Mesothelioma in District of Columbia
Legal rights, asbestos exposure sites, and compensation options in District of Columbia (DC)
Personal Injury Deadline
3 years
Wrongful Death Deadline
2 years
Settlement Range
$1 million – $2.5 million
District of Columbia Asbestos Key Facts
- • Many federal buildings in DC were constructed with asbestos-containing materials
- • The Washington Navy Yard exposed military and civilian workers to asbestos for decades
- • Government employees in older federal buildings may have experienced secondary exposure
Known Asbestos Job Sites in District of Columbia
The following sites in District of Columbia 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.
- • Washington Navy Yard
- • U.S. Capitol Building renovation projects
- • Walter Reed Army Medical Center
- • Federal government office buildings
- • Pepco power stations
Statute of Limitations in District of Columbia
Personal Injury
3 years
The deadline to file a personal injury lawsuit from the date of mesothelioma diagnosis in District of Columbia.
Wrongful Death
2 years
The deadline for surviving family members to file a wrongful death lawsuit in District of Columbia.
Explore Your Legal Options in District of Columbia
An experienced mesothelioma attorney can evaluate your case, identify all responsible parties, and pursue the maximum compensation available under District of Columbia law.