Why Proving Asbestos Exposure Can Be Challenging for Asbestos Claims
- C. Roberts
- May 6
- 1 min read
Updated: May 7
For many families affected by mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer, one of the biggest obstacles to receiving compensation is proving where the asbestos exposures occurred.
Because these diseases often take decades to develop, exposure may have happened 30, 40, or even 50 years ago. By then, the companies responsible may be out of business, job records lost, and potential witnesses have passed or moved away. Families are often left trying to piece together a lifetime of work or military history to identify a specific source of exposure.
Without clear evidence tying the disease to a particular job site, product, or military duty, compensation is rarely awarded — whether through a settlement or an asbestos trust fund.
At the Veterans Asbestos Alliance, we help veterans and their families gather the evidence they need. Our team works closely with clients to carefully review work and military service records, locate former shipmates or coworkers, and use skilled investigators to uncover likely sources of exposure — including shipyards, naval vessels, and other high-risk sites. We understand how to build strong claims, even when the exposure happened decades ago.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed, we’re here to help.
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