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For those impacted by asbestos exposure in Alaska, the path to justice can feel overwhelming. Our award-winning Alaska mesothelioma lawyers are here to help you hold the responsible parties accountable and fight for the compensation you deserve.
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- Darron E. Berquist
- Page Last Updated:
- December 11, 2025
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- What Occupations Are at Risk of Asbestos Exposure in Alaska?
- What Are the Options for Asbestos and Mesothelioma Compensation in Alaska?
- Asbestos Laws and Regulations in Alaska
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Why Choose Our Talented Alaska Mesothelioma Lawyers?
Our skilled mesothelioma attorneys have earned national recognition for providing award-winning legal representation and peerless service to asbestos exposure victims. Our mesothelioma law firm has secured multi-billion dollar verdicts against major pharmaceutical companies, including more than $4.5 billion in a case linking baby powder and asbestos to ovarian cancer.
Our attorneys know that mesothelioma has caused the death of at least 111 Alaskans since 1999. We are willing to go to whatever lengths are necessary to fearlessly stand up to the largest and most resourceful corporations and hold them accountable for the pain, suffering, and loss of life they have caused. We have vast experience defeating these large companies at trial.
Our success and significant case results are driven by our passion for giving our clients the individualized attention they deserve. We’re willing to travel to meet with you, and we’ll handle every aspect of your mesothelioma case while you focus on your family.
Transcript:
Sam E. Taylor:
On occasion a client will call in and ask me, explain to me why I should hire the Lanier law firm for my case? And, that’s actually a very good question and I appreciate that question.
The Lanier Law Firm has been handling mesothelioma cases and lung cancer cases related to asbestos exposure for around 25 years. Over that course of time, we have been able to develop an extensive database of information, documents, deposition transcripts, corporate records that average practitioners who are not in this practice have. And that’s just a reality.
Likewise, over the course of the years we’ve had the opportunity to work with some of the absolute best experts in the country, whether it be a pathologist, or an oncologist, or industrial hygienist. We’ve had opportunities to work with those experts for 25 years.
In addition to the legal expertise that we bring to the table, I can genuinely say from Mark Lanier all the way to the rest of us who work in the firm, lawyers and staff alike, there is a common compassion for these people, these people that are stricken with mesothelioma as a result of being exposed to asbestos through no fault of their own. That is a quality to the law firm where I work, the Lanier Law Firm, that’s not found everywhere and, for that reason, I mean there’s no question that, in my opinion, we offer the best opportunity for a client in their case.
Call 800-723-3216 to get a free legal consultation with our experienced mesothelioma attorneys and recover compensation for your asbestos exposure in Alaska.
Client Testimonials
Every mesothelioma case we handle is personal to us. With a proven track record of success nationwide, our dedicated team has the experience and resources to fight for you after a mesothelioma diagnosis. But don’t just take our word for it—hear from our clients.
“I lost my husband to Mesothelioma. The Lanier Law Firm was there for me from the moment my husband passed. Their kindness and support during this difficult time of my life helped me to deal with all the issues going on in my life. They were my only friends, and I am glad they were they to support me.”
Debra Doyle.
“I have worked with The Lanier law firm for 14 years with my aunt’s asbestos case. They have truly been AWESOME each and every time we corresponded, whether by email, phone or text. I highly recommend them and could not be more pleased! Do not hesitate to call them and begin working with them!”
Michael Simmons
“The Lanier Law firm has been such a blessing for our family. My mother passed away from mesothelioma. The settlement my father received allowed him to live comfortably until he passed away at 95. The Lanier Law Firm was very professional and always answered our questions promptly. I am very grateful for all of their guidance. I would recommend using their services if one of your loved ones is in this same situation”
Nancy Katkowski
Where Asbestos Exposure Occurred in Alaska
Asbestos use in Alaska was widespread not only due to the prevalence of manufacturing, shipbuilding, and the oil industry but also because of naturally occurring deposits throughout the state. Known companies and work sites associated with asbestos exposure in Alaska include the following:
- A.C. & S Incorporated
- Alaskan Pipeline
- Anchorage International Airport
- Alaska Lumber & Pulp Co.
- Chugach Electric
- Alaska Steamship Company
- Alyeska Pipeline Service Company
- Beluga Power Station
- Captain Cook Hotel
- Chugach Electric
- Fairbanks Public Utilities
- Ketchikan Pulp Company
- R.L. Lawler, Incorporated
- Shell Oil
- Standard Oil
- Union Oil Company
When companies don’t follow asbestos laws and regulations, workers face a higher risk for exposure. Some recent examples of asbestos exposure in Alaska include the following:
- In 2021, a management company pleaded guilty to improperly renovating an old boiler room at the Northern Lights shopping center in Anchorage. The building’s owners hired a contractor who was not certified in asbestos abatement and did not inform them about the possible presence of asbestos, placing the contractor’s workers at risk of exposure.
- In 2009, Copper River Seafoods began renovating and demolishing two buildings in Anchorage without advising employees of asbestos-containing materials in the walls, ceiling, and floors. The work released chrysotile asbestos into the air inside and outside the buildings.
Arctic Surplus
The Arctic Surplus Salvage Yard site near Fairbanks was a former Department of Defense landfill used for hazardous materials for decades. In 1988, state regulators found high concentrations of metals and significant asbestos contamination. It was added to the EPA’s Superfund National Priorities List in 1990, and cleanup efforts lasted through 2005. It was successfully removed from the list in 2006.
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What Occupations Are at Risk of Asbestos Exposure in Alaska?
Industries such as manufacturing, shipbuilding, oil, and the military are among those most commonly associated with asbestos exposure risk.
Occupations known to have exposed workers to asbestos in Alaska include:
Manufacturing Workers and Alaska’ Pulp Mills
Asbestos’ heat-resistant properties drove much of its use in manufacturing. In Alaska, pulp mills like Ketchikan Pulp Company included asbestos in their manufacturing processes, potentially exposing workers who produced fiberboard there.
Alaska Factory and Plant Workers
Asbestos-containing insulation was widespread in factories and power plants. The Beluga Power Station, the University of Alaska Power Plant, and others used asbestos to shield turbines, generators, gaskets, boilers, and other vital components from heat and fire.
Construction Workers in Alaska
Throughout the 20th century, construction materials frequently contained asbestos. Meanwhile, materials like gravel were often contaminated thanks to the considerable amount of naturally occurring asbestos in Alaska. These natural asbestos deposits also endangered workers in projects involving disturbing or displacing them, which dislodged deadly fibers into the air.
Alaska's Oil Refinery Workers
The high temperatures involved in the oil refining process prompted oil companies like Arco Chemical Company and Tesoro Alaska Company to include asbestos in several key components. Pleural mesothelioma, which affects the lining of the lungs, is prevalent among oil refinery workers exposed to asbestos.
Alaska Military Veterans
Those serving, working, or living at facilities like Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Naval Air Facility Adak, and Kodiak Naval Station may have been exposed to asbestos because of the military’s widespread use of asbestos-containing materials for fireproofing.
Shipbuilders in Alaska's Shipyards
Home to the largest coastline in the U.S., Alaska is naturally a hub for shipyards. However, asbestos was commonly included in ship components like boilers and pipes. Those who built, repaired, or deconstructed ships at facilities like the Seward Marine Industrial Center may have been exposed to asbestos particles.
What Are the Options for Asbestos and Mesothelioma Compensation in Alaska?
Mesothelioma lawsuits are the most common way to pursue compensation for illnesses caused by asbestos exposure in Alaska. They allow victims to seek damages from their former employers or other parties responsible for their exposure.
Meanwhile, many asbestos product manufacturers have filed for bankruptcy to shield themselves from mesothelioma liability. These bankrupt companies established asbestos trust funds to compensate asbestos-exposure victims. These trust funds can sometimes provide compensation faster with less hassle than a lawsuit.
Military veterans sickened by asbestos exposure during their service can file a claim with the Department of Veterans Affairs. VA benefits include medical treatment and monthly payments.
Transcript:
Sam E. Taylor:
At the Lanier Law Firm, frequently we are contacted by families of mesothelioma victims after their loved one has passed away.
And the question is, do they have a claim? Is it possible to bring a lawsuit for the wrong that was inflicted on their family member? And the answer is yes. And those are called wrongful death claims.
They’re also called a different type of cause of action that is filed simultaneously is the survival cause of action. So when a person is injured by the wrongful conduct of another and they pass away before the conclusion or even before a lawsuit is filed, that person’s cause of action survives his or her death.
The estate of the person can bring a lawsuit on behalf of this deceased family member for that person’s survival claim. That type of cause of action involves the cause of action for the pain and suffering and mental anguish and medical bills. All the damages that the person who passed away suffered before his or her death.
Separate from that is what we call wrongful death causes of action. It varies a little bit from state to state, but most states provide that the spouse, children, and the estate have causes of action as resulting from the death of a loved one.
So yes, the answer is, when a client asked me that, absolutely you have a cause of action, as long as it’s within the statute of limitations. So if a person passes away, it’s important that family members contact an attorney as soon as possible because as I stated, some states statute of limitations is one year.
So I mean we know and respect the fact there’s a grieving process and we, we know that, but as soon as possible contact a lawyer about the potential cause of actions you have.
Asbestos Laws and Regulations in Alaska
Alaska has a two-year statute of limitations for filing a personal injury lawsuit following a mesothelioma diagnosis. Similarly, families must file a wrongful death lawsuit within two years of a mesothelioma-related death.
The Last Frontier also has laws limiting liability related to the production and use of asbestos-containing gravel. Additionally, lawsuits concerning injuries or deaths related to a construction project must be filed within 10 years of the project’s completion, regardless of when the injuries surface. Our knowledgeable Alaska mesothelioma lawyers can help you navigate state-specific laws and maximize your potential compensation.
Contact Our Award-Winning Mesothelioma Attorneys in Alaska
If you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease, our skilled Alaska mesothelioma lawyers can help you secure the compensation, justice, and peace of mind you and your family deserve. Contact us online to schedule a free case evaluation.
Darron E. Berquist specializes in asbestos exposure and product liability. He was part of the team that secured a $4.69 billion jury verdict in Ingham v. Johnson & Johnson, linking asbestos in talcum powder to ovarian cancer. Recognized by Best Lawyers for Mass Tort and Product Liability Litigation (2024-2025).
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