Nevada Mesothelioma Lawyer

Naturally occurring asbestos in Clark County, Nevada put residents at risk of asbestos-related diseases like mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis. Others exposed to asbestos through dangerous products or jobs run the same risk. Nevada mesothelioma lawyers can help asbestos victims access justice and compensation through asbestos litigation.

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Filing a Mesothelioma Claim in Nevada

Nevada residents who develop mesothelioma cancer may be eligible to access financial compensation from manufacturers of asbestos-based products. Asbestos exposure remains the only known cause of mesothelioma — manufacturers hid the dangers to make more money.

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Over 300 Nevada residents died from mesothelioma between 1999 and 2017, according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG).

The Nevada Central Cancer Registry recorded nearly 300 mesothelioma cases between 1995 and 2008. While mesothelioma mainly affects senior men, 40 of those diagnosed were less than 55 years old and roughly 60 were women. Some victims were even in their 30s.

Nevada mesothelioma lawyers can help you seek compensation and justice from manufacturers of asbestos products through a lawsuit.

Nevada Mesothelioma Law Firm

The best law firm to take on a mesothelioma case is one with experience in that type of case and other, similar, mass torts. Our sponsor firm, Simmons Hanly Conroy, is one of the largest and most successful such firms in the country. The attorneys at Simmons Hanly Conroy have won billions of dollars in compensation for clients through settlements and verdicts.

Asbestos Exposure Sites in Nevada

Construction materials made with asbestos fibers.

It was once thought that there was no naturally found asbestos in the state of Nevada — but in 2013, scientists found several asbestos deposits in Clark County. Asbestos has since been found throughout 1 million acres in the county.

Across the state, other scientists found that natural erosion and commercial development could release asbestos fibers into the air.

For example, repair work on older buildings in Las Vegas that still contain asbestos could put people at risk if state guidelines aren’t followed.

Other examples of asbestos sites in Nevada include:

SA Texaco, Belgium
MGM Grand, Paradise
Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas
Caesars Palace, Las Vegas
Nevada Pipeline, Las Vegas
Desert Inn Hotel, Las Vegas
Eagle Picher Company, Reno
Owens Corning, Reno, Sparks
Reno Convention Center, Reno
Catalytic Construction, Mercury
Abbott Supply Company, Sparks
Mohave Power Station, Laughlin
Nevada State Hospital, Washoe County
Las Vegas County Courthouse, Las Vegas
Union Pacific Railroad Company, Las Vegas
Nevada Power Company, Las Vegas, Moapa
Prince Consolidated Mining Company, Pioche
Kerr McGee Chemical Corporation, Henderson
Manganese Ore Company, multiple sites across the state
Blue Diamond Mining Corporation, Arden, Blue Diamond

There are many other asbestos job sites in Nevada not listed above. Nevada mesothelioma lawyers at top mesothelioma law firms have databases of asbestos sites in the state and across the country.

Contact a Nevada mesothelioma attorney to learn where you may have been exposed to asbestos. You may be able to receive financial benefits to cover your expenses.

Know Your Rights: Nevada Mesothelioma Lawsuits

Nevada mesothelioma lawyers file lawsuits so asbestos victims can cover the costs of medical treatments and other expenses.

Victims and their families can recover millions of dollars in compensation through mesothelioma lawsuits.

Successful mesothelioma lawsuits force manufacturers of asbestos products to pay for causing a victim’s illness or death. It costs nothing for victims to file these lawsuits, and Nevada mesothelioma attorneys take on almost all of the legal burdens.

Mesothelioma Settlements and Verdicts in Nevada

Mesothelioma lawsuits reach out-of-court settlements more than 95% of the time. A mesothelioma settlement allows the lawsuit to resolve relatively quickly and avoid a risky trial.

Mesothelioma victims typically receive between $1 million and $1.4 million from mesothelioma settlements.

Lawsuits that do not settle go to a trial before a jury. The jury then determines if a mesothelioma victim deserves compensation or not through a verdict. While some victims received compensation from a mesothelioma trial verdict, others got nothing.

A former plant operator sued Nevada Power of Las Vegas after he was exposed to asbestos at a power station decades earlier. The jury awarded him $2 million.

In another case, a former maintenance worker at Harrah’s Las Vegas Casino sued the hotel for $10 million after he was exposed to asbestos on the job. The worker stated that his superiors failed to protect him during renovation projects at the hotel. It is unclear if this case has been settled or not.

Asbestos Laws and Regulations in Nevada

Nevada follows federal standards to limit asbestos exposure on work sites and keep workers safe if they need to remove or repair asbestos-based products.

These laws impact:

Brake and clutch work
Custodial work
Demolishing old buildings with asbestos
Manufacturing of asbestos-containing products

State requirements for asbestos use must be at least as strict as federal requirements or the federal rules apply.

Get in touch with a Nevada mesothelioma lawyer to see if these rules might affect your lawsuit.

Nevada Mesothelioma Settlements Recovered by Simmons Hanly Conroy

$2.53 millionMaintenance Worker
$2.4 millionNavy Veteran
$1.6 millionElectrician
$1.5 millionMechanic

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Statutes of Limitations in Nevada

Statutes of limitations are laws that restrict the time someone has to file a lawsuit.

Asbestos victims or their loved ones cannot file a personal injury or wrongful death mesothelioma lawsuit once the statute of limitations passes in their case.

Statutes of limitations vary greatly by state and type of case, making them quite hard to understand without a lawyer’s help.

Contact a Nevada mesothelioma lawyer as soon as you can to learn more about these statutes. Don’t miss your chance to file a mesothelioma lawsuit.

Asbestos Trust Funds and Statutes of Limitations

If an asbestos victim cannot file a lawsuit, they could still be able to access compensation through an asbestos trust fund.

Trust funds are not subject to state law because they are managed by bankrupt manufacturers of asbestos products. These companies set their own deadlines to file claims.

Mesothelioma lawyers in Nevada can help you file an asbestos trust fund claim.

Nevada VA Information for Mesothelioma Victims

Those who served in the military decades ago now also run the risk of mesothelioma. Every branch of the U.S. military relied on asbestos up through the 1980s.

Asbestos was used to make:

Bases and barracks
Planes
Ships
Vehicles

Veterans account for one-third of all mesothelioma cases. Around 6,000 veterans died from this cancer between 1999 and 2005.

Nevada Veterans Benefits

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) understands the great danger asbestos poses and offers many benefits to help veterans with mesothelioma.

VA benefits include:

Coverage of funeral and burial costs
Disability compensation
Health care
Pensions for veterans and spouses

The VA also works with some of the world’s top mesothelioma doctors to treat veterans.

These 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. Visit the UCLA Health website to learn more about Dr. Robert Cameron.

The following VA offices and hospitals serve Nevada veterans. Veterans can learn more about each facility by visiting the VA’s official website (va.gov).

Veterans Benefits Administration

Reno Regional Office, Reno

VA Medical Centers

VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System, North Las Vegas
VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, Reno

Community-Based Outpatient Clinics

Elko VA Clinic, Elko
Lahontan Valley VA Clinic, Fallon
VA Carson Valley Outpatient Clinic, Gardnerville
Pahrump Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Pahrump

Veterans Centers

Henderson Veterans Center
Las Vegas Veterans Center
Reno Veterans Center
Laughlin Rural Outreach Clinic

Veterans looking to file a VA benefits claim should first reach out to a Nevada mesothelioma lawyer. These lawyers can determine how a veteran was exposed to asbestos while they served. Veterans can then use this information to file a claim with help from a Veterans Service Officer (VSO).

AML and VFW Service Officers in Nevada

VSOs are trained by the VA and other organizations to help veterans and their families access benefits. They often work with organizations like the American Legion (AML) and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).

VSOs can be found in nearly 100 service offices across Nevada. Most offices are located in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Reno.

Las Vegas

American Ex-Prisoners of War
Catholic War Veterans of the USA
Fleet Reserve Association
Nevada Office of Veterans Services
Veterans of Foreign Wars

North Las Vegas

American Legion
California Department of Veterans Services (N. Las Vegas)
Disabled American Veterans
Fleet Reserve Association
Jewish War Veterans of the USA
National Association of County Veterans Service
Nevada Office of Veterans Services
The Retired Enlisted Association
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (N. Las Vegas)
Veterans of Foreign Wars

Reno

Fleet Reserve Association
National Association of County Veterans Service
Nevada Office of Veterans Services
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Veterans of World War I of the USA

Veterans with mesothelioma can connect to a VSO by reaching out to a nearby office. Veterans can also contact a Nevada mesothelioma lawyer to see if other types of compensation are available.

Connect With a Nevada Mesothelioma Lawyer

After a mesothelioma diagnosis, work with an experienced lawyer to access justice and compensation.

Nevada mesothelioma lawyers can:

Determine how, when, and where you were exposed to asbestos
File a mesothelioma lawsuit against
Obtain compensation for you and your family

Let an experienced Nevada mesothelioma lawyer help you. Get more information with a free case review.

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

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Laura Wright is a journalist and content strategist with more than 16 years of professional experience. She attended college at the University of Florida, graduating magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in journalism in 2008. Her writing has been featured in The Gainesville Sun and other regional publications throughout Florida.

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