I Was in the Navy. Was I Exposed to Asbestos?

Asbestos, valued for its flame- and heat-resistant properties and its many possible applications, was widely-used in naval ships and shipyards. As you may know, asbestos is a lethal carcinogen and the cause of thousands of injuries and deaths by victims of asbestos exposure.

Despite the U.S. Navy's best efforts to abate asbestos, the reality is that the Navy used more than 300 asbestos-containing materials until the mid-1970s. Asbestos-based insulation was used in battleships, amphibious vessels, auxiliary ships, cruisers, Coast Guard units, aircraft carriers, submarines, destroyers, minesweepers, frigates and patrol craft. In products such as gaskets, brakes, valves, adhesives, and floor coverings, the U.S. Navy inadvertently surrounded its sailors and marines with a toxic material that exposed them to a lethal cancer.

If you're a veteran or former sailor, you need to contact the experts at Fears | Nachawati immediately. Your spouse and children are counting on you to fight for them. The best, first step in your battle against asbestos-related disease is to contact the professionals who can advise and guide you. For a free consultation call us toll free at 1.866.705.7584 or send us an email at info@fnlawfirm.com. We're in business to fight on your behalf!