Vermont 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
While many workers at mines, power plants, and paper mills have been exposed to asbestos on the job in Vermont, the state is also a hotbed for non-occupational exposure. Many homes and schools built before the 1980s used asbestos-containing materials, potentially serving as a health risk to occupants or renovators.
Between 1999 and 2020, 150 Vermonters were diagnosed with mesothelioma, and 124 died from the disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you have been diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness, the dedicated Vermont mesothelioma attorneys with The Lanier Law Firm can help. Contact us online today for a free case evaluation.
Why Choose The Lanier Law Firm?
Our nationally-recognized mesothelioma lawyers have built a reputation for excellent service and significant results in asbestos-exposure cases. We’re passionate about giving mesothelioma clients the personal attention and care they need while securing them the compensation they deserve.
Our award-winning team has recovered billions in settlements and verdicts for our clients. We have vast experience at trial and are not afraid to take even the largest companies to court if they stand in the way of justice.
We can invest significant resources into our clients’ cases without requiring any upfront costs or financial obligations. We only get paid if we win your case.
Mesothelioma Settlements in Vermont
We have a strong track record of getting results for mesothelioma clients in Vermont. Our case results include $3 million for Vermont clients from a nationwide settlement over talc products that may have contained asbestos. We’ve also won a $6.2 million settlement for a former talc miner and secured a $2.2 million wrongful death settlement for the family of a papermill worker.
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.
Vermont Sites with Asbestos Exposure
A wide range of employers and worksites in Vermont are known to have exposed workers to asbestos. These companies include the following:
- Adams Paper Company
- Burlington Light & Power Company
- Central Vermont Railways
- Consolidated Lighting Company
- Eagle Square Manufacturing Company
- Fitzgerald Paper Company
- Georgia Pacific Corp.
- Gilman Paper Company
- Goodyear Tire and Rubber
- Green Mountain Paper
- H.E. Bradford Company
- Howe Scale Company
- IBM
- International Paper Company
- Mack Moulding Company
- Manufacturing Quarrying Company
- National Life Insurance Company
- Owens Illinois Plywood Company
- St. Albans Electric Light and Power Co.
- Twin State Gas and Electric Company
- Vermont Marble Company
- Vermont Yankee Power Plant
- White Mountain Paper Company
- Windsor Manufacturing Corporation
Belvedere Mountain
Vermont became a prominent hub for asbestos mining thanks to natural deposits like those found on Belvedere Mountain, where the first commercial mine opened in the state. The Belvedere Mountain mine continued to operate for years after the dangers of asbestos became public knowledge, finally closing in 1993.
After the mine’s closure, the site contained roughly 30 million tons of asbestos waste. Vermont Asbestos Group, the most recent operator of the mine, agreed to a settlement in 2013 in which it would provide $30 million to assist with cleanup costs.
Occupations at Risk for Asbestos Exposure
Most asbestos exposure in Vermont occurred among workers in certain fields who regularly used the mineral in a multitude of applications. The professions most at risk include the following:
Asbestos mines in Vermont operated from 1823 to as late as 1993. Mining equipment regularly shattered and dislodged asbestos fibers, sending them into the air and causing workers to inhale them.
Power plants often used asbestos to insulate key components like turbines, boilers, and generators from high temperatures. Employees at Vermont Electric Power Company Inc., Montpelier and Barre Light and Power Company, and others might have been exposed if they worked with or near asbestos-containing equipment.
Teachers, staff, and students in older school buildings might be exposed to asbestos when forgotten or overlooked components containing the material become damaged and release fibers into the air. For instance, the University of Vermont in Burlington has found asbestos-containing materials on its campus.
Many paper mills made use of asbestos in their production processes, potentially putting workers throughout the facility at risk of developing mesothelioma.
Options for Asbestos and Mesothelioma
Compensation in Vermont
Asbestos-exposure victims can seek compensation for damages resulting from their illness by filing a mesothelioma lawsuit against those responsible for their asbestos exposure.
Some companies filed for bankruptcy protection in the face of their mesothelioma liability. They established asbestos trust funds to compensate future claimants. Seeking compensation through these funds is often quicker and simpler than pursuing a lawsuit. Zonolite Attic Insulation is a Vermont company that has established an asbestos trust.
Workers exposed to asbestos on the job may also be eligible for workers’ compensation, and veterans exposed during their military service can seek additional benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Asbestos Laws and Regulations in Vermont
Vermont has regulations requiring the removal of any asbestos from buildings before any renovations or demolitions. The law also only allows certified contractors to conduct asbestos removal.
Vermont has a three-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims, starting at the date of a mesothelioma diagnosis. However, the state has a separate deadline for wrongful death claims, requiring claimants to file within two years of a victim’s passing. Our Vermont mesothelioma attorneys can help you file a timely claim and avoid any stress over deadlines.
Contact The Lanier Law Firm
We pride ourselves on providing serious and sound Legal Care to our clients. Our compassionate Vermont mesothelioma lawyers will do everything in their power to maximize your compensation and get you the justice you deserve.
Contact us online today to schedule a free case evaluation.
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