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Overview: Asbestos Exposure in Granite City, Illinois
Key Facts: Granite City Asbestos Exposure
- Known Exposure Sites
- 1
- Primary Industries
- Occupational
- Years of Exposure Activity
- 1893 - 1893
- County
- Madison County
- State
- Illinois
- Consultation Cost
- Free — No Fee Unless We Win
Known Asbestos Exposure Sites in Granite City, Illinois
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.
Granite City Steel Works
Granite City Steel has operated continuously since 1893 in Madison County, Illinois. The integrated steel mill historically used massive quantities of asbestos for high-temperature insulation on furnaces, boilers, pipes, and electrical equipment. Workers and their families have filed thousands of mesothelioma claims tied to this facility. OSHA cited the operator multiple times for asbestos exposure violations under 29 CFR 1910.1001.
If you or a family member worked at any facility in Granite City and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease, contact our attorneys for a free case evaluation.
About Granite City & Asbestos Exposure History
Asbestos Exposure in Granite City, Illinois
Granite City has been a steel-mill town since 1893. Granite City Steel — now part of US Steel — operated continuously for over 130 years using massive quantities of asbestos for furnace insulation, pipe lagging, and protective gear. Generations of Granite City steelworkers and their families have filed mesothelioma claims tied to this single facility. OSHA cited the operator multiple times under 29 CFR 1910.1001.
Documented Asbestos Exposure Sites in Granite City
- Granite City Steel Works
Granite City Mesothelioma Lawyers
Whitman Mesothelioma Law Firm represents Granite City workers and families exposed to asbestos at the named sites above and at hundreds of other Illinois facilities. Our attorneys travel to Granite City clients; depositions can be conducted from home. Reviewed by Michelle Whitman, Lead Mesothelioma Attorney.
Compensation for Granite City Mesothelioma Victims
Three parallel compensation tracks: (1) lawsuits against asbestos product manufacturers and premise owners — Illinois settlements average $1.0–$1.4 million; (2) trust fund claims against the 60+ asbestos trusts holding over $30 billion (Manville Trust and UNARCO Trust apply directly to Granite City workers exposed at Johns-Manville Waukegan or Ford City facilities); (3) VA benefits for veterans (mesothelioma rated 100%).
Illinois Statute of Limitations: 2 Years
Illinois imposes a 2-year statute of limitations on mesothelioma claims (735 ILCS 5/13-202). The clock starts at diagnosis under the discovery rule. Wrongful-death claims: 2 years from date of death. Do not delay — missing the deadline permanently extinguishes the claim.
Your Legal Rights in Granite City, Illinois
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 Granite City.
Illinois Statute of Limitations
Court Jurisdiction
Legal Options for Granite City Asbestos Victims
Mesothelioma victims and their families in Granite City 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 Granite City exposure sites and have the experience to identify all available sources of compensation. Call 1-800-875-3000 to discuss your case.
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Next Steps for Granite City Mesothelioma Victims
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mesothelioma in Granite City
Have additional questions? Call 1-800-875-3000 to speak with an attorney, or submit a free case evaluation.
Free Asbestos Exposure Guide for Illinois Workers
Download our comprehensive guide covering your legal rights, the claims process, and what compensation you may be entitled to after asbestos exposure in Granite City.
- 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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