Mesothelioma Lawyer for Los Angeles-class Submarine Veterans
62 Los Angeles-class fast-attack subs built between 1972 and 1996 — the largest US submarine class. Earlier units used asbestos in machinery spaces and pipe lagging. Submariners served in confined compartments with documented asbestos exposure. Refit and decommissioning work continues to expose shipyard workers.
About the Los Angeles-class
- Type: Nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine (SSN)
- Years Active: 1976-present
- Units Built: 62 (SSN-688 Los Angeles through SSN-773 Cheyenne)
Building Shipyards (Where Asbestos Exposure Occurred)
- General Dynamics Electric Boat Groton CT (most units)
- Newport News Shipbuilding (Huntington Ingalls)
How Crew + Shipyard Workers Were Exposed
62 Los Angeles-class fast-attack subs built between 1972 and 1996 — the largest US submarine class. Earlier units used asbestos in machinery spaces and pipe lagging. Submariners served in confined compartments with documented asbestos exposure. Refit and decommissioning work continues to expose shipyard workers.
Compensation for Los Angeles-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 Los Angeles-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 Los Angeles-class veterans, civilian shipyard workers, and family members nationwide. Authored by Michelle Whitman, reviewed by Paul Danziger, edited by Rod De Llano.