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Mesothelioma in Virginia
Legal rights, asbestos exposure sites, and compensation options in Virginia (VA)
Personal Injury Deadline
2 years
Wrongful Death Deadline
2 years
Settlement Range
$1.2 million – $3 million
Virginia Asbestos Key Facts
- • Virginia is one of the most significant states for asbestos exposure due to its naval shipyards
- • Norfolk Naval Shipyard and Newport News Shipbuilding exposed tens of thousands of workers to asbestos
- • Virginia's massive military presence means many veterans were exposed to asbestos in the state
- • The Pentagon itself was built with asbestos-containing materials
Known Asbestos Job Sites in Virginia
The following sites in Virginia 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.
- • Norfolk Naval Shipyard
- • Newport News Shipbuilding
- • Pentagon
- • Quantico Marine Corps Base
- • Fort Belvoir
- • Naval Station Norfolk
Statute of Limitations in Virginia
Personal Injury
2 years
The deadline to file a personal injury lawsuit from the date of mesothelioma diagnosis in Virginia.
Wrongful Death
2 years
The deadline for surviving family members to file a wrongful death lawsuit in Virginia.
Explore Your Legal Options in Virginia
An experienced mesothelioma attorney can evaluate your case, identify all responsible parties, and pursue the maximum compensation available under Virginia law.