Mesothelioma in Massachusetts
Legal rights, asbestos exposure sites, and compensation options in Massachusetts (MA)
Personal Injury Deadline
3 years
Wrongful Death Deadline
3 years
Settlement Range
$1.2 million – $3 million
Massachusetts Asbestos Key Facts
- • Massachusetts has a significant history of asbestos exposure through shipbuilding and manufacturing
- • The Fore River Shipyard built hundreds of naval vessels using asbestos-containing materials
- • W.R. Grace, one of the most notable asbestos companies, had major operations in the state
Known Asbestos Job Sites in Massachusetts
The following sites in Massachusetts 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.
- • Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston
- • General Electric facilities in Lynn and Pittsfield
- • Fore River Shipyard in Quincy
- • Raytheon manufacturing plants
- • W.R. Grace facilities in Cambridge
Statute of Limitations in Massachusetts
Personal Injury
3 years
The deadline to file a personal injury lawsuit from the date of mesothelioma diagnosis in Massachusetts.
Wrongful Death
3 years
The deadline for surviving family members to file a wrongful death lawsuit in Massachusetts.
Explore Your Legal Options in Massachusetts
An experienced mesothelioma attorney can evaluate your case, identify all responsible parties, and pursue the maximum compensation available under Massachusetts law.