Navy Ships. For most of the 20th century, virtually every naval ship had asbestos aboard in some capacity. Now, the U. Navy is the military branch believed to have the highest rate of mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos exposure. If you were exposed to asbestos on U. Navy ships and later developed mesothelioma, you may be eligible for compensation. Get a Free Mesothelioma Case Review. Every branch of the military used asbestos, and thousands of U.
Navy ships contained the substance. In the U. Navy , asbestos was considered so vital that the government even mandated its use in shipbuilding. As a result, asbestos was used extensively on ships built from the late s to the s. The U. Navy fleet grew from vessels in to nearly 7, in β due, in part, to asbestos. However, when asbestos-containing products on U. Navy ships were disturbed, tiny asbestos fibers could be released into the air, putting anyone nearby in danger.
When breathed in or swallowed, asbestos fibers can become lodged in the body and cause irritation. Over time, this can lead to serious illnesses, including an aggresive cancer known as mesothelioma. Much like those who suffered asbestos exposure on U. Navy ships, the military was also misled about the safety of this toxic mineral by the companies that made and sold products containing asbestos. These companies had scientific and medical knowledge that asbestos could cause health problems , but they hid the risks from the public to maximize profits β at the expense of so many U.
Since , Sokolove Law has helped thousands of veterans secure justice and compensation for mesothelioma. Americans who served in the U. Navy fought to protect our freedoms. While many brave men and women lost their lives serving our nation, countless other U.
Navy veterans now face another battle: mesothelioma. Dangerous asbestos materials were used virtually everywhere in U. Navy ships for most of the 20th century. Now, U. Navy veterans face a very high risk of developing mesothelioma and lung cancer from being exposed to asbestos in ships. Though the U. Navy greatly reduced their asbestos use in the s, it was too late for the thousands of U.
