{"id":17708,"date":"2021-04-02T11:12:10","date_gmt":"2021-04-02T15:12:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=17708"},"modified":"2025-12-31T15:24:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T20:24:13","slug":"montana","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/legal\/mesothelioma-lawyer\/montana\/","title":{"rendered":"Montana"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"file\">Filing a Mesothelioma Claim in Montana<\/h2>\n<p>Mesothelioma cancer patients in Libby, Montana, and other parts of the state may qualify for financial compensation. Manufacturers of asbestos-based products were aware of the dangers of asbestos but hid the facts for decades.<\/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>Libby mines exposed thousands of residents to toxic asbestos dust. More than 2,400 Libby citizens have been diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases like <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a> and lung cancer, and at least 400 people have died from these illnesses.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>If you received a mesothelioma diagnosis after working or living in Montana, contact a lawyer as soon as possible. A Montana <a href=\"\/legal\/mesothelioma-lawyer\/\">mesothelioma lawyer<\/a> can file a lawsuit on your behalf so you can secure justice and compensation.<\/p>\n<p>When looking for a Montana 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 Simmons Hanly Conroy, an experienced mesothelioma law firm that can help patients like you.<\/p>\n<h2>Montana 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<p>Our partner law firm has recovered <strong>over $14 million<\/strong> on behalf of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related disease victims <strong>in Montana alone<\/strong>. A few of the firm\u2019s recent mesothelioma settlement amounts are highlighted below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"infographic-shortcode-container\" id=\"infographic-21193\"><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>Montana Mesothelioma Settlements Recovered by Simmons Hanly Conroy<\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>$3.4 million<\/strong>U.S. Navy veteran<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>$3.26 million<\/strong>Pipefitter<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>$2 million<\/strong>Laborer<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>$1 million<\/strong>Auto mechanic<\/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-21193{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-21193>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 Montana<\/h2>\n<p>The Libby mine remains Montana\u2019s most notable asbestos site. Both local and national reports say the sickness and death in Libby will likely continue. The town was the nation\u2019s longest-running asbestos cleanup project \u2014 and the cleanup did not end until late 2018.<\/p>\n<p>However, Libby isn\u2019t the only high-risk area for asbestos exposure in Montana. Exposure also occurred in thousands of Montana construction projects and other areas throughout the state.<\/p>\n<p>Montana mesothelioma attorneys have compiled lists of job sites linked to asbestos in the state.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Besides Libby, examples of other asbestos sites in Montana include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li>Amalgamated Sugar Cane Company, Missoula, Whitehall<\/li>\n<li>Anaconda Copper Mining Company, Anaconda, Butte, Silver Lake<\/li>\n<li>Corette Powerhouse, Billings<\/li>\n<li>Granite-BiMetallic Consolidated Mining Company, Philipsburg<\/li>\n<li>Montana-Dakota Utilities Steam Plant, Glendive<\/li>\n<li>Montana Power, Billings<\/li>\n<li>Montana State Hospital, Warm Springs<\/li>\n<li>Moulton Mining Company, Butte<\/li>\n<li>National Mining and Exploring Company, Helena<\/li>\n<li>Original Butte Mining Company, Butte<\/li>\n<li>United Sierra Division, Cyprus Mines Corporation, Three Forks<\/li>\n<li>University of Montana, Missoula<\/li>\n<li>U.S. Air Force, Glasgow<\/li>\n<li>Waldorf Paper Products Company, Missoula<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have been exposed to asbestos in Libby or another site, you can <a href=\"\/simmons-hanly-conroy\/\">connect with an experienced Montana mesothelioma lawyer<\/a>. These lawyers can help you secure financial benefits to cover treatment expenses and other bills.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blockquote-w-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SharaFisherParalegal.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/><blockquote><p>&#8220;Our clients are very surprised at how easy the process is. We do all of the work. We know what&#8217;s needed. We know what we&#8217;re looking for. We want our clients to focus on their upcoming care and treatment.&#8221;<\/p>\n<footer>&ndash;<cite> Shara Fisher, Senior Paralegal 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<h2>Know Your Rights: Montana Mesothelioma Lawsuits<\/h2>\n<p>Mesothelioma lawsuits seek compensation from the manufacturers of asbestos-containing products. Victims can use compensation from a <a href=\"\/legal\/lawsuit\/\">mesothelioma lawsuit<\/a>\u00a0to pay for medical expenses, home bills, or other costs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout-shortcode\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.callout-shortcode{background:#EDF8F9;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 24px;margin:40px 0;max-width:860px;position:relative}.callout-shortcode:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #EDF8F9 100%)}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{color:#100134;font-size:22px;display:block;margin:0 0 15px}.callout-shortcode:first-child{margin-top:0}.callout-shortcode:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:20px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding-top:17px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:74px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{left:22px;position:absolute;top:20px;width:59px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background:#fff url(\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mh-icon-65.png);background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:70%;border-radius:30px;bottom:-10px;content:\"\";display:block;height:30px;position:absolute;right:-10px;width:30px}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.callout-shortcode{padding:25px 25px 25px 34px}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{font-size:24px}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode.has-img{min-height:170px;padding-left:175px}.callout-shortcode.has-img .img-wrap{position:absolute;left:29px;top:25px;width:119px}.callout-shortcode.hope.has-img{padding-left:170px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding:0}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{width:109px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background-size:66%;bottom:-15px;height:42px;width:42px}}<\/style><div class=\"content\"><p>The average mesothelioma settlement is between <strong>$1 million and $1.4 million<\/strong>, according to <em>Mealey\u2019s\u00ae Litigation Report: Asbestos<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>It costs you nothing to file a lawsuit, and your Montana mesothelioma lawyer will take on most of the legal work.<\/p>\n<h3>Who Is Eligible to File a Mesothelioma Claim in Montana?<\/h3>\n<p>In addition to Montana 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 Montana mesothelioma attorney.<\/p>\n<p>Even those who develop an asbestos-related disease later in life, such as mesothelioma, may be eligible to file a claim. Surviving family members may also be able to file a claim on behalf of a mesothelioma victim.<\/p>\n<p>A Montana mesothelioma lawyer can explain how the state\u2019s laws and regulations impact your eligibility for different types of asbestos claims. Use our <strong>Free Attorney Checklist<\/strong> to get the answers you need to choose the right lawyer for you.<\/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<h2 id=\"settle\">Mesothelioma Settlements and Verdicts in Montana<\/h2>\n<p>There are thousands of victims involved in lawsuits in Libby, Montana alone. So far, millions of dollars have been paid to hundreds of victims or their survivors through settlements or a jury verdict.<\/p>\n<p>A mesothelioma settlement allows an asbestos victim to access compensation without a time-consuming trial.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Over 95% of mesothelioma lawsuits <\/strong>end in a <a href=\"\/legal\/settlements\/\">mesothelioma settlement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A jury verdict happens after a jury has heard all the facts of a case. The decision (verdict) is handed down in favor of the plaintiff or defendant.<\/p>\n<div class=\"did-you-know icon-bell\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.did-you-know{background:#F3F2F0;border-radius:10px;margin:40px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 80px;position:relative}.did-you-know:before{position:absolute;left:20px;top:20px;width:45px;height:45px;background:#0FAEBF;border-radius:50px;color:#fff;text-align:center;line-height:45px;font-size:27px}.did-you-know .heading{font-size:24px;color:#100134;padding:10px 0;display:block;margin:0 0 5px}.did-you-know h2,.did-you-know .h2,.did-you-know h3,.did-you-know .h3{font-size:24px;line-height:1.14}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.did-you-know{padding:25px 25px 25px 90px}.did-you-know:before{left:25px;top:25px}.did-you-know .heading{padding:8px 0}.did-you-know h2,.did-you-know .h2,.did-you-know h3,.did-you-know .h3{font-size:24px;line-height:1.14}}<\/style><strong class=\"heading\">Did You Know?<\/strong><p>The National Indemnity Company (NIC) was ordered to pay all of Montana\u2019s <strong>$43 million<\/strong> settlement to Libby asbestos victims in 2018. That figure increased to nearly <strong>$98 million <\/strong>in 2019. In December 2021, the Montana Supreme Court upheld the $98 million figure after it was appealed by the NIC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>A Montana mesothelioma attorney can see if a settlement or trial verdict will be best for your case.<\/p>\n<h2>Asbestos Rules and Regulations in Montana<\/h2>\n<p>Asbestos in the state of Montana is regulated by both state and federal governments. The state follows the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for asbestos.<\/p>\n<p>The state regulates all asbestos removal projects and certifies workers to contain this deadly material properly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Montana&#8217;s asbestos laws and regulations apply to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All asbestos workers<\/li>\n<li>Those in charge of asbestos removal projects<\/li>\n<li>Those who accredit others to remove asbestos safely<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>State regulatory agencies that oversee asbestos activities include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) &#8211; Permitting and Compliance Division<\/li>\n<li>Montana Department of Labor and Industry<\/li>\n<li>Waste and Underground Tank Management &#8211; Bureau Asbestos Control Program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A Montana mesothelioma lawyer\u00a0can see if these rules will impact your lawsuit.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-balance\">Statute of Limitations in Montana<\/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 Montana 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\" \/>A statute of limitations prevents lawsuits from being filed after a certain date. Once the <a href=\"\/legal\/statute-of-limitations\/\">statute of limitations<\/a> passes, mesothelioma victims can never file a lawsuit.<\/p>\n<p>In the state of Montana, the statute of limitations is <strong>3 years<\/strong> \u2014 either after a diagnosis or the passing of a loved one from mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p>If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or a loved one has died from the disease, contact a mesothelioma lawyer in Montana as soon as possible. Don\u2019t miss your chance to receive compensation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/about\/contact\/\">Contact us now<\/a> to learn more about statutes of limitations and working with a lawyer. Even if you think you&#8217;re outside the statute of limitations, your attorney may still be able to help you.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-compensation\">Asbestos Trust Funds in Montana<\/h3>\n<p>Even if the statute of limitations has passed for a lawsuit, mesothelioma victims can still receive compensation through an <a href=\"\/legal\/asbestos-trust-funds\/\">asbestos trust fund<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Asbestos funds were set up by manufacturers to pay those who develop mesothelioma or other illnesses. These trusts are not subject to the state&#8217;s statute limitations and establish their own deadlines.<\/p>\n<p>These trusts paid <strong>$17.5 billion<\/strong> to asbestos victims and their families between 1988 and 2011, according to the Government Accountability Office. Today, <strong>more than $30 billion is available<\/strong> in these trusts for families like yours.<\/p>\n<p>A Montana mesothelioma lawyer can help determine if you can access money from an <strong>asbestos trust fund<\/strong>.<\/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>Montana VA Information for Veterans With Mesothelioma<\/h2>\n<p>Montana veterans also have a higher risk of mesothelioma as every branch of the United States military relied on asbestos for decades.<\/p>\n<p>The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 33% of all mesothelioma patients are veterans. Around 6,000 veterans died from mesothelioma between 1999 and 2005.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-hospital2\">Montana VA Benefits<\/h3>\n<p>Fortunately, <a href=\"\/veterans\/\">veterans with mesothelioma<\/a> can file for benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Notable VA benefits include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Burial benefits<\/li>\n<li>Disability compensation<\/li>\n<li>Health care services<\/li>\n<li>Pension plans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The VA also works with some of the country\u2019s top mesothelioma doctors to treat veterans with this rare cancer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Veterans can learn more about VA benefits by reaching out to the following offices in Montana.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Veterans Benefits Administration<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Fort Harrison Regional Office<\/li>\n<li>Malmstrom Air Force Base<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>VA Medical Centers<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Fort Harrison VA Medical Center<\/li>\n<li>Miles City VA Clinic and Community Living Center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Community-Based Outpatient Clinics<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li>Anaconda VA Clinic<\/li>\n<li>Benjamin Charles Steele VA Clinic<\/li>\n<li>Cut Bank VA Clinic<\/li>\n<li>Glasgow VA Clinic<\/li>\n<li>Hamilton VA Clinic<\/li>\n<li>Helena VA Clinic (VA Sleep Center)<\/li>\n<li>Lewistown VA Clinic<\/li>\n<li>Libby RHC<\/li>\n<li>Merril Lundman VA Clinic<\/li>\n<li>Plentywood VA Clinic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Veterans Centers<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li>Billings Veterans Center<\/li>\n<li>Great Falls Veterans Center<\/li>\n<li>Helena Veterans Center<\/li>\n<li>Kalispell Veterans Center<\/li>\n<li>Missoula Veterans Center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To file for VA benefits, start with a Montana mesothelioma attorney who can research how you were exposed to asbestos while you served. You can then work with a Veterans Service Officer (VSO) to file for VA benefits using this information.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-medal\">AML and VFW Service Officers in Montana<\/h3>\n<p>The American Legion (AML) and the Veterans of Foreign Wars work with VSOs and provide other resources to veterans. VSOs at these organizations are trained to help veterans access VA benefits<\/p>\n<p>Montana VSOs can be found in more than 100 offices across the state.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A few examples include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>American Legion<\/li>\n<li>Montana Veterans Affairs Division<\/li>\n<li>Retired Enlisted Association<\/li>\n<li>Veterans of Foreign Wars<\/li>\n<li>Veterans of World War I of the USA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Veterans can reach out to these offices to see how VSOs can assist them. Veterans can also contact a <a href=\"\/legal\/mesothelioma-law-firm\/\">mesothelioma law firm<\/a> in Montana to learn how to file a lawsuit. Veterans often qualify to file both mesothelioma lawsuits and VA benefits claims.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"law\">Connect With a Montana Mesothelioma Lawyer<\/h2>\n<p>Montana remains a hotbed for asbestos-related diseases like mesothelioma. If you were diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease, a Montana mesothelioma attorney is best equipped to help you seek justice and compensation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>An experienced Montana mesothelioma lawyer can:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Determine when and where you may have been exposed to asbestos<\/li>\n<li>File a lawsuit within Montana\u2019s statute of limitations<\/li>\n<li>See what other types of compensation are available to you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"\/simmons-hanly-conroy\/\">Get a free case review<\/a> to see all the ways a Montana mesothelioma lawyer can help you.<\/p>\n<div class=\"info-by-state-box\"><strong class=\"h2\" role=\"heading\">Find more information by your state below<\/strong><div class=\"info-by-state-inner\"><ul><li><a href=\"\/legal\/mesothelioma-lawyer\/alabama\/\" title=\"Click to view Alabama\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"Info by State Shortcode\" data-ce-label=\"Alabama\">Alabama<\/a><\/li><li><a 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Manufacturers of asbestos-based products were aware of the dangers of asbestos but hid the facts for decades. If you received a mesothelioma diagnosis after working or living in Montana, contact a lawyer&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":0,"parent":917,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/template-state-legal-new.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-17708","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/17708","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/35"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17708"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/17708\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/917"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17708"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}