Orem Mesothelioma Lawyer
For many Orem families, a mesothelioma diagnosis traces back to workplaces that used asbestos. An experienced mesothelioma lawyer can help trace that exposure and hold the responsible companies accountable.
Why Hire an Orem Mesothelioma Lawyer
It’s important to work with an experienced Orem mesothelioma lawyer because these cases involve product liability law, multiple corporate defendants and gathering evidence of exposure across decades of work histories. Nemeroff Law Firm has a record of success litigating cases in Utah and across the country. Your mesothelioma attorney will build your case, gather evidence and negotiate with asbestos companies on your behalf.
Working With Our Orem Mesothelioma Attorneys
- We come to you anywhere in Utah, including home or video visits.
- In your free case assessment, we’ll determine the right court to file in, whether Utah’s Fourth District Court in Utah County, Salt Lake County District Court or a federal venue, based on the details of your case.
- We’ll manage the filing of your lawsuit and any asbestos trust fund claims you may qualify for.
- Mapping your full asbestos exposure history, including time worked at Geneva Steel or other Utah County jobsites, we’ll gather evidence for your case showing that history is connected to your diagnosis.
Geneva Steel operated just outside Orem for decades, exposing generations of Utah County workers to asbestos. Attorneys who know that history build stronger cases for their clients.
When Should You Hire a Mesothelioma Attorney?
It’s important to start building your case and filing your claims for compensation as soon as possible. Each asbestos trust fund sets its own deadline for filing and Utah’s statute of limitations generally affords people two years from receiving a mesothelioma diagnosis to file a personal injury claim. Families pursuing wrongful death claims generally have one year from the loss of a loved one. Your Orem attorney will ensure your mesothelioma claims are filed correctly and on time.
Exposure history in these cases is rarely simple. Many Orem residents worked across multiple jobsites over long careers, and exposure could have happened in Utah, another state or during military service. Our investigators evaluate your individual situation and gather your military, work and medical records.
Utah also has demanding procedural requirements that make working with an experienced lawyer advantageous. The 2016 Asbestos Litigation Reform Bill requires full disclosure of all asbestos bankruptcy trust claims with complete documentation. House Bill 328, passed in 2023, requires detailed exposure facts within 21 days of filing. Our attorneys manage all those requirements for you and your family.
Asbestos Exposure in Orem
Orem’s proximity to Geneva Steel made it one of Utah’s most significant asbestos exposure sites. The mill operated from 1944 to 2001 in adjacent Vineyard, making it the largest integrated steel mill west of the Mississippi. At its peak, Geneva Steel employed up to 3,000 workers and supplied 60% of the steel used across the western United States. Asbestos insulation lined the furnaces, ladles, pipes and equipment throughout the mill. Workers inhaled fibers daily, often without warning or protective gear.
Known Asbestos Exposure Sites Near Orem
- Brigham Young University: Older campus buildings in Provo, Utah constructed before the 1980s contain asbestos materials
- Commercial and government buildings: All structures in Utah County built before 1980
- Geneva Steel: Asbestos insulation on furnaces, ladles, piping and processing equipment throughout the mill in Vineyard
- U.S. Steel Corporation / Geneva Works: Associated operations tied to steel production in Utah County
- Utah Power & Light Company: Asbestos insulation on boilers, turbines and steam lines at power generation facilities
Utah County’s industrial activity tied workers to construction, chemical processing and power generation, all industries with significant asbestos use. Utah also has seven naturally occurring asbestos deposits, meaning construction or renovation in certain areas can disturb the ground and release fibers into the air.
Asbestos use peaked in Utah’s industrial sector from the 1940s through the early 1980s. World War II drove the construction of Geneva Steel and the expansion of military installations across the state, all dependent on asbestos for insulation and fireproofing. Mesothelioma can take 20 to 60 years to develop after initial exposure, and the CDC reports that 259 Utah residents died from the disease between 1999 and 2015. Workers from that era are still receiving diagnoses today.
Occupations & Industries Known for Asbestos Exposure in Orem
Geneva Steel was the largest source of occupational asbestos exposure in Orem, but construction, chemical processing and power generation put Utah County workers at risk too. Many had no idea they were exposed.
Jobs Linked to Asbestos Exposure in the Orem Area
- Carpenters, painters and demolition crews
- Chemical plant and refinery workers
- Construction workers, insulators and drywall installers
- Electricians and maintenance workers
- Mechanics and equipment repair workers
- Pipefitters and steamfitters
- Power plant operators and engineers
- Steelworkers, blast furnace operators and coke oven workers
Until the late 1970s, many employers downplayed or concealed asbestos dangers from their workers. Steelmaking’s extreme heat made asbestos insulation standard on furnaces, ovens and piping, and the workers who installed and repaired it faced the heaviest exposure. For many people with a mesothelioma diagnosis today, that corporate negligence is what their lawsuit addresses.
Secondary Asbestos Exposure in Orem
Secondary exposure happens when a worker unknowingly carries asbestos fibers home on their clothing, hair or skin. This unintentionally puts their family members at risk.
In 2021, the Utah Supreme Court decided Boynton v. Kennecott Utah Copper, LLC, establishing that companies can be liable when workers bring asbestos fibers home on their clothing. That ruling changed the legal landscape for Utah families. Spouses, children and other household members of workers at Geneva Steel and other Utah County job sites may now have grounds for a legal claim, even if they never set foot at a worksite themselves.
If you lived with someone who worked in steel, construction or another high-risk industry in the Orem area and have a confirmed diagnosis of mesothelioma, you may be eligible to pursue compensation. Nemeroff Law Firm can evaluate whether a secondary exposure claim fits your situation.
What Type of Compensation Am I Entitled To?
The main types of compensation available in a mesothelioma case are lawsuit settlements, jury verdicts and asbestos trust fund claims. Most people pursue more than one at the same time. In Utah, recovery depends on the strength of your exposure history, the number of liable companies and how far the illness has progressed.
Settlements nationally average between $1 million and $1.4 million, and jury verdicts can exceed that. Nationally, trial verdicts average between $5 million and $20.7 million, according to Mealey’s Litigation Report. We’ve recovered multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements for Utah clients, including cases tied to Geneva Steel and other Wasatch Front jobsites.
What Mesothelioma Compensation Can Cover
- Funeral and burial expenses: Coverage of costs connected to final arrangements and memorial services can be awarded in wrongful death lawsuits
- Loss of consortium: Recovery for the impact on spousal relationships, including loss of companionship and support
- Loss of financial support and companionship: Wrongful death lawsuits can yield compensation for the economic and emotional losses surviving family members carry after a loved one’s death
- Lost wages and earning capacity: Compensation for income that a diagnosis prevents you from earning, calculated on career trajectory and retirement plans
- Medical expenses, past and future: Coverage for surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, clinical trials, medications, home nursing care and ongoing monitoring
- Pain and suffering: Compensation for physical pain, emotional distress and the psychological weight of a terminal diagnosis
- Travel costs: Reimbursement for transportation, lodging and meals when traveling to specialized mesothelioma treatment centers
Our attorneys pursue every available source of compensation, identifying all liable companies in the chain of distribution, from manufacturers and suppliers to contractors and property owners. That also means filing asbestos trust fund claims, pursuing VA benefits for veterans and filing workers’ compensation claims when applicable. Recovery from multiple sources at once can significantly increase your family’s total compensation.
Notable Mesothelioma Verdicts the Nemeroff Law Firm Has Secured
Nemeroff Law Firm has a long record of significant verdicts and settlements for people diagnosed with mesothelioma and their families. Our attorneys have secured some of the largest asbestos verdicts in the country. Those case results matter when defendants decide whether to offer fair settlements or take their chances at trial.
Notable National Nemeroff Law Firm Mesothelioma Verdicts
- $65.6 million: Falloon et al. v. Westinghouse Electric Corp et al., mesothelioma verdict in New York
- $55.5 million: Hernandez v. Kelly Moore Paint Company, mesothelioma verdict in Texas
- $12 million: Frederick Schulte v. Crown Cork & Seal, Inc., mesothelioma verdict in Louisiana
- $10 million: Schroeder v. Melrath Gasket, Inc. et al., mesothelioma verdict in Pennsylvania
While these cases resolved in courts across the country, they reflect the caliber of advocacy Nemeroff Law Firm brings to every client, including those in Utah. Our attorneys have handled cases tied to Geneva Steel and other Utah County job sites, so we understand how to build a strong claim in this state.
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Filing a Mesothelioma Claim in Orem
Filing a mesothelioma claim in Utah involves several steps, and the process moves faster with an experienced attorney handling the details. Nemeroff Law Firm manages every aspect of your claim from the first call forward.
Steps to Filing a Mesothelioma Claim in Orem
- Free case evaluation: Nemeroff Law Firm reviews your diagnosis, exposure history and legal options at no cost and with no obligation.
- Case investigation: Our attorneys gather your medical records and employment history to identify every company responsible for your asbestos exposure.
- Filing the lawsuit: Our team files legal documents against all liable defendants in the correct court before Utah’s statute of limitations expires.
- Discovery phase: Both sides exchange evidence, attorneys take depositions and our team continues building the strongest possible case.
- Settlement negotiations: Most cases resolve through negotiations, which can start at any stage of the process.
- Trial preparation: If defendants don’t offer fair compensation, our attorneys prepare fully for courtroom litigation and are ready to take the case to trial.
- Resolution: A jury verdict or final settlement agreement closes the case.
Most mesothelioma lawsuits in Utah resolve within 12 to 18 months of filing. Complex cases involving multiple defendants can take longer, but cases with clear liability sometimes resolve faster.
Most Utah mesothelioma claims go through the Fourth District Court in Utah County, though Salt Lake County District Court and federal venues also handle these cases depending on where the exposure occurred and where defendants operate. Asbestos trust fund claims run on separate deadlines and can proceed alongside or independently of litigation.
What Is It Like To Work With Nemeroff Law Firm?
From the first call, our attorneys listen to your story, review your exposure history and explain your legal options at no cost and with no obligation. We travel to you anywhere in Utah, including home visits for clients managing active treatment.
With a Salt Lake City office and smaller caseloads than most national firms, every client works directly with attorneys who know their case inside and out. Rick Nemeroff, Jennifer Black, D. Carl Money, Barrett Naman and Jeffery O’Connell bring a combined 150+ years of mesothelioma litigation experience to every case.
Our attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we win. We advance all litigation costs, including expert witness fees, court filing expenses and investigation costs. Our attorneys have secured more than $650 million for families nationwide, including multimillion-dollar verdicts against some of the most well-funded corporate defendants in asbestos litigation history. If your family is facing a mesothelioma diagnosis in Orem or anywhere in Utah, call us today or schedule a free consultation online.
Frequently Asked Questions About Orem Mesothelioma Claims
This is one of the most common concerns families bring to us. Nemeroff Law Firm maintains extensive databases of asbestos-containing products, job sites and responsible companies. Our attorneys piece together your exposure history using your employment records, witness testimony and product identification.
The strongest cases combine medical documentation confirming your diagnosis, employment records placing you at job sites where asbestos was present, product identification linking specific manufacturers to your exposure and expert testimony connecting your exposure to your illness. Nemeroff Law Firm will gather all evidence on your behalf.
Yes. If a loved one died from mesothelioma, surviving family members can pursue a wrongful death claim against the companies responsible for that exposure. Wrongful death claims allow families to seek compensation for funeral and burial expenses, loss of financial support and loss of companionship.
Barrett Naman
Barrett Naman is a trial attorney at the Nemeroff Law Firm who fights corporate negligence and secures justice for victims.