Montana is among the scarcely populated states but has the highest rates of asbestos-related diseases due to the presence of vermiculite mines. The state’s mining activity was a principal source of asbestos for more than three decades. Power generation plants and oil refining companies established before the 1980s in Montana used asbestos on a large scale as a fire retardant. Because of this, most of the people working in these industries were routinely exposed to harmful asbestos fibers.
96 Asbestos Related Deaths (1999-2013)
• J. Neils Lumber Company
192 Asbestos Related Deaths (1999-2013)
• J Neil Lumber Company
• Libby Mines
• Saint Regis Paper Company
117 Asbestos Related Deaths (1999-2013)
• Anaconda Aluminum Company
• Plum Creek Lumber Company
11 Asbestos Related Deaths (1999-2013)
• Diehl Lumber Company
1 Asbestos Related Death (1979-2001)
• Texaco, Inc.
13 Asbestos Related Deaths (1999-2013)
• Glacier Production Corp
• Union Oil Company
• Utah Idaho Sugar Company
85 Asbestos Related Deaths (1999-2013)
• Boston and Montana Con. Copper and Silver Ming Company
• Forzley Sales Company
• General Mills
• Montana Refining
• Phillips Petroleum Company
• United States Army Air Base
51 Asbestos Related Deaths (1999-2013)
• Stone Container Corporation
51 Asbestos Related Deaths (1999-2013)
• Amalgamated Sugar Company
• Armstrong Contracting & Supply Corporation
• Clausen Refrigeration
• Evans Products Company
• Great Western Sugar Company
• Hoerner Waldorf Corporation
• Hoerner Waldorf Paper Products
• Intermountain Lumber Company
• Iowa Valley Sugar Company Inc.
• Missoula Electric Cooperative
• Missoula Light and Water Company
• Missoula White Pine Sash
• New Mens Residence
• Paper Mill & Digester
• Smurfit-Stone Container
• Stone Container Corporation
• Van Evan Company
2 Asbestos Related Deaths (1979-2001)
• Anaconda Copper Mining Company
• Anaconda Smelter
• Saltenberger Plumbing & Heating
• Sulphuric Acid Plant
• The Anaconda Company
34 Asbestos Related Deaths (1999-2013)
• Anaconda Copper Mining Company
• Armstrong Contracting & Supply Corporation
• Butte General Electric Company
• Butte Lighting and Power Company
• Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Company
• East Butte Copper Mining Company
• Heartland Grain Fuels
• Kelly Heating Plant
• Montana Ore Purchasing Company
• Montana Power Company
• Moulton Gold and Silver Mining Company
• Moulton Mining Company
• No Butte Mining Company
• Original Butte Mining Company
• Phoenix Electric Plant
• Pittsburg and Montana Copper Company
• Stauffer Chemical
• Timber Butte Milling Company
• Victor Chemical Company
3 Asbestos Related Deaths (1979-2001)
• Conrey Peacer Mining Company
40 Asbestos Related Deaths (1999-2013)
• Helena Power Transmission Company
• National Mining and Exploring Company
• Western Ranch Supply Company
5 Asbestos Related Deaths (1999-2013)
• Kaiser Cement & Gypsum
5 Asbestos Related Deaths (1999-2013)
• Alta Montana Company
16 Asbestos Related Deaths (1999-2013)
• Northern Pacific Railway Company
12 Asbestos Related Deaths (1999-2013)
• United States Gypsum Company
69 Asbestos Related Deaths (1999-2013)
• Armstrong Contracting & Supply Corporation
• Billings Laundry
• Billings Mutual Heating Company
• Billings Sugar Company
• Billings Utility Company
• Conoco Oil Refinery
• Continental Oil Company
• Curette Plant Power House
• E.J. Bartells
• Exxon Corporation
• Exxon Refinery
• Fiberglas Engineering & Supply Company
• Great Western Sugar Company
• Humble Oil & Refining Company
• J.E. Corrette Steam Plant
• Montana Power Company
• Mountain Bell
• P.B. Moss
• Powerhouse
• Wyo-Ben Prod Company
• Yale Oil Corporation
69 Asbestos Related Deaths (1999-2013)
• Cenex Harvest States
• Cenex Refinery
• Farmers Union Central Exchange
• Farmer's Union Co-Op Oil (FUCE) Plant
• Laurel Oil and Refining Company
• Union Tank Car Company
10 Asbestos Related Deaths (1999-2013)
• Montana Coal and Iron Company
3-6 Asbestos Related Deaths (1979-2001)
• Airbase Powerhouse
• Glasgow Air Force Base
• US Air Force
If you were injured by occupational asbestos exposure and struggle with one of the diseases below, you are immediately eligible for compensation. Since these are very serious diseases that are directly linked to asbestos exposure, all you have to do is give our law firm a call and send our legal experts the necessary documents for filing a claim.
Lung Cancer Mesothelioma Throat Cancer Esophageal Cancer Bronchial Cancer Gastrointestinal Cancer Colorectal CancerOn the other hand, if you suffer from one of the following diseases and suspect it was the result of asbestos exposure, you will be required to undergo free, additional medical tests with our medical team in Birmingham, Alabama in person. Because the connection between these health problems and asbestos exposure is not completely clear, we will need to find out whether asbestos exposure is the real cause of your diagnosis.
AsbestosisPulmonary FibrosisPleural PlaquesPleural EffusionDiffuse Pleural ThickeningCOPDEmphysemaChronic BronchitisPleurisyLung NodulesLung SpotsAsthmaTuberculosisPneumonitisHistoplasmosisRounded AtelectasisLung Scarring Bladder CancerIf you were a worker exposed to asbestos in the 1960s-1980s, the peak period of asbestos use, your current health problems could be asbestos-related, as asbestos has a long latency period. Occupations associated with asbestos exposure during the 1960s-1980s were mining and milling of raw asbestos, construction, product manufacture, use of end products. Sharing the workspace where others handled asbestos could have also been a cause of asbestos exposure.
Asbestos OccupationsVeterans who served in the 1940s-1980s are, also, at high risk of developing health problems from asbestos because many military occupations entailed asbestos exposure. Veterans eligible for benefits are not only the ones that served in the main five branches (air force, army, coast guard, marines, navy) but also those who served in other uniformed services: national oceanic and atmospheric administration, U.S. environmental services administration, U.S. public health service.
Asbestos Exposure & VeteransPerhaps the most frightening aspect of asbestos exposure is that you didn't have to work with asbestos or in an asbestos processing plant to inhale airborne fibers. In the past, asbestos workers and veterans went home carrying asbestos dust on their clothes, because of a lack of proper industrial hygiene. The families were then exposed via inhalation of asbestos dust. Asbestos secondary exposure can be the source of potential asbestos-related diseases. Our legal system offers workers, veterans, and family members the option to file asbestos claims. If your significant other or anyone else in the family has worked with asbestos and subsequently you got cancer or an asbestosis diagnosis, you are entitled to get fair and adequate monetary compensation.
Case EvaluationThe attorneys at Environmental Litigation Group, P.C. can help you file an asbestos claim and recover compensation for:
Surviving family members can recover compensation for:
Be aware of critical legal limitations to file a successful asbestos claim in Montana. You should submit your legal request before the specified time limit, or it can get rejected. The legal rule is called the statute of limitations and time limits vary from state to state. Personal injury statute of limitations for lung cancer and other asbestos claims in Montana is three years from the date of the diagnosis of the condition.
Statutes of limitations for wrongful death apply to family members of a lung cancer patient who has passed away. The statutory limit for a wrongful death asbestos claim is the same as the personal injury statute, and family members can file the asbestos claim within three years from the death of their loved one.
Current and former residents of Montana diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease, and their family members should contact us as soon as possible. The statutes of limitations are only two years from the date of the diagnosis (for personal injury claims) and the time of death (for wrongful death claims). In 90% of the cases, we file asbestos trust fund claims rather than going through a lawsuit. Our experienced attorneys will help you with the steps involved in the asbestos claim process.
At Environmental Litigation Group, P.C., we strive to get you the best asbestos claim results possible. To pay out asbestos claims, asbestos trust funds managers rely on something called case valuation matrix. The case valuation matrix is a document approximating historical settlement values and assigning different values for compensable cancer types. The base dollar amounts vary by state or region because location sets occupational asbestos exposure levels. The table below provides the average settlement values, by disease level, at asbestos trust funds with seven disease levels, as presented in Rand Corporation's report on Asbestos Bankruptcy Trusts.
Disclaimer: Compensation for your asbestos case will be calculated starting from the base calculation matrix, increasing or decreasing the level of compensation according to the specifics of your case. Factors that can affect the value of your case include, but are not limited to, your location, age, work history, pain and suffering, the asbestos products involved in occupational exposure, and expenses related to your illness. Individual cases vary based on such factors, and previous results don't ensure an equal outcome. The factors specific to your case make it difficult to predict its value before you file an asbestos claim. So, determining how much your case is worth can be a complicated process. If you have any questions about settlements and your legal rights, please contact us immediately for a free consultation.
See Our ProcessWe are a team of experienced mesothelioma and lung cancer lawyers with practical knowledge, well-informed on the Montana asbestos laws and the complexities involved in filing asbestos claims. Our lawyers will keep you up to date and provide step-by-step guidance regarding the legal process required to obtain the justice and compensation you deserve. As we work with multidisciplinary specialists, we can provide information about the best medical professionals in your area.