Nebraska Mesothelioma & Asbestos Lawyer
Legally Reviewed By: Darron E. Berquist
Managing Attorney | Mesothelioma & Asbestos
- Page Last Updated:
- April 3, 2025
Legally Reviewed By: Darron Berquist
Managing Attorney | Mesothelioma & Asbestos
- Page Last Updated:
- April 3, 2025
Like many other U.S. states, Nebraska was home to industries that commonly used asbestos, potentially exposing thousands of workers. According to the CDC, 399 Nebraskans were diagnosed with mesothelioma between 1999 and 2020. Douglas, Lancaster, and Sarpy counties had the highest rates of asbestos-related diseases.
If you or a loved one has developed an illness from asbestos exposure, our dedicated Nebraska mesothelioma lawyers can help you fight back and secure vital compensation. Contact us online today to schedule a free case evaluation.
Why Choose The Lanier Law Firm?
Our award-winning attorneys have handled mesothelioma claims nationwide for more than three decades. We have earned national recognition for high-quality representation and the significant results we’ve obtained. We’ve recovered billions of dollars for our clients by taking on even the largest pharmaceutical companies and fighting to defend victims’ rights.
We’re passionate about giving our clients the individualized attention they deserve throughout the process. A mesothelioma diagnosis can be devastating. We’re committed to doing everything possible to keep you stress-free while we handle your claim, allowing you to spend time with your family instead of navigating the legal system alone.
Mesothelioma Settlements We’ve Secured For Our Clients
Our team’s notable mesothelioma case results include the following:
- $4.7 million in settlements for a career plumber diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma
- $4.4 million in pretrial settlements for a man diagnosed with mesothelioma after working as a carpenter
- $3.25 million for the family of a woman exposed to asbestos through her husband’s work clothes
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.
Occupations at Risk for Asbestos Exposure
Thanks to its heat-resistant properties, asbestos has been widely used in many products across several industries. Some fields associated with occupational asbestos exposure in Nebraska include the following:
Turbines, generators, boilers, and other equipment at power plants generate immense heat. The facilities often used asbestos to help protect components from high temperatures, potentially exposing workers. A significant number of workers at the Hallam Nuclear Power Facility examined in a 2007 study showed signs of asbestos-related diseases.
The U.S. Armed Forces used asbestos as a fireproofing material in a wide range of applications, from barracks construction to brake pads. Service members and staff at sites like Offut Air Force Base in Omaha and Lincoln Air Force Base were exposed to asbestos particles throughout the general environment.
Many manufacturers, including Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and Weaver Potato Chips, used asbestos-containing materials and insulation in their production processes. Workers who serviced equipment that contained asbestos may have been at the greatest risk of exposure.
Fremont Brewing Co., Fred Krug Brewery, Storz Brewing Co., and other brewers used asbestos in their walls and equipment. Boilers, gaskets, pipes, and other brewing components contained asbestos to help with temperature control, and workers’ protective gear may have also contained the deadly material.
Employers Who Exposed Workers to Asbestos in Nebraska
Sites and employers associated with occupational asbestos exposure in Nebraska include the following:
Multiple Locations
- Allied Chemical
- Allied Mills
- Ash Grove Lime & Portland Cement Company
- C.G. Johnson
- California Texas Oil Company, Limited
- Central Nebraska Public Power
- Consumers Public Power
- Loup River Public Power District
- Manganese Ore Co
- North Omaha Power
Central Nebraska
- Campbell Soup Company
- Fel-Tex
- Great Lakes Carbon Corp
- Kansas-Nebraska Natural Gas Company
- Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America
- Nebraska Public Power District
Eastern Nebraska
- Armour and Company
- Cudahy Packing Company
- Goodyear Tire And Rubber Company
- Kellogg Company
- Nebraska Power Company
- Omaha Public Power
- Quaker Oats Company
- Swift & Co.
- Union Pacific
- Vaughn Insulation Company
- Western Electric
- Wilson & Company
Western Nebraska
- Great Western Sugar Company
- Union Pacific
Western Minerals Products
W.R. Grace shipped more than 160,000 tons of vermiculite ore to the former Western Minerals Products Company site in Omaha between 1967 and 1991. The vermiculite was sourced from Libby, Montana, a location known to have produced asbestos-contaminated ore. The EPA inspected the site in 2000 and found trace amounts of asbestos in the soil.
Options for Asbestos and Mesothelioma Compensation in Nebraska
Nebraska asbestos exposure victims can file a mesothelioma lawsuit to pursue damages from a former employer or other company liable for their illness. Some companies have filed for bankruptcy protection and established asbestos trust funds to compensate eligible asbestos-exposure victims.
The Department of Veterans Affairs also provides benefits to military veterans who have been sickened by asbestos exposure during their service. Available VA benefits include medical care and monthly compensation.
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Filing a Mesothelioma Lawsuit
- Are you eligible?
- What is the average settlement?
- How long will it take?
Why Should You Trust the Lanier Law Firm to Handle your Mesothelioma Case?
Asbestos Laws and Regulations in Nebraska
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services enforces several regulations on asbestos safety, including licensing and inspection rules for demolitions and renovations.
The Nebraska statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits is four years after a mesothelioma diagnosis. Unlike some states, the Cornhusker State has a shorter deadline for wrongful death cases, only two years after the victim’s passing. Our knowledgeable mesothelioma lawyers can help you file a timely claim and secure compensation.
Contact The Lanier Law Firm
You didn’t deserve to be sickened by asbestos. You deserve justice. Our skilled Nebraska mesothelioma attorneys can help you fight back, hold those responsible accountable, and win the compensation you’re owed. Contact us online to learn more about how we can help.
