{"id":97060,"date":"2026-10-31T05:34:54","date_gmt":"2026-10-31T05:34:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/mesothelioma\/shipyard-worker-asbestos-mesothelioma-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T12:43:16","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T12:43:16","slug":"shipyard-worker-asbestos-mesothelioma-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/mesothelioma\/shipyard-worker-asbestos-mesothelioma-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Shipyard Worker Asbestos Mesothelioma Florida Guide"},"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-70 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 wp-image-97059\" alt=\"A retired construction worker sits quietly with his family at home.\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-retired-construction-worker-sits-quietly-with-his-family-a-photo-9.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-retired-construction-worker-sits-quietly-with-his-family-a-photo-9-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-retired-construction-worker-sits-quietly-with-his-family-a-photo-9-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-retired-construction-worker-sits-quietly-with-his-family-a-photo-9-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-retired-construction-worker-sits-quietly-with-his-family-a-photo-9-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-retired-construction-worker-sits-quietly-with-his-family-a-photo-9.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" 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)\">Shipyard Workers &amp; Asbestos Mesothelioma | 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)\">Worked in a Florida Shipyard? Asbestos Exposure Can Lead to Mesothelioma Years Later<\/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)\">Mesothelioma often appears decades after exposure. If you or a loved one worked around asbestos at a shipyard, our Florida-based firm can explain your options 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, Confidential 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, Confidential Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Why Florida Families Contact Us<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns 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=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--location chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Florida<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Serving clients throughout Florida<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Licensed<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Attorneys admitted to The Florida Bar<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--check chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Free<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Confidential first consultation with no obligation to continue<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/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 31, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>If you worked in a Florida shipyard or on its docks, you may have legal options after a <a href=\"\/resources\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a> diagnosis. Mesothelioma is a cancer linked to asbestos. Asbestos is a mineral fiber. It was once used in many building and ship materials.<\/p>\n<p>A shipyard worker asbestos mesothelioma Florida claim can take several routes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lawsuits<\/li>\n<li>Asbestos bankruptcy trusts (funds that companies set up to pay asbestos claims)<\/li>\n<li>Florida workers&#8217; compensation (a state system for job-related injuries and illnesses)<\/li>\n<li>Federal maritime systems (federal laws that cover sea and dock workers)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This page explains how each route works. It also explains which deadlines may apply and what to do next. Every claim depends on its own facts. No result can be promised.<\/p>\n<h2>Who This Page Is For and What a Shipyard Mesothelioma Claim Is<\/h2>\n<p>A shipyard mesothelioma claim looks at three things. It asks who exposed a worker to asbestos, where it happened, and when.<\/p>\n<p>This page is for workers who spent years around ships, docks, or repair yards. It is also for spouses and adult children. They may be facing this diagnosis for someone they love.<\/p>\n<p>Mesothelioma is a rare cancer. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atsdr.cdc.gov\/asbestos\/health-effects\/index.html\">Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry<\/a> describes it as an asbestos-related cancer. It affects the membranes around the lungs, chest, or abdominal cavity. These are the thin linings that cover these organs.<\/p>\n<p>Its signs can appear 30 to 40 years after exposure. That long gap surprises many families. A worker may have left the yard decades ago. The diagnosis may only come now.<\/p>\n<p>The time gap does not end a claim. It does make the exposure history central to every step.<\/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 an X-ray in a hospital setting.\" 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>How Asbestos Exposure Happened in Florida Shipyards and on Docks<\/h2>\n<p>Asbestos exposure in shipyards and on docks usually came from materials. Workers handled these materials or worked near them. Ship building and repair used asbestos in many places:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Engine rooms and boiler areas<\/li>\n<li>Pipe insulation<\/li>\n<li>Gaskets, valves, and packing (seals that stop leaks)<\/li>\n<li>Fireproofing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Exposure could happen in several ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A worker might install, cut, or remove these materials.<\/li>\n<li>A nearby crew might stir up dust. The dust drifted across the work area.<\/li>\n<li>A worker might carry fibers home on work clothes. Lawyers call this take-home exposure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.osha.gov\/asbestos\/hazards\">Occupational Safety and Health Administration<\/a> states that occupational asbestos exposure increases the risk of lung cancer and mesothelioma. It also states that these diseases have a delayed onset. In other words, they appear long after the exposure.<\/p>\n<p>Start a written list now. Include every ship, yard, dock, and job title you remember. Add dates, employer names, and union names. These details often decide which claim routes fit.<\/p>\n<h2>Compensation Routes That May Apply: Lawsuits, Trusts, and Workers&#8217; Compensation<\/h2>\n<p>Several compensation routes may apply. One case can involve more than one route.<\/p>\n<p>Which routes fit depends on three things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The worker&#8217;s employer<\/li>\n<li>The products involved<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Where the work happened<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Lawsuits against companies.<\/strong> A suit may be possible against companies that made, sold, or used asbestos-containing products. This applies when the facts support a claim against them.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Asbestos bankruptcy trusts.<\/strong> Some companies went through bankruptcy. Those companies set up trusts to pay asbestos claims. A trust claim can move on its own track, separate from a lawsuit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Florida workers&#8217; compensation.<\/strong> For an occupational disease, medical evidence must show the major contributing cause. That means the main cause of the illness. Causation and sufficient exposure to a specific harmful substance shown to be present in the workplace must be shown by clear and convincing evidence (proof that the work caused the illness is causation). This is a high standard of proof. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0400-0499\/0440\/Sections\/0440.151.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 440.151<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The Longshore and Harbor Workers&#8217; Compensation Act may cover certain injuries on the navigable waters of the United States and on adjoining piers, wharves, docks, and other areas customarily used by an employer in loading, unloading, repairing, or building a vessel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our team reviews these routes together, because one case may touch several of them. These cases may be referred to, or handled together with, another law firm. We explain that arrangement before any work begins.<\/p>\n<h2>Florida Deadlines and Why Timing Matters<\/h2>\n<p>Filing deadlines apply, and they can be strict. Each route runs on its own clock. Contact us promptly for a review.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Asbestos claims.<\/strong> The limitations period is the legal time limit to file. For asbestos or silica claims not barred as of the effective date of this act, the clock does not start until the exposed person discovers, or through reasonable diligence should have discovered, that he or she is physically impaired by an asbestos-related or silica-related condition. See <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<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nonmalignant versus cancer claims.<\/strong> A nonmalignant (non-cancer) asbestos condition is handled separately from asbestos-related cancer. Under the same section, damages may not be awarded for fear or risk of cancer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>General negligence.<\/strong> Florida&#8217;s deadline for a negligence (personal-injury) lawsuit is two years. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.11<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Asbestos cases follow a discovery rule. This means the clock may start when the injury is discovered. It does not always start when the exposure happened. So the general two-year rule may not be the only clock. Timing depends on when the diagnosis was made and which route applies.<\/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>What to Expect: Step-by-Step Process<\/h2>\n<p>The process starts with a free consultation. Then it moves through records, exposure review, and route selection. Here is what you can expect.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free, confidential consultation.<\/strong> We talk through the diagnosis, the work history, and the ship, yard, or dock names. There is no obligation to continue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gathering records.<\/strong> Medical and pathology reports (lab reports from tissue testing) help. So do employment and union records, Social Security work history, and statements from co-workers or family about exposure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exposure investigation.<\/strong> We identify the products, companies, and work sites involved. We review how the exposure happened.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choosing routes and filing.<\/strong> We identify which routes fit the facts. These include the lawsuit, trust, workers&#8217; compensation, or maritime routes. We file within the required deadlines.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiation or litigation.<\/strong> Negotiation means settling with the other side. Litigation means taking the case to court. We keep you informed at each stage. We explain each decision in plain terms.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timelines vary. Some claims resolve in months. Others take years. The time depends on the records, the parties, and the court or trust process.<\/p>\n<p>CHG charges no attorney&#8217;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Questions From Shipyard Worker Asbestos Mesothelioma Florida Families<\/h2>\n<p>These are questions families often ask about a shipyard worker asbestos mesothelioma Florida claim.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a family file if the worker has died?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Florida&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.16.html\">Wrongful Death Act<\/a> governs these claims. Many families focus first on care. Then they look at what they can do next.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does a closed or sold shipyard end a claim?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not automatically. Florida limits some successor asbestos liabilities. These are debts a new owner may take on from an old company. The limit equals the fair market value (the price the assets would sell for on the open market) of the old company&#8217;s gross assets. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0774\/Sections\/0774.004.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 774.004<\/a>.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need to have worked directly at the shipyard?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not always. Take-home exposure from a family member&#8217;s work clothes can be part of a claim. This depends on the facts.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Will I need to see a doctor?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Follow your doctors&#8217; care. Let your medical team guide your treatment.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Who handles the case?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A case may be handled together with another firm. We share that information at the start.<\/p><\/details>\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 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>Why Work With CHG Personal Injury Lawyers in Florida<\/h2>\n<p>CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is a Florida-based firm. We serve people across Florida, including Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville.<\/p>\n<p>Our lawyers are licensed attorneys admitted to The Florida Bar. Igor Hernandez is the responsible lawyer for this page. The firm focuses on personal injury cases of every severity. These include catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, and mass-tort matters such as mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p>Our team explains each route in plain words. We do this before you decide what to do. If you worked around ships or docks and now face a mesothelioma diagnosis, or you are weighing a claim for someone you love, <a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">request a free, confidential initial consultation<\/a>. We will review the work history, the possible routes, and what would happen next. There is no obligation to continue.<\/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 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\">Common Questions Families Ask Us<\/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\">Where Was the Exposure?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Asbestos was widely used in shipbuilding and ship repair for many years. Work on older vessels, in engine rooms, boiler spaces, or during repairs and removal may be part of your family&#x27;s story.<\/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\">Are There Other Sources of Compensation?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some asbestos bankruptcy trusts pay claims separately from a lawsuit. Your attorneys can review whether trust claims, a lawsuit, or both may apply to your situation.<\/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\">What If the Shipyard Has Closed?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ownership history and successor liability questions are part of a careful review.<\/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\">Caring for Your Family First<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow your doctors&#x27; guidance on treatment. Keep medical records, work history, and any documents about past jobs, and let us help with the legal questions.<\/p><\/div><\/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\">Act Promptly<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deadlines apply to asbestos and mesothelioma claims. Some cases are handled together with, or referred to, another law firm. Contact us as soon as you can so the options 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\">Call for 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\/\">Call for a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--secondary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Talk With Igor Hernandez About Your Family&#x27;s Options<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 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, Confidential 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, Confidential Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- chg:section-siblings -->\n<nav aria-label=\"More in this section\">\n<h2>More in this section<\/h2>\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/resources\/mesothelioma\/take-home-asbestos-exposure-mesothelioma-florida\/\">Can My Family Make a Claim if I Got Asbestos From My Parent&#x27;s Work Clothes?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/mesothelioma\/veteran-mesothelioma-claim-florida\/\">Veteran Mesothelioma Claim in Florida: Military Asbestos Exposure Explained<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/mesothelioma\/asbestos-bankruptcy-trusts-mesothelioma-claims\/\">Asbestos Bankruptcy Trusts and Mesothelioma Claims: How They Relate to a Lawsuit<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/mesothelioma\/asbestos-renovation-exposure-mesothelioma-florida\/\">Asbestos Exposure from Home Renovation or Demolition in Florida<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/mesothelioma\/free-mesothelioma-case-evaluation-florida\/\">Free Mesothelioma Case Evaluation in Florida: What to Bring to Your Consultation<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<!-- \/chg:section-siblings -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Florida shipyard and dock workers with mesothelioma may have legal options. 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