{"id":17744,"date":"2021-04-02T15:38:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-02T19:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=17744"},"modified":"2025-09-16T14:25:55","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T18:25:55","slug":"ohio","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/legal\/mesothelioma-lawyer\/ohio\/","title":{"rendered":"Ohio"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"filinigclaim\">Filing a Mesothelioma Claim in Ohio<\/h2>\n<p>Those who developed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a> or other asbestos-related diseases in Ohio deserve financial compensation. Manufacturers of asbestos-containing products knew about the dangers of asbestos but covered them up instead of warning the public.<\/p>\n<p>In 2016, Ohio had the fifth-highest number of asbestos deaths in the country. There were 146 new mesothelioma cases reported and 123 people died, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).<\/p>\n<p>An Ohio <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/legal\/mesothelioma-lawyer\/\">mesothelioma lawyer<\/a> can help asbestos victims get compensation from manufacturers by filing lawsuits and taking other types of legal action.<\/p>\n<div class=\"list-show-more\">\n<p><strong>Asbestos claims have been filed by mesothelioma victims who lived or worked in these Ohio locations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"columns-4\">\n<li>Akron<\/li>\n<li>Canton<\/li>\n<li>Cincinnati<\/li>\n<li>Cleveland<\/li>\n<li>Columbus<\/li>\n<li>Conneaut<\/li>\n<li>Cuyahoga Falls<\/li>\n<li class=\"show-more-marker\">Dayton<\/li>\n<li>Dublin<\/li>\n<li>Elyria<\/li>\n<li>Grafton<\/li>\n<li>Hamilton<\/li>\n<li>Hiram<\/li>\n<li>Kettering<\/li>\n<li>Lakewood<\/li>\n<li>Lorain<\/li>\n<li>Middletown<\/li>\n<li>Newark<\/li>\n<li>Parma<\/li>\n<li>Springfield<\/li>\n<li>Toledo<\/li>\n<li>Wickliffe<\/li>\n<li>Youngstown<\/li>\n<li>And more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"show-more-btn mobile-only\">Show More<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>When looking for an Ohio 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 mesothelioma law firm that can help patients like you: Simmons Hanly Conroy.<\/p>\n<div id=\"23978\" class=\"one-off-23978 widget widget_oscar-vque one-off\" data-vqueid=\"23978\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"one-off\">.one-off-23978{margin:60px auto}.one-off-23978 a{box-shadow:0 20px 20px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.03);background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0FAEBF 0,rgba(129,208,217,0) 100%);border:1px solid rgba(230,231,236,1);display:block;text-decoration:none;color:#000;max-width:370px;margin:0 auto}.one-off-23978 a>div{background:#fff;margin-left:3px}.one-off-23978 .vque-content{padding:20px 20px 25px}.one-off-23978 .heading{font-size:20px;line-height:23px;display:block;letter-spacing:-1px;text-align:center;max-width:260px;margin:0 auto 20px}.one-off-23978 ul{font-size:16px;text-align:left;list-style:none;max-width:210px;line-height:1.4;margin:15px auto 20px}.one-off-23978 ul 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>Ohio Mesothelioma Law Firm<\/h3>\n<p>As one of the nation\u2019s largest mass tort law firms, Simmons Hanly Conroy is dedicated to helping victims of mesothelioma and other personal injuries find justice and hope.<\/p>\n<p>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 $411 million<\/strong> on behalf of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related disease victims <strong>in Ohio alone<\/strong>. A few of the firm\u2019s recent mesothelioma settlement amounts are highlighted below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"infographic-shortcode-container\" id=\"infographic-20361\"><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>Ohio Mesothelioma Settlements Recovered by Simmons Hanly Conroy<\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>$4.1 million<\/strong>Laborer<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>$3.58 million<\/strong>Construction worker<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>$3.3 million<\/strong>U.S. Marine & installer<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>$2.7 million<\/strong>Teacher<\/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-20361{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-20361>p{margin:40px 0 0;text-align:center}.mfp-inline-holder .mfp-content{width:auto;border-radius:8px;position:relative}.white-popup{max-width:500px;padding:20px 20px 30px}.white-popup .heading{padding-left:45px;font-size:21px;border-bottom:1px solid #E6E6E6;line-height:40px;padding-bottom:20px;margin-bottom:20px;display:inline-block;min-width:315px;color:#100134}.white-popup .heading i{position:absolute;left:20px;top:20px;font-size:36px;color:#0FAEBF}.white-popup p{font-size:14px;line-height:22px}.mfp-close-btn-in .white-popup .mfp-close{color:#545454!important;position:absolute;bottom:20px;top:unset;right:unset;left:50%;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid gray;width:14px;height:14px;font-size:14px;line-height:13px;transform:translateX(-200%);padding-left:2px;opacity:1}.mfp-close-btn-in .white-popup .mfp-close:hover{text-decoration:none;color:#100134}.mfp-close-btn-in .white-popup .mfp-close::after{content:'Close';padding-left:10px;text-decoration:underline}@media screen and (min-width:1024px){.state-settlements ul li{float:left;width:25%;font-size:17px;line-height:21px}.state-settlements h4{font-size:28px;line-height:32px;max-width:555px;margin:0 auto 35px}.state-settlements ul li>strong{font-size:22px}}@media screen and (min-width:1150px){.state-settlements ul li>strong{font-size:26px}}<\/style><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"exposuresites\">Asbestos Exposure Sites in Ohio<\/h2>\n<p>Asbestos does not occur naturally in Ohio, but many manufacturers imported the toxic substance to use in their products and machinery. As a result, work sites across Ohio were hotbeds of asbestos exposure.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most notorious Ohio asbestos-based product manufacturers, Philip Carey Manufacturing Corporation, made insulation and construction materials for homes, hospitals, and many universities in the state.<\/p>\n<p>To this day, sites across Ohio are still dealing with the hundreds of thousands of tons of asbestos that came into the state. For example, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently began a major asbestos cleanup operation in South Point.<\/p>\n<div class=\"list-show-more no-height-desktop\">\n<p><strong>Other well-known asbestos exposure sites in Ohio include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li>Akron University, Akron<\/li>\n<li>B.F. Goodrich, Akron<\/li>\n<li>Cleveland Electric Illumination Plant<\/li>\n<li>Diebold, Inc., Canton<\/li>\n<li>Dupont Plant, Cincinnati<\/li>\n<li>Firestone Tire &amp; Rubber Co., Akron<\/li>\n<li>Ford Motor Foundry, Brook Park<\/li>\n<li>General Electric, Dayton<\/li>\n<li>General Motors Plant, Cleveland<\/li>\n<li>Goodyear Aerospace Corp., Akron<\/li>\n<li>Goodyear Tire &amp; Rubber Co., Cincinnati<\/li>\n<li>Illuminating Company, Cleveland<\/li>\n<li>Kent State University at Stark, Canton<\/li>\n<li>LTV Steel, Youngstown<\/li>\n<li>NASA, Cleveland<\/li>\n<li>Ohio State Prison, Canton<\/li>\n<li>Owens Corning Fiberglas, Toledo<\/li>\n<li>Procter &amp; Gamble Plant, Cincinnati<\/li>\n<li>Republic Steel Mill, Youngstown<\/li>\n<li>Sohio Refinery, Toledo<\/li>\n<li>Standard Oil, Toledo<\/li>\n<li>Stark County Detention Center, Canton<\/li>\n<li>Timken Company, Columbus<\/li>\n<li>United States Steel Corp. \u2013 Ohio Works, Youngstown<\/li>\n<li>University Hospital, Cleveland<\/li>\n<li>University of Cincinnati<\/li>\n<li>Westinghouse Plant, Columbus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"show-more-btn mobile-only\">Show More<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"simple-cta border\"><div><style type=\"text\/css\">.simple-cta{margin:30px 0;position:relative}.simple-cta:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #fff 100%)}.simple-cta>div{width:100%}.simple-cta.border>div{padding:0 0 0 24px}.simple-cta.solid:before{background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #EDF8F9 100%)}.simple-cta.solid>div{background:#EDF8F9;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 24px}.simple-cta:first-child{margin-top:0}.simple-cta:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.simple-cta .heading{display:block;margin-bottom:5px}.simple-cta a[href*=\"tel\"]{display:inline-block}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.simple-cta{text-align:center}.simple-cta>div{display:inline-block;margin:0 auto;text-align:left}}<\/style><p>If you think you have been exposed to asbestos, <a href=\"\/simmons-hanly-conroy\/\">contact an Ohio mesothelioma lawyer today<\/a>. Lawyers at Ohio mesothelioma law firms keep track of these asbestos sites in databases and can help determine where you were exposed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Ohio 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 Ohio 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-50-description\" class=\"tablepress-table-description tablepress-table-description-id-50\">Asbestos-Related Deaths Between 1999-2017<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-50\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-50 no-margin-top alternate-style\" aria-describedby=\"tablepress-50-description\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">County<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Estimated Deaths<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Average Deaths Per Year<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Cuyahoga County<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1,599<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">84<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hamilton County<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">686<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Summit County<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">674<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Franklin County<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">645<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">33<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Lucas County<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">638<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">33<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><!-- #tablepress-50 from cache -->\n<h2>Know Your Rights: Ohio Mesothelioma Lawsuits<\/h2>\n<p>Many mesothelioma victims choose to pursue justice and compensation by filing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/legal\/lawsuit\/\">mesothelioma lawsuit<\/a> against the manufacturers of asbestos-based products.<\/p>\n<p>These manufacturers knew that people who were exposed to asbestos could get sick and die, but they chose to keep making and selling their products \u2014 putting profits ahead of people.<\/p>\n<p>If you or a loved one were injured by wrongful asbestos exposure,<strong> you have the <a href=\"\/simmons-hanly-conroy\/\"> legal right to file a claim<\/a>.<\/strong> Successful mesothelioma lawsuits force manufacturers to pay for the harm they\u2019ve caused victims and their families.<\/p>\n<p>With the help of an Ohio mesothelioma lawyer, asbestos victims can see if they\u2019re eligible to receive compensation through a lawsuit. Our <strong>Free Attorney Checklist<\/strong> can help families find the best lawyer for their case.<\/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 Ohio?<\/h3>\n<p>In addition to Ohio residents, mesothelioma patients who may have been exposed to asbestos while working in, living in, or visiting the state might qualify to file a claim for <a href=\"\/legal\/compensation\/\"> financial compensation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, anyone who\u2019s been diagnosed with other serious asbestos-related diseases \u2014 such as lung cancer or asbestosis \u2014 may also qualify to file a claim with the help of an Ohio 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. An Ohio mesothelioma lawyer can explain how state laws and regulations impact your eligibility for asbestos claims.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"settlements\">Mesothelioma Settlements and Verdicts in Ohio<\/h2>\n<p>To avoid a long public legal battle in court before a judge and jury, companies responsible for a victim\u2019s asbestos exposure typically try to reach a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/legal\/settlements\/\">mesothelioma settlement<\/a>. Mesothelioma settlements <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">average\u00a0between <strong>$1 million and $1.4 million<\/strong><\/span><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Often, settlements are reached due to the overwhelming evidence an Ohio mesothelioma lawyer presents to the at-fault companies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Three notable mesothelioma settlements in Ohio include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>$3.5 million<\/strong> to the family of an Ohio operator<\/li>\n<li><strong>$2.9 million<\/strong> to an Ohio sheet metal worker<\/li>\n<li><strong>$2.7 million<\/strong> to an Ohio machine operator<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If a mesothelioma lawsuit is not resolved with a settlement, it may proceed to a trial. In a trial, a jury hears each side (the victim\u2019s and the manufacturer\u2019s) and determines how much compensation the injured party (plaintiff) may be owed.<\/p>\n<p>The average mesothelioma trial verdict is between <strong>$5 million and $11.4 million<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In one case, a 40-year-old Ohio man was awarded <strong>$27.5 million<\/strong> by a Cuyahoga jury, which was the largest asbestos verdict in the state\u2019s history. The jury agreed that the plaintiff\u2019s mesothelioma was caused by inhaling brake dust carried home on his father\u2019s clothing when he was a child.<\/p>\n<h2>Asbestos Laws and Regulations in Ohio<\/h2>\n<p>Ohio policies are consistent with federal asbestos laws and regulations. These laws require certification and licensing for all individuals directly involved with asbestos abatement and demolition, which are overseen by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.<\/p>\n<p>Laws and regulations governing mesothelioma lawsuits in Ohio, however, are not the same as they are in the rest of the country. If you are considering filing a mesothelioma lawsuit in Ohio, be aware that you may encounter legal challenges that you might not in other states.<\/p>\n<p>Only an experienced Ohio mesothelioma lawyer can help you navigate the process and secure any financial assistance to which you may be entitled.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-court\">Ohio Asbestos Trial Laws<\/h3>\n<p>In recent years, courts in Ohio have introduced a number of changes that have made it more challenging for people to file mesothelioma claims in the state.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You need to make sure that your Ohio mesothelioma lawyer has experience navigating:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Asbestos premises liability<\/li>\n<li>Successor liability<\/li>\n<li>Trust transparency<\/li>\n<li>Other case law that affects mesothelioma lawsuits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Plaintiffs now have to prove that the defendant\u2019s conduct was a \u201csubstantial factor\u201d in causing their cancer. Ohio courts have interpreted this in ways that allow asbestos manufacturers to avoid liability, especially if a victim was exposed to asbestos on more than one job site.<\/p>\n<p>This is one of the reasons that people choose an Ohio mesothelioma lawyer that is part of a nationwide firm. Depending on where you were exposed, the state in which you currently reside may not be the best place to file.<\/p>\n<p>Many factors go into this decision, and an Ohio mesothelioma lawyer can help you decide the best course of action.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-balance\">Statutes of Limitations in Ohio<\/h3>\n<p>Each state has specific laws regarding how long someone has to file a claim. These laws are called <a href=\"\/legal\/statute-of-limitations\/\">statutes of limitations<\/a> (SOLs).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Once an SOL has passed, you can no longer file a lawsuit.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Because these laws can be difficult to navigate, victims often turn to an experienced mesothelioma lawyer for help. An Ohio mesothelioma lawyer can explain how statutes of limitations will affect your case and whether you should file a claim in Ohio or another state.<\/p>\n<p><strong>There are two types of mesothelioma lawsuits a victim may file in Ohio:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Personal injury lawsuit:<\/strong> This type of lawsuit is filed when a living person who has mesothelioma seeks compensation from the company or companies responsible for their disease.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wrongful death lawsuit:<\/strong> A <a href=\"\/legal\/lawsuit\/wrongful-death\/\">wrongful death claim<\/a> allows eligible family members to pursue compensation from the company or companies responsible for their loved one\u2019s death from mesothelioma.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In Ohio, the statute of limitations for both mesothelioma personal injury and wrongful death claims is <strong>2 years. <\/strong>Only an experienced Ohio mesothelioma lawyer will be able to determine the best course of action to help you file a strong lawsuit before time runs out.<\/p>\n<p>Even if statutes of limitations prevent you from filing a lawsuit, you may still be able to access compensation from an asbestos trust fund.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-compensation\">Asbestos Trust Funds in Ohio<\/h3>\n<p>Bankrupt manufacturers of asbestos-based products were forced to set aside money in <a href=\"\/legal\/asbestos-trust-funds\/\">trust funds<\/a> to pay out future asbestos claims. Asbestos trusts aren\u2019t subject to regular statutes of limitations. Instead, they have their own deadlines to file claims.<\/p>\n<p>Today, more than <strong>$30 billion<\/strong> is available in asbestos trust funds for mesothelioma victims.<\/p>\n<p>Mesothelioma victims may be able to file claims with multiple trusts. An experienced Ohio mesothelioma lawyer can determine which trusts victims can file claims with.<\/p>\n<div data-vqueid=\"18460\" class=\"widget widget_oscar-vque default image-right has-img\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"default\">.widget_oscar-vque.default{margin:60px auto;max-width:315px}.widget_oscar-vque.default:first-child{margin-top:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a{background:#2F293D;display:block;padding:20px;border-radius:10px;color:#fff;text-decoration:none}.widget_oscar-vque.default img{margin:0 auto 20px;max-width:150px;width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.default .vque-content{font-size:16px;text-align:center}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.subheading{display:block;line-height:1;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:5px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.heading{font-size:20px;display:block;margin:0 0 25px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul{font-size:16px;text-align:left;list-style:none;max-width:265px;line-height:1.4;margin:15px auto 25px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul li{padding-left:28px;margin-bottom:10px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul li:before{font-family:\"mesohope\" !important;font-display:swap;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;content:\"\\e904\";border:none;position:absolute;left:0;top:0;background:#0FAEBF;width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:20px;line-height:20px;text-align:center;font-size:12px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.button.arrow{width:100%}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.widget_oscar-vque.default{max-width:620px}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a{padding:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a>div{display:block;display:flex;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;flex-direction:row-reverse}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a>div>div{padding:0 25px 0 0;width:41%}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a .vque-content{width:59%;padding:30px;text-align:left}.widget_oscar-vque.default img{max-width:90%;margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.subheading{font-size:16px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.heading{font-size:24px;margin:0 0 16px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul{max-width:none}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.button.arrow{width:auto}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div{display:block;position:relative;overflow:hidden}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div img{max-width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div{float:left}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div:first-child{width:27%;padding:30px}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div.vque-content{width:73%;padding-left:0}}<\/style><a href=\"\/access-asbestos-trust-funds\/\" title=\"Access Asbestos<br\/>Trust Funds\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Access Asbestos<br\/>Trust Funds Ad\"  data-mobile-image=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/trust-fund-couple.png\"data-desktop-image=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/trust-fund-image.png\"><div><div><div class=\"image-fade\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"414\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/trust-fund-image.png\" class=\"no-lazyload wp-post-image\" alt=\"A lawyer shares documents with a client\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/trust-fund-image.png 414w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/trust-fund-image-294x300.png 294w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/trust-fund-image-55x55.png 55w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 414px) 100vw, 414px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vque-content\"><strong class=\"heading\">Access Asbestos<br\/>Trust Funds<\/strong><ul>\n<li>More than $30 billion available<\/li>\n<li>$300K-$400K average compensation<\/li>\n<li>Get money in 90 days or less<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Check If You Qualify\">Check If You Qualify<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Ohio VA Information for Mesothelioma Victims<\/h2>\n<p>Although the military stopped using asbestos around the 1980s, they were the country\u2019s largest consumer of the toxic mineral for decades. As a result of this widespread asbestos use, roughly one-third of all mesothelioma claims in America are filed by veterans.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples of military bases in Ohio that used asbestos include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lockbourne Air Force Base (AKA Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base)<\/li>\n<li>Newark Air Force Base, Heath<\/li>\n<li>Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-medal\">Ohio VA Benefits<\/h3>\n<p>Thankfully, <a href=\"\/veterans\/\">veterans with mesothelioma<\/a> can access benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Top VA benefits include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li>Aid &amp; Attendance<\/li>\n<li>Burial &amp; funeral services<\/li>\n<li>Pensions<\/li>\n<li>Survivor benefits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p>Veterans can also access care from top mesothelioma doctors who work with the VA.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Two VA mesothelioma doctors include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-robert-cameron\/\">Dr. Robert Cameron<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-daniel-wiener\/\">Dr. Daniel Wiener<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The VA has a large presence in Ohio. The Regional Benefit Office is located in Cleveland, and there are 5 VA Medical Centers, 8 Veterans Centers, 4 Outpatient Clinics, and 30 Community Based Outpatient Clinics located throughout the state.<\/p>\n<p>Navigating the VA health care system can be a challenge, but there are people who can help.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-office\">AML and VFW Service Officers in Ohio<\/h3>\n<p>For assistance accessing benefits, you can reach out to a Veteran Service Officer (VSO). VSOs are accredited by the VA to help veterans receive the benefits they earned. They provide expert assistance to veterans and their families free of charge.<\/p>\n<p>Two of the biggest veterans organizations, the American Legion (AML) and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), employ service officers who can help you file your mesothelioma VA claim.<\/p>\n<p>The VFW has hundreds of locations in Ohio, including several in some of the larger cities like Cleveland and Cincinnati. The AML has 527 locations in Ohio.<\/p>\n<p>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=\"ohiolawyer\">Connect With an Ohio Mesothelioma Lawyer<\/h2>\n<p>Ohio mesothelioma lawyers know how mesothelioma can devastate families and are here to help. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, it is in your best interest to work with an Ohio mesothelioma lawyer.<\/p>\n<p>An Ohio mesothelioma lawyer will understand the complex laws and regulations governing asbestos lawsuits in your state and can help you file a complete claim within the statute of limitations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A qualified Ohio mesothelioma attorney can help you:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Identify the Ohio 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 Ohio statute of limitations<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>To learn more about your legal options, contact our team for a free, no-obligation case review. 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