Texas Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Lawyer

Trusted Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Attorney in Texas

Members of the US Navy contend with countless risks of injury and illness during their time in service, including asbestos exposure. This exposure could result in a future mesothelioma diagnosis, and it’s vital to know what to do if you are a Navy veteran diagnosed with this form of cancer. An experienced Texas Navy veterans’ mesothelioma lawyer is the ideal resource to consult in this difficult situation.

Representing Navy Veterans’ Mesothelioma Cases in Texas

A Texas mesothelioma lawyer at Wallace & Graham, PA can provide the compassionate and responsive legal counsel you need after you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma. Navy veterans may be exposed to asbestos while working in older military installations with asbestos insulation, in shipyards, or during their time aboard ships at sea, inside boiler rooms and utility rooms that may have various asbestos-containing materials.

One of the most difficult aspects of mesothelioma cases is the disease’s long latency period. There are only about 3,000 new cases diagnosed in the US each year, and mesothelioma typically does not cause noticeable symptoms until it has reached an advanced stage, usually decades after exposure to asbestos. The attorneys at Wallace & Graham, PA have nearly 40 years of experience with these cases and can help you understand your legal options following your diagnosis.

Why You Should Hire a Navy Veterans’ Mesothelioma Lawyer

Pleural mesothelioma, the most common type of this disease, has a five-year relative survival rate of just 23% at the localized stage. Once the disease spreads throughout the body, this rate drops to just 11%. Treatment is difficult and expensive, and time is a crucial concern if you intend to pursue legal action for your diagnosis. Navy veterans are likely to face a few additional challenges when it comes to claiming benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

If you are diagnosed with mesothelioma or any other occupational illness because of your time spent in the military, you likely qualify to claim medical and disability benefits from the VA. However, the claim-filing process can be incredibly difficult to navigate without an attorney’s help. Additionally, you could also have grounds to pursue compensation for your diagnosis outside of the government benefits programs available to you.

Many US companies that formerly produced asbestos products have shut down, but were required to establish mesothelioma trust funds to compensate those harmed by their products. You may be eligible to file a claim to one of these trusts, and your Texas Navy veterans’ mesothelioma attorney can guide you through the filing process.

You could also have grounds to file a personal injury claim for toxic exposure against a specific party responsible for your condition. If a contractor, product manufacturer, or other party outside of the military is directly responsible for the asbestos exposure that caused your mesothelioma, Wallace & Graham, PA can help you file a personal injury claim and seek compensation for your economic and non-economic damages.

It costs nothing upfront to hire Wallace & Graham, PA to represent you in a mesothelioma case. We take these cases on a contingency fee basis, so we only charge a fee if we secure compensation for you. It also costs you nothing to speak with our team about your legal options. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation with an experienced Texas Navy veterans’ mesothelioma lawyer and learn how we can help with your case.