Connecticut Mesothelioma Lawyer
For years, workers across Connecticut were exposed to asbestos without being warned about the dangers. As a result, many now face mesothelioma, a devastating cancer caused by that exposure. If you are dealing with a diagnosis, understanding your legal options can be an important step forward. Contact The Lanier Law Firm to discuss your legal rights and options.
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- Darron E. Berquist
- Page Last Updated:
- October 21, 2026
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- How Long Do You Have To File a Mesothelioma Claim in Connecticut?
- Why Choose Our Connecticut Mesothelioma Lawyers?
- What Are the Options for Mesothelioma Compensation in Connecticut?
- How Were You Exposed to Asbestos in Connecticut?
- Which Occupations in Connecticut Are at Risk for Asbestos Exposure?
- Contact Our Knowledgeable Mesothelioma Attorneys in Connecticut
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Our Notable Mesothelioma Settlements and Verdicts in Connecticut
We’ve built a reputation for getting significant results for Connecticut clients. Some of our notable Connecticut mesothelioma settlements include the following:
How Long Do You Have To File a Mesothelioma Claim in Connecticut?
Connecticut’s statute of limitations for both personal injury (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-584) and wrongful death mesothelioma claims (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-555) is two years from the date of the victim’s diagnosis or death respectively.
Connecticut also has a statute of repose (Conn. Gen. Stat. 52-577a(e)) of 80 years for asbestos product claims. Contact a lawyer as soon as possible to understand which statute applies.
If you are a Connecticut resident but were exposed to asbestos elsewhere, you might be able to file a claim in a different state. Our knowledgeable mesothelioma attorneys will help you pursue all avenues of compensation available to you, both in and outside the Constitution State.
Call 800-723-3216 now to see how our mesothelioma law firm can help you and your family. Consultations are free.
Why Choose Our Connecticut Mesothelioma Lawyers?
Our award-winning team has more than 30 years of experience fighting and winning for asbestos exposure victims. Over that time, we’ve secured billions of dollars to hold large corporations accountable.
Our mesothelioma law firm has earned national recognition for our work on behalf of asbestos-exposure victims. We pride ourselves on offering serious and sound Legal Care to our clients, doing everything possible to maximize their compensation for mesothelioma while providing the individual attention necessary to keep them informed and worry-free throughout the process.
Testimonials From Past Asbestos and Mesothelioma Clients
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.
“Working with the Lanier Law Firm for the last 9 years has been an easy experience, especially working with Darron Berquist. He has been handling a mesothelioma case for my father who passed away in 2013. Always so kind, helpful, and respectful to my mother after he passed. I am now doing the paperwork for my mother, and he is equally kind, helpful, and respectful of me. It has been a pleasure working with The Lanier Law Firm on a matter that is not pleasant at all.”
Winnie Owens
“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
“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
What Are the Options for Mesothelioma Compensation in Connecticut?
Connecticut asbestos exposure victims can pursue compensation through multiple paths, and cases often qualify for multiple claims. The Lanier Law Firm’s strategy for asbestos cases is to pursue all available compensation options to maximize our clients’ recovery. That’s just one of the factors that sets our law firm apart.
Connecticut Asbestos Exposure Lawsuits
Connecticut asbestos exposure victims can pursue compensation through an asbestos exposure lawsuit, which allows them and their families to hold negligent manufacturers, employers, and job site owners accountable while seeking full recovery for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Trust Fund Claims Against Bankrupt Connecticut Companies
Many companies responsible for asbestos exposure have filed for bankruptcy. The courts required them to establish asbestos trust funds to compensate claimants. If you are eligible, filing a claim with an asbestos trust is quicker and more straightforward than traditional litigation.
Asbestos-Related Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Connecticut
When a loved one passes away due to an asbestos-related disease, surviving family members can seek justice and financial recovery with an asbestos wrongful death lawsuit against the negligent companies that exposed them or the product manufacturers that made asbestos-containing products.
Under Connecticut General Statutes § 52-555, a wrongful death action cannot be brought directly by individual family members; instead, it must be filed by the court-appointed executor or administrator of the deceased person’s estate.
Furthermore, surviving spouses and minor children may bring a separate, derivative claim under Connecticut General Statutes § 52-555a for loss of consortium, which specifically compensates for the lost companionship, affection, and more.
Video: Lanier Law Firm Lawyer Insights on Asbestos Claims After Death
Transcript:
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.
Additional Compensation Options for Workers and Veterans
You may also be eligible for workers’ compensation if you were exposed to asbestos on the job. Similarly, veterans exposed to asbestos during their service can apply for additional benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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How Were You Exposed to Asbestos in Connecticut?
Below are some of the locations and companies known for asbestos exposure in Connecticut.
Multiple Locations
- American Brass Company
- American Cyanamid
- American Enka Corp.
- B.F. Goodrich Company
- Connecticut Fire Bbrick Company
- Connecticut Light & Power Co.
- Copper Company
- General Dynamics Corp. Electric Boat
- General Electric Company
- Goodyear
- New England Engineering Company
- Pratt & Whitney Aircraft
- Raybestos
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- United Aircraft
- United Illuminating Company
Fairfield County
- Acme Shear Corp.
- Bridgeport Brass Company
- Handy & Harman Tube Company
- Industrial Refractory Corp.
Middlesex County
- Connecticut Yankee Nuclear Plant
Hartford County
- Aetna Life Insurance
- Combustion Engineering
- G. Fox & Company
- Hartford Electric Light Company
- Hartford Hospital
- Homestead Insulation Company
- Kelsey Ferguson Company
- Stanley Works
- Thermal Acoustics
New Haven County
Some of the exposure locations known to our New Haven mesothelioma lawyers include:
- Ansonia Brass
- Naugatuck Chemical
New London County
- Dow Chemical
- Millstone Nuclear Power Plant
- Naval Submarine Base New London
- Pfizer
- Thames Shipyard
- US Naval Submarine Base, Groton
- United States Coast Guard Station in Groton
While these are among the most commonly highlighted exposure sites in Connecticut, many more exist throughout the state.
Which Occupations in Connecticut Are at Risk for Asbestos Exposure?
Many professions active in Connecticut were associated with occupational asbestos exposure. Examples include:
Workers in Connecticut's Shipyards
Shipyard workers in Connecticut may have been exposed to asbestos in multiple ways because it was widely used in shipbuilding, both in the manufacturing process and the components of vessels and equipment.
Connecticut Power Plant Workers
Key equipment like turbines, generators, and boilers included asbestos for its heat-resistant properties. Installing or repairing these components could have dislodged asbestos fibers into the air, exposing nearby plant workers.
Workers in Connecticut's Manufacturing Facilities
Asbestos was used to insulate pipes, gaskets, boilers, and other industrial components. It also found its way into many products produced at manufacturing facilities.
Military Personnel in Connecticut's Navy and Coast Guard Bases
The U.S. Military used asbestos for many different applications, from barracks construction to firefighting materials. Those who lived, worked, or served on Connecticut Navy and Coast Guard bases may have encountered asbestos from a variety of sources.
Construction and Maintenance Workers in Connecticut
Asbestos was cheap, heat-resistant, and structurally strong, making it a natural additive in construction materials. Maintenance and construction workers who handled these materials could have been exposed when unknowingly disturbing asbestos fibers.
Mechanic Exposure in Connecticut
Maintenance and repair workers may have inhaled asbestos fibers released when removing, replacing, or fixing equipment that contained the deadly mineral.
Contact Our Knowledgeable Mesothelioma Attorneys in Connecticut
If you or a loved one was exposed to asbestos and has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related illness, our dedicated Connecticut mesothelioma lawyers are ready to help you get the justice you deserve and hold those responsible accountable.
Contact us online today for a free case evaluation with our specialized asbestos exposure lawyers.
Darron E. Berquist is dedicated to 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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