Asbestos exposure in the maritime industry put Navy sailors, shipyard workers, longshoremen, mechanics, and other maritime workers at risk for mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. This video explains how asbestos was used on ships, why maritime jobs carried serious exposure risks, and how laws like the Jones Act and Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act may affect claims.
If you or a loved one worked around ships, shipyards, or maritime equipment, you may have legal options. Learn more at asbestosclaims.law.
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