{"id":17617,"date":"2021-03-31T15:20:35","date_gmt":"2021-03-31T19:20:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=17617"},"modified":"2025-09-10T14:35:43","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T18:35:43","slug":"illinois","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/legal\/mesothelioma-lawyer\/illinois\/","title":{"rendered":"Illinois"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"filingclaim\">Filing a Mesothelioma Claim in Illinois<\/h2>\n<p>Illinois has been an American industrial powerhouse for more than a century, but it prospered at the cost of pollution, including asbestos exposure. Asbestos exposure can lead to <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a> and other deadly illnesses.<\/p>\n<p>From 1999 to 2017, malignant mesothelioma took the lives of 2,333 Illinois residents, an average of about 130 deaths a year.<\/p>\n<p>Illinois <a href=\"\/legal\/mesothelioma-lawyer\/\">mesothelioma lawyers<\/a> have served the state for decades, helping people who have been exposed to asbestos get the compensation they deserve to help pay for treatment expenses and other costs.<\/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 Illinois locations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"columns-4\">\n<li>Alton<\/li>\n<li>Arlington Heights<\/li>\n<li>Belleville<\/li>\n<li>Beloit<\/li>\n<li>Champaign<\/li>\n<li>Chicago<\/li>\n<li>Chicago Heights<\/li>\n<li>Decatur<\/li>\n<li>East Alton<\/li>\n<li>Granite City<\/li>\n<li>Hanover Park<\/li>\n<li>Joliet<\/li>\n<li>Lyons<\/li>\n<li>Marion<\/li>\n<li>Naperville<\/li>\n<li>Peoria<\/li>\n<li>Plano<\/li>\n<li>Rockford<\/li>\n<li>Springfield<\/li>\n<li>Urbana<\/li>\n<li>Wheeling<\/li>\n<li>Wilmington<\/li>\n<li>And more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><button class=\"show-more-btn\">Show More<\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>When looking for an Illinois mesothelioma lawyer, it\u2019s important to select a firm with the experience, reputation, and resources to advocate for you. Thankfully, Mesothelioma Hope has partnered with <strong>an experienced law firm headquartered in Illinois<\/strong> 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 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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>Illinois 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>With centuries of combined experience and an extensive network of resources, Simmons Hanly Conroy strives to provide first-class counsel to its clients.<\/p>\n<p>Get a Free Case Review from our partner law firm, Simmons Hanly Conroy, to learn more about taking legal action against negligent asbestos companies.<\/p>\n<p>Our partner law firm has recovered <strong>over $1.4 billion<\/strong> on behalf of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related disease victims <strong>in Illinois alone<\/strong>. A few of the firm\u2019s recent mesothelioma settlement amounts are highlighted below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"infographic-shortcode-container\" id=\"infographic-20438\"><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>Illinois Mesothelioma Settlements Recovered by Simmons Hanly Conroy<\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>$4.4 million<\/strong>Secondhand exposure victim<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>$4 million<\/strong>Bricklayer<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>$3.8 million<\/strong>Construction worker<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>$3.7 million<\/strong>Truck driver<\/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-20438{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-20438>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\">Asbestos Exposure Sites in Illinois<\/h2>\n<p>Asbestos was used regularly before the dangers were widely known because it is plentiful, strong, fireproof, and easy to work with. As a major cornerstone of many industries, millions of tons of asbestos were used in Illinois.<\/p>\n<p>It was used at oil refineries, power stations, and manufacturing plants. Some workers interacted with the poisonous mineral on a daily basis.<\/p>\n<p>Asbestos was also present in many common construction materials that ended up in schools and houses throughout Illinois.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-20441 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/waukegan-factory-300x169.png\" alt=\"Factory in Waukegan, Illinois\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/waukegan-factory-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/waukegan-factory.png 722w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the City of Waukegan, an industrial suburb north of Chicago, there is an ongoing U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Superfund cleanup effort focused on asbestos.<\/p>\n<p>The 350-acre site was formerly a manufacturing facility for Johns Manville, a major company that set up the first <a href=\"\/legal\/asbestos-trust-funds\/\">asbestos trust fund<\/a> after it filed for bankruptcy in 1982.<\/p>\n<div class=\"list-show-more show-mobile-only\">\n<p><strong>Some other well-known asbestos sites in Illinois include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li>A. E. Staley Manufacturing Company, Decatur<\/li>\n<li>Allis-Chalmers Assembly Plant, Springfield<\/li>\n<li>Baldwin Power Plant, Decatur<\/li>\n<li>Calumet Shipyard, Chicago<\/li>\n<li>Caterpillar Manufacturing Plant, Peoria<\/li>\n<li>Dow Chemical, East St. Louis<\/li>\n<li>General Motors, Chicago<\/li>\n<li>Granite City Steel, Granite City<\/li>\n<li>International Truck &amp; Engine Corp., Chicago<\/li>\n<li>Lakeside Powerhouse, Springfield<\/li>\n<li>Marion Powerhouse, Marion<\/li>\n<li>Owens-Illinois Glass, Alton<\/li>\n<li>Powerton Powerhouse, Peoria<\/li>\n<li>Procter &amp; Gamble, Chicago<\/li>\n<li>Rockford Electric, Rockford<\/li>\n<li>Standard Oil, Joliet<\/li>\n<li>Thomas A. Edison Nuclear Power Plant, Chicago<\/li>\n<li>U.S. Steel, Joliet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><button class=\"show-more-btn\">Show More<\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The above list only reflects a small portion of well-known worksites where asbestos was present in Illinois. There were many other places in the state where people may have been exposed to asbestos.<\/p>\n<p>Illinois mesothelioma lawyers have access to comprehensive databases of asbestos exposure sites in the state. To find out if your former worksite has a history of asbestos exposure, you should contact an Illinois mesothelioma attorney.<\/p>\n<h2>Illinois Counties With the Highest Number of Asbestos-Related Deaths<\/h2>\n<p>Asbestos affects families and communities in every state and every county in the U.S. Along with mesothelioma, asbestos exposure has caused thousands of deaths in Illinois 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-52-description\" class=\"tablepress-table-description tablepress-table-description-id-52\">Asbestos-Related Deaths Between 1999-2017<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-52\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-52 no-margin-top alternate-style\" aria-describedby=\"tablepress-52-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\">Cook County<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3,863<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">203<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">DuPage County<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">909<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">47<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Lake County<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">897<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">47<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Will County<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">641<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">33<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Madison County<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">435<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><!-- #tablepress-52 from cache -->\n<h2>Know Your Rights: Illinois Mesothelioma Lawsuits<\/h2>\n<p>Treating mesothelioma is extremely expensive, and many families cannot afford the out-of-pocket costs. This is why filing a <a href=\"\/legal\/lawsuit\/\">mesothelioma lawsuit<\/a> with the help of an Illinois asbestos lawyer is crucial.<\/p>\n<p>In 2024, 882 asbestos lawsuits were filed in Madison County, Illinois, more than in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., according to a national litigation report from KCIC.<\/p>\n<p>The county court has significant experience handling asbestos claims and an expedited docket for terminally ill patients, meaning its cases are often tried more quickly.<\/p>\n<p>By working with a top Illinois mesothelioma lawyer, victims give themselves and their families the best chance at recovering crucial compensation through a lawsuit.<\/p>\n<h3>Who Is Eligible to File a Mesothelioma Claim in Illinois?<\/h3>\n<p>In addition to Illinois 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\u2019s 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 an Illinois 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>An Illinois mesothelioma lawyer can explain how the state\u2019s laws and regulations impact someone\u2019s eligibility for different types of asbestos claims.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"settlements\">Mesothelioma Settlements and Verdicts in Illinois<\/h2>\n<p>Mesothelioma lawsuits are usually settled out of court before the case goes to trial. Through a <a href=\"\/legal\/settlements\/\">mesothelioma settlement<\/a>, the manufacturers of asbestos-containing products being sued agree to pay the victim a lump sum of money.<\/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>Mesothelioma settlements typically award victims between <strong>$1 million and $1.4 million<\/strong> on average, but some may award more or less than this.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>If the case does not settle, it may go to trial. Through a trial, a judge or jury decides how much money a mesothelioma victim receives through a verdict.<\/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>Mesothelioma verdicts award victims an average of between<strong> $5 million and $11.4 million<\/strong> \u2014 if the case is decided in the victim\u2019s favor. If not, the victim may receive no money.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Notable Illinois mesothelioma verdicts include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>$24.4 million:<\/strong> In July 2024, an Illinois jury found in favor of a janitor diagnosed with mesothelioma decades after working around asbestos-contaminated talc at an Avon facility.<\/li>\n<li><strong>$7.4 million:<\/strong> In March 2024, a jury awarded this amount to a former brick mason with mesothelioma who claimed asbestos-based steel-making materials caused his disease.<\/li>\n<li><strong>$30 million:<\/strong> In January 2024, a jury found in favor of a widow whose husband had passed away from mesothelioma caused by secondhand exposure to asbestos five weeks after his diagnosis.<\/li>\n<li><strong>$1.8 million:<\/strong> After being diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma, an Illinois Army veteran filed a lawsuit against the asbestos companies that hid the dangers of their products from the public and made countless service members sick.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>An Illinois asbestos lawyer can determine if a trial or settlement is better for your particular case. <a href=\"\/simmons-hanly-conroy\/\">Schedule your free case review today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Asbestos Laws and Regulations in Illinois<\/h2>\n<p>In Illinois, there are federal and state laws that protect people from asbestos exposure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Federal asbestos laws include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>AHERA:<\/strong> Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act<\/li>\n<li><strong>NESHAP:<\/strong> National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Further, Illinois asbestos laws state that contractors and workers must be trained and licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) in order to safely remove the toxic substance from schools, commercial sites, and public buildings.<\/p>\n<p>An Illinois mesothelioma lawyer will be familiar with how the courts apply federal, state, and regional asbestos laws and can help their clients navigate these regulations.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-balance\">Statutes of Limitations in Illinois<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-20232 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/couple-lawyer-statute-of-limitations-300x167.png\" alt=\"Illinois mesothelioma lawyer meeting with clients\" width=\"300\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/couple-lawyer-statute-of-limitations-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/couple-lawyer-statute-of-limitations.png 670w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It usually takes decades for someone to get sick as a result of asbestos exposure, so the laws regarding <a href=\"\/legal\/statute-of-limitations\/\">statutes of limitations<\/a> (SOLs) for mesothelioma claims are very complex. SOLs outline the amount of time that someone has to file a claim, and they vary from state to state.<\/p>\n<p>In Illinois, the SOL is typically <strong>2 years<\/strong> from the date of a patient&#8217;s diagnosis or <strong>2 years<\/strong> from their passing in the case of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/legal\/lawsuit\/wrongful-death\/\">wrongful death claim<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Because victims and their families have a limited window to file a claim,<\/strong>\u00a0it is important to contact an Illinois mesothelioma lawyer as soon as possible after a mesothelioma diagnosis.<\/p>\n<p>An experienced Illinois mesothelioma lawyer will understand how the state statute applies to your case and can help you determine when to file a claim.<\/p>\n<p>Even if the SOL for your lawsuit has expired, an Illinois mesothelioma attorney may be able to help you file claims with asbestos trust funds, which have separate rules about how much time you have to file.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-compensation\">Asbestos Trust Funds in Illinois<\/h3>\n<p>Bankrupt manufacturers of asbestos-based products were forced to set aside money in trust funds 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<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>Today, <strong>more than $30 billion is available<\/strong> in asbestos trust funds for mesothelioma victims.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Mesothelioma victims may be able to file claims with multiple trusts. An experienced Illinois 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 ul{font-size:16px;text-align:left;list-style:none;max-width:265px;line-height:1.4;margin:15px auto 25px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul li{padding-left:28px;margin-bottom:10px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default 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;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;content:\"\\e904\";border:none;position:absolute;left:0;top:0;background:#0FAEBF;width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:20px;line-height:20px;text-align:center;font-size:12px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.button.arrow{width:100%}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.widget_oscar-vque.default{max-width:620px}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a{padding:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a>div{display:block;display:flex;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;flex-direction:row-reverse}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a>div>div{padding:0 25px 0 0;width:41%}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a .vque-content{width:59%;padding:30px;text-align:left}.widget_oscar-vque.default img{max-width:90%;margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.subheading{font-size:16px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.heading{font-size:24px;margin:0 0 16px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul{max-width:none}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.button.arrow{width:auto}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div{display:block;position:relative;overflow:hidden}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div 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>Illinois VA Information for Mesothelioma Victims<\/h2>\n<p>Veterans are diagnosed with mesothelioma at a much higher rate than the average population. Every branch of the military used asbestos until the early 1980s, and it still exists in some ships, bases, and family housing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples of military bases in Illinois that used asbestos include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Camp Price Support Center, Granite City<\/li>\n<li>Rock Island Arsenal, Arsenal Island<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-hospital2\">Illinois Veterans Benefits<\/h3>\n<p>Thankfully, <a href=\"\/veterans\/\">veterans with mesothelioma<\/a> can access a number of benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).<\/p>\n<p><strong>VA benefits include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aid &amp; Attendance<\/li>\n<li>Disability compensation<\/li>\n<li>Health care<\/li>\n<li>Pension plans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Through the VA health care system, veterans can also access treatments from some of the best mesothelioma doctors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Two VA mesothelioma doctors include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-daniel-wiener\/\">Dr. Daniel Wiener<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-robert-cameron\/\">Dr. Robert Cameron<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Illinois veterans can also seek help from the following offices and facilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>Veterans Benefits Administration<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Great Lakes Naval Station, North Chicago<\/li>\n<li>Regional Benefits Office, Chicago<\/li>\n<li>Scott Air Force Base, St. Clair County<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>VA Medical Centers<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, North Chicago<\/li>\n<li>Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Hines<\/li>\n<li>Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Chicago<\/li>\n<li>Marion VA Medical Center<\/li>\n<li>VA Illiana Health Care System, Danville<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"list-show-more show-mobile-only\">\n<h4>Outpatient Clinics<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li>1007 USS Tranquility, Great Lakes<\/li>\n<li>1523 USS Red Rover, Great Lakes<\/li>\n<li>Auburn Gresham (Chicago) Clinic, Chicago<\/li>\n<li>Aurora Clinic, North Aurora<\/li>\n<li>Chicago Heights Clinic, Chicago Heights<\/li>\n<li>Enterprise Way VA Clinic, Marion<\/li>\n<li>Evanston Clinic, Evanston<\/li>\n<li>Fisher Clinic, Bldg. 237, Great Lakes<\/li>\n<li>Freeport Clinic<\/li>\n<li>Heartland Street VA Clinic, Marion<\/li>\n<li>Hoffman Estates, Hoffman Estates<\/li>\n<li>Joliet Clinic<\/li>\n<li>Kankakee Clinic, Bourbonnais<\/li>\n<li>Lakeside Clinic, Chicago<\/li>\n<li>LaSalle Clinic, Peru<\/li>\n<li>McHenry Clinic<\/li>\n<li>Oak Lawn Clinic<\/li>\n<li>OHMD Occupational Health Medicine Department, Great Lakes<\/li>\n<li>Rockford Clinic<\/li>\n<li>USS Osborne Dental Clinic, Great Lakes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><button class=\"show-more-btn\">Show More<\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-show-more show-mobile-only\">\n<h4>Community-Based Outpatient Clinics<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li>Bob Michel VA Outpatient Clinic, Peoria<\/li>\n<li>Carbondale Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Carbondale<\/li>\n<li>Decatur VA Outpatient Clinic, Decatur<\/li>\n<li>Effingham Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Effingham<\/li>\n<li>Galesburg VA Clinic, Galesburg<\/li>\n<li>Harrisburg Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Harrisburg<\/li>\n<li>Mattoon Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Mattoon<\/li>\n<li>Mt. Vernon Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Mt. Vernon<\/li>\n<li>Quincy VA Clinic, Quincy<\/li>\n<li>Springfield VA Outpatient Clinic, Springfield<\/li>\n<li>St. Clair County CBOC, Shiloh<\/li>\n<li>Sterling VA Outpatient Clinic, Sterling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><button class=\"show-more-btn\">Show More<\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-show-more show-mobile-only\">\n<h4>Veterans Centers<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li>Aurora Veterans Center, Aurora<\/li>\n<li>Chicago Veterans Center, Chicago<\/li>\n<li>Chicago Heights Veterans Center, Chicago Heights<\/li>\n<li>Evanston Veterans Center, Evanston<\/li>\n<li>Metro East Veterans Center, Swansea<\/li>\n<li>Oak Park Veterans Center, Forest Park<\/li>\n<li>Orland Park Veterans Center, Orland Park<\/li>\n<li>Peoria Veterans Center, Peoria<\/li>\n<li>Quad Cities Veterans Center, East Moline<\/li>\n<li>Rockford Veterans Center, Rockford<\/li>\n<li>Springfield, IL Veterans Center, Springfield<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><button class=\"show-more-btn\">Show More<\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Veterans can learn more about filing for VA benefits by speaking with an Illinois mesothelioma lawyer. These lawyers can collect key information needed to file a VA benefits claim.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-medal\">AML and VFW Service Officers in Illinois<\/h3>\n<p>For assistance getting VA benefits, veterans can reach out to a Veteran Service Officer (VSO) through the American Legion (AML) and\/or the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).<\/p>\n<p>VSOs are experts accredited by the VA to help veterans understand the complex claims process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Veterans with mesothelioma and their families often need help:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Filing claims for VA benefits<\/li>\n<li>Locating medical and\/or service records<\/li>\n<li>Requesting hearings and making appeals<\/li>\n<li>Understanding current laws and regulations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The AML has more than two dozen VSOs representing Illinois, and the organization\u2019s state headquarters are located in Bloomington.<\/p>\n<p>The main Veteran Service Office for the Illinois VFW is located in Chicago, with branch offices in Danville and Marion.<\/p>\n<p>You can also contact an Illinois mesothelioma lawyer to help you file for VA benefits and services.<\/p>\n<p>Download our <a href=\"\/veterans-guide\/\">Free Veterans Compensation Guide<\/a> today to how you can access financial assistance for an asbestos-related illness.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"illinoislawyer\">Connect With an Illinois Mesothelioma Lawyer<\/h2>\n<p>Illinois mesothelioma lawyers know how this cancer 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 an Illinois mesothelioma lawyer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A qualified Illinois mesothelioma attorney may be able to help you:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Identify the Illinois 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 Illinois statute of limitations<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>To learn more about your legal options, contact our team for a free, no-obligation case review. 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