Alton Mesothelioma Lawyer

For over 25 years, Simmons Hanly Conroy has represented families affected by mesothelioma in Alton and nationwide, securing more than $10.1 billion total. Headquartered in Alton, our firm has deep roots in the community and the resources to hold powerful companies accountable.

Find out if our Alton mesothelioma lawyers can help your family pursue compensation. Call (800) 326-8900 now.

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Alton Asbestos Exposure & Mesothelioma Claims

When asbestos fibers are inhaled or swallowed, they may become lodged in the lining of major organs like the lungs. These fibers can irritate healthy tissue for decades, causing mesothelioma to develop 10-50 years after exposure.

Our mesothelioma law firm has helped:

Over 7,750 families affected by asbestos exposure nationwide
Secure more than $10.1 billion from mesothelioma claims
Raise funds for mesothelioma research with our Miles for Meso event
Give our clients a powerful voice in the legal system for over 25 years

Companies knew the dangers when they used asbestos in their products — but they used it anyway, putting thousands at risk. We can help you hold these corporations accountable and pursue compensation for your family.

Our asbestos attorneys in Alton can handle every step of the legal process as we fight for justice on your behalf. There are no hourly fees or out-of-pocket costs to work with us.

Contact our firm for a free legal consultation to get started now. We can figure out how you were exposed to asbestos and find the evidence to prove it.

Our Past Alton Mesothelioma Settlements & Verdicts

At Simmons Hanly Conroy, we’ve secured over $10.1 billion for mesothelioma clients across the country, including families in and around Alton.

See some of our past mesothelioma settlements and verdicts from the Alton area below.

$3.26 Million

Union Pipefitter & Welder
Alton, IL

$34.1 Million

Roofer
Wood River, IL

$4.43 Million

Truck Driver & U.S. Army Veteran
East Alton, IL

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$2.3 million for an Alton sheet metal worker
$5.2 million to a teacher in Glen Carbon
$1.43 million for a U.S. Navy veteran in Alton with pleural mesothelioma
$1.38 million for a Godfrey dairy worker with pleural mesothelioma
$4.14 million for a Brighton HVAC worker and U.S. Navy veteran with pleural mesothelioma
$3.13 million to a Granite City helicopter mechanic and millwright with pleural mesothelioma
$4.11 million for a Granite City bricklayer with pleural mesothelioma
$3.42 million to a frame man and doorman in Glen Carbon with pleural mesothelioma
$3.33 million for a Godfrey laborer
$3.26 million to a truck driver in Wood River
$1.82 million for a teacher in Alton with mesothelioma
$3 million to a Roxana carpenter
$1.78 million for an Alton carpenter and construction worker with pleural mesothelioma
$2.72 million to a Granite City railway worker with pleural mesothelioma
$2.67 million for a Godfrey pipefitter with pleural mesothelioma
$5.1 million to a U.S. Air Force veteran and mechanic in Mascoutah
$2.33 million for a Wood River boilermaker and U.S. Army veteran with pleural mesothelioma
$2.3 million to a Collinsville U.S. Navy veteran and millwright with pleural mesothelioma
$2.23 million for a Granite City laborer and oil worker
$3 million to a Springfield laborer with pleural mesothelioma
$2.15 million for an East Alton peritoneal mesothelioma patient who was exposed to asbestos through her husband’s job
$2.1 million to a Godfrey cafeteria worker and laborer with pleural mesothelioma
$1.97 million for a Glen Carbon U.S. Army veteran and flight instructor with pleural mesothelioma
$10 million to an insulator in St. Louis
$1.52 million for a Godfrey maintenance mechanic with pleural mesothelioma
$3.57 million to a Belleville union ironworker with pleural mesothelioma
$1.92 million for a Springfield U.S. Navy veteran with pleural mesothelioma
$2.1 million to a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and pipefitter in Godfrey
$20 million to a St. Louis mechanic with mesothelioma
$1.38 million for a Granite City baker with peritoneal mesothelioma
$1.44 million to a Godfrey insulator
$3.56 million for a Roxana union electrician and U.S. Navy veteran
$2.39 million to a Wood River manufacturing worker with pleural mesothelioma
$4 million to a Collinsville bricklayer with pleural mesothelioma
$1.38 million for a Wood River pleural mesothelioma victim
$4.14 million to a Kampsville insulator
$3.64 million for a Godfrey union boilermaker with pleural mesothelioma
$2.63 million to a Belleville maintenance supervisor with peritoneal mesothelioma
$4.17 million for a lithographer in Effingham
$4.14 million to a Mt. Vernon union sheet metal worker
$1.9 million for a Springfield woman with pleural mesothelioma from her husband’s auto worker and her father’s railroad work
$1.34 million to an Alton construction worker with pleural mesothelioma

Results will vary by case depending on each individual’s exposure, age, diagnosis, and several other factors, and there’s never a guarantee of results in any case.

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See What Our Illinois Clients Say

Every mesothelioma lawyer at Simmons Hanly Conroy is committed to standing up for our clients and giving them a powerful voice in our country’s legal system. But you don’t have to take our word for it — see what some of our clients have to say about their experience working with us below.

Alison, Daughter of an IL Mesothelioma Warrior

“The firm was a godsend. They explained all of the health and legal implications of what my dad was going through.”

– Alison, Daughter of an Alton Mesothelioma Warrior

Jessica, firm client and mesothelioma survivor

“Our attorney took care of the legal process and made sure the companies were held accountable for what they’d done.”

– Jessica, Illinois Mother with Mesothelioma

Linda, daughter of mesothelioma warrior Albert

“Hiring Simmons Hanly Conroy was the best decision my dad ever made.”

– Linda, Daughter of an Illinois Electrician

“They’ve been a very easy law firm to work with, and they have your best interests in mind.”

– Jeff, Son of an Illinois Insulator

Filing a Mesothelioma Lawsuit in Alton

By taking legal action, you may be able to protect your family’s future and secure compensation for medical expenses. Our Alton mesothelioma attorneys can guide you through the legal system, making the process as easy as possible for you and your loved ones.

You may be eligible for compensation in multiple ways, and many of these options do not require you to go to court:

Asbestos Trust Funds: An estimated $30 billion has been set aside by asbestos companies to pay people who have developed asbestos-related diseases.
Mesothelioma Lawsuit: Most mesothelioma lawsuits are settled out of court, but our mesothelioma lawyers in Alton are prepared to present your case in trial if needed. Families can receive significant amounts of compensation from settlements.
Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits: Veterans with mesothelioma may be able to access medical and financial benefits through the VA. We have VA-accredited mesothelioma attorneys on staff who can help veterans prepare their VA claims to access the benefits they are owed.

You’ll have an entire legal team on your side, with a senior partner at the firm, several attorneys, paralegals, medical staff, and investigators, so you get the personalized care and attention you deserve.

More mesothelioma lawsuits are filed in Madison County than anywhere else in the country, and our firm is right here at the heart of the fight. Let us put our experience and resources to work for you.

Statute of Limitations

State laws called statutes of limitations restrict the amount of time mesothelioma patients and their family members have to file a claim.

In Illinois, you typically have 2 years to take legal action. It’s important to contact Illinois asbestos lawyers as soon as possible, so you don’t miss your chance for justice.

If you’d like to talk to an Alton mesothelioma attorney about a potential case, we can meet with you in your home, virtually, or at a location of your choosing.

Alton Asbestos Sites

While asbestos is regulated in the United States, it has not been completely banned. Over the years, a number of buildings and work sites in the Alton area have been linked to asbestos exposure, including:

Alton Box Board and Paper Company
Alton Gas and Electric Company
Alton Jacksonville Peoria Railway
Alton State Hospital
Alton Steel Company
American Commercial Barge Lines
American Smelting

Bluff City Minerals
Duncan Foundry
Eagle Industrial Company
General Steel
Hutchinson Foundry
Illinois Power Company
Jefferson Smurfit

Laclede Steel Company
Mississippi Lime Co.
Owens-Illinois Glass Company
Peavey Mill
Sears & Roebuck
Spanks Milling Company

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The above is a partial list of some of these Alton work sites. Please note: It does not necessarily reflect current conditions.

If you or a loved one has mesothelioma, call (800) 326-8900 now to see if our Alton mesothelioma attorneys can pursue compensation on your behalf.

Meet Our Award-Winning Mesothelioma Lawyers in Alton, IL

The mesothelioma lawyers at Simmons Hanly Conroy have secured over $10.1 billion in total on behalf of our clients affected by mesothelioma. We are dedicated to getting our clients the results they deserve. Meet a few of our top Alton mesothelioma lawyers below.

Meet Illinois Super Lawyer & Alton Native John Simmons

Get to Know “Best Lawyer in America” Nick Angelides

Meet Top 40 Under 40 Illinois Trial Lawyer Drew Sealey

Get to Know Top 100 National Trial Lawyer Megan Williams

Our Mesothelioma Clients in Alton

Every person diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease has a unique story. Here at Simmons Hanly Conroy, we believe there is power in sharing those stories.

Our lawyers have helped many people over the years secure mesothelioma compensation. We are honored to have been able to make a meaningful difference in their lives and the lives of their loved ones.

George’s Story

George, an Alton native, was first exposed to asbestos secondhand as a child. When he began working, George also faced additional exposures at job sites throughout Illinois.

Decades later, George was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma. After securing compensation with the help of our Alton mesothelioma attorneys, he was able to focus on undergoing treatment and spending time with his loved ones.

“My dad had to go on disability after he was diagnosed with mesothelioma, and the medical bills racked up pretty fast,” explained his son Tyler. “He didn’t have to worry about any of that thanks to Simmons Hanly Conroy.”

George and his family also began attending Miles for Meso in Alton. His loved ones rallied around him and formed one of the largest fundraising teams in the event’s history.

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Forrest’s Story

Forrest, an Alton resident, was a loving father and husband. For 30 years, he did concrete work and carpentry in the surrounding communities, unaware that he was regularly being exposed to asbestos.

When Forrest was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma, he was forced to retire early. Left without a steady income, he turned to our Alton asbestos attorneys for help securing financial support.

“It’s been great working with the Simmons law firm,” said Forrest. “They’re like family to me.”

Even while dealing with his own diagnosis, Forrest made an effort to support others with mesothelioma. He spent years serving as a course marshal at Miles for Meso, cheering on runners. The last corner of Alton’s Miles for Meso course has been renamed “Forrest’s Corner” in his honor.

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Albert’s Story

Albert was a dedicated family man and proud U.S. Navy veteran. After his service, he began working as an electrician and was unknowingly exposed to asbestos at different job sites.

After retiring in the Riverbend region, Albert was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma. He began undergoing immunotherapy to slow the progression of the disease and reached out to our law firm for help.

“When my dad got diagnosed with mesothelioma, there was no other attorney he wanted to go to besides John Simmons, because he knew John was an honest, upstanding man,” said Albert’s daughter Linda. “And he would have people working for him that were the same way.”

Following Albert’s passing, his family became a top fundraiser at Miles for Meso, where they walk to honor his memory and his fight against mesothelioma.

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Giving Back to the Alton Community

At Simmons Hanly Conroy, we don’t just talk the talk — we walk the walk. We passionately stand up for clients in the courtroom and in the Alton area by giving back to a variety of different cancer research and mesothelioma support organizations.

Miles for Meso in Alton

Started by Simmons Hanly Conroy in 2009, the Alton Miles for Meso 5K event in Alton raises funds and awareness for mesothelioma while bringing together a community of those affected by asbestos exposure.

“Miles for Meso means that somebody has my back,” said Julie Gundlach, a mesothelioma survivor and firm client. “And somebody is amplifying my voice against the use of asbestos and the industry of corporate greed.”

While the flagship race still takes place in Alton every September to coincide with Mesothelioma Awareness Day, Miles for Meso now has a national presence, with races held in states across the country.

Together, Miles for Meso races have raised over $952,000 for mesothelioma research and advocacy groups like the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO). Simmons Hanly Conroy continues to be a national sponsor of the event.

Providing Pro Bono Legal Services

Both individually and on behalf of the firm, Simmons Hanly Conroy attorneys volunteer their legal services free of charge with a number of Illinois organizations, serving:

Children in the foster care system
Domestic abuse victims
Immigrants
People experiencing homelessness
Those seeking a second chance through expungement
U.S. military veterans

“Our attorneys and staff have donated countless pro bono hours dedicated to ensuring people from every walk of life have access to equitable justice,” said Attorney Amy Garrett.

Alton Mesothelioma Legal Questions

What is an Alton mesothelioma lawyer?

An Alton mesothelioma lawyer helps people with mesothelioma and their families pursue compensation and justice for their injuries.

In many cases, families are able to recover the money they’re owed without ever going to trial — and in some instances, without even leaving their home.

Contact our team now to find out if our asbestos lawyers in Alton can help you pursue compensation.

Why file an asbestos claim in Alton?

Filing an Alton asbestos claim gives you the chance to receive compensation that can help pay for medical expenses and secure your family’s financial future.

Sadly, many asbestos companies knew the dangers their asbestos products posed — but they hid these risks from the public for decades. Asbestos claims can help you hold these companies accountable for their negligence and your illness.

Call (800) 326-8900 now to get started. Let us fight for justice on your behalf.

How do I choose an Alton, IL asbestos attorney?

When searching for an Alton asbestos attorney, you should look for:

Decades of Experience: At Simmons Hanly Conroy, we’ve been fighting on behalf of those affected by asbestos exposure for more than two decades.
A Proven Track Record: Over the past 25 years, our attorneys have recovered more than $10.1 billion nationwide for thousands of people affected by mesothelioma.
No Financial Risk: We work on a contingency fee basis, which means we don’t get paid unless we successfully secure compensation for your family.

Our team can handle every step of the legal process for you, so you can focus on your health and loved ones. Let us support you through this difficult time.

How much do Alton mesothelioma lawyers charge?

At Simmons Hanly Conroy, there are no hourly fees or out-of-pocket costs to work with our Alton mesothelioma lawyers. We only get paid if your case results in compensation.

See if you qualify for compensation now — for free.

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Reviewed by:Daniel P. Blouin

Partner, Simmons Hanly Conroy

Fact-Checked
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Attorney Daniel Patrick Blouin is a partner at Simmons Hanly Conroy in the Asbestos Litigation Department. Under his leadership as a lead trial attorney securing significant trial verdicts in courts nationwide, the firm’s product liability practice was named a 2019 “Practice Group of the Year” by Law360.

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Illinois General Assembly. “Illinois Compiled Statutes.” Retrieved from: https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/fulltext.asp?DocName=073500050K13-202/.