{"id":17536,"date":"2021-03-31T11:01:41","date_gmt":"2021-03-31T15:01:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=17536"},"modified":"2025-11-18T20:55:56","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T01:55:56","slug":"florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/legal\/mesothelioma-lawyer\/florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"filingclaim\">Filing a Mesothelioma Claim in Florida<\/h2>\n<p>If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a>, the first step toward justice is filing a claim with the help of a Florida mesothelioma lawyer.<\/p>\n<p>The only known cause of mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a mineral fiber used in a variety of construction materials for insulation and fire resistance. When asbestos fibers are breathed in or swallowed, victims can develop deadly illnesses like mesothelioma and asbestosis.<\/p>\n<p>Although asbestos does not naturally occur in Florida, many shipments of the mineral were made to the state for processing and use in building construction.<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout-shortcode\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.callout-shortcode{background:#EDF8F9;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 24px;margin:40px 0;max-width:860px;position:relative}.callout-shortcode:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #EDF8F9 100%)}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{color:#100134;font-size:22px;display:block;margin:0 0 15px}.callout-shortcode:first-child{margin-top:0}.callout-shortcode:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:20px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding-top:17px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:74px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{left:22px;position:absolute;top:20px;width:59px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background:#fff url(\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mh-icon-65.png);background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:70%;border-radius:30px;bottom:-10px;content:\"\";display:block;height:30px;position:absolute;right:-10px;width:30px}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.callout-shortcode{padding:25px 25px 25px 34px}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{font-size:24px}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode.has-img{min-height:170px;padding-left:175px}.callout-shortcode.has-img .img-wrap{position:absolute;left:29px;top:25px;width:119px}.callout-shortcode.hope.has-img{padding-left:170px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding:0}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{width:109px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background-size:66%;bottom:-15px;height:42px;width:42px}}<\/style><div class=\"content\"><p>Between 1999 and 2017, <strong>Florida lost 3,343 lives to mesothelioma,<\/strong> according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>It can take 10-50 years for symptoms of mesothelioma to appear after someone is exposed to asbestos. For many patients, the disease has already spread to other parts of the body by the time the symptoms appear.<\/p>\n<p>Top Florida <a href=\"\/legal\/mesothelioma-lawyer\/\">mesothelioma lawyers<\/a> have decades of experience and understand the financial strain that families are under. By working with an experienced mesothelioma lawyer, victims of asbestos-related diseases can pursue compensation for <a href=\"\/treatment\/states\/florida\/\">medical treatment in Florida<\/a>\u00a0and other expenses.<\/p>\n<div class=\"list-show-more show-mobile-only\">\n<p><strong>Asbestos claims have been filed by mesothelioma victims who lived or worked in these Florida cities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"columns-4\">\n<li>Cape Coral<\/li>\n<li>Clearwater<\/li>\n<li>Daytona Beach<\/li>\n<li>Fort Lauderdale<\/li>\n<li>Fort Myers<\/li>\n<li>Fort Walton Beach<\/li>\n<li>Hialeah<\/li>\n<li class=\"show-more-marker\">Jacksonville<\/li>\n<li>Miami<\/li>\n<li>Naples<\/li>\n<li>Orlando<\/li>\n<li>Pace<\/li>\n<li>Palm Beach<\/li>\n<li>Panama City<\/li>\n<li>Pensacola<\/li>\n<li>Port Saint Lucie<\/li>\n<li>St. Petersburg<\/li>\n<li>Tallahassee<\/li>\n<li>Tampa<\/li>\n<li>West Palm Beach<\/li>\n<li>And more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><button class=\"show-more-btn\">Show More<\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>When researching a prospective Florida mesothelioma lawyer, it\u2019s important to select a firm with the experience, reputation, and resources to advocate for you. Fortunately, Mesothelioma Hope has partnered with an experienced law firm that can help mesothelioma patients like you: Simmons Hanly Conroy.<\/p>\n<div id=\"23978\" class=\"one-off-23978 widget widget_oscar-vque one-off\" data-vqueid=\"23978\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"one-off\">.one-off-23978{margin:60px auto}.one-off-23978 a{box-shadow:0 20px 20px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.03);background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0FAEBF 0,rgba(129,208,217,0) 100%);border:1px solid rgba(230,231,236,1);display:block;text-decoration:none;color:#000;max-width:370px;margin:0 auto}.one-off-23978 a>div{background:#fff;margin-left:3px}.one-off-23978 .vque-content{padding:20px 20px 25px}.one-off-23978 .heading{font-size:20px;line-height:23px;display:block;letter-spacing:-1px;text-align:center;max-width:260px;margin:0 auto 20px}.one-off-23978 ul{font-size:16px;text-align:left;list-style:none;max-width:210px;line-height:1.4;margin:15px auto 20px}.one-off-23978 ul li{padding-left:28px;margin-bottom:10px}.one-off-23978 ul li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.one-off-23978 ul li:before{font-family:\"mesohope\"!important;font-display:swap;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;content:\"\\e904\";color:#fff;border:0;position:absolute;left:0;top:0;background:#0FAEBF;width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:20px;line-height:20px;text-align:center;font-size:12px}.one-off-23978 .button{display:block;text-align:center;padding:10px 17px;max-width:245px;margin:0 auto}.one-off-23978 .image-wrap{background:rgba(15,174,191,1);color:#fff;padding:0 30px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}.one-off-23978 img.shc-logo{max-width:168px;margin:0 auto 15px}.one-off-23978 img.rep{max-width:70px;transform:scale(-1,1);margin-right:15px}.one-off-23978 img.mh-logo{display:none}.one-off-23978 .name{font-size:13px;line-height:15px;margin-bottom:9px}.one-off-23978 .name strong{font-size:15px;line-height:17px;display:block}.one-off-23978 .description{font-size:12px;line-height:14px;max-width:165px}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.one-off-23978 a{max-width:530px;padding-right:210px;position:relative;min-height:260px}.one-off-23978 .vque-content{padding:25px 30px}.one-off-23978 .heading{text-align:left}.one-off-23978 ul{margin:15px 0 20px}.one-off-23978 .button{display:inline-block}.one-off-23978 .image-wrap{display:inline-block;position:absolute;right:0;top:0;bottom:0;max-width:210px;padding:25px 23px 0}.one-off-23978 img.shc-logo{max-width:180px;margin:0 0 15px}.one-off-23978 img.rep{width:180px;margin:0 auto;transform:none;position:absolute;bottom:0;max-width:unset}.one-off-23978 img.mh-logo{display:block;bottom:45px;position:absolute}}<\/style><a href=\"\/simmons-hanly-conroy\/\" title=\"Get a Free Mesothelioma Case Review\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Get a Free Mesothelioma Case Review Ad\"><div>\r\n    <div class=\"vque-content\">\r\n    <img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/logo-simmonsfirm-color.png\" alt=\"Simmons Hanly Conroy\" class=\"lazyload shc-logo\" >\r\n        <strong class=\"heading\">Get a Free Mesothelioma Case Review<\/strong>\r\n        <ul>\r\n            <li>Over $30 billion available<\/li>\r\n            <li>No cost to file a claim<\/li>\r\n            <li>Avoid going to court<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get a Free Case Review\">Get a Free Case Review<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"image-wrap\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shara-fisher-ad.png\" alt=\"Shara Fisher\" class=\"lazyload rep\" >\r\n        <span><div class=\"name\"><strong>Shara Fisher<\/strong> Senior Paralegal<\/div><div class=\"description\"><strong>17+ years<\/strong> providing legal help to mesothelioma victims<\/div><\/span>\r\n         <img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MH-logo.png\" alt=\"Mesothelioma Hope Logo\" class=\"lazyload mh-logo\" >\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h3>Florida Mesothelioma Law Firm<\/h3>\n<p>As one of the nation\u2019s largest mass tort law firms, Simmons Hanly Conroy is dedicated to helping victims of mesothelioma and other personal injuries find justice and hope.<\/p>\n<p>The attorneys at Simmons Hanly Conroy have centuries of combined experience, and they aim to provide their clients with first-class legal services.<\/p>\n<p>Our partner law firm has recovered <strong>over $560 million<\/strong> on behalf of those with mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases <strong>in Florida alone<\/strong>. A few of the firm\u2019s mesothelioma settlement amounts are highlighted below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"infographic-shortcode-container\" id=\"infographic-20255\"><div class=\"state-settlements\">\r\n<button \"type=\"button\" data-mfp-src=\"#test-popup\"  class=\"popup-link-inline\"><i class=\"icon-question\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n<h4>Florida Mesothelioma Settlements Recovered by Simmons Hanly Conroy<\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>$6.76 million<\/strong> Auto mechanic<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>$5 million<\/strong> U.S. Air Force veteran and roofer<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>$1.8 million<\/strong> U.S. Army veteran and boilermaker<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>$2.9 million<\/strong> Steamfitter<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><a href=\"\/simmons-hanly-conroy\/\" title=\"Get Connected\" class=\"button shc arrow cte\" data-ce-category=\"Buttons\" data-ce-label=\"Get Connected\">Get Connected<\/a><\/p>\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"test-popup\" class=\"white-popup mfp-hide\">\r\n<span class=\"heading\"><i class=\"icon-badge\"><\/i><strong>Fact-Checked<\/strong><\/span>\r\n<p>All Simmons Hanly Conroy settlement amounts have been fact-checked and verified by our editorial team. <\/p>\r\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">div#infographic-20255{margin:40px auto}.state-settlements{background:#EDF8F9;border-radius:8px;padding:30px 40px;text-align:center;position:relative}.state-settlements .popup-link-inline{text-decoration:none;color:rgba(47,41,61,.5);position:absolute;right:20px;top:20px;background:none;border:0;box-shadow:none;padding:0}.state-settlements ul{color:#2F293D;list-style:none;margin:0;overflow:hidden;text-align:center;margin-bottom:20px}.state-settlements ul li>strong{display:block;font-size:24px;line-height:30px}.state-settlements ul li>strong:before{border-left:12px solid #0FAEBF;border-top:7px solid transparent;border-bottom:7px solid transparent;content:'';display:inline-block;height:0;margin-right:6px;position:relative;top:-3px;vertical-align:middle;width:0}.state-settlements ul li:last-child{margin:0}.state-settlements ul li:before,.state-settlements ul li:last-child:after{display:none}.state-settlements h4{font-size:20px}div#infographic-20255>p{margin:40px 0 0;text-align:center}.mfp-inline-holder .mfp-content{width:auto;border-radius:8px;position:relative}.white-popup{max-width:500px;padding:20px 20px 30px}.white-popup .heading{padding-left:45px;font-size:21px;border-bottom:1px solid #E6E6E6;line-height:40px;padding-bottom:20px;margin-bottom:20px;display:inline-block;min-width:315px;color:#100134}.white-popup .heading i{position:absolute;left:20px;top:20px;font-size:36px;color:#0FAEBF}.white-popup p{font-size:14px;line-height:22px}.mfp-close-btn-in .white-popup .mfp-close{color:#545454!important;position:absolute;bottom:20px;top:unset;right:unset;left:50%;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid gray;width:14px;height:14px;font-size:14px;line-height:13px;transform:translateX(-200%);padding-left:2px;opacity:1}.mfp-close-btn-in .white-popup .mfp-close:hover{text-decoration:none;color:#100134}.mfp-close-btn-in .white-popup .mfp-close::after{content:'Close';padding-left:10px;text-decoration:underline}@media screen and (min-width:1024px){.state-settlements ul li{float:left;width:25%;font-size:17px;line-height:21px}.state-settlements h4{font-size:28px;line-height:32px;max-width:555px;margin:0 auto 35px}.state-settlements ul li>strong{font-size:22px}}@media screen and (min-width:1150px){.state-settlements ul li>strong{font-size:26px}}<\/style><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"exposuresites\">Florida Asbestos Exposure Sites<\/h2>\n<p>There are hundreds \u2014 if not thousands \u2014 of known asbestos exposure sites in Florida. Generally, <a href=\"\/asbestos\/exposure\/\">asbestos exposure<\/a> sites tend to be former or current workplaces.<\/p>\n<p>For example, Florida\u2019s major seaports were historically \u2014 and still are \u2014 home to dozens of naval and commercial shipyards. Commercial and military shipbuilding were only two of dozens of high-risk asbestos-exposure industries.<\/p>\n<p>Florida also had widespread mines, manufacturing sites, metal fabrication plants, and construction sites, all of which heavily used asbestos. In addition, Florida operated five asbestos processing plants during the 20th century.<\/p>\n<div class=\"did-you-know icon-bell\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.did-you-know{background:#F3F2F0;border-radius:10px;margin:40px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 80px;position:relative}.did-you-know:before{position:absolute;left:20px;top:20px;width:45px;height:45px;background:#0FAEBF;border-radius:50px;color:#fff;text-align:center;line-height:45px;font-size:27px}.did-you-know .heading{font-size:24px;color:#100134;padding:10px 0;display:block;margin:0 0 5px}.did-you-know h2,.did-you-know .h2,.did-you-know h3,.did-you-know .h3{font-size:24px;line-height:1.14}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.did-you-know{padding:25px 25px 25px 90px}.did-you-know:before{left:25px;top:25px}.did-you-know .heading{padding:8px 0}.did-you-know h2,.did-you-know .h2,.did-you-know h3,.did-you-know .h3{font-size:24px;line-height:1.14}}<\/style><strong class=\"heading\">Did You Know?<\/strong><p>From the 1950s to 1991, more than 112,000 tons of asbestos-containing vermiculite were shipped from Libby, Montana, for processing at the former Zonolite and W.R. Grace &amp; Co. plant in Tampa. This led to workers being exposed to hazardous levels of asbestos. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Asbestos is also present in many public buildings and private homes in the state of Florida.<\/p>\n<div class=\"list-show-more no-height-desktop show-mobile-only\">\n<p><strong>Examples of high-risk asbestos sites in Florida include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li>Alton Box Plant, Jacksonville<\/li>\n<li>American Cyanamid Chemical Plant, Pace<\/li>\n<li>Anheuser-Busch Brewery, Jacksonville<\/li>\n<li>Atlantic Dry Dock, Jacksonville<\/li>\n<li>Florida Power &amp; Light (FPL), Fort Lauderdale<\/li>\n<li class=\"show-more-marker\">Fort Myers Power Plant<\/li>\n<li>Hendry Corporation, Tampa Bay<\/li>\n<li>International Paper Mill, Panama City<\/li>\n<li>Mayport Naval Station, Jacksonville<\/li>\n<li>Miami Shipbuilding Corporation<\/li>\n<li>Nitram Chemical Plant, Tampa<\/li>\n<li>Offshore Shipbuilding Company, Palatka<\/li>\n<li>Pensacola Naval Shipyard<\/li>\n<li>St. Regis Paper Company, Pensacola<\/li>\n<li>Tampa Bay Shipbuilding<\/li>\n<li>U.S. Phosphoric Plant, Tampa<\/li>\n<li>Wainwright Shipyard, Panama City<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><button class=\"show-more-btn\">Show More<\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you or a loved one has mesothelioma and want to know if a job site you worked on used asbestos, you should <a href=\"\/simmons-hanly-conroy\/\">contact a Florida mesothelioma attorney<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-building\">Florida Veterans and Military Bases<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-20230 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/military-base-300x189.png\" alt=\"Exterior of a military barracks\" width=\"300\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/military-base-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/military-base.png 722w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Florida is home to 21 military bases from every branch of the armed forces. Most of the military bases in Florida are located in coastal cities like Pensacola and Jacksonville, but there are a few inland bases as well.<\/p>\n<p>Any veteran who served in the military before the 1980s could have been exposed to asbestos. Every branch of the military used asbestos to make ships, buildings, and vehicles during this time \u2014 without knowing the health risks.<\/p>\n<p>Today, 33% of all mesothelioma cases involve U.S. Navy or shipyard exposure.<\/p>\n<div class=\"list-show-more show-mobile-only\">\n<p><strong>Examples of military bases in Florida that used asbestos include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li>Cape Kennedy Air Force Station (aka Cape Canaveral Space Force Station)<\/li>\n<li>Eglin Air Force Base<\/li>\n<li>Homestead Air Force Base (aka Homestead Air Reserve Base)<\/li>\n<li>Hurlburt Field<\/li>\n<li>MacDill Air Force Base<\/li>\n<li class=\"show-more-marker\">McCoy Air Force Base (aka Pinecastle Air Force Base)<\/li>\n<li>Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola<\/li>\n<li>Patrick Air Force Base<\/li>\n<li>Tyndall Air Force Base<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><button class=\"show-more-btn\">Show More<\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"\/veterans\/\">Veterans with mesothelioma<\/a> may qualify for benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) if their asbestos exposure was service-related. Florida has a number of different resources veterans can use to access these benefits.<\/p>\n<p>Florida veterans with mesothelioma can access seven different VA medical centers, 40 outpatient clinics, and 25 veterans centers, among many other veteran resources located throughout the state.<\/p>\n<p>Services like the American Legion (AML) and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) can also help Florida mesothelioma veterans access these benefits.<\/p>\n<h2>Florida Counties With the Most Asbestos-Related Deaths<\/h2>\n<p>Asbestos affects families and communities in every state and county in the U.S. Along with mesothelioma, asbestos exposure has caused thousands of deaths in Florida from related diseases like asbestosis and lung cancer. Five counties were hit particularly hard in recent years.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-wrap no-margin-top alternate-style\"><p id=\"tablepress-45-description\" class=\"tablepress-table-description tablepress-table-description-id-45\">Asbestos-Related Deaths Between 1999-2017<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-45\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-45 no-margin-top alternate-style\" aria-describedby=\"tablepress-45-description\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">County<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Estimated Deaths<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Average Deaths Per Year<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Palm Beach County<br \/>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1,545<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">111<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Pinellas County<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1,225<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">64<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Broward County<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1,186<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">62<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Miami-Dade County<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">972<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">51<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hillsborough County<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">869<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><!-- #tablepress-45 from cache -->\n<h2>Know Your Rights: Florida Mesothelioma Lawsuits<\/h2>\n<p>Many mesothelioma victims choose to pursue justice and compensation by filing a <a href=\"\/legal\/lawsuit\/\">mesothelioma lawsuit<\/a> against the manufacturers of asbestos-based products.<\/p>\n<p>These manufacturers knew that people who were exposed to asbestos could get sick and die, but they chose to keep making and selling their products <strong>\u2014 putting profits ahead of people<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout-shortcode\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.callout-shortcode{background:#EDF8F9;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 24px;margin:40px 0;max-width:860px;position:relative}.callout-shortcode:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #EDF8F9 100%)}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{color:#100134;font-size:22px;display:block;margin:0 0 15px}.callout-shortcode:first-child{margin-top:0}.callout-shortcode:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:20px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding-top:17px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:74px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{left:22px;position:absolute;top:20px;width:59px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background:#fff url(\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mh-icon-65.png);background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:70%;border-radius:30px;bottom:-10px;content:\"\";display:block;height:30px;position:absolute;right:-10px;width:30px}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.callout-shortcode{padding:25px 25px 25px 34px}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{font-size:24px}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode.has-img{min-height:170px;padding-left:175px}.callout-shortcode.has-img .img-wrap{position:absolute;left:29px;top:25px;width:119px}.callout-shortcode.hope.has-img{padding-left:170px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding:0}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{width:109px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background-size:66%;bottom:-15px;height:42px;width:42px}}<\/style><div class=\"content\"><p>If you or a loved one were injured by wrongful asbestos exposure, you have the <a href=\"\/simmons-hanly-conroy\/\">legal right to file a claim<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Successful mesothelioma lawsuits force manufacturers to pay for the harm they\u2019ve caused victims and their families.<\/p>\n<p>With the help of a Florida mesothelioma lawyer, asbestos victims can see if they\u2019re eligible to receive compensation through a lawsuit. Use our <strong>Free Attorney Checklist<\/strong> to find the best attorney for your case.<\/p>\n<div data-vqueid=\"18606\" class=\"widget widget_oscar-vque outline image-left has-img\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"outline\">.widget_oscar-vque.outline{margin:60px auto;max-width:315px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline:first-child{margin-top:0}.widget_oscar-vque.outline:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.outline>a{border:1px solid #E6E7EC;padding:20px;box-shadow:0 20px 20px rgba(34,34,34,0.03);border-radius:10px;color:#383441;display:block;text-decoration:none}.widget_oscar-vque.outline img{margin:0 auto 20px;max-width:180px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline .vque-content{color:#383441;font-size:16px;text-align:center}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.subheading{color:#100134;display:block;line-height:1;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:5px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.heading{color:#100134;font-size:20px;display:block;margin:0 0 20px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline ul{font-size:16px;text-align:left;list-style:none;max-width:265px;margin:15px auto 25px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline ul li{padding-left:28px;margin-bottom:10px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline ul li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.outline ul li:before{font-family:\"mesohope\" !important;font-display:swap;speak:none;color:#fff;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;content:\"\\e904\";border:none;position:absolute;left:0;top:3px;background:#0FAEBF;width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:20px;line-height:20px;text-align:center;font-size:12px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.button.arrow{width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.outline.image-left>a{position:relative;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0}.widget_oscar-vque.outline.image-left>a:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #fff 100%)}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.widget_oscar-vque.outline{max-width:620px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline img{max-width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.outline>a{padding:0}.widget_oscar-vque.outline>a>div{display:block;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:flex-end;flex-direction:row-reverse}.widget_oscar-vque.outline>a>div>div{width:41%}.widget_oscar-vque.outline>a .vque-content{width:59%;padding:30px;text-align:left}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.subheading{font-size:16px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.heading{font-size:24px;margin:0 0 13px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline ul{max-width:none}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.button.arrow{width:auto}.widget_oscar-vque.outline.image-left>a>div{display:block;position:relative;overflow:hidden}.widget_oscar-vque.outline.image-left>a>div>div{float:left}.widget_oscar-vque.outline.image-left>a>div>div:first-child{width:27%;padding:30px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline.image-left>a>div>div.vque-content{width:73%;padding-left:0;color:#383441}}<\/style><a href=\"\/attorney-checklist\/\" title=\"Free Attorney Checklist\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Free Attorney Checklist Ad\" data-desktop-image=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lawyer-ipad-1.png\"><div><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"95\" height=\"144\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lawyer-ipad-1.png\" class=\"attachment-Medium size-Medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mesothelioma Attorney Questions Checklist\" \/><\/div><div class=\"vque-content\"><strong class=\"heading\">Free Attorney Checklist<\/strong><p>Download our free list of 10 questions to ask when choosing a mesothelioma attorney.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"button yellow arrow\" title=\"Get Your Free Checklist\">Get Your Free Checklist<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h3>Who Is Eligible to File a Mesothelioma Claim in Florida?<\/h3>\n<p>In addition to Florida residents, mesothelioma patients who may have been exposed to asbestos while working in, living in, or visiting the state might qualify to file a claim for <a href=\"\/legal\/compensation\/\">financial compensation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, anyone who&#8217;s been diagnosed with other serious asbestos-related diseases \u2014 such as lung cancer or asbestosis \u2014 may also qualify to file a claim with the help of a Florida mesothelioma attorney.<\/p>\n<p>Even those who develop an asbestos-related disease later in life, such as mesothelioma, may be eligible to file a claim. Surviving family members may also be able to file a claim on behalf of a mesothelioma victim.<\/p>\n<p>A Florida mesothelioma lawyer can explain how the state\u2019s laws and regulations impact someone\u2019s eligibility for different types of asbestos claims.<\/p>\n<h2>Florida Asbestos Laws and Regulations<\/h2>\n<p>The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) established its Asbestos Removal Program in 1982 to manage and monitor asbestos removal in Florida.<\/p>\n<p>The state also adheres to the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) created by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).<\/p>\n<p>Given how widespread asbestos exposure once was in the state, governing agencies have made great efforts to curb asbestos-related diseases and deaths.<\/p>\n<p>The FDEP Asbestos Removal Program focuses on reducing the release of asbestos into the air during renovation or demolition. Inhaling these fibers can lead to asbestos-related diseases.<\/p>\n<p>Specific asbestos-related laws are found in the Florida Administrative Code.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Two key regulations governing asbestos in Florida include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chapter 61E1:<\/strong> Governs the training, certification, and license of asbestos workers; enforced by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation to protect workers and the public from asbestos exposure<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chapter 62-257:<\/strong> Administers the state\u2019s Asbestos Removal Program; defines different types of asbestos work along with notification procedures for facility renovations and demolitions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A Florida mesothelioma lawyer can help determine how these asbestos laws may affect a victim\u2019s case.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-balance\">Statute of Limitations in Florida<\/h3>\n<p>Each state has specific laws called\u00a0<a href=\"\/legal\/statute-of-limitations\/\">statutes of limitations<\/a> (SOLs) that set how long someone has to file a claim. Once the deadline has passed, you can no longer file a lawsuit.<\/p>\n<p>Florida has a <strong>2-year statute of limitations<\/strong> for mesothelioma lawsuits.<\/p>\n<p>Because these laws can be difficult to navigate, victims often turn to an experienced mesothelioma lawyer for help. A Florida mesothelioma lawyer can explain how statutes of limitations will affect your case and whether you should file a claim in Florida or another state.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-compensation\">Asbestos Trust Funds in Florida<\/h3>\n<p>Bankrupt manufacturers of asbestos-based products were forced to set aside money in <a href=\"\/legal\/asbestos-trust-funds\/\">trust funds<\/a> to pay out future asbestos claims. Asbestos trusts aren\u2019t subject to regular statutes of limitations. Instead, they have their own deadlines to file claims.<\/p>\n<p>Today, more than <strong>$30 billion is available in asbestos trust funds<\/strong> for mesothelioma victims.<\/p>\n<p>Mesothelioma victims may be able to file claims with multiple trusts. An experienced Florida mesothelioma lawyer can determine which trusts victims can file claims with.<\/p>\n<div data-vqueid=\"18460\" class=\"widget widget_oscar-vque default image-right has-img\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"default\">.widget_oscar-vque.default{margin:60px auto;max-width:315px}.widget_oscar-vque.default:first-child{margin-top:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a{background:#2F293D;display:block;padding:20px;border-radius:10px;color:#fff;text-decoration:none}.widget_oscar-vque.default img{margin:0 auto 20px;max-width:150px;width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.default .vque-content{font-size:16px;text-align:center}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.subheading{display:block;line-height:1;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:5px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.heading{font-size:20px;display:block;margin:0 0 25px}.widget_oscar-vque.default 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img{max-width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div{float:left}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div:first-child{width:27%;padding:30px}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div.vque-content{width:73%;padding-left:0}}<\/style><a href=\"\/access-asbestos-trust-funds\/\" title=\"Access Asbestos<br\/>Trust Funds\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Access Asbestos<br\/>Trust Funds Ad\"  data-mobile-image=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/trust-fund-couple.png\"data-desktop-image=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/trust-fund-image.png\"><div><div><div class=\"image-fade\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"414\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/trust-fund-image.png\" class=\"no-lazyload wp-post-image\" alt=\"A lawyer shares documents with a client\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/trust-fund-image.png 414w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/trust-fund-image-294x300.png 294w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/trust-fund-image-55x55.png 55w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 414px) 100vw, 414px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vque-content\"><strong class=\"heading\">Access Asbestos<br\/>Trust Funds<\/strong><ul>\n<li>More than $30 billion available<\/li>\n<li>$300K-$400K average compensation<\/li>\n<li>Get money in 90 days or less<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Check If You Qualify\">Check If You Qualify<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"settlements\">Florida Mesothelioma Settlements and Verdicts<\/h2>\n<p>According to Black\u2019s Law Dictionary, about 95% of personal injury cases settle before ever going to court.<\/p>\n<p>To avoid a long public legal battle in court before a judge and jury, companies responsible for a victim\u2019s asbestos exposure typically try to reach a <a href=\"\/legal\/settlements\/\">mesothelioma settlement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A settlement is an agreement between a Florida mesothelioma attorney representing the victim (plaintiff) and the legal team(s) representing the manufacturers being sued.<\/p>\n<p>Often, settlements are reached due to the overwhelming evidence a Florida mesothelioma lawyer presents to the offending company or companies.<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout-shortcode\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.callout-shortcode{background:#EDF8F9;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 24px;margin:40px 0;max-width:860px;position:relative}.callout-shortcode:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #EDF8F9 100%)}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{color:#100134;font-size:22px;display:block;margin:0 0 15px}.callout-shortcode:first-child{margin-top:0}.callout-shortcode:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:20px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding-top:17px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:74px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{left:22px;position:absolute;top:20px;width:59px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background:#fff url(\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mh-icon-65.png);background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:70%;border-radius:30px;bottom:-10px;content:\"\";display:block;height:30px;position:absolute;right:-10px;width:30px}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.callout-shortcode{padding:25px 25px 25px 34px}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{font-size:24px}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode.has-img{min-height:170px;padding-left:175px}.callout-shortcode.has-img .img-wrap{position:absolute;left:29px;top:25px;width:119px}.callout-shortcode.hope.has-img{padding-left:170px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding:0}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{width:109px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background-size:66%;bottom:-15px;height:42px;width:42px}}<\/style><div class=\"content\"><p>The average mesothelioma settlement is between <strong>$1 million and $1.4 million<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>If a mesothelioma lawsuit is not resolved with a settlement, it may proceed to a trial. In a trial, a jury hears each side (the victim\u2019s and the manufacturer\u2019s) and determines how much compensation the injured party (plaintiff) is owed.<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout-shortcode\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.callout-shortcode{background:#EDF8F9;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 24px;margin:40px 0;max-width:860px;position:relative}.callout-shortcode:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #EDF8F9 100%)}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{color:#100134;font-size:22px;display:block;margin:0 0 15px}.callout-shortcode:first-child{margin-top:0}.callout-shortcode:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:20px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding-top:17px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:74px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{left:22px;position:absolute;top:20px;width:59px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background:#fff url(\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mh-icon-65.png);background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:70%;border-radius:30px;bottom:-10px;content:\"\";display:block;height:30px;position:absolute;right:-10px;width:30px}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.callout-shortcode{padding:25px 25px 25px 34px}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{font-size:24px}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode.has-img{min-height:170px;padding-left:175px}.callout-shortcode.has-img .img-wrap{position:absolute;left:29px;top:25px;width:119px}.callout-shortcode.hope.has-img{padding-left:170px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding:0}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{width:109px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background-size:66%;bottom:-15px;height:42px;width:42px}}<\/style><div class=\"content\"><p>The average mesothelioma trial verdict is between <strong>$5 million and $11.4 million<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>However, it\u2019s also possible for the jury to rule in favor of the asbestos company, awarding the plaintiff no compensation.<\/p>\n<p>Consult with a Florida mesothelioma lawyer to see if a settlement or trial is best for your case.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"floridalawyer\">Connect With a Florida Mesothelioma Lawyer<\/h2>\n<p>Asbestos victims do not bear any responsibility for their mesothelioma diagnosis. Because of the heartless decisions made by manufacturers of asbestos-containing products, thousands of Americans have been diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases like mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p>Florida mesothelioma lawyers know how this disease can devastate families and are here to help. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, it is in your best interest to work with a Florida mesothelioma lawyer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A qualified Florida mesothelioma attorney can help you:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify the work sites or locations where you were exposed to asbestos<\/li>\n<li>Obtain medical and military records<\/li>\n<li>Build an asbestos claim that maximizes your chances of securing compensation<\/li>\n<li>File your claim within the proper Florida statute of limitations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To learn more about your options, contact our team for a free, no-obligation case review. 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diagnosed with mesothelioma, the first step toward justice is filing a claim with the help of a Florida mesothelioma lawyer. The only known cause of mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a mineral fiber used in a variety of construction&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":0,"parent":917,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/template-state-legal-new.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-17536","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/17536","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/35"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17536"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/17536\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/917"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17536"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}