{"id":17895,"date":"2021-04-06T11:50:43","date_gmt":"2021-04-06T15:50:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=17895"},"modified":"2025-09-18T15:46:50","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T19:46:50","slug":"washington","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/legal\/mesothelioma-lawyer\/washington\/","title":{"rendered":"Washington"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Filing a Mesothelioma Claim in Washington<\/h2>\n<p>Washington residents with <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a> and other asbestos-related diseases deserve financial compensation. Manufacturers knew the dangers of asbestos-containing products but chose not to warn their workers, the public, or the U.S. military.<\/p>\n<p>According to data from the Centers from Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the state of Washington saw 9,200 asbestos-related deaths between 1999-2017. Of those, more than 1,600 deaths were from mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p>For decades, Washington <a href=\"\/legal\/mesothelioma-lawyer\/\">mesothelioma lawyers<\/a> have been working alongside families impacted by asbestos-related diseases. A Washington mesothelioma lawyer can determine whether you may be eligible for compensation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Asbestos claims have been filed by mesothelioma victims who lived or worked in these Washington locations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"columns-3\">\n<li>Bainbridge Island<\/li>\n<li>Bellevue<\/li>\n<li>Everett<\/li>\n<li>Fort Lewis<\/li>\n<li>Kent<\/li>\n<li>Longview<\/li>\n<li>Oak Harbor<\/li>\n<li>Port Townsend<\/li>\n<li>Renton<\/li>\n<li>Seattle<\/li>\n<li>Shelton<\/li>\n<li>Spokane<\/li>\n<li>Tacoma<\/li>\n<li>Vancouver<\/li>\n<li>Wenatchee<\/li>\n<li>Yakima<\/li>\n<li>And more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When looking for a Washington 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 id=\"filing\">Washington 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 $213 million<\/strong> on behalf of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related disease victims <strong>in Washington alone<\/strong>. A few of the firm\u2019s recent mesothelioma settlement amounts are highlighted below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"infographic-shortcode-container\" id=\"infographic-20719\"><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>Washington Mesothelioma Settlements Recovered by Simmons Hanly Conroy<\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>$3.64 million<\/strong>Welder<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>$2.5 million<\/strong>Mechanic<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>$2.36 million<\/strong>X-ray tech<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>$2.25 million<\/strong>U.S. Army veteran<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><a href=\"\/simmons-hanly-conroy\/\" title=\"Get Connected\" class=\"button shc arrow cte\" data-ce-category=\"Buttons\" data-ce-label=\"Get Connected\">Get Connected<\/a><\/p>\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"test-popup\" class=\"white-popup mfp-hide\">\r\n<span class=\"heading\"><i class=\"icon-badge\"><\/i><strong>Fact-Checked<\/strong><\/span>\r\n<p>All Simmons Hanly Conroy settlement amounts have been fact-checked and verified by our editorial team. <\/p>\r\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">div#infographic-20719{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-20719>p{margin:40px 0 0;text-align:center}.mfp-inline-holder .mfp-content{width:auto;border-radius:8px;position:relative}.white-popup{max-width:500px;padding:20px 20px 30px}.white-popup .heading{padding-left:45px;font-size:21px;border-bottom:1px solid #E6E6E6;line-height:40px;padding-bottom:20px;margin-bottom:20px;display:inline-block;min-width:315px;color:#100134}.white-popup .heading i{position:absolute;left:20px;top:20px;font-size:36px;color:#0FAEBF}.white-popup p{font-size:14px;line-height:22px}.mfp-close-btn-in .white-popup .mfp-close{color:#545454!important;position:absolute;bottom:20px;top:unset;right:unset;left:50%;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid gray;width:14px;height:14px;font-size:14px;line-height:13px;transform:translateX(-200%);padding-left:2px;opacity:1}.mfp-close-btn-in .white-popup .mfp-close:hover{text-decoration:none;color:#100134}.mfp-close-btn-in .white-popup .mfp-close::after{content:'Close';padding-left:10px;text-decoration:underline}@media screen and (min-width:1024px){.state-settlements ul li{float:left;width:25%;font-size:17px;line-height:21px}.state-settlements h4{font-size:28px;line-height:32px;max-width:555px;margin:0 auto 35px}.state-settlements ul li>strong{font-size:22px}}@media screen and (min-width:1150px){.state-settlements ul li>strong{font-size:26px}}<\/style><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"sites\">Asbestos Exposure Sites in Washington<\/h2>\n<p>When asbestos use was at its peak, it was widely used throughout Washington industries, most notably shipbuilding.<\/p>\n<p>At Washington\u2019s Puget Sound Naval Shipyard drydocks, workers built Navy escort vessels and repaired battleships damaged overseas.<\/p>\n<p>All of these ships were constructed with tons of asbestos-containing products. Exposure to these products led to thousands of asbestos-related deaths in Washington decades later.<\/p>\n<p>Shipyards were not the only work sites with a high risk of asbestos exposure, however.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other examples of asbestos sites in Washington include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li>Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO) Oil Refinery, Blaine<\/li>\n<li>Boeing Aircraft Assembly Plant, Everett<\/li>\n<li>Bremerton Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton<\/li>\n<li>Chevron Chemical Company, Kennewick<\/li>\n<li>Columbia River Paper Mill, Vancouver<\/li>\n<li>Dow Chemical Plant, Elma<\/li>\n<li>Fairchild Air Force Base, Spokane<\/li>\n<li>Hanford Nuclear Site, Hanford<\/li>\n<li>Kaiser Aluminum Plant, Tacoma<\/li>\n<li>Lake Union Shipyard, Seattle<\/li>\n<li>Lockheed Shipyard (Harbor Island), Seattle<\/li>\n<li>Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corporation, Tacoma<\/li>\n<li>Todd Shipyard, Everett<\/li>\n<li>Vermiculite NW, Inc., Spokane<\/li>\n<li>Weyerhaeuser Paper Mill, Longview<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"did-you-know icon-bell\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.did-you-know{background:#F3F2F0;border-radius:10px;margin:40px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 80px;position:relative}.did-you-know:before{position:absolute;left:20px;top:20px;width:45px;height:45px;background:#0FAEBF;border-radius:50px;color:#fff;text-align:center;line-height:45px;font-size:27px}.did-you-know .heading{font-size:24px;color:#100134;padding:10px 0;display:block;margin:0 0 5px}.did-you-know h2,.did-you-know .h2,.did-you-know h3,.did-you-know .h3{font-size:24px;line-height:1.14}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.did-you-know{padding:25px 25px 25px 90px}.did-you-know:before{left:25px;top:25px}.did-you-know .heading{padding:8px 0}.did-you-know h2,.did-you-know .h2,.did-you-know h3,.did-you-know .h3{font-size:24px;line-height:1.14}}<\/style><strong class=\"heading\">Did You Know?<\/strong><p>In 2025, the Washington State Department of Labor &amp; Industries fined a U-Haul business in Spokane <strong>$231,000<\/strong> for exposing workers to asbestos. The company failed to perform asbestos testing before renovating an old K-Mart.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Asbestos use was common across all of America in the 20th century. Like any other state, Washington is home to hundreds of confirmed and unconfirmed asbestos sites \u2014 many of them former or current workplaces.<\/p>\n<h2>Washington 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 Washington 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-59-description\" class=\"tablepress-table-description tablepress-table-description-id-59\">Asbestos-Related Deaths Between 1999-2017<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-59\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-59 no-margin-top alternate-style\" aria-describedby=\"tablepress-59-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\">King County<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1,891<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Pierce County<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1,082<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">56<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Kitsap County<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1,042<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">54<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Snohomish County<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">664<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">34<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Spokane County<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">610<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">32<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><!-- #tablepress-59 from cache -->\n<h2>Know Your Rights: Washington Mesothelioma Lawsuits<\/h2>\n<p>Finding a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/legal\/mesothelioma-law-firm\/\">top mesothelioma law firm<\/a> in Washington can make all the difference in your lawsuit. Through a <a href=\"\/legal\/lawsuit\/\">mesothelioma lawsuit<\/a>, victims of asbestos-related diseases may be able to access financial compensation from the manufacturers responsible.<\/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 <strong>putting profits ahead of people<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Successful mesothelioma lawsuits force manufacturers to pay for the harm they\u2019ve caused victims and their families.<\/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>If you or a loved one were injured by wrongful asbestos exposure, you have the <a href=\"\/simmons-hanly-conroy\/\"> legal right to file a claim<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Compensation from a lawsuit can be used to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cover funeral and burial costs<\/li>\n<li>Offer longer-term financial security for surviving family members<\/li>\n<li>Pay for expensive medical costs, including travel<\/li>\n<li>Save money for the future<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Filing a lawsuit with a top Washington asbestos lawyer is the best way for eligible residents to access these helpful funds.<\/p>\n<h3>Who Is Eligible to File a Mesothelioma Claim in Washington?<\/h3>\n<p>In addition to Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 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Checklist<\/strong><p>Download our free list of 10 questions to ask when choosing a mesothelioma attorney.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"button yellow arrow\" title=\"Get Your Free Checklist\">Get Your Free Checklist<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"settle\">Mesothelioma Settlements and Verdicts in Washington<\/h2>\n<p>The vast majority of mesothelioma lawsuits reach <a href=\"\/legal\/settlements\/\">settlements<\/a> instead of going to trial before a judge and jury.<\/p>\n<p>When an out-of-court mesothelioma settlement is reached, the victim receives financial compensation from the manufacturers being sued.<\/p>\n<p>Mesothelioma victims receive an <strong>average of<\/strong> <strong>$1-$1.4 million from settlements<\/strong>, according to Mealey&#8217;s\u00ae Litigation Reports.<\/p>\n<p>In the rare event a case does not reach a settlement, it may go to trial.<\/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>In some trials, the judge or jury does not side with the asbestos victim but instead rules in favor of the asbestos product manufacturer. If this happens, the asbestos victim may not receive any compensation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/simmons-hanly-conroy\/\">Connect with a Washington mesothelioma lawyer<\/a>\u00a0to see if a settlement or trial is best for your case.<\/p>\n<h2>Asbestos Laws and Regulations in Washington<\/h2>\n<p>Washington follows the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency\u2019s (EPA) Asbestos National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) regulations.<\/p>\n<p>Washington also has its own state regulations for asbestos, which include the Asbestos Worker Protection Act, Asbestos Abrasive Blasting Regulation, and Asbestos Certification Regulation. These regulations address the use and disposal of asbestos, as well as the requirements for training and certification of asbestos workers.<\/p>\n<p>Speak to a Washington mesothelioma lawyer to see how these laws may affect your case.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-balance\">Statutes of Limitations in Washington<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-20232 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/couple-lawyer-statute-of-limitations-300x167.png\" alt=\"A Washington mesothelioma lawyer goes over paperwork with a man and a woman\" width=\"300\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/couple-lawyer-statute-of-limitations-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/couple-lawyer-statute-of-limitations.png 670w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"\/legal\/statute-of-limitations\/\">statute of limitations<\/a> (SOL) is a law that establishes the maximum amount of time a victim has to file a claim for an offense.<\/p>\n<p>In the case of mesothelioma, the SOL begins immediately after a person is diagnosed or after they die.<\/p>\n<p>In Washington, the statute of limitations is <strong>3 years<\/strong> for both mesothelioma personal injury and wrongful death claims.<\/p>\n<p>State SOLs can also be extremely difficult for the average person to figure out on their own \u2014 let alone when a loved one is sick, injured, or dying.<\/p>\n<p>An experienced Washington mesothelioma lawyer can make sure lawsuits are filed within the state&#8217;s time limit.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-compensation\">Asbestos Trust Funds in Washington<\/h3>\n<p>A Washington mesothelioma lawyer can also see if families can access compensation from <a href=\"\/legal\/asbestos-trust-funds\/\">asbestos trust funds<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The federal court ordered bankrupt companies involved in the manufacture of asbestos-related products to set aside asbestos trust funds to support all of their victims. As such, trust funds do not follow state SOLs.<\/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 total combined value of all asbestos trust funds is currently estimated at over <strong>$30 billion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Contact a Washington mesothelioma lawyer to see if you&#8217;re eligible to asbestos file trust fund claims.<\/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 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.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>Washington VA Information for Mesothelioma Victims<\/h2>\n<p>The manufacturers of asbestos-containing products took advantage of the American public, including the U.S. military, by not sharing critical information about the health risks of asbestos exposure.<\/p>\n<p>Until the early 1980s, all military ships, bases, barracks, and family housing were constructed with asbestos-containing building materials and products.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples of military bases in Washington that used asbestos include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li>Camp Murray<\/li>\n<li>Fairchild Air Force Base<\/li>\n<li>Fort Lewis<\/li>\n<li>Larson Air Force Base (AKA Moses Lake Army Air Base)<\/li>\n<li>McChord Air Force Base<\/li>\n<li>Othello Air Force Station<\/li>\n<li>Yakima Training Center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The military\u2019s widespread use of asbestos means veterans consistently suffer from mesothelioma at a much higher rate.<\/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>33% of all mesothelioma patients are military veterans.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-hospital2\">Washington VA Benefits<\/h3>\n<p>Thankfully, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has many benefits available for <a href=\"\/veterans\/\">veterans with mesothelioma<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Common VA benefits include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aid &amp; Attendance<\/li>\n<li>Disability compensation<\/li>\n<li>Health care<\/li>\n<li>Survivors benefits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Veterans who qualify may also receive health care from top mesothelioma doctors who work with the VA.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Two well-known 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>There are many VA facilities throughout Washington, including:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Veterans Benefits Administration<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>VA Puget Sound Health Care System &#8211; American Lake Division, Lakewood<\/li>\n<li>VA Puget Sound Health Care System &#8211; Seattle Division, Seattle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>VA Medical Centers<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center, Walla Walla<\/li>\n<li>Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center, Spokane<\/li>\n<li>VA Portland Health Care System &#8211; Vancouver Campus, Vancouver<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Community-Based Outpatient Clinics<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li>Bellevue Valor CBOC<\/li>\n<li>Bremerton CBOC<\/li>\n<li>Chehalis &#8211; South Sound CBOC<\/li>\n<li>Mount Vernon CBOC<\/li>\n<li>Port Angeles &#8211; North Olympic Peninsula<\/li>\n<li>Richland (WA) Community Based Outpatient Clinic<\/li>\n<li>Valor CBOC Federal Way<\/li>\n<li>Valor CBOC North Seattle<\/li>\n<li>Wenatchee CBOC<\/li>\n<li>Yakima (WA) Community Based Outpatient Clinic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>VA Veterans Centers<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li>Bellingham Veterans Center<\/li>\n<li>Everett Veterans Center<\/li>\n<li>Federal Way Veterans Center<\/li>\n<li>Lacey Outstation<\/li>\n<li>Seattle Veterans Center<\/li>\n<li>Spokane Veterans Center<\/li>\n<li>Tacoma Veterans Center<\/li>\n<li>Walla Walla Veterans Center<\/li>\n<li>Yakima Valley Veterans Center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition to federal VA services, Washington veterans can also seek help for service-related injuries through Washington mesothelioma lawyers and veterans service offers.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-office\">AML and VFW Service Officers in Washington<\/h3>\n<p>Two essential veterans organizations \u2014 the American Legion (AML) and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) \u2014 operate within Washington state, helping veterans apply for federal and state benefits.<\/p>\n<p>Each organization employs Veterans Service Officers (VSO) who work directly with veterans.<\/p>\n<p>In Washington, there are hundreds of accredited VSOs across dozens of the state\u2019s cities and towns, from Aberdeen to Yakima. VSOs are found in every country in Washington.<\/p>\n<p>Veterans can connect with a VSO and file for VA benefits by contacting these offices. <a href=\"\/veterans-guide\/\">Download your Free Veterans Compensation Guide today<\/a> to learn if and how you can access financial assistance for an asbestos-related illness.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"law\">Connect With a Washington Mesothelioma Lawyer<\/h2>\n<p>If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you should work with a Washington mesothelioma lawyer.<\/p>\n<p>Bear in mind that the statutes of limitation in Washington determine the limited amount of time that a mesothelioma victim and\/or their family has to file a claim.<\/p>\n<p><strong>An experienced Washington mesothelioma attorney can help you:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Identify the Washington 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 Washington statute of limitations<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>To find out if you may be eligible for compensation, <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\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"Info by State Shortcode\" data-ce-label=\"Alabama\">Alabama<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/legal\/mesothelioma-lawyer\/alaska\/\" title=\"Click to view Alaska\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"Info by State Shortcode\" data-ce-label=\"Alaska\">Alaska<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/legal\/mesothelioma-lawyer\/arizona\/\" title=\"Click to view Arizona\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"Info by State Shortcode\" data-ce-label=\"Arizona\">Arizona<\/a><\/li><li><a 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