Georgia Mesothelioma Lawyer
A mesothelioma diagnosis can be overwhelming as you face the challenges it brings. Our Georgia mesothelioma lawyers are here to help you every step of the way, ensuring you get the compensation you need for medical expenses and more, while holding those responsible accountable. Contact us for a free case evaluation with our award-winning attorneys.
Legally Reviewed By: Darron E. Berquist
Managing Attorney | Mesothelioma & Asbestos
- Page Last Updated:
- April 17, 2025
Legally Reviewed By: Darron Berquist
Managing Attorney | Mesothelioma & Asbestos
- Page Last Updated:
- April 17, 2025
Why Choose the Lanier Law Firm’s Georgia Mesothelioma Lawyers?
Employers Who Exposed Workers to Asbestos in Georgia
Occupations at Risk for Asbestos Exposure
Options for Asbestos and Mesothelioma Compensation in Georgia
Asbestos Laws and Regulations in Georgia
Many prominent industries and fields in Georgia, such as manufacturing and the military, have long been associated with asbestos exposure. From 1999 to 2020, more than 850 people have died in Georgia from mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer caused by asbestos.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease, the skilled Georgia mesothelioma lawyers with The Lanier Law Firm can help you fight back and win the mesothelioma compensation you deserve. Contact us online today for a free case evaluation.
Why Choose the Lanier Law Firm’s Georgia Mesothelioma Lawyers?
Our award-winning mesothelioma law firm has more than 30 years of experience successfully handling mesothelioma cases across the nation. We’ve built a reputation for sound legal representation and excellent service, focusing on giving our clients personalized attention as they go through a harrowing illness.
We’re not afraid to take on large, powerful pharmaceutical companies to get our clients fair compensation. We’ve won billions of dollars in settlements and verdicts, including a multi-billion dollar win in an asbestos case involving baby powder and ovarian cancer.
Mesothelioma Settlements in Georgia
Our notable mesothelioma case results in Georgia include the following:
- $8.32 million for a Georgia resident who worked as a construction laborer and also experienced secondhand exposure from his auto mechanic father’s work clothes
- $2.23 million for a client who worked as a maintenance man in Georgia
- $1.5 million for a client who worked in Georgia as a Shadetree mechanic and auto serviceman
- $1.29 million for a client who served in the U.S. Army and worked as a maintenance mechanic at a large textile plant in Georgia
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.
Employers Who Exposed Workers to Asbestos in Georgia
Numerous employers and worksites across Georgia are known sources of occupational asbestos exposure, including the following:
Multiple Locations
- A.P. Green
- ACANDS, Inc.
- Allen Bona, Incorporated
- Allied Chemical Corporation
- American Agricultural Chemical
- American Cyanamid
- American Service Company
- Armstrong Contracting & Supply
- Atlantic Coastline Railroad
- Babcock & Wilcox
- Buckeye Cotton Oil Company
- Celanese Corporation of America
- Central of Georgia Railway Company
- Chemical Products Corporation
- CSX Transportation
- Filtered Rosin Products
- Georgia Kaolin Company
- Georgia Kraft Company
- Georgia Pacific Corporation
- Georgia Power
- Georgia Plywood Corporation
- Georgia State Hospital
- Great Northern Paper Company
- H.W. Lay & Company
- Harbour & Company
- J.P. Stevens & Co.
- Jefferson Mills, Incorporated
- Johns Manville
- Kraft Paper Mill
- Marquette Cement Mfg. Co.
- Minerals & Chem Corp
- National Container Corp.
- Southern Nitrogen Company
- Southern Paper Board Corp.
- Southern Railway System
Metro Atlanta
- Atlanta Airport
- Atlanta Gas Light Company
- Atlantic Steel Company
- Carling Brewing Co.
- Coca-Cola Company
- Delta Air Lines
- Dobbins Air Reserve Base
- Emory University
- Ford Motor Company
- General Motors
- Georgia Iron and Coal Company
- Georgia Tech
- Grady Hospital
- Lockheed Martin
- National Biscuit Co.
- National Linen Service
- North Brothers
- Pennys Treasure Island
- Procter & Gamble
- Western Electric
Central Georgia
- Armstrong Cork Company
- Bibb Manufacturing Company
- Bibb Mills
- Columbia Nitrogen Corporation
- Continental Can Company
- Macon Mine & Mill
- Southeastern Pipe Line Company
- West Point Stevens
Eastern Georgia
- Brunswick Pulp & Paper Company
- Gilman Paper Company
- Hercules
- International Paper
- Owens Illinois
- Savannah Electric & Power Co.
- Savannah Sugar Refining Corp.
- Seaboard Coastline
- Union Bag and Paper Company
South Georgia
- Cairo Pickle Company
- Georgia State Prison
- ITT Rayonier
- Rayonier Incorporated
North Georgia
- Chicopee Manufacturing Company
- Coats & Clark, Inc.
- Crown Cotton Hills
- Madison Steel Builders
- University of Georgia
Armstrong World Industries
Since 1948, the Armstrong World Industries site in Macon has produced ceiling tiles—a product that used to contain asbestos. The EPA added the site to its Superfund National Priorities List in 2011 after finding that waste disposal at nearby landfills contaminated groundwater, fish, and sediment. Cleanup operations have been underway in some capacity since and are continuing today.
LCP Chemicals Georgia
An oil refinery, power plant, and paint and chemical manufacturing plants are among the facilities that contributed to soil and groundwater contamination at the LCP Chemicals site in Georgia for much of the 20th century through 1994. The contamination is no longer considered a threat to public health, though mercury levels in nearby fish may make them unsafe for consumption.
Cedartown Industries, Inc.
The former Cedartown Industries foundry site made the National Priorities list in 1990 after the EPA found contamination from heavy metals, asbestos, and other materials. After a successful cleanup, regulators removed the site from the list in 2006, and it is considered safe today.
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Occupations at Risk for Asbestos Exposure
Fields in Georgia commonly associated with asbestos exposure include:
Asbestos was used for fireproofing in barracks construction and many other products used on military bases, including Ft. Stewart, Hunter Air Force Base, Robins Air Force Base, and the U.S. Naval Hospital. Georgia has one of the largest veteran populations in the country, and many of those vets were exposed to asbestos during their service.
In addition to asbestos in industrial equipment, some paper mill employees were exposed to asbestos added to paper products for heat resistance and sturdiness. Workers at Georgia-Pacific, Cedar Springs Paper Mill, Great Northern Paper Co., Interstate Paper Corp., and others may be at risk of asbestos-related illnesses.
Power plants generate a lot of heat to produce energy. Companies used asbestos to insulate pipes, gaskets, turbines, generators, and other key equipment from high temperatures. Workers at Georgia Power Co., Hatch Power Plant, or Western Electric may have a high risk of developing mesothelioma.
Asbestos was widely used in the shipbuilding industry in the construction and maintenance of vessels. Workers involved in building, repairing, or deconstructing ships at Savannah Shipyard, Port Brunswick, or other sites may have been exposed to asbestos fibers.
Options for Asbestos and Mesothelioma Compensation in Georgia
The most common method for recovering compensation for a mesothelioma diagnosis in Georgia is filing a mesothelioma lawsuit against the parties responsible for the asbestos exposure. Victims can pursue damages to cover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.
Some companies were overwhelmed by their mesothelioma liability and filed for bankruptcy protection. The courts required them to establish asbestos trust funds to compensate current and future claimants. Pursuing compensation from these funds is a relatively simple and quick process for eligible recipients.
Military veterans exposed to asbestos during their service can file a claim for disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Available benefits include medical coverage and monthly compensation.
Asbestos Laws and Regulations in Georgia
Georgia has a two-year statute of limitations for filing mesothelioma lawsuits, starting from the victim’s diagnosis or death. However, state law also restricts who can file a lawsuit and when. A 2016 Georgia Supreme Court ruling shielded asbestos manufacturers from liability for secondary exposure, also known as “take-home exposure,” severely limiting the extent to which they can be held accountable.
Additionally, Georgia only allows current residents or those exposed to asbestos in the Peach State to file mesothelioma lawsuits. However, depending on the circumstances of your case, our mesothelioma attorneys may be able to file suit in a different state that could provide a more favorable outcome.
Contact Our Award-Winning Mesothelioma Attorneys in Georgia
Asbestos exposure can have deadly consequences, and employers must be held accountable for the damage it causes. Our experienced Georgia mesothelioma lawyers can help you win the compensation you deserve and recover your peace of mind. Contact us online to learn more about what we can do for you.
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