{"id":79737,"date":"2026-10-20T18:30:21","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T18:30:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/mesothelioma\/mesothelioma-lawyer-coral-gables\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T19:08:26","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T19:08:26","slug":"mesothelioma-lawyer-coral-gables","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/mesothelioma\/mesothelioma-lawyer-coral-gables\/","title":{"rendered":"Mesothelioma Lawyer Coral Gables: Asbestos Claims"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"A retired construction worker sits quietly with his family in a warm, dignified moment at home.\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-retired-construction-worker-sits-quietly-with-his-family-i-photo-9.jpg\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Mesothelioma &amp; Asbestos Claims | Coral Gables, Florida<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">A Mesothelioma Diagnosis Changes Everything. We Can Help Your Family Understand Its Options.<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">CHG Personal Injury Lawyers represents Florida patients and families affected by asbestos exposure. Our Coral Gables-based team listens first, then explains your choices in plain language.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Request a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Request a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By CHG Lawyers \u00b7 Published October 20, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>If you need a <a href=\"\/resources\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a> lawyer in Coral Gables, start here. A mesothelioma claim asks for compensation for a person harmed by an asbestos-caused cancer. It can also ask for compensation for the family of someone who died from it.<\/p>\n<p>Whether a claim fits depends on where and how the person was exposed to asbestos. This page explains the basics for patients and families. It also explains how CHG Personal Injury Lawyers can help.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Mesothelioma Claim Is and Who It Is For<\/h2>\n<p>A mesothelioma claim is a legal case. It may be brought for a person diagnosed with mesothelioma. It may also be brought for the family of a person who died from it.<\/p>\n<p>Mesothelioma is a rare cancer. It is linked to asbestos, a fiber that was once widely used in construction and industry. The cancer affects the thin membranes around the lungs, the chest, or the abdominal cavity (the space that holds the stomach and intestines).<\/p>\n<p>This is according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atsdr.cdc.gov\/asbestos\/health-effects\/index.html\">ATSDR asbestos health effects page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A doctor confirms the diagnosis. Signs of the disease may appear 30 to 40 years after asbestos exposure. This is according to the same ATSDR page.<\/p>\n<p>That long gap surprises many families. People often do not connect a diagnosis to a job they held decades earlier.<\/p>\n<p>A claim may involve several people:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The patient<\/strong>, who was diagnosed and may need treatment and support.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Other family members<\/strong>, in some cases, depending on who was harmed and how.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Follow your doctors&#8217; care. This page does not give medical advice.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/doctor-in-protective-gear-reviewing-an-x-ray-in-a-hospital-r-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Doctor in protective gear reviewing a chest X-ray in a hospital room.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Asbestos Exposure in Florida: Where and How It Happened<\/h2>\n<p>Most asbestos exposure happens at work. But it can also reach families at home. Work-related exposure is the path people ask about most often.<\/p>\n<p>Asbestos was commonly used in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Construction and the building trades<\/li>\n<li>Shipyards and maritime work<\/li>\n<li>Industrial plants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.osha.gov\/asbestos\/hazards\">OSHA asbestos hazards page<\/a> states that occupational asbestos exposure increases the risk of lung cancer and mesothelioma. &#8220;Occupational&#8221; means related to work. The same page says these diseases have a delayed onset. In other words, symptoms can take a long time to appear.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Take-home exposure<\/strong> happens when fibers ride home on a worker&#8217;s clothing or gear. A spouse or child can be harmed this way. Read more in our guide on take-home asbestos exposure and mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p>Military service and household exposure are other possible sources. These are questions to discuss with a lawyer. They are not conclusions you need to reach on your own.<\/p>\n<p>A claim turns on where and how the person was exposed. Start writing down what you know now:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Job sites and employer names<\/li>\n<li>Approximate dates of work<\/li>\n<li>Ships, buildings or plants connected to the work<\/li>\n<li>Homes where a worker lived or changed clothes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8702130\/\">peer-reviewed review on short latency in mesothelioma<\/a> notes that the time between exposure and diagnosis varies. &#8220;Peer-reviewed&#8221; means other researchers checked the study. Timing alone does not settle a case.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Claim Can Cover for Patients and Families<\/h2>\n<p>A claim can seek money for the harm the illness or death caused. The value depends on the facts of each case. No amount can be promised.<\/p>\n<p>For a living patient, a claim may address:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Medical bills tied to the diagnosis<\/li>\n<li>Lost income<\/li>\n<li>The patient&#8217;s pain and suffering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After a death, Florida&#8217;s wrongful death law applies. Wrongful death means a death caused by another&#8217;s wrongdoing. The person who died is called the decedent.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.20.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.20<\/a>, the decedent&#8217;s personal representative brings the case. A personal representative is the person appointed to manage the estate. The case is for the survivors and the estate. Survivors are the family members left behind.<\/p>\n<p>Their losses may include:<\/p>\n<p>Florida law does not allow punitive damages in asbestos claims. Punitive damages are extra money meant to punish the wrongdoer. This rule comes from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0774\/Sections\/0774.207.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 774.207<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Employer claims are different.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0400-0499\/0440\/Sections\/0440.11.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 440.11<\/a>, an employer&#8217;s workers&#8217; compensation liability is generally exclusive. There are listed exceptions.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more in our guide on suing an employer for mesothelioma in Florida.<\/p>\n<h2>Lawsuits and Asbestos Bankruptcy Trusts: Two Paths<\/h2>\n<p>A family may pursue a lawsuit, a claim from an asbestos bankruptcy trust, or both. The right path depends on the facts.<\/p>\n<p>Some companies went through bankruptcy and set up asbestos trusts. These trusts may pay claims separately from a lawsuit. Trust claims have their own filing rules and paperwork. The order and timing of claims can matter.<\/p>\n<p>Florida has special timing rules for asbestos claims. A deadline to file is called a limitations period. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0774\/Sections\/0774.206.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 774.206(1)<\/a>, for any asbestos or silica claim not barred as of the effective date of this act, that deadline does not start until the exposed person discovers they are physically impaired by an asbestos-related or silica-related condition. The rule also applies if the person should have discovered it with reasonable diligence, meaning reasonable care and attention.<\/p>\n<p>Florida also treats a nonmalignant asbestos condition as a separate claim. &#8220;Nonmalignant&#8221; means not cancer. This comes from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0774\/Sections\/0774.206.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 774.206(2)<\/a>. An earlier asbestos lung condition and a later cancer diagnosis can involve different claims.<\/p>\n<p>Deadlines still apply. Do not wait to ask about timing. Contact the firm promptly so the dates can be reviewed.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Have questions about what happened?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask our team directly. The first conversation is free, confidential, and there is no obligation to continue.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Talk to our team<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Talk to our team<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>How the Process Works, Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>The process starts with a conversation. It then moves through review, investigation and resolution. Here is what to expect:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free first consultation.<\/strong> The family shares the diagnosis, work history and any exposure details. The consultation is free and confidential. It carries no obligation to continue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Record review.<\/strong> The firm reviews medical records, employment history and any trust or lawsuit options.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation.<\/strong> The firm looks into the companies, job sites and records connected to the exposure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Filing or submission.<\/strong> The firm files a lawsuit or submits a trust claim. It keeps the family informed at each stage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resolution.<\/strong> Many asbestos cases take months to years. Timelines depend on the facts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>CHG charges no attorney&#8217;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery.<\/p>\n<p>A mesothelioma matter may be referred to, or handled together with, another law firm. When that applies, CHG will tell you.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Families in Coral Gables and Miami-Dade Contact CHG<\/h2>\n<p>CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is a Florida-based personal injury firm that serves people throughout Florida. The firm serves people throughout Florida, including families in Miami-Dade County.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Responsible lawyer:<\/strong> Igor Hernandez is the responsible lawyer for this page.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Licensed attorneys:<\/strong> The firm&#8217;s lawyers are licensed attorneys admitted to The Florida Bar.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Case types:<\/strong> The firm handles personal injury cases of every severity. This includes catastrophic injury and wrongful death, along with the asbestos-related claims described on this page.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Language:<\/strong> Spanish-language information is available for prospective clients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The firm takes on mesothelioma matters or refers them to other law firms. You will hear which one applies to your case.<\/p>\n<h2>Questions Families Ask About Mesothelioma Claims<\/h2>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can my family still file if the exposure happened many years ago?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Florida deadlines apply. The timing rules for asbestos claims can be complex. Contact the firm promptly so the dates can be reviewed.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need a lawsuit to receive money from asbestos companies?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not always. Asbestos bankruptcy trusts may pay claims separately from a lawsuit. The lawyer can review which routes apply.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if I don&#8217;t know the exact companies or job sites?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Work history, old records and family memories can all help the review. Share what you know, even if it is incomplete.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How much does a consultation cost?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first consultation is free and confidential. It carries no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Will I owe case costs if we lose?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CHG charges no attorney&#8217;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Who will I speak with?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Igor Hernandez is the responsible lawyer for this page. Our team also works with families at each step.<\/p><\/details>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/profesional-de-la-salud-analiza-una-radiograf-a-de-t-rax-en-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A healthcare professional examines a chest X-ray on a monitor in a modern medical office.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Want to know where you stand?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tell us what happened and our team will walk you through the options available to you, at no cost.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Get a free review<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free review<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Talk With Our Team About Your Family&#8217;s Next Step<\/h2>\n<p>If a mesothelioma diagnosis or a loss from asbestos disease has left your family with questions about an old job or a shared household, our Coral Gables team can help. Start with a free, confidential consultation. There is no obligation to continue.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/a> to discuss your situation.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>This is attorney advertising. The information provided is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. Cornish Hernandez Gonzalez, PLLC, 2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Suite 300, Coral Gables, FL 33134. Your case may be referred to another lawyer.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How We Support Families Facing Asbestos Claims<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--heart\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We Start With Your Story<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every asbestos claim turns on where and how a person was exposed. We take time to learn your work, military, or home history so nothing important is overlooked.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We Review Every Possible Source<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some claims involve lawsuits against manufacturers or other companies. Others may involve asbestos bankruptcy trusts, which can pay claims separately from a lawsuit. We review both paths with you.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We Coordinate With Your Medical Team<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please follow your doctors&#x27; care. We work around your treatment schedule and keep your family informed without adding stress to an already difficult time.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Florida-Based Representation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CHG Personal Injury Lawyers serves Florida clients from Coral Gables and communities across the state, including Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Time Matters<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deadlines apply to asbestos claims in Florida, and the rules can be complex. Please contact our office promptly so the dates in your situation can be reviewed.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Contact Our Office Today<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact Our Office Today<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What to Gather Before Your Consultation<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Work History<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">List the jobs, employers, and job sites where you may have worked with insulation, pipes, boilers, brakes, or building materials.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Military Service<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note any ships, bases, or duty stations, along with dates, if you served in the armed forces.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Home and Family Exposure<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tell us about household members who may have worked with asbestos materials or brought work clothing home.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medical Records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gather diagnosis papers, pathology reports, and treatment summaries. 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