{"id":17768,"date":"2021-04-05T13:56:01","date_gmt":"2021-04-05T17:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=17768"},"modified":"2025-12-22T16:50:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T21:50:49","slug":"oregon","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/legal\/mesothelioma-lawyer\/oregon\/","title":{"rendered":"Oregon"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"file\">Filing a Mesothelioma Claim in Oregon<\/h2>\n<p>Those with <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a> cancer in Oregon may be able to access compensation from the manufacturers of asbestos-based products. For decades, manufacturers used asbestos although it could cause deadly illnesses and hid the risks.<\/p>\n<p>Asbestos-related diseases like mesothelioma were responsible for<strong> 4,748 deaths in Oregon between 1999 and 2017,<\/strong> according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG).<\/p>\n<p>Mesothelioma has no cure and treatment costs can reach half a million dollars or more. Thankfully, a <a href=\"\/legal\/mesothelioma-lawyer\/\">mesothelioma lawyer<\/a> in Oregon can help you get compensation to fight this disease through a lawsuit.<\/p>\n<h2>Oregon Mesothelioma Law Firm<\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s not enough to work with a general law firm to handle your mesothelioma case. Ideally, you&#8217;ll want a highly experienced firm that can help you every step of the way.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The best Oregon mesothelioma lawyer will have:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A track record of success in asbestos-related claims<\/li>\n<li>A nationwide reach to pursue justice not only in Oregon but in any state<\/li>\n<li>Decades of experience winning settlements and working with asbestos trust funds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our partner law firm, Simmons Hanly Conroy, is one of the nation&#8217;s largest mass tort law firms. The attorneys at Simmons Hanly Conroy have <strong>decades of experience<\/strong> helping victims of mesothelioma and other personal injuries find justice, hope, and the compensation they deserve.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact a lawyer today<\/strong> to learn where you were exposed to asbestos and see if you qualify for financial benefits to cover medical bills and 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 id=\"sites\">Asbestos Exposure Sites in Oregon<\/h2>\n<p>Oregon shipyards and other work sites put thousands at risk of asbestos exposure. Oregon houses one of the largest shipyards on the West Coast: the 60-acre Swan Island Shipyard.<\/p>\n<p>Before the 1980s, asbestos was used in just about every ship built in this facility. This created hazardous conditions for Oregon shipbuilders and Navy servicemen.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other examples of asbestos sites in Oregon include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li>3M Company, White City<\/li>\n<li>Federal Courthouse, Portland<\/li>\n<li>Oregon Shipbuilding, Portland<\/li>\n<li>Oregon State Hospital, Salem<\/li>\n<li>Georgia Pacific Resin Plant, Albany<\/li>\n<li>Good Samaritan Hospital, Portland<\/li>\n<li>Portland State University, Portland<\/li>\n<li>Shell Chemical, sites across the state<\/li>\n<li>Reynolds Aluminum Plant, Troutdale<\/li>\n<li>Tektronix Electronics Plant, Beaverton<\/li>\n<li>Kaiser Shipyard, Portland, Swan Island<\/li>\n<li>University of Oregon, Eugene, Portland<\/li>\n<li>Willamette Iron and Steel Shipyard, Portland<\/li>\n<li>Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company, Medford<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Oregon asbestos lawyers at top mesothelioma law firms have access to a complete list of asbestos sites in the state.<\/p>\n<h2>Know Your Rights: Oregon Mesothelioma Lawsuits<\/h2>\n<p>Lawyers file <a href=\"\/legal\/lawsuit\/\">mesothelioma lawsuits<\/a> against the manufacturers of asbestos-based products. These companies deserve to pay if they caused someone to develop mesothelioma.<\/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>Victims can receive anywhere from <strong>$1 million<\/strong> to <strong>$11.4 million or more<\/strong> from these lawsuits in many cases.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>It costs nothing for you to file a mesothelioma lawsuit and a lawyer takes on almost all of the legal burdens. This makes the lawsuit process easier for you and your family.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"settle\">Mesothelioma Settlements and Verdicts in Oregon<\/h2>\n<p>Mesothelioma lawsuits reach settlements in over 95% of cases. <a href=\"\/legal\/settlements\/\">Mesothelioma settlements<\/a> award <strong>$1 million<\/strong> on average and save time by avoiding a court trial.<\/p>\n<p>Lawsuits that do not reach settlements go to trial before a jury. Trial juries may side with either the mesothelioma victim or the manufacturers of asbestos-containing products.<\/p>\n<p>If the manufacturers win the trial, the victim gets nothing. In other cases, Oregon mesothelioma verdicts have awarded asbestos victims millions of dollars.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recent Oregon mesothelioma verdicts included:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>$8.75 million<\/strong> to a former carpenter and his family in 2016. The victim was exposed to asbestos during the 1970s while working on construction sites. Trial evidence showed that the companies knew asbestos was dangerous as early as 1965.<\/li>\n<li><strong>$2.72 million<\/strong> to a U.S. Navy veteran and woodworker who developed mesothelioma. He was a resident of Myrtle Creek, Oregon.<\/li>\n<li><strong>$5.4 million<\/strong> to an Oregon couple after the husband developed mesothelioma from using asbestos-based products. The jury found that the manufacturers of the products knew asbestos was deadly in the 1930s but didn\u2019t run tests or warn the public for over 50 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Learn more about recent settlements and trial verdicts by contacting an Oregon mesothelioma lawyer.<\/p>\n<div class=\"infographic-shortcode-container\" id=\"infographic-21226\"><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>Oregon Mesothelioma Settlements Recovered by Simmons Hanly Conroy<\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>$3.69 million<\/strong>Navy Veteran<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>$1.56 million<\/strong>Army Veteran<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>$1.6 million<\/strong>Electrician<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>$3.9 million<\/strong>Auto Mechanic<\/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-21226{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-21226>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>Asbestos Laws and Regulations in Oregon<\/h2>\n<p>Federal, state, and local asbestos regulations affect the use of asbestos in Oregon. At the federal level, Oregon follows the national standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to prevent asbestos from causing harm.<\/p>\n<p><strong>These rules include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Asbestos emission limits<\/li>\n<li>Renovation\/demolition requirements for asbestos-based buildings<\/li>\n<li>Workplace safety regulations set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>State rules regulate asbestos abatement (removal) projects and how workers are trained to safely remove this dangerous mineral.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Local asbestos regulatory agencies include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)<\/li>\n<li>Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)<\/li>\n<li>Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Oregon OSHA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the fall of 2018, the state of Oregon adopted other requirements for handling asbestos-containing materials.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Oregon\u2019s DEQ requires property owners and contractors to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify asbestos-containing materials<\/li>\n<li>Properly remove, seal, and\/or dispose of asbestos waste from demolition and renovation projects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Oregon asbestos lawyers can determine if these laws will impact your case.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-balance\">Statute of Limitations in Oregon<\/h3>\n<p>The statute of limitations is a deadline for filing a lawsuit. The statutes in the state are <strong>2 years\u00a0<\/strong>from a diagnosis and\u00a0<strong>3 years\u00a0<\/strong>from the date of a loved one&#8217;s death.<\/p>\n<p>Connect with a mesothelioma attorney in Oregon as soon as possible to make sure your lawsuit is filed within the <a href=\"\/legal\/statute-of-limitations\/\">statute of limitations<\/a>. Otherwise, you or a loved one can never file a lawsuit to receive compensation \u2014 even if you have a valid case.<\/p>\n<h3>Asbestos Trust Funds and Statutes of Limitations in Oregon<\/h3>\n<p>If the statute of limitations has passed, you may still be eligible for compensation through an <a href=\"\/legal\/asbestos-trust-funds\/\">asbestos trust fund<\/a>. Bankrupt manufacturers established asbestos trust funds to pay mesothelioma victims. These trusts are not subject to state statutes and set their deadlines.<\/p>\n<p>An experienced Oregon mesothelioma lawyer can help you secure compensation through a trust fund or asbestos lawsuit. Learn more with a free case review.<\/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>Oregon Veterans With Mesothelioma &amp; VA Information<\/h2>\n<p>Because of widespread asbestos use in the military, one-third of all mesothelioma cases affect <a href=\"\/veterans\/\">veterans<\/a>. The military used asbestos to build bases, vehicles, and ships until the early 1980s.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nearly 300,000 Oregon citizens served in World War II or Vietnam.<\/strong> Any of these veterans \u2014 and others \u2014 could be at risk of mesothelioma if they were exposed to asbestos while they served.<\/p>\n<h3>Oregon Veterans Benefits<\/h3>\n<p>After working with Oregon mesothelioma lawyers to secure compensation, veterans can access other benefits through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).<\/p>\n<p><strong>The VA provides vital services such as:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aid &amp; attendance benefits<\/li>\n<li>Disability compensation<\/li>\n<li>Health care services<\/li>\n<li>Pensions for veterans and spouses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Veterans can also get high-quality medical care from VA mesothelioma specialists located across the country, including <a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-robert-cameron\/\">Dr. Robert Cameron<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The VA has many offices, clinics, and medical centers in Oregon that can help veterans. See where these offices are located below.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Veterans Benefits Administration<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Portland Regional Office, Portland<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>VA Medical Centers<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li>VA Portland Health Care System, Portland<\/li>\n<li>Roseburg VA Health Care System, Roseburg<\/li>\n<li>White City or VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center, White City<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li>Bend CBOC<\/li>\n<li>Morrow County VA Telehealth Clinic (Boardman OR)<\/li>\n<li>Brookings VA Clinic<\/li>\n<li>Wallowa County VA Telehealth Clinic (Enterprise OR)<\/li>\n<li>Eugene Health Care Center<\/li>\n<li>Eugene VA Downtown Clinic<\/li>\n<li>Fairview Clinic<\/li>\n<li>Grants Pass West VA CBOC<\/li>\n<li>Hillsboro CBOC<\/li>\n<li>Klamath Falls CBOC<\/li>\n<li>La Grande (OR) CBOC<\/li>\n<li>Lincoln City Clinic<\/li>\n<li>North Bend VA Clinic<\/li>\n<li>Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC)<\/li>\n<li>Salem CBOC<\/li>\n<li>North Coast CBOC (Warrenton OR)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Veterans Centers <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li>Central Oregon Veterans Center (Bend)<\/li>\n<li>Eugene Veterans Center<\/li>\n<li>Grants Pass Veterans Center<\/li>\n<li>Portland Veterans Center<\/li>\n<li>Salem Veterans Center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Veterans who want to file for VA benefits should contact an Oregon mesothelioma lawyer. These lawyers can gather all the needed documents and details for a claim. Veterans can then work with a Veterans Service Officer (VSO) to file a VA benefits claim.<\/p>\n<h3>AML and VFW Service Officers in Oregon<\/h3>\n<p>VSOs have been trained by the VA to help veterans apply for military benefits. These VSOs partner with organizations like the American Legion (AML) and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) to help veterans.<\/p>\n<p>The AML, VFW, and other veterans organizations have nearly 250 service offices in Oregon.<\/p>\n<p><strong>These offices include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li><strong>Portland<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>American Legion<\/li>\n<li>American Red Cross<\/li>\n<li>Disabled American Veterans<\/li>\n<li>Fleet Reserve Association<\/li>\n<li>National Association of Black Veterans<\/li>\n<li>National Association of County Veterans Service<\/li>\n<li>The Retired Enlisted Association<\/li>\n<li>Veterans of Foreign Wars<\/li>\n<li>Vietnam Veterans of America<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Salem<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>American Legion<\/li>\n<li>American Red Cross<\/li>\n<li>The Retired Enlisted Association<\/li>\n<li>Veterans of World War I of the USA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bend<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>National Association of County Veterans Service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medford<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>American Legion<\/li>\n<li>National Association of County Veterans Service<\/li>\n<li>Veterans of Foreign Wars<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Springfield<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Veterans of Foreign Wars<\/li>\n<li>Vietnam Veterans of America<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Albany<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>American Legion<\/li>\n<li>National Association of County Veterans Service<\/li>\n<li>Veterans of Foreign Wars<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grants Pass<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>National Association of County Veterans Service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Veterans with mesothelioma can contact these offices to connect with a VSO. They can also reach out to Oregon mesothelioma attorneys to access other forms of compensation.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"law\">Connect With an Oregon Mesothelioma Lawyer<\/h2>\n<p>If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, work with a mesothelioma lawyer in Oregon to access compensation today.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Experienced Oregon mesothelioma lawyers can:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gather the facts of your case<\/li>\n<li>File your lawsuit<\/li>\n<li>Secure compensation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Oregon mesothelioma lawyers can also help you find agencies in your area that may offer additional assistance.<\/p>\n<p>See how an Oregon mesothelioma lawyer can help you with a <a href=\"\/simmons-hanly-conroy\/\">free case review<\/a>.<\/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\" 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