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Thousands of buildings in the state of Oklahoma were built with asbestos — and anyone exposed to this material could develop mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases like lung cancer later in life. To seek compensation and justice, work with an Oklahoma mesothelioma lawyer.

Working With an Oklahoma Mesothelioma Lawyer

Oklahoma citizens with mesothelioma cancer can receive compensation from the manufacturers of asbestos-containing products. Asbestos remains the only known cause of mesothelioma and manufacturers hid the risks of their products for decades.

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The Environmental Working Group (EWG) notes that nearly 500 Oklahoma residents died from mesothelioma between 1999 and 2017.

Oklahoma mesothelioma lawyers can help victims get compensation by filing lawsuits against the makers of asbestos-based products.

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Oklahoma Mesothelioma Lawsuits

A mesothelioma lawsuit allows victims of asbestos exposure to seek compensation.

A lawsuit can help victims obtain money for:

  • Lost wages
  • Medical treatment
  • Pain and suffering

Successful mesothelioma lawsuits pay an average of $1 Million to $2.4 Million.

It costs no money to file a mesothelioma lawsuit. Lawyers also take on most of the legal work, with no burden to you. An Oklahoma mesothelioma lawyer can help you file a lawsuit right now.

Mesothelioma Settlements and Verdicts in Oklahoma

95% of mesothelioma lawsuits reach settlements. An out-of-court settlement resolves a lawsuit without a trial. On average, mesothelioma settlements award victims with compensation faster than if the case went to trial.

Asbestos victims typically receive $1 Million from mesothelioma settlements.

Lawsuits that do not resolve through a settlement may go to trial before a jury. The jury will then determine the winner through a verdict.

Mesothelioma verdicts can award asbestos victims more money than settlements if they win. If the victim loses a trial they get no money from a verdict.

Recently, an Oklahoma jury awarded an asbestos victim $6 Million. The victim developed malignant mesothelioma at age 51 after being exposed to asbestos in the workplace.

Victims can learn more about recent settlements and trial verdicts by talking to an Oklahoma mesothelioma lawyer.

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Statute of Limitations in Oklahoma

A statute of limitations is a law that prevents victims from filing lawsuits after a certain period of time. Each state’s statute of limitations is different and has specific factors that affect when victims can file lawsuits.

Victims or their loved ones can never file a mesothelioma personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit if the statute of limitations passes in their case.

To avoid this problem, victims should work with an Oklahoma mesothelioma lawyer. These lawyers can file lawsuits within the statute of limitations.

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Asbestos Sites in Oklahoma

Buildings across Oklahoma and the entire country were made with asbestos-based products up through the 1980s. Asbestos could be found in everything from manufacturing facilities to public buildings.

300,000 to 600,000 tons of asbestos was used to make thousands of Oklahoma buildings. 80% to 90% of this asbestos remains in place today.

Mesothelioma attorneys in Oklahoma have discovered thousands of asbestos job sites across the state.

Asbestos sites in Oklahoma include:

  • Altus Air Force Base, Altus
  • BF Goodrich Plant, Miami
  • Conoco Refinery, Ponca City
  • St. Francis Hospital, Tulsa
  • Refractory Construction, Tulsa
  • Federal Building, Oklahoma City
  • Agrico Chemical Company, Tulsa
  • Tulsa International Airport, Tulsa
  • Oklahoma State University, Stillwater
  • First Baptist Hospital. Oklahoma City
  • Federal Courthouse Post Office, Muskogee
  • International Milling Company, Blackwell
  • Western Electric Manufacturing Plant, Oklahoma City
  • Choctaw Railway and Power Company, South McAlester

If you have mesothelioma, contact an asbestos attorney. Oklahoma mesothelioma lawyers at top mesothelioma law firms can determine where you were exposed to asbestos and if you can receive financial benefits.

Asbestos Rules and Regulations in Oklahoma

Oklahoma follows federal occupational safety and health guidelines to keep workers safe from asbestos exposure.

These guidelines include the Asbestos Abatement Program (AAP). This allows professionals to remove or seal dangerous asbestos-containing products.

The AAP ensures that asbestos abatement projects are done safely and follow the guidelines of the Oklahoma Asbestos Control Act.

Oklahoma also received a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to make sure older schools with asbestos meet national safety guidelines.

Mesothelioma lawyers in Oklahoma can determine if these laws may impact your case.

Oklahoma VA Information for Mesothelioma Victims

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is one of the largest providers of benefits and services for veterans with mesothelioma.

Every branch of the U.S. military relied on asbestos until the 1980s without knowing the dangers. About one-third of all mesothelioma patients are veterans.

The VA offers the following benefits to veterans:

  • Aid & attendance
  • Disability compensation
  • Health care services
  • Pensions

Veterans can also seek treatment from VA mesothelioma specialists. The VA’s mesothelioma doctors are some of the best in the world.

These VA mesothelioma doctors are:

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Veterans in Oklahoma can access the offices and facilities listed below by visiting va.gov.

Veterans Benefits Administration

  • Muskogee Regional Office, Muskogee
  • Altus Air Force Base, Altus
  • Vance Air Force Base, Enid
  • Fort Sill, Fort Sill
  • Sheppard Air Force Base, Fort Sill
  • Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma County

VA Medical Centers

  • Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System (Jack C. Montgomery VAMC), Muskogee
  • Oklahoma City VA Health Care System, Oklahoma City

Community-Based Outpatient Clinics

  • Ada VA Clinic
  • Altus VA Clinic
  • Ardmore VA Clinic
  • Blackwell VA Clinic
  • Enid VA Clinic
  • Fourteenth Street VA Clinic
  • Lawton VA Clinic
  • North May VA Clinic
  • South Oklahoma City VA Clinic
  • Stillwater VA Clinic
  • Wichita Falls VA Clinic

Veterans Centers

  • Lawton Veterans Center
  • Oklahoma City Veterans Center
  • Tulsa Veterans Center

Veterans looking to file a VA benefits claim can begin the process by working with an experienced Oklahoma mesothelioma lawyer. These attorneys can help gather the information needed to file a claim (such as when and where military asbestos exposure occurred).

Once a mesothelioma lawyer has gathered this information, veterans can work with Veterans Service Officers (VSOs) to file for VA benefits. VSOs are trained by the VA to help veterans access these benefits.

AML and VFW Service Officers in Oklahoma

VSOs work with organizations like the American Legion (AML), the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) to help as many veterans as possible.

These organizations have over 100 offices in Oklahoma. See where some of these offices are located below.

Oklahoma City

  • American Legion
  • Veterans of Foreign Wars
  • Vietnam Veterans of America

Tulsa

  • Veterans of Foreign Wars

Norman

  • American Legion
  • Oklahoma Veterans Center, Norman Division

Lawton

  • American Legion
  • Veterans of World War I of the USA

Midwest City

  • American Legion

Muskogee

  • American Legion
  • American Red Cross
  • Veterans of Foreign Wars
  • Veterans of World War I of the USA

Veterans connect with a VSO at one of these offices to file a VA benefits claim. They can also reach out to a mesothelioma lawyer to see if they can get compensation through a lawsuit.

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Connect with a Mesothelioma Lawyer in Oklahoma

An experienced mesothelioma attorney in Oklahoma can help you get the compensation you may deserve.

An Oklahoma mesothelioma lawyer can:

  • Determine where and when you may have been exposed to asbestos
  • Build a strong legal case on your behalf
  • File lawsuits and get compensation

Get a free case review to learn more about Oklahoma mesothelioma lawyers and how they can assist you.

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