McDonnell Douglas Asbestos Exposure
Reviewing McDonnell Douglas Mesothelioma & Lung Cancer Claims
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Asbestos Exposure Lawyer
Representing McDonnell Douglas and Boeing Workers in Mesothelioma & Lung Cancer Settlements
McDonnell Douglas, a St. Louis company, and its later parent, Boeing, have been named in thousands of occupational asbestos exposure cases nationwide. Defense and aviation asbestos cases are high profile, and challenging, though they still provide compensation for victims nationwide.
The majority of McDonnell Douglas and Boeing asbestos lawsuits are claims related to toxic exposure of workers and air force veterans. Those involved with the manufacturing of aircraft, turbines and other heavy industrial equipment may have been exposed for many years without any health safety protection.
For many years, McDonnell Douglas manufactured turbines and aerospace components that contained asbestos, exposing thousands of civilians and air force personnel throughout the country.
Many of the past and current plaintiffs involved in aerospace asbestos litigation have developed asbestos-related lung diseases like pulmonary fibrosis, mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer. Military veterans and former employees at McDonnell Douglas plants may have been put at unnecessary risk.
Joe Lyon is a toxic exposure lawyer representing individuals nationwide in mesothelioma and asbestos cancer claims.
McDonnell Douglas Asbestos Cancer
McDonnell Douglas and Boeing produced turbines and high-powered propulsion systems for military aircraft and commercial airliners.
McDonnell Douglas was a top US manufacturer for 30 years from about 1967 until 1997. The company had a big role in aircraft and aviation development and employed thousands of American engineers and mechanics. Into the 1990s, McDonnell Douglas and Boeing both made big contributions to aircraft development but at a great cost to those who worked at facilities that were packed with toxic materials.
Asbestos was often used to build aircraft components because of its great durability and fire-resistant properties. Aircraft engineers, mechanics, welders, and maintenance crew were regularly exposed to toxins built into engines, turbines, electrical components, bearings, and gaskets.
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, thousands of Americans who served in the Air Force and Navy faced asbestos exposure sometime during their military service. In fact, veterans account for about a third percent of all new mesothelioma cases in the United States to this day.
Veterans were at a risk of exposure and later developing mesothelioma, asbestosis, and aggressive cancers. The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that even a small amount of asbestos exposure can lead to mesothelioma.
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Do I Have an Asbestos Case?
Although many former aerospace workers experienced asbestos exposure at their workplace, some employers still dispute the related claims. Our lawyers can investigate your claims and rightfully settle a case on your behalf. We work diligently to get the maximum payout to compensate you for your damages.
Questions about McDonnell Douglas & Asbestos Exposure
If you were exposed to asbestos at Boeing or McDonnell Douglas at any point in your time working for the companies, and have a documented cancer diagnosis, you can file a claim. The Lyon Firm will fight to get you the maximum payout.
As an industrial insulator, asbestos was once thought to be the perfect material. It was cheap, tough and resistant to fire. That was until medical experts figured out if was causing cancer clusters all over the world.
You need a documented work history that shows you were employed at a company that had asbestos on the premises, and you need a medical diagnosis of a related illness. After that, our lawyers will take care of your claim and work to get you compensated.
Joe Lyon has been involved a variety of toxic exposure cases throughout the country. Asbestos cancer cases are still filed each year and asbestos trust funds have been set up for new and future victims of past exposure.
We have 20 years of experience in this field, and work alongside experts in every state.
Asbestos Verdicts & Settlements
Estate of Steve Thomas v. AK Steel Corporation, et al.
Summary: PHILADELPHIA COUNTY, Pennsylvania – Co-counsel represented the surviving spouse of a steel mill worker who developed mesothelioma after years of asbestos exposure on the job. The case resulted in a settlement exceeding $2.7 million.
Estate of William P. Bush v. AK Steel Corporation, et al.
Summary: MADISON COUNTY, Illinois – Co-counsel represented the family of a steel mill worker who suffered asbestos exposure that later led to mesothelioma. The case resulted in a settlement exceeding $2.3 million.
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Taking the first step doesn’t have to be complicated. In just a few minutes, you can share the basics of your case, and our team will guide you from there:
- It begins with a few simple questions about your situation.
- From there, a member of our legal team reviews your case.
- Together, we’ll chart the path forward, helping you take the next step toward resolution.
