{"id":17844,"date":"2021-04-05T16:26:09","date_gmt":"2021-04-05T20:26:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=17844"},"modified":"2025-11-14T17:31:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T22:31:00","slug":"virginia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/legal\/mesothelioma-lawyer\/virginia\/","title":{"rendered":"Virginia"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"filinigclaim\">Filing a Mesothelioma Claim in Virginia<\/h2>\n<p>Those diagnosed with <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a> cancer in Virginia deserve compensation. The only known cause of mesothelioma is asbestos exposure. Manufacturers of asbestos-containing products knew the health risks for decades \u2014 but hid the truth to make millions.<\/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>Mesothelioma killed nearly 1,500 people in Virginia between 1999 and 2017, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>An experienced Virginia <a href=\"\/legal\/mesothelioma-lawyer\/\">mesothelioma lawyer<\/a> can help victims file lawsuits and access much-needed compensation after a diagnosis.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Asbestos claims have been filed by mesothelioma victims who lived or worked in these Virginia locations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"columns-3\">\n<li>Abingdon<\/li>\n<li>Alexandria<\/li>\n<li>Bassett<\/li>\n<li>Charlottesville<\/li>\n<li>Chesapeake<\/li>\n<li>Covington<\/li>\n<li>Cumberland<\/li>\n<li>Danville<\/li>\n<li>Falls Church<\/li>\n<li>Hopewell<\/li>\n<li>Lynchburg<\/li>\n<li>Newport News<\/li>\n<li>Norfolk<\/li>\n<li>Richmond<\/li>\n<li>Winchester<\/li>\n<li>Yorktown<\/li>\n<li>And more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When looking for a Virginia 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>Virginia 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 asbestos 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>$165 million<\/strong> on behalf of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related disease victims<strong> in Virginia alone<\/strong>. A few of the firm\u2019s recent mesothelioma settlement amounts are highlighted below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"infographic-shortcode-container\" id=\"infographic-20692\"><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>Virginia Mesothelioma Settlements Recovered by Simmons Hanly Conroy<\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>$3.9 million<\/strong>Heirs of an auto mechanic<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>$3.6 million<\/strong>Tile installer<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>$3.3 million<\/strong>U.S. Navy veteran<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>$2.9 million<\/strong>Laborer<\/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-20692{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-20692>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 Virginia<\/h2>\n<p>Many buildings and work sites in Virginia were hotbeds of asbestos use. About 30 million tons of asbestos were used to build structures in Virginia and the rest of the country.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Buildings made with asbestos included:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li>Apartment buildings<\/li>\n<li>Churches<\/li>\n<li>Hospitals<\/li>\n<li>Office buildings<\/li>\n<li>Power plants<\/li>\n<li>Post offices<\/li>\n<li>Schools<\/li>\n<li>Shipyards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p>Mesothelioma lawyers in Virginia keep track of high-risk asbestos job sites throughout the state.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples of Virginia asbestos sites include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li>Abingdon Elementary School<\/li>\n<li>Alexandria Hospital, Alexandria<\/li>\n<li>Allied Chemical Corporation, Norfolk<\/li>\n<li>Amoco Oil, Norfolk<\/li>\n<li>Appalachian Electric Power Company Clinch River Plant, Cleveland<\/li>\n<li>Carr Automotive Manufacturing Company, Tappahannock<\/li>\n<li>Covington Paper Mill, Covington<\/li>\n<li>Dupont Chemical Plant, Richmond<\/li>\n<li>Federal Correctional Institute, Petersburg<\/li>\n<li>Liberty Baptist Church, Norfolk<\/li>\n<li>Little Creek Naval Base, Norfolk<\/li>\n<li>Riverside Hospital, Newport News<\/li>\n<li>Sears Roebuck, Arlington<\/li>\n<li>Shirley Industrial Center Ruxton Apartments, Alexandria<\/li>\n<li>Union Camp Manufacturing Company, Franklin<\/li>\n<li>University of Virginia, Charlottesville<\/li>\n<li>U.S. Post Office, Richmond<\/li>\n<li>Virginia Electric Power Company, Chesapeake Energy Center, Chesapeake<\/li>\n<li>Virginia Power &amp; Light Power Plant, Yorktown<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are many more asbestos exposure sites in Virginia not listed above. A Virginia mesothelioma lawyer can help you find out where you were exposed and if you can access financial benefits.<\/p>\n<h2>Virginia Locations 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 Virginia from related diseases like asbestosis and lung cancer. Five locations were hit particularly hard in recent years.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-wrap no-margin-top alternate-style\"><p id=\"tablepress-57-description\" class=\"tablepress-table-description tablepress-table-description-id-57\">Asbestos-Related Deaths Between 1999-2017<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-57\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-57 no-margin-top alternate-style\" aria-describedby=\"tablepress-57-description\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Location<\/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\">Newport News (city)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">567<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">29<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hampton  (city)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">470<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">24<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Virginia Beach (city)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">470<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">24<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Fairfax County<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">426<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Chesapeake (city)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">401<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><!-- #tablepress-57 from cache -->\n<h2>Know Your Rights: Virginia Mesothelioma Lawsuits<\/h2>\n<p>A mesothelioma lawsuit can allow Virginians to receive financial compensation. This compensation will come from the manufacturers of asbestos-based products.<\/p>\n<p>Some <a href=\"\/legal\/lawsuit\/\">mesothelioma lawsuits<\/a> award victims millions of dollars.<\/p>\n<p>Mesothelioma attorneys in Virginia understand just how awful this cancer is \u2014 and why the manufacturers need to be held accountable through a lawsuit. It costs nothing to file a lawsuit with these lawyers, and they can take on all of the work for you.<\/p>\n<h3>Who Is Eligible to File a Mesothelioma Claim in Virginia?<\/h3>\n<p>In addition to Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia mesothelioma lawyer can explain how the state\u2019s laws and regulations impact someone\u2019s eligibility for different types of asbestos claims.<\/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=\"settlements\">Mesothelioma Settlements and Verdicts in Virginia<\/h2>\n<p>To conclude a lawsuit, lawyers for asbestos victims and manufacturers typically agree to settle the case out of court. This happens in 95% of all cases.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/legal\/settlements\/\">Mesothelioma settlements<\/a>\u00a0award victims <strong>$1-$1.4 million on average<\/strong>, according to Mealey&#8217;s\u00ae Litigation Reports.<\/p>\n<p>If the lawyers can&#8217;t agree to a settlement, the case may go to trial before a jury. A jury then determines a verdict. Juries in Virginia have awarded mesothelioma plaintiffs hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars.<\/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 trial verdict is between <strong>$5 million and $11.4 million<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Two notable Virginia mesothelioma verdicts include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>$25 million<\/strong> to pay a former ship fitter and repair supervisor with mesothelioma<\/li>\n<li><strong>$1 million<\/strong> to the estate of a former railcar service man<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Not every mesothelioma trial awards high verdicts, and some asbestos victims get nothing. After all, one of the risks of going to trial rather than reaching a settlement is that the judge or jury may not rule in your favor.<\/p>\n<p>You should consult with a Virginia mesothelioma lawyer to learn more about recent settlements and trial verdicts.<\/p>\n<h2>Asbestos Laws and Regulations in Virginia<\/h2>\n<p>Virginia follows federal requirements to limit asbestos use in the state. These requirements include the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for asbestos. NESHAP regulates workplace asbestos use.<\/p>\n<p>Virginia\u2019s state rules certify workers to safely remove asbestos (for a fee). They also regulate asbestos transportation and disposal.<\/p>\n<p>Mesothelioma lawyers in Virginia can see if these laws could affect your lawsuit.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-balance\">Statute of Limitations on Lawsuits in Virginia<\/h3>\n<p>A statute of limitations restricts the amount of time you have to file a lawsuit.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/legal\/statute-of-limitations\/\">Statutes of limitations<\/a> vary by state and other factors (such as whether you are filing a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit) \u2014 and can be difficult to understand without legal help.<\/p>\n<p>In most personal injury cases, the statute of limitations in Virginia is two years. However, there are many variables that can determine whether you have more or less time, such as who you&#8217;re suing, how you found out about your injury, and the type of case being filed.<\/p>\n<p>For these reasons, it\u2019s important to get in touch with a lawyer to learn the statutes of limitation in the state of Virginia. A Virginia mesothelioma lawyer can help ensure that you or your loved one\u2019s lawsuit is filed by the state deadline.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-compensation\">Asbestos Trust Funds and Statutes of Limitations<\/h3>\n<p>Asbestos trust funds can pay mesothelioma victims even if the statute of limitations has passed to file a lawsuit.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/legal\/asbestos-trust-funds\/\">Asbestos trust funds<\/a> were court-ordered so that bankrupt manufacturers had to pay those they harmed. These trusts are not subject to state law and set their own deadlines to file claims.<\/p>\n<p>Mesothelioma victims may be able to file claims with multiple trusts. An experienced Virginia 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 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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>Virginia VA Information for Mesothelioma Victims<\/h2>\n<p>Veterans with mesothelioma may qualify for compensation and health care benefits after a diagnosis.<\/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>All United States military branches used asbestos until the early 1980s \u2014 and about 33% of all mesothelioma patients are veterans.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Langley Air Force Base is an example of a Virginia military base that was built with asbestos.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-hospital2\">Virginia VA Benefits<\/h3>\n<p>Thankfully, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can help <a href=\"\/veterans\/\">veterans with mesothelioma<\/a> access disability compensation and other benefits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>VA benefits include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aid &amp; attendance<\/li>\n<li>Burial benefits<\/li>\n<li>Health care<\/li>\n<li>Pension plans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The VA also works with two of the country\u2019s best mesothelioma doctors to treat veterans.<\/p>\n<p><strong>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><strong>Veterans can contact any of the VA offices listed below:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Veterans Benefits Administration<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Dahlgren Naval Station WC<\/li>\n<li>Roanoke Regional Office<\/li>\n<li>Fort Eustis IDES, Newport News<\/li>\n<li>Fort Lee<\/li>\n<li>Langley Air Force Base, Hampton<\/li>\n<li>Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base, Norfolk<\/li>\n<li>Norfolk NB<\/li>\n<li>Oceana Naval Air Station, Norfolk<\/li>\n<li>Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Norfolk<\/li>\n<li>Fort Belvoir, Fairfax County<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>VA Medical Centers<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Hampton VA Medical Center<\/li>\n<li>Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, Richmond<\/li>\n<li>Salem VA Medical Center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Community-Based Outpatient Clinics<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li>Charlottesville CBOC<\/li>\n<li>Chesapeake CBOC<\/li>\n<li>Danville CBOC<\/li>\n<li>Fort Belvoir Outpatient Clinic<\/li>\n<li>Fredericksburg at Southpoint CBOC<\/li>\n<li>Fredericksburg CBOC<\/li>\n<li>Harrisonburg Outpatient Clinic<\/li>\n<li>Jonesville VA Clinic<\/li>\n<li>Lynchburg CBOC<\/li>\n<li>Marion VA Clinic<\/li>\n<li>Norton VA Clinic<\/li>\n<li>Staunton CBOC<\/li>\n<li>Stephens City Outpatient Clinic (Winchester)<\/li>\n<li>Tazewell VA Clinic<\/li>\n<li>Vansant VA Clinic<\/li>\n<li>Virginia Beach CBOC<\/li>\n<li>Wytheville CBOC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Veterans Centers <\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Alexandria Veterans Center<\/li>\n<li>Norfolk Veterans Center<\/li>\n<li>Richmond Veterans Center<\/li>\n<li>Roanoke Veterans Center<\/li>\n<li>Virginia Beach Veterans Center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Anyone looking to file for VA benefits should first start with a Virginia mesothelioma lawyer. These attorneys can collect information to file a VA claim \u2014 such as when, how, and where a veteran was exposed to asbestos while they served.<\/p>\n<p>From there, a Virginia asbestos attorney can help veterans pass this information off to a Veterans Service Officer (VSO). VSOs are trained by the VA to help veterans receive VA benefits.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-medal\">AML and VFW Service Officers in Virginia<\/h3>\n<p>A wide range of organizations \u2014 including the American Legion (AML) and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) \u2014 work with VSOs throughout Virginia. These organizations have nearly 700 different offices in the state.<\/p>\n<p><strong>These offices include, but are not limited to:<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li>American Ex-Prisoners of War<\/li>\n<li>American Legion<\/li>\n<li>American Red Cross<\/li>\n<li>American Veterans<\/li>\n<li>Armed Forces Services Corporation<\/li>\n<li>Army and Navy Union<\/li>\n<li>Disabled American Veterans<\/li>\n<li>Fleet Reserve Association<\/li>\n<li>Marine Corps League<\/li>\n<li>Military Officers Association of America<\/li>\n<li>Military Order of the Purple Heart<\/li>\n<li>Navy Mutual Aid Association<\/li>\n<li>Veterans of Foreign Wars<\/li>\n<li>Veterans of World War I of the USA, Inc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Veterans can connect with a VSO and file for VA benefits by contacting the offices listed above. <a href=\"\/veterans-guide\/\">Download your Free Veterans Compensation Guide today<\/a>\u00a0to learn if and how you can access financial assistance for an asbestos-related illness.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"lawyer\">Connect With a Virginia Mesothelioma Lawyer<\/h2>\n<p>A Virginia mesothelioma lawyer can be a big help to those suffering from this cancer. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed, be sure to connect with a Virginia <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/legal\/mesothelioma-lawyer\/\">asbestos attorney<\/a> today.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A qualified Virginia mesothelioma attorney can help you:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Identify the Virginia 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 Virginia statute of limitations<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>To learn more about working with a Virginia mesothelioma lawyer, <a href=\"\/simmons-hanly-conroy\/\">get a free case review today.<\/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\" 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