Asbestos Trust Fund

Babcock & Wilcox Asbestos PI Trust

Established by Babcock & Wilcox Company — Est. 2006

Babcock & Wilcox was a leading manufacturer of industrial and naval boilers, nuclear reactor components, and steam generation equipment. Their products contained asbestos insulation, gaskets, and packing materials. B&W boilers were installed in power plants, naval vessels, and industrial facilities across the country, exposing generations of workers to asbestos during installation and maintenance.

Key Facts

  • Products: Industrial boilers, nuclear reactor components, steam generators, heat exchangers
  • Industries: Power generation, nuclear energy, Naval shipbuilding, petrochemical, utilities
  • Payment Percentage: 7.7%
  • Established: 2006

Compensation by Disease Type

DiseaseEstimated Value
Mesothelioma$325,000+
Lung Cancer$40,000+
Asbestosis$15,000+

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is unique, and the value of your case depends on the specific facts and circumstances involved.

Who Is Eligible?

Workers in the following occupations who were exposed to Babcock & Wilcox Company products may be eligible to file claims with this trust:

Boilermakers
Naval personnel
Power plant workers
Pipefitters
Maintenance mechanics

Family members who developed asbestos-related diseases through secondary exposure — such as washing a worker's asbestos-contaminated clothing — may also be eligible to file claims.

Filing Requirements

Claims focus on exposure to B&W boilers, heat exchangers, and steam generators. Navy veterans who served on ships with B&W boilers are a significant claimant group.

How to File a Claim

  1. Confirm your exposure: Verify that you or your family member was exposed to Babcock & Wilcox Company products during employment or through secondary contact.
  2. Gather medical documentation: Collect your diagnosis records, pathology reports, and medical history documenting your asbestos-related disease.
  3. Document your work history: Compile employment records, union cards, Social Security records, and any documentation showing where and when exposure to Babcock & Wilcox Company products occurred.
  4. Consult a mesothelioma attorney: An experienced attorney reviews your case, identifies all eligible trusts including the Babcock & Wilcox Asbestos PI Trust, and files claims on your behalf. You pay nothing unless you receive compensation.
  5. File and await processing: Your attorney files the claim with the trust. Processing typically takes 6–12 months. You can file claims with multiple trusts simultaneously.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Babcock & Wilcox Asbestos PI Trust currently pays mesothelioma claims at $325,000+ with a payment percentage of 7.7%. Actual amounts depend on the strength of documentation and whether the claim is filed through expedited or individual review. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Workers who were exposed to Babcock & Wilcox Company asbestos-containing products may be eligible. Common eligible occupations include: Boilermakers, Naval personnel, Power plant workers, Pipefitters, Maintenance mechanics. Family members who developed asbestos-related diseases through secondary exposure (such as washing contaminated work clothes) may also be eligible.

Yes. Trust fund claims are completely separate from lawsuits against solvent (non-bankrupt) companies. You can pursue both simultaneously to maximize total compensation. An experienced mesothelioma attorney handles both tracks in parallel.

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