Hawaii Mesothelioma & Asbestos Lawyer
Legally Reviewed By: Darron E. Berquist
Managing Attorney | Mesothelioma & Asbestos
- Page Last Updated:
- April 2, 2025
Legally Reviewed By: Darron Berquist
Managing Attorney | Mesothelioma & Asbestos
- Page Last Updated:
- April 2, 2025
Even in Hawaii, thousands of miles from the mainland U.S., workers have not been safe from the proliferation of asbestos products in fields like construction, manufacturing, shipbuilding, and the military. A total of 687 people have died in Hawaii from mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer linked to asbestos exposure.
If you or a loved one was exposed to asbestos and diagnosed with a related illness, the compassionate Hawaii mesothelioma lawyers with The Lanier Law Firm can help you seek justice and secure the compensation you need. Contact us online today for a free case review.
Why Choose The Lanier Law Firm for your Hawaii mesothelioma claim?
With more than three decades of award-winning legal practice, our firm has gained national recognition for its success in representing mesothelioma victims. We’ve won billions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for clients like you, including $4.69 billion in a case centered on baby powder and asbestos’ links to ovarian cancer.
We don’t just provide excellent legal representation and significant results. Our dedicated attorneys are passionate about giving our clients the individualized attention they need to stay worry-free throughout the claims process. We’ll handle every aspect of your case for you, allowing you to focus on your health and your family.
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.
Where Asbestos Exposure Occurred in Hawaii
Asbestos exposure sites are spread throughout the Hawaiian islands. Companies and worksites known to have exposed workers to asbestos in Hawaii include the following:
Hawaii County
- Ewa Sugar Mill
- Hawaiian Agricultural Company
- Kohala Sugar Company
- Laupahoehoe Sugar Company
- Onemea Sugar Company
- Paauhau Sugar Plantation Company
- Pepeekeo Sugar Company
- Yamada Transfer
Kauai County
- Grove Farm
- Kauai Commercial Co. Ltd.
- Kekaha Sugar Company
- McBryde Sugar Company
Maui County
- Alexander & Baldwin
- Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Company
- Maui Electric Company
- Pioneer Mill Company
- Wailuku Sugar Company
Honolulu County
- California Packing Corporation
- Ca Texas Oil Company
- Chevron Oil
- Ewa Plantation Company
- H. Hackfield & Company
- Hawaiian Electric Company
- Hawaiian Equipment Company
- Honolulu Iron Works Company
- Honolulu Water Works
- Hutchinson Sugar Plantation Company
- Kahe Power Plant
- Libby, McNeil, & Libby
- Oahu Sugar Co
- Owens-Corning
- Philippine Petroleum
- Shell Oil
- Standard Oil
- Waialua Agricultural Company
- Waialua Plantation
Pearl Harbor Naval Complex
The soil and groundwater at Pearl Harbor Naval Complex have been contaminated with asbestos and other materials over decades of active use as a military base. The U.S. Navy, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and Hawaii Department of Health are working to find and clean up contamination throughout the site, but according to the EPA’s Superfund website, the base’s current condition doesn’t immediately threaten the environment or public health.
Occupations at Risk for Asbestos Exposure
Many major Hawaiian industries, such as sugar production, saw widespread use of asbestos in the mid-20th century. Occupations known for occupational asbestos exposure in Hawaii include the following:
Many homes and other structures built in Hawaii before 1980—including hotels, schools, and government buildings—were made with asbestos-containing materials. A wide range of public-facing employees may have been exposed to asbestos by these components.
The shipping industry has long been a major part of Hawaii’s economy. Unfortunately, asbestos was heavily used in shipbuilding for its heat-resistant properties, both within work facilities and the vessels themselves.
Hawaii was home to numerous sugar manufacturing companies, such as Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company and Hamakua Sugar Plantation. These manufacturers are known to have used asbestos in their plants, potentially exposing workers to deadly fibers. Some types of farming equipment were also known to contain asbestos.
Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard—now known as Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam—is one of several bases operated by the U.S. Military throughout Hawaii. Asbestos was widely used in the military for fireproofing purposes, so older buildings and equipment could have exposed service members, staff, or residents.
Power plants commonly used asbestos products to protect vital components from heat emitted by turbines, generators, and other equipment. Workers who serviced, installed, or operated near asbestos-containing components were at risk of significant exposure.
The Vermiculite of Hawaii plant in Honolulu processed vermiculite contaminated with asbestos for nearly three decades. Workers at the plant and similar facilities may have been heavily exposed to asbestos.
Options for Asbestos and Mesothelioma Compensation in Hawaii
Most Hawaii asbestos-exposure victims are eligible to file a mesothelioma lawsuit against the parties responsible for their illnesses. Through a lawsuit, claimants can seek compensation for the damages relating to their exposure and illness.
Some companies have filed for bankruptcy protection in the face of mounting asbestos-exposure liability. They have established asbestos trust funds to compensate exposure victims. If you’re eligible to file a claim with an asbestos trust fund, the process of obtaining compensation should be faster and simpler than filing a lawsuit.
Veterans exposed to asbestos during their military service can file a claim for disability benefits with the Department of Veterans Affairs, which can provide medical care and monthly payments to mesothelioma victims.
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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?
Asbestos Laws and Regulations in Hawaii
Thanks to the widespread presence of asbestos in residential buildings, Hawaii laws require proper inspections and disposal of asbestos-containing materials before any renovations or demolitions occur.
The Hawaii statute of limitations for mesothelioma lawsuits is two years after diagnosis. Our skilled Hawaii mesothelioma lawyers can help you build and file a timely claim so you don’t miss your chance to recover compensation.
Contact The Lanier Law Firm
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you don’t have to fight alone. Our experienced Hawaii asbestos exposure attorneys are ready to secure you the compensation you deserve. Contact us online today to schedule a free case review.
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