Mesothelioma Lawyer for Arleigh Burke Destroyer Veterans
Arleigh Burke-class destroyers (DDG-51) have been built at Bath Iron Works (Maine) and Ingalls Shipbuilding (Mississippi) since 1985. Designed asbestos-free, but BIW and Ingalls shipyards have legacy asbestos in older facilities, equipment, and tooling. Shipyard workers face documented exposure during construction.
About the Arleigh Burke-class
- Type: Guided-missile destroyer (DDG)
- Years Active: 1991-present
- Units Built: 70+ (DDG-51 Arleigh Burke onward)
Building Shipyards (Where Asbestos Exposure Occurred)
- Bath Iron Works (BIW) ME
- Ingalls Shipbuilding (HII) MS
How Crew + Shipyard Workers Were Exposed
Arleigh Burke-class destroyers (DDG-51) have been built at Bath Iron Works (Maine) and Ingalls Shipbuilding (Mississippi) since 1985. Designed asbestos-free, but BIW and Ingalls shipyards have legacy asbestos in older facilities, equipment, and tooling. Shipyard workers face documented exposure during construction.
Compensation for Arleigh Burke-class Veterans + Workers
Three parallel tracks for sailors, civilian shipyard workers, and family members:
- VA disability — mesothelioma is rated 100% for Navy veterans with documented service aboard Arleigh Burke-class vessels.
- Asbestos trust funds — typically 8-12 trusts apply (Manville, UNARCO, OC, Combustion Engineering, B&W, Garlock, Crane, Foster Wheeler, Eagle-Picher).
- Product liability lawsuits — against the private companies that supplied asbestos products to the Navy.
How Whitman Mesothelioma Law Firm Helps
We represent Arleigh Burke-class veterans, civilian shipyard workers, and family members nationwide. Authored by Michelle Whitman, reviewed by Paul Danziger, edited by Rod De Llano.