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Mesothelioma in Illinois
Legal rights, asbestos exposure sites, and compensation options in Illinois (IL)
Personal Injury Deadline
2 years
Wrongful Death Deadline
2 years
Settlement Range
$1.2 million – $3 million
Illinois Asbestos Key Facts
- • Illinois has historically been one of the top states for mesothelioma cases filed
- • Chicago's industrial history created widespread asbestos exposure in manufacturing and construction
- • The Johns-Manville plant in Waukegan was one of the largest asbestos product manufacturers in the Midwest
- • Madison County, IL has been one of the most active jurisdictions for asbestos litigation
Known Asbestos Job Sites in Illinois
The following sites in Illinois 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.
- • Great Lakes Naval Training Center
- • Caterpillar manufacturing plants in Peoria
- • Commonwealth Edison power plants
- • U.S. Steel South Works in Chicago
- • Johns-Manville plant in Waukegan
- • Argonne National Laboratory
Statute of Limitations in Illinois
Personal Injury
2 years
The deadline to file a personal injury lawsuit from the date of mesothelioma diagnosis in Illinois.
Wrongful Death
2 years
The deadline for surviving family members to file a wrongful death lawsuit in Illinois.
Explore Your Legal Options in Illinois
An experienced mesothelioma attorney can evaluate your case, identify all responsible parties, and pursue the maximum compensation available under Illinois law.