NAVY VETERANS AND ASBESTOS

Former crew members of United States Navy ships of the Second World War are known as Navy veterans. They are the people still alive today, that went through battles of the Second World War, and survived.

World War 2 Navy veterans are facing a much larger risk today than they were back in the 1940’s. These people are now dealing with exposure to asbestos that took place during their service.

Recommendations for Navy veterans

The United States of America had one of the largest fleets in the World War II period. This can be transformed in the tens of thousands of people that served on each one of those ships. We can call these ships asbestos ships because all of them contained a very dangerous material, asbestos insulation and fireproofing materials.

Shipyard workers and WWII Navy veterans are facing the same risks today, because, as we know, mesothelioma' latency period can reach several decades. We can recommend, from a medical point of view, the following:

  • Visit a doctor as soon as you can, and ask him to take some asbestos tests
  • Do not wait for the symptoms, as they are very difficult to detect
  • Start appropriate treatment with no hesitation

Other facts about Navy veterans and asbestos

Shipmates and service members, together with the remaining veterans, established the veterans association. This is an association that helps veterans of the US Navy with everything they need, sponsored by the United States government. The motto of this association is “Together, we serve Navy veterans”.

Asbestos and lung cancer are mostly seen as one and the same disease. Navy veterans, from those serving on battleships, to those serving on navy destroyers, know that they are not the same disease. This is why we recommend seeing a specialized doctor.

Legal options are also available for veterans that developed a severe disease, following their exposure to the mineral during their service. They are advised to visit a specialized asbestos attorney and find out more about these options. This lawyer will present all the options in a friendly manner, so that the victim can choose on his own how to act in the future.

Please feel free to ask us anything about asbestos or mesothelioma, or any other related subject, as we will gladly answer all of them. This is a service that we provide at no additional cost.