Mesothelioma Lawyer for Virginia-class Submarine Veterans
Virginia-class fast-attack subs were designed asbestos-free, but shipyard workers building them at Electric Boat Groton (CT) and Newport News (VA) face documented exposure to legacy asbestos in adjacent shipyard structures, older equipment, and refit work on Los Angeles-class subs in the same yards.
About the Virginia-class
- Type: Nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine (SSN)
- Years Active: 2004-present
- Units Built: 23+ (SSN-774 Virginia onward)
Building Shipyards (Where Asbestos Exposure Occurred)
- General Dynamics Electric Boat Groton CT
- Newport News Shipbuilding (Huntington Ingalls)
How Crew + Shipyard Workers Were Exposed
Virginia-class fast-attack subs were designed asbestos-free, but shipyard workers building them at Electric Boat Groton (CT) and Newport News (VA) face documented exposure to legacy asbestos in adjacent shipyard structures, older equipment, and refit work on Los Angeles-class subs in the same yards.
Compensation for Virginia-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 Virginia-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 Virginia-class veterans, civilian shipyard workers, and family members nationwide. Authored by Michelle Whitman, reviewed by Paul Danziger, edited by Rod De Llano.