Vermont Mesothelioma Lawyer

An experienced Vermont mesothelioma lawyer can explain your legal options if you’ve been harmed by asbestos. Asbestos use at Vermont industrial job sites and through mining has resulted in an outpour of asbestos-related illnesses and deaths.

If you or a loved one have mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, or asbestosis, you may be eligible for a large amount of compensation. Currently, there is over $30 billion in asbestos trust funds set up for those who have been diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness. We invite you to fill out our form today for a free Financial Compensation Packet, filled with information about experienced mesothelioma lawyers in Vermont, how to get paid in 90 days, how to file an asbestos trust fund claim and much more. 

We are happy to offer assistance to asbestos victims and their families to all cities and towns in Vermont, including:

Saxtons River, Burlington, Essex ,South Burlington, Colchester, Rutland City, Bennington, Brattleboro, Milton, Hartford, Essex Junction, Springfield, Barre City, Williston, Middlebury, Barre Town, Montpelie,r St. Johnsbury, Shelburne, Winooski, St. Albans, Swanton, Northfield, St. Albans, Lyndon, Morristown, Rockingham, Waterbury, Jericho, Randolph, Castleton, Derby, Georgia, Newport, Hinesburg, Manchester, Fairfax, Stowe, Richmond, Rutland, Brandon, Bristol, Charlotte, Cambridge, Shaftesbury, Highgate, Windsor, Pownal, Johnson, Poultney, Norwich, Hartland, Williamstown, Westminster, Chester, Bellows Falls, Woodstock, Underhill, Hyde Park, Hardwick, Pittsford, Berlin, Weathersfield, Bradford, Barton, Royalton, Ferrisburgh, Enosburg, Fair Haven, Putney, Thetford, East Montpelier, Vergennes, Clarendon, Wilmington, Arlington, Swanton Village, Richford, Grand Isle Sheldon, West Rutland, Newbury, Danville, Wallingford, Bethel, Northfield Village, Guilford, Dorset, Monkton, Vernon, Morrisville, Fairfield, Huntington, Westford, Ludlow, Dummerston, Waterbury Village, Waitsfield, Middlesex, Berkshire, and more.

Asbestos and Mining in Vermont

Asbestos mining in the state began around Belvidere Mountain in the Green Mountain range in the 1890s.

The first asbestos mining company in the state was Lowell Lumber & Asbestos Company, which started excavating on the mountain’s eastern base.

Three years later, the New England Asbestos Mining and Milling began extracting asbestos from the southwestern area.

In 1936, the Ruberoid Company purchased New England Asbestos Mining and Milling’s operations around Belvidere Mountain.

This marked the start of operations on a grand scale and continued throughout much of the 20th Century.

Even after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the first official reports linking asbestos exposure to lung cancer and mesothelioma, Ruberoid and the follow-on entity, GAF Corporation, kept mining operations running until 1993.

Job Sites Associated with Asbestos in Vermont

Miners risked asbestos exposure, but many other industries in the state used asbestos and put workers at risk:

Paper Mills and Plywood Companies

• Gilman Paper Company
• Owen Illinois Plywood Company
• Roddis Plywood Corporation
• White Mt. Paper Company
• Green Mountain Paper Company
• International Paper Company

Schools and Hospitals

• Champlain Valley Union High School
• Green Mountain College
• North County Union High School
• Rutland High School
• Springfield Hospital
• VA Medical Center- White River Junction
• Main Street Middle School
• Montpelier High School
• Union Elementary School
• University of Vermont
• Mary Fletcher Hospital
• Hiawatha Hospital

Power Companies

• Burlington Power Company
• Cory Deavitt Frost Electrical Company
• General Electric- Burlington
• Montpelier and Barre Light and Power Company
• Yankee Atomic Power
• Vermont Electric Power Company
• St. Albans Electric Light and Power Company

Legal Action Against Asbestos Mines

In September 2013, the state of Vermont settled with the owner of the Vermont Asbestos Group for putting workers and nearby residents at risk of exposure for years.

According to News & Citizen, the mines, located near the towns of Eden and Lowell, would have cost millions of dollars to clean up and dispose of the remaining asbestos.

After reviewing the owner’s financial situation, a settlement deal was agreed upon, which required the company to work with insurers to recover money for the proper cleanup and disposal. The settlement was for $3,360,082.60.

Vermont Asbestos Laws

The state of Vermont follows federal NESHAP regulations in regards to asbestos material removal, but the state also imposes its own set of state guidelines:

• The Vermont Department of Health certifies contractors and sets guidelines for removal experts to follow. All contractors must be certified before working around asbestos in Vermont.
• The state also requires that all asbestos removal specialists submit an application, necessary documentation, and applicable fees at least 10 days prior to the anticipated removal of asbestos material.
• Vermont also requires that prior to any renovation or demolition of property, a certified inspector must be present to locate potential sites where there is asbestos or related material.
• If the asbestos materials are not subject to damage in the removal process, for example, asbestos made into flooring, and roofing materials, then a general contractor can remove the material.
• The state of Vermont also maintains a list of contractors that are currently certified and available for removal and inspection work.

For additional information, contact the following:

Asbestos and Lead Regulatory Program
800-439-8550
802-863-7220
Fax: 802-863-7483

Getting Medical Help in Vermont

Asbestos-related illnesses are still relatively rare in the medical world. Therefore, it’s essential to find medical help from physicians and clinics specializing in these diseases.

The National Life Cancer Treatment Center at Central Vermont Medical Center (CVMC) in Barre offers arrays of cancer services, including an in-depth treatment plan for asbestos-related cancers.

Along with radiology, surgery, and other treatment plans for cancer, CVMC also offers a variety of patient and family support services.

In addition, CVMC provides state-of-the-art technology for cancer patients to have the most beneficial options when dealing with their illness.

Statute of Limitations for Asbestos Lawsuits in Vermont

• As with other states, Vermont mandates a statute of limitations for asbestos-related cases.
• In order to file a lawsuit, the plaintiff must do so within three years of discovering the problem, or within three years of when the problem should have been reasonably discovered.
• In addition, loved ones of a deceased victim of an asbestos-related disease can file a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the victim, as long as its filed within two years of the death.

Legal Assistance in Vermont

Don’t forget to fill out our form to get our free Financial Compensation Packet, filled with information on the experienced asbestos and mesothelioma attorneys in your area. Keep in mind that if you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, or asbestosis, you may be eligible for considerable compensation. For additional assistance or if you have questions, contact us at 800-793-4540.