Connecticut Mesothelioma Lawyer
Legally Reviewed By: Darron E. Berquist
Managing Attorney | Asbestos Litigation
- Page Last Updated:
- April 23, 2025
Legally Reviewed By: Darron Berquist
Managing Attorney | Asbestos Litigation
- Page Last Updated:
- April 23, 2025
Many Connecticut workers in fields like manufacturing, shipbuilding, and construction were exposed to asbestos for much of the 20th century when the heat-resistant material was heavily used. Asbestos exposure can lead to mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer.
Between 1999 and 2020, there were 2,221 mesothelioma deaths in Connecticut. There were 567 deaths alone from 2018 to 2023. If you were diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related illness, the skilled Connecticut mesothelioma lawyers with The Lanier Law Firm are ready to fight for your rights. Contact us online today for a free case evaluation.
Why Choose Our Mesothelioma
Lawyers in Connecticut?
Our award-winning team has more than 30 years of experience fighting and winning for asbestos exposure victims. Over that time, we’ve secured billions of dollars to hold large corporations accountable.
We’ve earned national recognition for our work on behalf of mesothelioma victims. We pride ourselves on offering serious and sound Legal Care to our clients, doing everything possible to maximize compensation while providing the individual attention necessary to keep them informed and worry-free throughout the process.
Notable Mesothelioma Settlements in Connecticut
We’ve built a reputation for getting significant results for Connecticut clients. Some of our notable Connecticut mesothelioma settlements include the following:
- A $8,323,000 settlement for a client who suffered secondary asbestos exposure from washing his mechanic father’s work clothes
- A $1,130,800 settlement for an electrical worker and field inspector exposed to asbestos on the job
- A $1,450,000 settlement for the wife of a retired U.S. Naval veteran exposed to asbestos aboard various ships
- A $1,626,000 settlement for the family of a construction worker exposed to asbestos on the job
Client Testimonials
Every mesothelioma case we handle is personal to us. With a proven track record of success nationwide, our dedicated team has the experience and resources to fight for you after a mesothelioma diagnosis. But don’t just take our word for it—hear from our clients.
Known Connecticut Sites with Asbestos Exposure
Multiple Locations
- American Brass Company
- American Cyanamid
- American Enka Corp.
- B.F. Goodrich Company
- Connecticut Fire Bbrick Company
- Connecticut Light & Power Co.
- Copper Company
- General Dynamics Corp. Electric Boat
- General Electric Company
- Goodyear
- New England Engineering Company
- Pratt & Whitney Aircraft
- Raybestos
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- United Aircraft
- United Illuminating Company
Fairfield County
- Acme Shear Corp.
- Bridgeport Brass Company
- Handy & Harman Tube Company
- Industrial Refractory Corp.
Middlesex County
- Connecticut Yankee Nuclear Plant
Hartford County
- Aetna Life Insurance
- Combustion Engineering
- G. Fox & Company
- Hartford Electric Light Company
- Hartford Hospital
- Homestead Insulation Company
- Kelsey Ferguson Company
- Stanley Works
- Thermal Acoustics
New Haven County
- Ansonia Brass
- Naugatuck Chemical
New London County
- Dow Chemical
- Millstone Nuclear Power Plant
- Naval Submarine Base New London
- Pfizer
- Thames Shipyard
- US Naval Submarine Base, Groton
- United States Coast Guard Station in Groton
While these are among the known exposure sites in Connecticut, many more exist throughout the state. For more information on asbestos exposure and mesothelioma, click here.
Occupations at Risk for Asbestos Exposure
Many professions active in Connecticut were associated with occupational asbestos exposure. Examples include:
Asbestos was widely used in shipbuilding, both in the manufacturing process and the components of vessels and equipment. Those who worked at Connecticut shipyards may have been exposed to asbestos in multiple ways.
Key equipment like turbines, generators, and boilers included asbestos for its heat-resistant properties. Installing or repairing these components could have dislodged asbestos fibers into the air, exposing nearby workers.
Asbestos was used to insulate pipes, gaskets, boilers, and other industrial components. It also found its way into many products produced at manufacturing facilities.
The U.S. Military used asbestos for many different applications, from barracks construction to firefighting materials. Those who lived, worked, or served on Connecticut Navy and Coast Guard bases may have encountered asbestos from a variety of sources.
Asbestos was cheap, heat-resistant, and structurally strong, making it a natural additive in construction materials. Working with these materials could have disturbed asbestos fibers and led to close exposure.
Maintenance and repair workers may have inhaled asbestos fibers released when removing, replacing, or fixing equipment that contained the deadly mineral.
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Filing a Mesothelioma Lawsuit
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Why Should You Trust the Lanier Law Firm to Handle your Mesothelioma Case?
Options for Asbestos and Mesothelioma
Compensation in Connecticut
Connecticut asbestos exposure victims can pursue compensation through a mesothelioma lawsuit, which allows them to seek damages from the party responsible for their exposure.
Many companies responsible for asbestos exposure have filed for bankruptcy. The courts required them to establish asbestos trust funds to compensate claimants. If you are eligible, filing a claim with an asbestos trust is quicker and more straightforward than traditional litigation.
You may also be eligible for workers’ compensation if you were exposed to asbestos on the job. Similarly, veterans exposed to asbestos during their service can apply for additional benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Asbestos Laws and Regulations in Connecticut
Connecticut’s statute of limitations for both personal injury and wrongful death mesothelioma claims is three years from the date of the victim’s diagnosis or death respectively.
If you are a Connecticut resident but were exposed to asbestos elsewhere, you might be able to file a claim in a different state. Our knowledgeable mesothelioma attorneys will help you pursue all avenues of compensation available to you, both in and outside the Constitution State.
Contact The Lanier Law Firm
If you or a loved one was exposed to asbestos and has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related illness, our dedicated Connecticut mesothelioma lawyers are ready to help you get the justice you deserve and hold those responsible accountable.
Contact us online today for a free case evaluation.
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