Mesothelioma Lawyer for Welders
Welders used asbestos-coated welding rods, asbestos blankets, and asbestos protective gear. They also worked alongside insulators on shipyards, refineries, and power plants — bystander asbestos exposure was constant.
How Welders Were Exposed to Asbestos
Welders used asbestos in three direct ways: (1) asbestos-coated welding rods (some pre-1970s rods used asbestos coatings for arc stability), (2) asbestos welding blankets used for spark suppression and heat protection, (3) asbestos-containing protective gear (aprons, gloves, leggings). Beyond direct exposure, welders worked alongside insulators on shipyards and industrial sites — constant bystander exposure to airborne asbestos fibers.
Common Employers — Welder Asbestos Exposure
- Bechtel
- Fluor
- US Navy shipyards
- Newport News Shipbuilding
- Bath Iron Works
- Chevron / Exxon / refineries
- US Steel / Bethlehem Steel
- Babcock & Wilcox
- Combustion Engineering
Common Asbestos-Containing Products Encountered
- Asbestos welding blankets
- Asbestos welding rod coatings
- Asbestos protective aprons + gloves
- Adjacent asbestos pipe insulation (bystander)
Top States for Welder Mesothelioma Claims
- Texas
- California
- Virginia (Hampton Roads)
- Pennsylvania
- Louisiana
- Mississippi (Pascagoula)
- Maine (BIW)
Asbestos Trust Funds Available to Welder Claimants
The following asbestos trust funds typically pay claims to welders with documented work history and mesothelioma diagnosis. Most claimants qualify for 8–15 trust funds simultaneously.
- Manville Trust
- Owens Corning Trust
- UNARCO Trust
- Garlock Trust
- Babcock & Wilcox Trust
- Combustion Engineering Trust
VA Disability Eligibility
Navy welders qualify for VA presumptive service-connection.
How Whitman Mesothelioma Law Firm Helps Welders
Whitman Mesothelioma Law Firm represents welders nationwide who developed mesothelioma from documented occupational asbestos exposure. Our attorneys have over 30 years of combined experience and have recovered more than $2 billion for clients. We pursue all available compensation tracks: trust fund claims, lawsuits against asbestos product manufacturers, and (where applicable) FELA claims for railroad workers or VA disability for veterans.
Authored by Michelle Whitman, reviewed by Paul Danziger, edited by Rod De Llano.
Frequently Asked Questions — Welder Mesothelioma Claims
I was a welder at a shipyard in the 1970s. Can I file?
Yes. Shipyard welders had constant asbestos exposure — both direct (welding blankets, rod coatings, protective gear) and bystander (welding next to insulators applying asbestos). Trust fund + product liability claims available.
Have additional questions? Call 1-800-875-3000 or submit a free case evaluation.