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Overview: Mesothelioma & Asbestos Exposure in Maine
Key Facts: Maine Mesothelioma & Asbestos
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- Communities Covered
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- Key Industries
- Occupational
- Statute of Limitations
- 6 years from diagnosis or discovery (14 M.R.S. § 752). One of the longer SoLs in the country.…
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Asbestos Exposure History in Maine
Asbestos Exposure in Maine
Maine ranks #2 nationally for per-capita mesothelioma deaths (33.6/million/year). Bath Iron Works (the Navy\'s primary East Coast destroyer builder), Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (across the river in Kittery), and Maine\'s historic paper mill industry produced that exposure history.
Maine Mesothelioma Lawyers — How We Help
Whitman Mesothelioma Law Firm represents Maine workers, veterans, and families. Reviewed by Michelle Whitman, Lead Mesothelioma Attorney.
Your Legal Rights in Maine
Understanding the legal landscape is critical when pursuing a mesothelioma or asbestos claim. Below is a summary of relevant legal information for cases involving exposure in Maine.
Maine Statute of Limitations
Maine Court System Overview
Legal Options for Maine Asbestos Victims
Mesothelioma victims and their families in Maine 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 Maine exposure sites and can identify all available sources of compensation. Call 1-800-875-3000 to discuss your case.
Top Asbestos Exposure Sites in Maine
The following facilities across Maine have been identified as locations where workers and residents may have been exposed to asbestos. This is a representative sample — visit individual county and community pages for complete local listings.
Bath Iron Works
Bath Iron Works has been the Navy's primary East Coast destroyer builder since 1884. Built more than 250 Navy ships including DDG-51 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. Asbestos used pervasively in shipboard insulation through the 1980s. BIW dominates Maine's industrial economy and its mesothelioma exposure history.
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Kittery, ME side)
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, despite the name, sits on Seavey's Island in Kittery, Maine (Piscataqua River, between Maine and New Hampshire). Operating since 1800. Primary Navy submarine refit yard. Asbestos was used pervasively. Kittery and York County mesothelioma cases frequently trace to PNSY.
If you or a family member worked at any facility in Maine and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease, contact our attorneys for a free case evaluation.
Next Steps for Maine Mesothelioma Victims
You have options. Our attorneys are ready to help you understand them.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mesothelioma in Maine
I worked at Bath Iron Works — can I file?
Yes. BIW has been the Navy's primary East Coast destroyer builder since 1884. Workers handled asbestos through the 1980s. Trust fund claims + product liability lawsuits available. Maine's 6-year SoL is one of the longest in the country.
Why does Maine have the second-highest per-capita mesothelioma rate?
Maine's industrial mix — Bath Iron Works, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, the historic paper mill industry — produced multi-generational asbestos exposure in a small population, driving high per-capita rates.
Have additional questions? Call 1-800-875-3000 to speak with an attorney, or submit a free case evaluation.
Cities & Communities in Maine
Complete directory of every city and community page served by Whitman Mesothelioma Law Firm in Maine, grouped by county area. 10 locations across 6 areas.
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