Harbison-Walker Refractories Asbestos Trust

Compensation by Disease Type

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 Harbison-Walker Refractories Company products may be eligible to file claims with this trust:

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 require documentation of work with Harbison-Walker refractory products. Steel mill workers, bricklayers, and furnace maintenance crews are primary claimants.

How to File a Claim

1. Confirm your exposure: Verify that you or your family member was exposed to Harbison-Walker Refractories 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 Harbison-Walker Refractories Company products occurred.
4. Consult a mesothelioma attorney: An experienced attorney reviews your case, identifies all eligible trusts including the Harbison-Walker Refractories Asbestos 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.