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Overview: Asbestos Exposure in Somerset, Massachusetts
Key Facts: Somerset Asbestos Exposure
- Known Exposure Sites
- 1
- Primary Industries
- Mixed
- Years of Exposure Activity
- 1900 - 1970
- County
- Bristol County
- State
- Massachusetts
- Consultation Cost
- Free — No Fee Unless We Win
Known Asbestos Exposure Sites in Somerset, Massachusetts
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.
Pacific Mills / Stevens Manufacturing Asbestos Textile (Fall River)
Bristol County (Fall River + New Bedford) hosted the densest asbestos textile industry in the country. Companies wove asbestos cloth, tape, and rope used as insulation elsewhere. Workers and family members (secondary exposure from clothing brought home) face the highest documented mesothelioma rates in the country — Bristol County ranks #3 nationally for per-capita mesothelioma deaths.
If you or a family member worked at any facility in Somerset and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease, contact our attorneys for a free case evaluation.
About Somerset & Asbestos Exposure History
Asbestos Exposure in Somerset, Massachusetts
Somerset across the Taunton River from Fall River hosted Brayton Point Power Station (closed 2017). Bristol County's elevated meso rate covers Somerset.
Somerset Mesothelioma Lawyers
Whitman Mesothelioma Law Firm represents Somerset workers, veterans, and families. Authored by Michelle Whitman, reviewed by Paul Danziger, edited by Rod De Llano.
Compensation for Somerset Mesothelioma Victims
Three parallel tracks: (1) lawsuits — settlements average $1.0–$1.4 million; (2) trust fund claims (60+ trusts hold over $30 billion); (3) VA benefits for veterans (mesothelioma rated 100%).
Massachusetts Statute of Limitations
3 years from diagnosis (M.G.L. c. 260, § 2A). The discovery rule applies. Do not delay after diagnosis.
Your Legal Rights in Somerset, Massachusetts
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 Somerset.
Massachusetts Statute of Limitations
Court Jurisdiction
Legal Options for Somerset Asbestos Victims
Mesothelioma victims and their families in Somerset 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 Somerset 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 Somerset Mesothelioma Victims
You have options. Our attorneys are ready to help you understand them.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mesothelioma in Somerset
What asbestos sites affected Somerset, Massachusetts?
Somerset workers in construction trades and industrial facilities were exposed to asbestos through the 1980s.
How long do I have to file a Somerset mesothelioma claim?
3 years from diagnosis (M.G.L. c. 260, § 2A).
How much can a Somerset mesothelioma case be worth?
Massachusetts settlements average $1.0–$1.4 million. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Have additional questions? Call 1-800-875-3000 to speak with an attorney, or submit a free case evaluation.
Free Asbestos Exposure Guide for Massachusetts Workers
Download our comprehensive guide covering your legal rights, the claims process, and what compensation you may be entitled to after asbestos exposure in Somerset.
- 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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