find out how veterans were exposed to asbestos during military service.

With this information, veterans can then work with a Veterans Service Officer (VSO) in Minnesota to file a VA benefits claim.

AML and VFW Service Officers in Minnesota

VSOs are trained by the VA to help veterans access military benefits. These VSOs work with organizations like the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the American Legion (AML). Organizations like these have nearly 1,000 service offices across Minnesota.

You can find these offices in major Minnesota cities:

  • American Legion
  • Disabled American Veterans
  • Marine Corps League
  • Military Order of the Purple Heart
  • National Association of County Veterans Service
  • The Retired Enlisted Association
  • Veterans of Foreign Wars
  • Vietnam Veterans of America

Veterans can contact these offices and connect with a VSO. Veterans can also reach out to a mesothelioma lawyer to see if they qualify for other forms of compensation. Download our Free Veterans Compensation Guide today to learn if and how you can access financial assistance for an asbestos-related illness.

Get in Touch With a Minnesota Mesothelioma Lawyer

Work with top mesothelioma attorneys in Minnesota after a diagnosis to get compensation and protect your family’s future.

A qualified Minnesota mesothelioma attorney can:

  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 Minnesota statute of limitations

Learn more about how a Minnesota mesothelioma lawyer can help you — get your free case review today.

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