{"id":17737,"date":"2021-04-02T15:23:37","date_gmt":"2021-04-02T19:23:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=17737"},"modified":"2025-12-22T16:47:05","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T21:47:05","slug":"north-carolina","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/legal\/mesothelioma-lawyer\/north-carolina\/","title":{"rendered":"North Carolina"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"file\">Filing a Mesothelioma Claim in North Carolina<\/h2>\n<p>Mesothelioma victims who live in North Carolina may be entitled to compensation from manufacturers of asbestos-containing products. These manufacturers knew the material could cause deadly illnesses but hid the truth to keep profits high.<\/p>\n<p>Over <strong>1,150 North Carolina residents died from mesothelioma<\/strong> between 1999 and 2017, according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG).<\/p>\n<p>North Carolina <a href=\"\/legal\/mesothelioma-lawyer\/\">mesothelioma lawyers<\/a> can help victims secure compensation and protect their family\u2019s future by filing lawsuits on their behalf.<\/p>\n<h2>North Carolina Mesothelioma Law Firm<\/h2>\n<p>Our partner law firm Simmons Hanly Conroy has recovered <strong>over $10.3 billion<\/strong> across the country for those suffering from <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a>.<\/p>\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>In North Carolina alone, the firm has recovered\u00a0<strong>$244 million for families.\u00a0<\/strong>They may be able to secure compensation for you as well if eligible.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"sites\">Asbestos Exposure Sites in North Carolina<\/h2>\n<p>Many industries and work sites used asbestos-containing products for decades. Thousands of North Carolina citizens suffered from workplace asbestos exposure in the process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>North Carolina jobs with a risk of asbestos exposure included:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li>Boiler tenders<\/li>\n<li>Carpenters<\/li>\n<li>Construction workers<\/li>\n<li>Mechanics<\/li>\n<li>Millers<\/li>\n<li>Miners<\/li>\n<li>Pipefitters<\/li>\n<li>Power plant workers<\/li>\n<li>Railroad workers<\/li>\n<li>Shipbuilders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p>North Carolina asbestos lawyers have databases of information showing where asbestos-based products were used in the state.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Asbestos exposure sites in North Carolina include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li>Bendix Brakes, Graham Yates, and Ford Brakes in Charlotte<\/li>\n<li>Humble Oil &amp; Refinery in Chapel Hill<\/li>\n<li>North Carolina Shipbuilding Company in Wilmington<\/li>\n<li>Raleigh Electric Company in Raleigh<\/li>\n<li>R.J. Reynolds Tobacco in Winston-Salem<\/li>\n<li>Sutton Steam Plant in Wilmington<\/li>\n<li>Wake Forest College in Winston-Salem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Asbestos exposure occurred at hundreds of other locations in North Carolina not listed above.<\/p>\n<p>Contact a North Carolina mesothelioma lawyer to see if a job site you worked at exposed you to asbestos. You may be entitled to financial benefits to pay for <a href=\"\/treatment\/states\/north-carolina\/\">mesothelioma treatment in North Carolina<\/a>\u00a0and other expenses.<\/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<h2>Know Your Rights: North Carolina Mesothelioma Lawsuits<\/h2>\n<p>One way mesothelioma lawyers in North Carolina can secure money for victims is through a lawsuit. A <a href=\"\/legal\/lawsuit\/\">mesothelioma lawsuit<\/a> seeks compensation from the manufacturers of asbestos-containing products.<\/p>\n<p>Mesothelioma lawsuits that reach out-of-court settlements award victims with<strong> $1 million on average<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>North Carolina mesothelioma lawyers handle almost all the work that comes with filing a lawsuit, with no burden to you or your family. You can expect to see the first payments from a mesothelioma lawsuit in 90 days or less in many cases.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"settle\">Mesothelioma Settlements in North Carolina<\/h2>\n<p>Over 95% of mesothelioma lawsuits reach out-of-court settlements. A mesothelioma settlement allows victims to receive money faster than through a trial with a judge and jury.<\/p>\n<p>See recent North Carolina <a href=\"\/legal\/settlements\/\">mesothelioma settlements<\/a>\u00a0below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"image-text-wrap default \"><style type=\"text\/css\">.image-text-wrap ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}.image-text-heading{display:block;font-size:22px}html body .image-text-wrap:not(.small) .image-text-heading{margin-bottom:15px}.image-text-heading.with-subheading{margin-bottom:0}.image-text-subheading{margin-bottom:15px;display:block}.image-text-wrap ul li:before{display:none}.image-text-wrap ul li a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}.image-text-wrap ul li a .image-text-heading{transition:color .25s ease-in-out;text-decoration:underline}.image-text-wrap ul li a:hover .image-text-heading{color:#34d;text-decoration:underline}.image-text-wrap ul li>.image-text{padding:0 0 0 85px;position:relative;display:block}.image-text-wrap.default ul li>*{border:1px solid #E6E7EC;padding:20px 20px 20px 94px;box-shadow:0 20px 20px rgba(34,34,34,0.03);border-radius:10px}span.image-text-visual{position:absolute;left:0;top:0;width:68px;height:68px}.image-text-wrap.default span.image-text-visual{top:20px;left:20px}span.image-text-visual img{display:block;border-radius:50px}span.image-text-visual i{width:48px;height:48px;display:block;text-align:center;line-height:52px;background:#0FAEBF;color:#fff;border-radius:48px;font-size:30px}.image-text-wrap span.image-text-content>ul{list-style:disc;margin-left:20px;margin-top:0 !important}.image-text-wrap span.image-text-content ul li a{display:inline-block;text-decoration:underline;color:#248AFF}.image-text-wrap span.image-text-content ul li a:hover{color:#34d}.image-text-wrap{margin:40px auto}.image-text-wrap:first-child{margin-top:0}.image-text-wrap:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.image-text-wrap ul li.has-bg{background:#F5F5F5;padding:20px}.image-text-wrap.clean ul li,.image-text-wrap.simple ul li{margin:0 0 35px}.image-text-wrap.clean ul li:last-child,.image-text-wrap.simple ul li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.image-text-wrap.default.small ul li>*{border:none;background:#EDF8F9;box-shadow:none;max-width:440px;padding:30px 25px 30px 90px}.image-text-wrap.default.small span.image-text-visual{top:50%;margin-top:-24px}.image-text-wrap.default.small{margin-left:0;margin-right:0}.image-text-wrap.simple ul li>.image-text{display:flex;align-items:center;height:68px}html body .image-text-wrap.simple .image-text-heading{margin-bottom:0}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.image-text-wrap.default ul li>*{padding:25px 25px 25px 94px}.image-text-heading{font-size:24px}}<\/style><ul><li class=\"has-visual\"><div class=\"image-text\"><span class=\"image-text-visual\"><i class=\"icon-compensation\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"image-text-content\"><h3 class=\"image-text-heading\">$11.5 million to a U.S. Army veteran<\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"has-visual\"><div class=\"image-text\"><span class=\"image-text-visual\"><i class=\"icon-compensation\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"image-text-content\"><h3 class=\"image-text-heading\">$5.1 million to a lumber yard worker<\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"has-visual\"><div class=\"image-text\"><span class=\"image-text-visual\"><i class=\"icon-compensation\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"image-text-content\"><h3 class=\"image-text-heading\">$3.1 million to a shipyard worker<\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<p>Mesothelioma lawsuits go to trial in the rare event that a settlement is not reached. Mesothelioma trial verdicts may award more money than a settlement if the victim wins or no money if they lose.<\/p>\n<p>Victims looking to file a lawsuit should contact North Carolina asbestos lawyers immediately to learn about their options.<\/p>\n<div class=\"infographic-shortcode-container\" id=\"infographic-21225\"><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>North Carolina Mesothelioma Settlements Recovered by Simmons Hanly Conroy<\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>$4.6 million<\/strong>Welder<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>$1.77 million<\/strong>Electrician<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>$2.73 million<\/strong>Air Force Veteran<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>$1.7 million<\/strong>Navy Veteran<\/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-21225{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-21225>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:560px;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>Asbestos Laws and Regulations in North Carolina<\/h2>\n<p>Just like any other state, North Carolina must follow federal guidelines when it comes to asbestos handling, emissions, and disposal.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) set forth the following guidelines to limit the risks of asbestos exposure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>These guidelines include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP):<\/strong> These standards monitor the safe removal and demolition of buildings and structures containing asbestos.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA):<\/strong> This act requires public school districts to inspect their schools for asbestos hazards and take action as needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Top mesothelioma lawyers in North Carolina can help determine how local and federal laws may affect your case.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-balance\">Statute of Limitations in North Carolina<\/h3>\n<p>Every state limits the amount of time victims have to file lawsuits. These time frames are called <a href=\"\/legal\/statute-of-limitations\/\">statutes of limitations<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The statutes of limitations in North Carolina are set at\u00a0<strong>3 years\u00a0<\/strong>from the date of a mesothelioma diagnosis and\u00a0<strong>2 years\u00a0<\/strong>from the date of a loved one&#8217;s death. You can&#8217;t file if the statute passes in your case.<\/p>\n<p>North Carolina lawyers at <a href=\"\/legal\/mesothelioma-law-firm\/\">mesothelioma law firms<\/a> can help victims file a lawsuit within the correct statute of limitations.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-compensation\">North Carolina Asbestos Trust Funds and Statutes of Limitations<\/h3>\n<p>If a mesothelioma lawsuit is not filed within the statute of limitations, victims may still be able to access compensation through <a href=\"\/legal\/asbestos-trust-funds\/\">asbestos trust funds<\/a>.<\/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 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.img-wrap{position:absolute;left:29px;top:25px;width:119px}.callout-shortcode.hope.has-img{padding-left:170px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding:0}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{width:109px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background-size:66%;bottom:-15px;height:42px;width:42px}}<\/style><div class=\"content\"><p>Today, asbestos trust funds contain <strong>over $30 billion.<\/strong> You may start to get compensation in 90 days or less through these trusts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Bankrupt manufacturers of asbestos products had to establish these trusts as a condition of being allowed to go into bankruptcy.<\/p>\n<p>Find out if you can file an asbestos trust fund claim or a lawsuit by working with a North Carolina asbestos lawyer.<\/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 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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>North Carolina VA Information for Mesothelioma Victims<\/h2>\n<p>North Carolina <a href=\"\/veterans\/\">military veterans<\/a> also have a greater risk of mesothelioma. Like private industries, the U.S. military relied on asbestos-containing products before the health risks became widely known.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The military used asbestos-based products in:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bases<\/li>\n<li>Barracks<\/li>\n<li>Ships<\/li>\n<li>Vehicles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>U.S. military veterans account for around 33% of all mesothelioma victims today. After working with a mesothelioma lawyer, North Carolina veterans can turn to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for additional benefits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Veterans with mesothelioma can access:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aid &amp; Attendance benefits<\/li>\n<li>Monthly disability payments<\/li>\n<li>Pension plans<\/li>\n<li>Other benefits to cover expenses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Veterans can also receive care from top mesothelioma doctors through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/veterans\/va-benefits\/va-healthcare\/\">VA health care system<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A state with a historically vast military presence, North Carolina has many offices to help veterans with mesothelioma access VA benefits. Explore these offices in the list below.<\/p>\n<p><strong>VA Regional Benefits Office<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Winston-Salem Regional Office<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>VA Medical Centers<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li>Asheville VA Medical Center<\/li>\n<li>Durham VA Medical Center<\/li>\n<li>Fayetteville VA Medical Center<\/li>\n<li>Salisbury &#8211; W.G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Veterans can find phone numbers for these centers on the official VA website (va.gov).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/veterans\/va-benefits\/\">Veterans looking to file for VA benefits<\/a> should contact a North Carolina mesothelioma lawyer. Lawyers can help veterans gather the information needed to file a claim.<\/p>\n<p>Veterans organizations like the American Legion (AML) and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) can help veterans file their claims.<\/p>\n<p><h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-medal\">AML and VFW Service Officers in North Carolina<\/h3><br \/>\nAML and VFW Veterans Service Officers (VSOs) can help veterans file for VA benefits in North Carolina. VSOs assist with every step of the process, from filing the claim to receiving benefits.<\/p>\n<p>To work with VSOs in North Carolina, veterans may visit local AML and VFW offices.<\/p>\n<p>Veterans with mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases should <strong>always start with a mesothelioma lawyer<\/strong> before filing for VA benefits. Mesothelioma attorneys can help gather the information needed to file a VA claim.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"law\">Connect With a North Carolina Mesothelioma Lawyer<\/h2>\n<p>A North Carolina mesothelioma lawyer can help you file a lawsuit and receive money after a diagnosis.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mesothelioma attorneys:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Handle the legal work so you can focus on staying healthy<\/li>\n<li>File lawsuits within the statutes of limitations<\/li>\n<li>Work to get you the most money in the shortest amount of time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"\/simmons-hanly-conroy\/\">Get a free case review<\/a> to see if North Carolina mesothelioma lawyers can assist 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\" 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These manufacturers knew the material could cause deadly illnesses but hid the truth to keep profits high. Over 1,150 North Carolina residents died from mesothelioma between 1999 and 2017, according to&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-17737","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/17737","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=17737"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/17737\/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=17737"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}