Georgia Asbestos Exposure & Mesothelioma

Georgia provides 2 years from the date of diagnosis to file a mesothelioma personal injury lawsuit under O.C.G.A. §9-3-33. Wrongful death claims must also be filed within 2 years of the date of death. Contact an attorney immediately after receiving a mesothelioma diagnosis — 2 years passes quickly, and attorneys need time to research exposure history, identify product manufacturers, and gather evidence from former employers and co-workers.

Yes. Southeastern Shipbuilding Corporation operated in Savannah during World War II, building Liberty ships and other vessels. Like all wartime shipyards, asbestos was used extensively for pipe insulation, boiler lagging, and fireproofing aboard ships under construction and repair. Workers — particularly pipefitters, insulators, and boilermakers — accumulated significant asbestos exposure. Savannah shipyard workers or their surviving family members may have claims against shipbuilding contractors and asbestos product manufacturers through trust fund claims or lawsuits.

Yes. Lockheed-Georgia (now Lockheed Martin) in Marietta has assembled military transport aircraft including the C-130 Hercules and C-5 Galaxy. Aircraft manufacturing and maintenance involved asbestos in brake systems, engine insulation, gaskets, and fireproofing materials. Workers in maintenance hangars, those who worked on older aircraft during depot-level maintenance, and construction workers who built or renovated the Marietta facility may have claims related to asbestos exposure.