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Overview: Asbestos Exposure in Pueblo, Colorado
Key Facts: Pueblo Asbestos Exposure
- Known Exposure Sites
- 1
- Primary Industries
- Occupational
- Years of Exposure Activity
- 1881 - 1881
- State
- Colorado
- Consultation Cost
- Free — No Fee Unless We Win
Known Asbestos Exposure Sites in Pueblo, Colorado
The following facilities have been identified as locations where workers and residents may have been exposed to asbestos. If you worked at or lived near any of these sites, you may be eligible for compensation.
CF&I Steel Pueblo (now Evraz)
CF&I Steel Pueblo (now Evraz Rocky Mountain Steel) operated as the largest steel mill in the western U.S. since 1881. Asbestos used pervasively. Pueblo County mesothelioma cases trace to this facility.
If you or a family member worked at any facility in Pueblo and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease, contact our attorneys for a free case evaluation.
About Pueblo & Asbestos Exposure History
Asbestos Exposure in Pueblo, Colorado
Pueblo is the company town of CF&I Steel — the largest steel mill in the western U.S. since 1881. Generations of Pueblo families worked the mill.
Documented Asbestos Exposure Sites in Pueblo
- CF&I Steel Pueblo (now Evraz)
Pueblo Mesothelioma Lawyers
Whitman Mesothelioma Law Firm represents Pueblo workers, veterans, and families exposed to asbestos. Our attorneys travel to Pueblo clients; depositions can be conducted from home. Reviewed by Michelle Whitman, Lead Mesothelioma Attorney.
Compensation for Pueblo Mesothelioma Victims
Three parallel tracks: (1) lawsuits — settlements average $1.0–$1.4 million, jury verdicts can exceed $5 million; (2) trust fund claims (60+ trusts hold over $30 billion); (3) VA benefits for veterans (mesothelioma rated 100%).
Colorado Statute of Limitations
2 years from diagnosis or discovery (C.R.S. § 13-80-102). Discovery rule applies. The discovery rule applies. Do not delay after diagnosis.
Your Legal Rights in Pueblo, Colorado
Understanding the legal landscape is critical when pursuing an asbestos or mesothelioma claim. Below is a summary of relevant legal information for cases involving exposure in Pueblo.
Colorado Statute of Limitations
Court Jurisdiction
Legal Options for Pueblo Asbestos Victims
Mesothelioma victims and their families in Pueblo may be entitled to pursue compensation through several legal avenues:
- Personal injury lawsuits — filed against the companies responsible for your asbestos exposure
- Asbestos trust fund claims — over $30 billion remains in trust funds established by bankrupt asbestos companies
- Wrongful death claims — filed by surviving family members when a loved one has passed from mesothelioma
- Veterans benefits — additional compensation for veterans exposed to asbestos during military service
- Workers' compensation — benefits for occupational asbestos exposure, which may be pursued alongside other claims
Our attorneys handle cases involving Pueblo exposure sites and have the experience to identify all available sources of compensation. Call 1-800-875-3000 to discuss your case.
Do I Have a Mesothelioma Case?
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Next Steps for Pueblo Mesothelioma Victims
You have options. Our attorneys are ready to help you understand them.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mesothelioma in Pueblo
Have additional questions? Call 1-800-875-3000 to speak with an attorney, or submit a free case evaluation.
Free Asbestos Exposure Guide for Colorado Workers
Download our comprehensive guide covering your legal rights, the claims process, and what compensation you may be entitled to after asbestos exposure in Pueblo.
- Your legal rights after asbestos exposure
- Step-by-step claims process explained
- Compensation types available to you
- Statute of limitations by state
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