Hundreds of thousands of servicemen were exposed to asbestos over decades, especially during the period from 1940 to 1980. Asbestos was used in construction of naval vessels as well as shore facilities. All branches of the military used asbestos, which was also widely used in civilian applications. Asbestos can cause mesothelioma. Because this cancer has a particularly long latency period, many servicemen who were exposed years ago are now developing this disease.
- Mesothelioma Patient & Family Resources: Mesotheliomahelp is provided by Belluck & Fox, LLP as a comprehensive resource for mesothelioma victims and their families. The site provides up-to-date information on the latest news and treatment options as well as an easy to use search feature to find local mesothelioma doctors and health care clinics.
We fight for veterans harmed by asbestos: Veterans with mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer should know they have options: the opportunity to bring a suit against manufacturers and sellers of the asbestos that caused their illness. If you were harmed by asbestos exposure, for example, in ships or military housing, contact Weitz & Luxenberg to get a free case review.
Important Information for Veterans: Asbestos products were often used on military ships and within military housing, and Veterans may have been exposed. Previous exposure to asbestos is the only known cause of mesothelioma, a fatal cancer that has no cure and affects countless Veterans and loved ones. For more information regarding military asbestos exposure visit Mesothelioma.com
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My name is Ana O’Leary I am 26 years old I am a student at CNM getting my CNA and I am a live-in caregiver, homemaker, and housekeeper for my Grandpa Ret. Lt. Col. G. F. Weighton. I am writing you today because we need help. My Grandpa’s dead girlfriend’s family has filed for emergency Guardian and Conservatorship for my grandpa. We went to Court on November the 12th, 2008, to respond to the petition and mine and my brother’s response were thrown out of Court, we are unable to afford a good lawyer or any lawyer. I am afraid about what is going to happen at our next Court hearing on December the 8th, 2008 there is no one looking out for our family, if things go there way my Grandpa will be losing her freedom, his manhood, his liberty, he will be right back where they want him barley hanging on, and waiting for death, I promised my mom when she died that I would take care of our men. I feel as if I am letting her and the rest of our family down. Since I have been here my Grandpa’s overall health, happiness, and well-being have improved greatly. Please if there is someone anyone out there who can help, this family needs help. It is very depressing to see what is happening in America to our Veterans who put there life on the line so we can be free, what has happened to family values who is going to help our proudest generation who is going to stand up and fight for our brave Retired men and women who fought for our freedom.
