{"id":17700,"date":"2021-04-01T15:05:01","date_gmt":"2021-04-01T19:05:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=17700"},"modified":"2025-12-22T13:41:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T18:41:12","slug":"maryland","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/legal\/mesothelioma-lawyer\/maryland\/","title":{"rendered":"Maryland"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"file\">Filing a Mesothelioma Claim in Maryland<\/h2>\n<p>Maryland residents with <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a> can access financial compensation from the manufacturers of asbestos-based products. These manufacturers knew that asbestos could be deadly but they used it anyway, putting millions at risk to keep making money.<\/p>\n<p>The Environmental Working Group (EWG) reports that nearly 1,000 Maryland residents died from mesothelioma between 1999 and 2017.<\/p>\n<p>A top Maryland <a href=\"\/legal\/mesothelioma-lawyer\/\">mesothelioma lawyer<\/a> can help you pursue compensation from manufacturers today through lawsuits and other types of legal action.<\/p>\n<p>When looking for a Maryland mesothelioma attorney, it\u2019s important to select a firm with the experience, reputation, and resources to advocate for you. Thankfully, Mesothelioma Hope has partnered with an experienced mesothelioma law firm that can help 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<h2>Maryland Mesothelioma Law Firm<\/h2>\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<div class=\"blockquote-w-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/jennifer-alesio-ellipse.png\" alt=\"\" \/><blockquote><p>&#8220;Not only do we have the resources to get the best results for somebody in a terrible situation, but every person they\u2019re going to encounter genuinely cares about that person, their health, and their family.&#8221;<\/p>\n<footer>&ndash;<cite> Jennifer Alesio, partner asbestos attorney at Simmons Hanly Conroy<\/cite><\/footer><\/blockquote><style type=\"text\/css\">.blockquote-w-image{position:relative;margin:40px auto}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{background:none;border-left:none;padding:25px;margin-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote p{margin-bottom:0}.blockquote-w-image img{width:100px;border:none;border-radius:100%;box-shadow:none;position:relative;margin:0 auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative{margin:60px auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding:25px 25px 25px 80px;padding-bottom:25px;background-color:#E4F4F6}.blockquote-w-image.alternative img{position:absolute;left:20px;top:25px;z-index:1;width:50px;border:1px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(34,34,34,0.2);border-radius:100%}.blockquote-w-image.with-border{background:none;border-left:4px solid #0FAEBF}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote{background:none;border-radius:0;padding:10px 25px}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote:before{display:none}@media screen and (min-width: 769px){.blockquote-w-image img{position:absolute;left:0;top:0}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{padding:0 25px 0 125px;min-height:90px}}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding-left:105px}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote footer cite{font-size:16px}.entry-content .blockquote-w-image.alternative img{width:60px;left:25px}}<\/style><\/div>\n<p>Our partner law firm has recovered <strong>over $13 million<\/strong> on behalf of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related disease victims <strong>in Maryland alone<\/strong>. A few of the firm\u2019s recent mesothelioma settlement amounts are highlighted below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"infographic-shortcode-container\" id=\"infographic-21223\"><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>Maryland Mesothelioma Settlements Recovered by Simmons Hanly Conroy<\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>$5.2 million<\/strong>Welder<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>$3.9 million<\/strong>U.S. Army Veteran<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>$3.1 million<\/strong>Retail worker<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>$1.8 million<\/strong>Building engineer<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><a href=\"\/simmons-hanly-conroy\/\" title=\"Get a Free Case Review\" class=\"button shc arrow cte\" data-ce-category=\"Buttons\" data-ce-label=\"Get a Free Case Review\">Get a Free Case Review<\/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-21223{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-21223>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=\"sites\">Asbestos Exposure Sites in Maryland<\/h2>\n<p>Asbestos can be found in most structures across Maryland and at manufacturing facilities, shipyards, and military bases.<\/p>\n<p>Construction sites also put workers at risk of exposure, as thousands of construction products were made with asbestos before the 1980s.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other examples of asbestos sites in Maryland include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li>Aberdeen Proving Grounds Nike X Missile Building, Aberdeen<\/li>\n<li>Andrews Air Force Base, Camp Springs<\/li>\n<li>Annapolis U.S. Naval Academy<\/li>\n<li>Baltimore Gas Electric Riverside Power Plant, Baltimore<\/li>\n<li>Bethlehem Steel Fairfield Shipyard, Baltimore<\/li>\n<li>Black and Decker, Hampstead<\/li>\n<li>Fort Meade<\/li>\n<li>Greenwald Packing Company, Baltimore<\/li>\n<li>Post Office Fayette Street, Baltimore<\/li>\n<li>Procter and Gamble, Baltimore<\/li>\n<li>Standard Oil Refinery, Baltimore<\/li>\n<li>U.S. Navy, Indian Head<\/li>\n<li>University of Maryland, College Park<\/li>\n<li>West Virginia Pulp &amp; Paper Company, Luke<\/li>\n<li>Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company, Baltimore<\/li>\n<li>Westinghouse, Church, Kerr and Company, Cumberland<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Maryland asbestos lawyers have databases of asbestos sites in the state and across the country. <a href=\"\/simmons-hanly-conroy\/\">Connect with a Maryland mesothelioma lawyer<\/a> to see if a site you worked at put you at risk.<\/p>\n<h2>Know Your Rights: Maryland Mesothelioma Lawsuits<\/h2>\n<p>Mesothelioma lawsuits can hold the manufacturers of asbestos-containing products accountable for the harm they have caused. These lawsuits, if successful, force manufacturers to pay mesothelioma victims.<\/p>\n<p>It is estimated that around 30,000 asbestos lawsuits are ongoing in Baltimore alone.<\/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 legal right to file a claim.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>The money from a mesothelioma lawsuit can help asbestos victims pay for <a href=\"\/treatment\/states\/maryland\/\">medical treatment in Maryland<\/a> and other costs.<\/p>\n<p>A Maryland mesothelioma lawyer makes the lawsuit process easier since they take on most of the legal work. This allows mesothelioma victims to focus on getting top-quality medical care and spending time with their families.<\/p>\n<h3>Who Is Eligible to File a Mesothelioma Claim in Maryland?<\/h3>\n<p>Mesothelioma patients who may have been exposed to asbestos while working in, living in, or visiting the state of Maryland 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 a Maryland mesothelioma attorney.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, surviving family members, loved ones, or anyone with control over a mesothelioma victim\u2019s estate or power of attorney may also be able to file a claim.<\/p>\n<p>See if you\u2019re eligible to receive compensation through a lawsuit. 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Through a settlement, the manufacturers of asbestos-containing products agree to pay the victim a lump sum of money. In exchange, the lawsuit will not progress to a risky trial phase.<\/p>\n<p>On average, mesothelioma victims receive between <strong>$1 million and $1.4 million<\/strong>\u00a0from settlements. That said, some of the largest settlement awards in Maryland have ranged from <strong>$2.2 million<\/strong> to <strong>$11.5 million<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If the case does go to trial, a judge or jury will rule in favor of either the asbestos victim or the product manufacturer. Mesothelioma verdicts award <strong>an average of between $5 and $11.4 million<\/strong> if the court rules in the asbestos victim&#8217;s favor.<\/p>\n<h2>Asbestos Laws and Regulations in Maryland<\/h2>\n<p>Asbestos abatement in Maryland is regulated according to federal National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for asbestos and additional state asbestos abatement rules.<\/p>\n<p><strong>These regulations protect employees from asbestos-related diseases, including:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Asbestosis<\/li>\n<li>Lung cancer<\/li>\n<li>Mesothelioma<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The state rules include notification training and licensing requirements for asbestos abatement contractors, as well as provisions for the disposal of asbestos.<\/p>\n<p>Maryland has adopted the federal standard for asbestos exposure in general industry (brake and clutch repair, custodial work, and handling asbestos-based products) and workplace safety and health requirements for asbestos abatement activities.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-balance\">Statute of Limitations in Maryland<\/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=\"A Maryland mesothelioma lawyer goes over paperwork with a man and a woman\" 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>A statute of limitations is a complex rule that determines how much time someone has to file a lawsuit.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/legal\/statute-of-limitations\/\">Statutes of limitations<\/a> vary not only by state but also by the individual factors in each case.<\/p>\n<p>For these reasons, it&#8217;s important to work with a Maryland mesothelioma lawyer to file a lawsuit within the deadlines set by statutes of limitations. If the lawsuit isn&#8217;t filed in time, it can never be filed, and no compensation can be retrieved.<\/p>\n<p>In the state of Maryland, most patients and families will have <strong>3 years<\/strong> after a diagnosis or death from mesothelioma. An experienced attorney can help ensure you file within this timeframe.<\/p>\n<p><h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-compensation\">Asbestos Trust Funds in Maryland<\/h3>Even if statutes of limitations prevent a lawsuit from being filed, compensation may still be available through an <a href=\"\/legal\/asbestos-trust-funds\/\">asbestos trust fund claim<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Asbestos trust funds do not follow normal statutes of limitations. Instead, the companies that manage the trusts set their own deadlines for when claims must be filed.<\/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>An estimated <strong>$30 billion<\/strong> is currently available in asbestos trust funds.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>A Maryland mesothelioma lawyer can help you determine your eligibility to file a claim with asbestos trust funds.<\/p>\n<h2>Maryland VA Information for Mesothelioma Victims<\/h2>\n<p>Maryland veterans also run a high risk of mesothelioma, since every branch of the U.S. military used asbestos for decades on end.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Until the early 1980s, asbestos was used in: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Air Force planes<\/li>\n<li>Army bases and vehicles<\/li>\n<li>Navy and Coast Guard ships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Due to this widespread use, 1 in 3 people diagnosed with mesothelioma today are veterans.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-hospital2\">Maryland VA Benefits<\/h3>\n<p>The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) understands the challenges that affect <a href=\"\/veterans\/\">veterans with mesothelioma<\/a>. Thankfully, the VA offers a wide range of benefits to help veterans and their families.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Common VA benefits include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Disability compensation<\/li>\n<li>Hospice care<\/li>\n<li>Health care<\/li>\n<li>Pension plans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The VA also works with some of the best mesothelioma doctors to help veterans get the best care possible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Two well-known VA mesothelioma doctors include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-robert-cameron\/\">Dr. Robert Cameron<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-daniel-wiener\/\">Dr. Daniel Wiener<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>VA offices are located throughout Maryland, including:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Veterans Benefits Administration<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li>Aberdeen Proving Ground<\/li>\n<li>Andrews Air Force Base<\/li>\n<li>Annapolis Naval Station\/USNA<\/li>\n<li>Baltimore Regional Office<\/li>\n<li>Fort Detrick<\/li>\n<li>Fort Meade<\/li>\n<li>Indian Head Naval Ord<\/li>\n<li>Patuxent River Naval Air Station<\/li>\n<li>Walter Reed National Military Medical Center &#8211; Bethesda<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>VA Medical Centers <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Baltimore VA Medical Center &#8211; VA Maryland Health Care System<\/li>\n<li>Loch Raven VA Medical Center &#8211; VA Maryland Health Care System, Baltimore<\/li>\n<li>Perry Point VA Medical Center &#8211; VA Maryland Health Care System<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Community-Based Outpatient Clinics<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li>Baltimore VA Annex<\/li>\n<li>Cambridge VA Outpatient Clinic<\/li>\n<li>Cumberland Outpatient Clinic<\/li>\n<li>Eastern Baltimore County VA Outpatient Clinic, Rosedale<\/li>\n<li>Fort Detrick VA Outpatient Clinic, Frederick<\/li>\n<li>Fort Meade VA Outpatient Clinic<\/li>\n<li>Glen Burnie VA Outpatient Clinic<\/li>\n<li>Hagerstown Outpatient Clinic<\/li>\n<li>Loch Raven VA Outpatient Clinic, Baltimore<\/li>\n<li>Montgomery County Community-Based Outpatient Clinic, Gaithersburg<\/li>\n<li>Pocomoke City VA Outpatient Clinic<\/li>\n<li>Southern Maryland VA Outpatient Clinic, Charlotte Hall<\/li>\n<li>Southern PG County Outpatient Clinic, Camp Springs<\/li>\n<li>Westinghouse, Church, Kerr and Company, Cumberland<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Veterans Centers <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li>Aberdeen Outstation<\/li>\n<li>Annapolis Veterans Center<\/li>\n<li>Baltimore Veterans Center<\/li>\n<li>Prince George&#8217;s County Veterans Center &#8211; Clinton<\/li>\n<li>Dundalk Veterans Center<\/li>\n<li>Elkton Veterans Center<\/li>\n<li>RCS North Atlantic District 1 &#8211; Towson<\/li>\n<li>Salisbury Outstation<\/li>\n<li>Silver Spring Veterans Center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Visit va.gov to learn more about the VA offices listed above.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-medal\">AML and VFW Service Officers in Maryland<\/h3>\n<p>Veterans Service Officers (VSOs) help veterans file VA benefits claims. VSOs are trained by the VA specifically to assist veterans get their benefits, as filing claims can be complicated.<\/p>\n<p>VSOs work with organizations such as the American Legion (AML), Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), and other veterans advocacy groups.<\/p>\n<p>VSOs representing Maryland are located in Baltimore, Bel Air, Camp Springs, Charlotte Hall, Glen Burnie, Laurel, Cumberland, Easton, Hagerstown, and Salisbury.<\/p>\n<p>Veterans \u2014 or anyone affected by mesothelioma \u2014 should learn if they qualify for compensation. Reach out to a Maryland mesothelioma lawyer as soon as possible. These lawyers can determine if compensation is available and get the needed documents to file a strong VA benefits claim.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"law\">Connect With a Maryland Mesothelioma Lawyer<\/h2>\n<p>Nobody in Maryland or the rest of the country deserved to develop mesothelioma.\u00a0A Maryland mesothelioma attorney will do everything in their power to help you get the compensation you need to fight your cancer and protect your family&#8217;s future.<\/p>\n<p><strong>An experienced Maryland mesothelioma attorney can help you:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\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 Maryland statute of limitations<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>To learn more about your options, contact our team for a free, no-obligation case review. 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