Mesothelioma in California
Legal rights, asbestos exposure sites, and compensation options in California (CA)
Personal Injury Deadline
1 year from discovery
Wrongful Death Deadline
1 year
Settlement Range
$1.5 million – $3.5 million
Time-Sensitive: Short Statute of Limitations
California has one of the shortest statutes of limitations in the country at 1 year from discovery. If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, contact a qualified attorney immediately to protect your legal rights.
California Asbestos Key Facts
- • California has filed more mesothelioma lawsuits than almost any other state
- • The state's extensive naval shipyard operations exposed tens of thousands to asbestos
- • California's naturally occurring asbestos deposits create additional environmental exposure risks
- • Los Angeles County has one of the highest mesothelioma death rates in the nation
Known Asbestos Job Sites in California
The following sites in California have been identified as locations where workers may have been exposed to asbestos. If you worked at any of these sites, you may be eligible for compensation.
- • Hunters Point Naval Shipyard in San Francisco
- • Long Beach Naval Shipyard
- • Mare Island Naval Shipyard in Vallejo
- • Chevron Richmond Refinery
- • Pacific Gas & Electric power plants
- • Kaiser Permanente Shipyards in Richmond
Statute of Limitations in California
Personal Injury
1 year from discovery
The deadline to file a personal injury lawsuit from the date of mesothelioma diagnosis in California.
Wrongful Death
1 year
The deadline for surviving family members to file a wrongful death lawsuit in California.
Explore Your Legal Options in California
An experienced mesothelioma attorney can evaluate your case, identify all responsible parties, and pursue the maximum compensation available under California law.