Delaware Mesothelioma Lawyer
Legally Reviewed By: Darron E. Berquist
Managing Attorney | Mesothelioma & Asbestos
- Page Last Updated:
- March 27, 2025
Legally Reviewed By: Darron Berquist
Managing Attorney | Mesothelioma & Asbestos
- Page Last Updated:
- March 27, 2025
Mesothelioma is a deadly form of cancer that has upended the lives of those exposed to asbestos across the nation, devastating families and bringing oppressive financial consequences. From 1999 to 2015, 164 Delaware residents died from mesothelioma.
The experienced Delaware mesothelioma lawyers with The Lanier Law Firm are committed to helping asbestos exposure victims win the compensation and justice they deserve. Contact us online today to schedule a free case evaluation.
Why Choose The Lanier Law Firm?
Our award-winning asbestos lawyers are nationally recognized for their devoted, passionate representation of mesothelioma victims. We have a long history of achieving outstanding results, securing multiple multi-billion dollar verdicts against major pharmaceutical companies, including a $4.69 billion win in a trial linking baby powder and asbestos to ovarian cancer.
Our trusted team has a strong track record of successfully handling and winning asbestos-related claims. Our significant wins include $1.45 million for a Navy veteran diagnosed with mesothelioma after serving in Delaware as a damage control man.
We focus on providing excellent representation and individualized attention to our clients. We can handle all the details of your case while you focus on your illness and spending time with your family.
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.
Where Asbestos Exposure Occurred in Delaware
Companies and locations known to have been sources of asbestos exposure in Delaware include the following:
- Allied Chemical
- Atlas Powder Company
- Avisun Corporation
- Delaware Hospital
- Delaware Power & Light
- Delmarva Power & Light
- Diamond Shamrock
- Dupont
- General Chemical
- General Foods Plant
- General Motors
- Getty Oil
- Graver Tank & Manufacturing Company
- ICI – Atlas Point Chemical Plant
- Pennsylvania Railroad
- Phoenix Steel
- Scott Paper Company
- Stauffer Chemical
- Sun Oil
- Tidewater Associated Oil Company
- Tidewater Oil Refinery
- University of Delaware
- Veterans Administration Hospital
- Wilmington Manor Gardens
- Wilmington Medical Center
General Foods and Scott Paper Company were located in Kent County. All the rest were or are located in New Castle County. The Pennsylvania Railroad stretched through the entire state.
E. I. DuPont de Nemours and Company
A Newport, Delaware, pigment plant formerly owned by chemical giant DuPont caused nearby groundwater and soil to be heavily contaminated. Workers dumped industrial waste containing heavy metals and asbestos into landfills at the site. The EPA selected the site for its Superfund Redevelopment Program in 1990 and finished its cleanup in 2002, though monitoring is still ongoing.
Because of its heat resistance, asbestos was heavily used in equipment and production lines at the plant. Therefore, workers were likely exposed to asbestos while working at the facility.
Dover Air Force Base
Since 1989, the Dover Air Force Base has been listed on the EPA’s Superfund National Priorities List for heavily contaminated groundwater, soil, and neighboring streams, including asbestos materials. Cleanup efforts continue to this day.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Air Force used asbestos extensively at its bases in housing structures, dining areas, and work facilities. Asbestos was also commonly used to fireproof brakes and other mechanical components. Thus, anyone who worked or served at Dover Air Force Base was likely exposed to the material.
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Occupations at Risk for Asbestos Exposure
Jobs in manufacturing, industrial, or military fields are often at the highest risk for asbestos exposure. Occupations known to have exposed workers to asbestos in Delaware include the following:
Delaware is home to many chemical plants, including those owned by DuPont, Allied Chemical, and General Chemical. Asbestos was widely used in chemical production because of its heat-resistant properties, exposing employees who worked with or near items like furnaces and turbines.
Facilities like the Yankee Nuclear Power Plant and Central Maine Power Plant used asbestos-containing materials in turbines, generators, and other equipment that generated heat. Employees who worked on such equipment may have inhaled asbestos fibers dislodged during installation or maintenance.
Phoenix Steel, Ludlow Mills, Graver Tank, and others operated plants in the First State that exposed workers to asbestos. Boiler components and other materials, such as insulation, released asbestos fibers into the workplace.
Asbestos products were heavily used in construction projects throughout the state. Common construction components like floor tiles and cement release asbestos fibers when ground, cut, or sanded.
Sun Oil, Getty Oil, and others operated refineries in Delaware that used asbestos-containing materials. Those who installed, maintained, repaired, or worked near equipment designed to withstand high temperatures might have been at the highest risk of exposure.
Though the project began in 1989, Dover Air Force Base is still undergoing cleanup efforts related to asbestos exposure on the site. Asbestos was commonly used in many military capacities, including fireproofing materials, and anyone living or on the base could have been exposed.
Options for Asbestos and Mesothelioma
Compensation in Delaware
Those diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos exposure-related illness in Delaware have multiple options for pursuing compensation.
Victims or their families can file a mesothelioma lawsuit against those responsible for their asbestos exposure and seek damages for personal injury or wrongful death. They also might be eligible to file a claim with one or more asbestos trust funds. Many manufacturers of asbestos products have filed for bankruptcy protection to shield themselves from mounting liability to asbestos-exposure victims. The court required these bankrupt companies to establish these funds to compensate the victims.
Military veterans exposed to asbestos during their service can pursue a claim with the Department of Veterans Affairs to receive monthly compensation and medical care benefits.
Asbestos Laws and Regulations in Delaware
Delaware’s statute of limitations for filing a mesothelioma personal injury lawsuit is two years after a diagnosis. For wrongful death suits, claims must be filed within two years of the asbestos exposure victim’s death.
Our knowledgeable Delaware mesothelioma attorneys can help you prepare and file a timely claim, securing you the compensation and peace of mind you deserve.
Contact The Lanier Law Firm
Navigating a mesothelioma diagnosis can be difficult, confusing, and frightening for both you and your family. Let our compassionate Delaware mesothelioma lawyers help you recover the financial security you need. Contact us online today for a free case evaluation.
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