{"id":17705,"date":"2021-04-01T16:14:02","date_gmt":"2021-04-01T20:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=17705"},"modified":"2025-11-14T17:29:24","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T22:29:24","slug":"missouri","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/legal\/mesothelioma-lawyer\/missouri\/","title":{"rendered":"Missouri"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"filing-claim\">Filing a Mesothelioma Claim in Missouri<\/h2>\n<p>Missouri residents were put at risk of asbestos exposure for decades. This exposure can cause the deadly cancer <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a> and other life-threatening illnesses. Mesothelioma claimed the lives of nearly 900 Missouri residents between 1999 and 2017, as noted by the Environmental Working Group (EWG).<\/p>\n<p>If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, a Missouri <a href=\"\/legal\/mesothelioma-lawyer\/\">mesothelioma lawyer<\/a> can help you pursue compensation and seek justice from negligent manufacturers of asbestos-containing products.<\/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 Missouri locations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"columns-3\">\n<li>Crystal City<\/li>\n<li>Columbia<\/li>\n<li>Independence<\/li>\n<li>Kansas City<\/li>\n<li>Lee\u2019s Summit<\/li>\n<li>O\u2019Fallon<\/li>\n<li>Springfield<\/li>\n<li>St. Charles<\/li>\n<li>St. Joseph<\/li>\n<li>St. Louis<\/li>\n<li>Sugar Creek<\/li>\n<li>Wardell<\/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 a Missouri 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 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>Missouri 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 asbestos-related injuries find justice and hope.<\/p>\n<p>The attorneys at Simmons Hanly Conroy have decades of experience, and they aim to provide their clients with first-class legal services.<\/p>\n<p>Our partner law firm has recovered <strong>more than $725 million<\/strong> on behalf of those with mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases <strong>in Missouri alone<\/strong>. A few of the firm\u2019s recent mesothelioma settlement amounts are highlighted below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"infographic-shortcode-container\" id=\"infographic-20535\"><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>Missouri Mesothelioma Settlements Recovered by Simmons Hanly Conroy<\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>$5.1 million<\/strong>Secondhand exposure victim<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>$4 million<\/strong>Electrician<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>$3.9 million<\/strong>Engineer<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>$3.8 million<\/strong>Factory worker<\/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-20535{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-20535>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=\"exposure-sites\">Asbestos Exposure Sites in Missouri<\/h2>\n<p>There are many high-risk sites throughout Missouri where asbestos-containing products were commonly used.<\/p>\n<p>For example, asbestos was used to make almost every building in Missouri before the early 1980s. Many older buildings in the state still contain asbestos.<\/p>\n<p><strong>These job sites and buildings include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li>Apartments<\/li>\n<li>Churches<\/li>\n<li>Offices<\/li>\n<li>Public buildings<\/li>\n<li>Schools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20532\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/springfield-missouri-300x169.png\" alt=\"Street in Springfield, Missouri\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Work sites can expose people to asbestos, too. For example, demolition and renovation of asbestos-containing buildings put construction workers at a high risk of asbestos exposure.<\/p>\n<p>Manufacturing plants, power plants, shipyards, and auto repair shops could also expose workers to asbestos.<\/p>\n<div class=\"list-show-more show-mobile-only\">\n<p><strong>Examples of asbestos sites in Missouri include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li>3M Plant, Clayton<\/li>\n<li>American Oil Company (Amoco), Sugar Creek<\/li>\n<li>Anheuser-Busch Brewery, St. Louis<\/li>\n<li>Barnes Hospital, St. Louis<\/li>\n<li>Certainteed Plant, St. Louis<\/li>\n<li>Chevrolet Leeds Assembly Plant, Kansas City<\/li>\n<li>Columbia Municipal Power Plant, Columbia<\/li>\n<li>Ford Motor Plant, Kansas City<\/li>\n<li>General Motors Plant, Kansas City<\/li>\n<li>Hawthorne Powerhouse, Kansas City<\/li>\n<li>Kraft Foods Plant, Springfield<\/li>\n<li>U.S. Federal Building, Kansas<\/li>\n<li>Marriott Hotel, St. Louis<\/li>\n<li>Pittsburgh Plate Glass (PPG) Chemical Plant, Crystal City<\/li>\n<li>Procter &amp; Gamble Manufacturing, Kansas City<\/li>\n<li>Purina Feed Mills, St. Louis<\/li>\n<li>Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base, Kansas City<\/li>\n<li>St. Louis Shipbuilding &amp; Steel Company, St. Louis<\/li>\n<li>Standard Oil Refinery, Sugar Creek<\/li>\n<li>University of Missouri, Columbia<\/li>\n<li>U.S. Post Office and Custom House, St. Louis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><button class=\"show-more-btn\">Show More<\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>In May 2025, asbestos was found in Perryville High School after a tornado damaged the building. The school was constructed in the 1950s using many asbestos-containing products.<\/p>\n<p>If you have been exposed to asbestos, it\u2019s important to contact a Missouri mesothelioma lawyer right away. Top Missouri mesothelioma attorneys maintain extensive databases of asbestos sites statewide and across the nation that they can use to help build your case.<\/p>\n<h2>Missouri Counties With the Highest Number of 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 Missouri 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-55-description\" class=\"tablepress-table-description tablepress-table-description-id-55\">Asbestos-Related Deaths Between 1999-2017<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-55\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-55 no-margin-top alternate-style\" aria-describedby=\"tablepress-55-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\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">St. Louis County<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1,040<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">54<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Jackson County<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">539<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">28<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">St. Charles County<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">238<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Jefferson County<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">159<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Greene County<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">146<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><!-- #tablepress-55 from cache -->\n<h2>Know Your Rights: Missouri Mesothelioma Lawsuits<\/h2>\n<p>Missouri mesothelioma lawyers can pursue lawsuits against manufacturers of asbestos-based products, which can potentially award\u00a0<strong>millions of dollars<\/strong>.\u00a0If 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<p>Asbestos victims pay no upfront costs to file <a href=\"\/legal\/lawsuit\/\">mesothelioma lawsuits<\/a>, and a Missouri attorney can handle most of the work for you. Get started finding the best lawyer for your case with our <strong>Free Attorney Checklist.<\/strong><\/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 Missouri?<\/h3>\n<p>In addition to Missouri 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 a Missouri mesothelioma attorney. Surviving family members may also be able to file a claim on behalf of a mesothelioma victim.<\/p>\n<p>A Missouri 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 Missouri<\/h2>\n<p>Asbestos lawsuits typically conclude through out-of-court <a href=\"\/legal\/settlements\/\">mesothelioma settlements<\/a> or trial verdicts. A number of mesothelioma lawsuits in Missouri have resulted in multimillion dollar awards.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Two notable Missouri asbestos verdicts include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>$9.7 million<\/strong> to the family of a 39-year-old woman who developed mesothelioma and passed away after being exposed to asbestos secondhand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>$20 million<\/strong> to a mechanic diagnosed with mesothelioma against Ford Motor Co. for exposing him to asbestos in brake drums<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some mesothelioma cases may award more or less than these amounts. A Missouri asbestos lawyer can tell you more about mesothelioma compensation, including verdicts and settlements.<\/p>\n<h2>Asbestos Laws and Regulations in Missouri<\/h2>\n<p>Missouri generally follows federal asbestos provisions, with some additional state requirements. The state has adopted the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) to regulate asbestos. Missouri has additional rules governing asbestos abatement activities.<\/p>\n<p>The state of Missouri does not have a federally approved occupational safety and health program. Instead, employers are governed by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) asbestos requirements.<\/p>\n<p>The Air Pollution Control Program, which is part of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Environmental Quality, administers and enforces regulations regarding asbestos projects, certification, and training.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-balance\">Statutes of Limitations in Missouri<\/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=\"Missouri 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>A statute of limitations is a law that determines how long you have to take legal action after a personal injury or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/legal\/lawsuit\/wrongful-death\/\">wrongful death<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/legal\/statute-of-limitations\/\">Statutes of limitations<\/a> vary depending on the state and whether the victim is living or deceased.<\/p>\n<p>In Missouri, the mesothelioma statute of limitations is typically<strong>\u00a05 years<\/strong>\u00a0after a victim&#8217;s diagnosis or, in the case of wrongful death,\u00a0<strong>3 years<\/strong> after their passing.<\/p>\n<p>Contacting an experienced Missouri mesothelioma lawyer soon after a diagnosis or the death of a loved one will help ensure that your lawsuit is filed within the Missouri statute of limitations.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-compensation\">Asbestos Trust Funds in Missouri<\/h3>\n<p>Even if the statute of limitations has passed in your case, you still could access money through <a href=\"\/legal\/asbestos-trust-funds\/\">asbestos trust funds<\/a>. Bankrupt manufacturers of asbestos-containing products were forced by courts to set aside money in asbestos trust funds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More than $30 billion<\/strong> is available in these trusts today. Asbestos trust funds are not subject to state statutes of limitations and set their own deadlines for filing claims. A Missouri mesothelioma lawyer can help you file asbestos trust fund claims along with a lawsuit.<\/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>Missouri VA Information for Mesothelioma Victims<\/h2>\n<p>The rate of mesothelioma is higher among U.S. veterans since every branch of the military used asbestos-based products until the early 1980s.<\/p>\n<p>Over 45,000 people died from mesothelioma between 1999 and 2017. Since one-third of all mesothelioma patients were in the armed forces, that means <strong>more than 15,000 veterans died in that time period<\/strong>. While serving this country, veterans may have been exposed to asbestos through military ships, vehicles, bases, and other assets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples of military bases in Missouri that used asbestos include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri Ozarks<\/li>\n<li>Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base (AKA Richards-Gebaur Air Reserve Station), Kansas City<\/li>\n<li>Whiteman Air Force Base, Johnson County<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-hospital2\">Missouri Veterans Benefits<\/h3>\n<p>The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is one of the largest providers of benefits and services for <a href=\"\/veterans\/\">veterans with mesothelioma<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mesothelioma VA benefits include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aid &amp; Attendance<\/li>\n<li>Burial &amp; survivor benefits<\/li>\n<li>Disability compensation<\/li>\n<li>Hospice care<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Veterans can also access care from mesothelioma doctors who have partnered with the VA.<\/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>Missouri veterans can also seek help from the following offices and facilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>Veterans Benefits Administration<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri Ozarks<\/li>\n<li>Northeast District, St. Louis<\/li>\n<li>St. Louis Regional Office<\/li>\n<li>Whiteman Air Force Base, Johnson County<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>VA Medical Centers<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Harry S. Truman Memorial, Columbia<\/li>\n<li>John J. Pershing VA Medical Center, Poplar Bluff<\/li>\n<li>Kansas City VA Medical Center<\/li>\n<li>VA St. Louis Health Care System \u2013 Jefferson Barracks Division, St. Louis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"list-show-more show-mobile-only\">\n<h4>Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs)<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li>Baton Rouge Outpatient Clinic<\/li>\n<li>Belton CBOC<\/li>\n<li>Branson CBOC<\/li>\n<li>Cameron Clinic<\/li>\n<li>Cape Girardeau CBOC<\/li>\n<li>Excelsior Springs CBOC<\/li>\n<li>Farmington CBOC<\/li>\n<li>Fort Leonard Wood CBOC<\/li>\n<li>Gene Taylor CBOC<\/li>\n<li>Honor Annex VA Clinic<\/li>\n<li>Hope Recovery Center<\/li>\n<li>VA St. Louis Health Care System<\/li>\n<li>Jefferson City VA CBOC<\/li>\n<li>Kirksville VA CBOC Health Council<\/li>\n<li>Lake of the Ozarks CBOC<\/li>\n<li>Marshfield VA Clinic<\/li>\n<li>Mexico VA CBOC<\/li>\n<li>Mobile Medical Unit (Kansas City)<\/li>\n<li>Nevada Clinic<\/li>\n<li>Salem (MO) Community-Based Outpatient Clinic<\/li>\n<li>Sedalia VA Clinic<\/li>\n<li>Sikeston CBOC<\/li>\n<li>St. Charles Clinic<\/li>\n<li>St. James VA Clinic<\/li>\n<li>St. Joseph Clinic<\/li>\n<li>St. Louis CBOC<\/li>\n<li>VA St. Louis Health Care System Primary Care Team 1 Annex, Team 2 Annex<\/li>\n<li>Warrensburg Clinic<\/li>\n<li>Washington MO CBOC<\/li>\n<li>West Plains CBO<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><button class=\"show-more-btn\">Show More<\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4>Veterans Centers<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Columbia Veterans Center<\/li>\n<li>Kansas City Veterans Center<\/li>\n<li>RCS Midwest District 3 District Office<\/li>\n<li>Springfield, MO Veterans Center<\/li>\n<li>St. Louis Veterans Center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Veterans looking to apply for VA benefits should start by connecting with a Missouri mesothelioma lawyer.<\/p>\n<p>Lawyers can help veterans gather the right information to file a VA claim \u2014 such as how, when, and where military asbestos exposure occurred. From there, a Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can help the veteran file their claim.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-medal\">AML and VFW Service Officers in Missouri<\/h3>\n<p>Organizations such as the American Legion (AML) and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) have VSOs who can assist veterans, their dependents, and survivors.<\/p>\n<p>VSOs are trained and accredited by the VA and other recognized organizations to help veterans file for military benefits. These advocates are located in service offices throughout the state. Missouri houses around 275 service offices, some of which have multiple locations across the state.<\/p>\n<p><strong>These statewide offices include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>American Ex-Prisoners of War<\/li>\n<li>American Legion<\/li>\n<li>Missouri Veterans Commission<\/li>\n<li>Veterans of Foreign Wars<\/li>\n<li>Vietnam Veterans of America<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Veterans can reach out to these service offices to connect with a VSO. Download our <a href=\"\/veterans-guide\/\">Free Veterans Compensation Guide<\/a> today to learn if and how you can access financial assistance for an asbestos-related illness.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"missouri-lawyer\">Connect With a Missouri 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 Missouri residents are diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases like mesothelioma each year.<\/p>\n<p>Missouri 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 Missouri mesothelioma lawyer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A qualified Missouri 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 Missouri 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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