Pennsylvania Mesothelioma Lawyer

Simmons Hanly Conroy is a national mesothelioma law firm that has fought for victims of asbestos exposure for over 25 years. We have the resources and experience necessary to help mesothelioma patients and their families across Pennsylvania pursue the justice they deserve.

Our mesothelioma lawyers have recovered more than $9.9 billion on behalf of thousands of clients affected by mesothelioma, including over $303 million for families in Pennsylvania alone. Call (800) 326-8900 now to see if our Pennsylvania mesothelioma lawyers can help your family.

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Working with Mesothelioma Clients Across Pennsylvania

When you or a family member is diagnosed with mesothelioma, everything changes. While no amount of compensation can fix the pain caused by this cancer, our mesothelioma law firm can file a lawsuit on your behalf to help lessen financial burdens and allow you to focus on your health and loved ones.

Our mesothelioma lawyers in Pennsylvania will handle every step of the legal process on your behalf. We only get paid if your case results in compensation, and contacting us is free. We’ll even travel to meet you whenever and wherever is convenient for you.

Over the past 25 years, we have represented clients throughout Pennsylvania, including families in:

Abington
Allentown
Bensalem
Bethlehem
Chester
Erie
Fredericktown
Harrisburg
Lower Merion
New Castle
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Reading
Scranton
Upper Darby
Valley Forge
York

Pennsylvania Mesothelioma Verdicts

At Simmons Hanly Conroy, we stand by our clients and fight on their behalf to maximize their results in each case. In doing so, our firm has secured some of the largest jury verdicts in history — including substantial verdicts for mesothelioma victims and their families in Pennsylvania.

Mesothelioma Wrongful Death Verdict

$3.8 Million

A Pennsylvania jury awarded $3.8 million to Sandra Rugg after her husband Dan passed away from mesothelioma at the age of 64. He was a maintenance worker in a plastics factory for over 30 years and was repeatedly exposed to asbestos found in the industrial talc used by Washington Penn Plastics.

Judicially Raised Mesothelioma Verdict

$7 Million

A jury initially awarded $4.6 million to a 75-year-old man who was exposed to asbestos while working as a welder. After his mesothelioma diagnosis, our Pennsylvania asbestos lawyers fought hard on his behalf — and at the end of the trial, the judge increased the jury’s verdict to $7 million.

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Our Past Pennsylvania Mesothelioma Settlements

Our Pennsylvania asbestos attorneys have recovered over $303 million to help Pennsylvania families affected by mesothelioma pay for medical bills and hold those who harmed them accountable.

A few of our past mesothelioma settlements and verdicts recovered for our Pennsylvania clients are listed below.

$4.2 Million

Welder & Shipfitter
Tobyhanna, PA

$3.7 Million

Mechanic & Laborer
Ephrata, PA

$3.8 Million

Welder
Fairfield, PA

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$3.8 million to a maintenance supervisor in Pottstown
$3.62 million for a Gardners electrician with pleural mesothelioma
$2.4 million to a U.S. Navy veteran and millwright
$1.09 million for a factory worker with peritoneal mesothelioma
$3.56 million to a laborer in Washington with pleural mesothelioma
$1.3 million to an 80-year-old who died from pleural mesothelioma
$2.9 million for an assembly line worker in York
$1.4 million to a 54-year-old factory worker who had mesothelioma
$3.21 million for a Huntingdon U.S. Army veteran with peritoneal mesothelioma
$3.31 million for a White Oak U.S. Marine Corps veteran
$2.16 million to a maintenance worker with mesothelioma
$3.2 million for a police officer in Butler
$2.84 million for a Freedom mechanic and contractor with pleural mesothelioma
$1.7 million to a U.S. Navy veteran and truck driver from Pennsylvania
$2.16 million for a maintenance worker with pleural mesothelioma
$1.56 million to an 83-year-old U.S. Army veteran who died from mesothelioma
Over $1.4 million to the family of a maintenance worker and mechanic
$3.4 million to a 61-year-old teacher in Eynon
$3.7 million for a truck driver and U.S. Navy veteran in Clarion
$1.39 million to a laborer with pleural mesothelioma
$1.3 million for the family of a U.S. Navy veteran and boiler worker
$3.3 million to an office worker in Philadelphia
$1.5 million for a U.S. Army veteran and tailor
$2.19 million to a U.S. Navy veteran and bricklayer
$1.66 Million for a boiler maker with pleural mesothelioma
$2.86 million to a U.S. Navy veteran and railroad worker in Meadville
Over $1 million for a mechanic in Pennsylvania
$3.3 million to a painter and merchant mariner

Our firm represents people harmed by mesothelioma and other asbestos-related cancers on an individual basis, so the results above are reflective of each individual’s mesothelioma story. Results will vary by case depending on the individual’s exposure, age, diagnosis, and several other factors.

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See What Our Clients Say

Every mesothelioma lawyer at Simmons Hanly Conroy is committed to standing 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 past clients have to say about their experience working with us below.

Julie: Mesothelioma Survivor and Simmons Hanly Conroy Client

“The firm has gone far above and beyond any expectations anybody could have of legal representatives.”

– Julie, Secondhand Asbestos Exposure Victim

“I didn’t do much other than pick up a telephone. Beyond that, they took care of everything.”

– Alan, U.S. Army Veteran with Mesothelioma

“They worked around my treatments and were conscious of my health concerns while filing a lawsuit.”

– David, Farmer with Mesothelioma

“Simmons Hanly Conroy fought for us during the darkest time in our lives and brought hope to my dad.”

– Jill, Daughter of a Teacher with Mesothelioma

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Filing Pennsylvania Mesothelioma Claims

Our mesothelioma attorneys in Pennsylvania are prepared to help you understand the lawsuit process and guide you through the legal system. We have more than 60 mesothelioma attorneys at our firm who focus solely on helping people like you.

Each senior attorney operates within a small team of several experienced attorneys, legal staff members, and registered nurses, which ensures you’ll receive personalized attention while your case progresses.

Your legal team can pursue mesothelioma compensation in several ways:

Asbestos Trust Fund Claims: Over $30 billion is estimated to still be available in asbestos trust funds for mesothelioma victims and their families — and you don’t have to step foot in court to get it.
Mesothelioma Lawsuits: Filing a lawsuit can secure significant compensation from the companies responsible for your asbestos exposure and illness.
Veterans Benefits: Veterans make up 33% of all mesothelioma cases because asbestos was used across all branches of the military. VA benefits can offer victims health care and monthly compensation.

Together, your team can handle every step of the legal process on your behalf, from collecting evidence for your case to filing your claim in time.

Deadline to File an Asbestos Lawsuit in Pennsylvania

State laws called statutes of limitations restrict how long mesothelioma patients and their family members have to file a lawsuit. In Pennsylvania, the mesothelioma statute of limitations is 2 years after your diagnosis or the death of a loved one.

It’s important to contact our asbestos lawyers in Pennsylvania as soon as possible, so you don’t miss your chance to take action.

Asbestos Exposure and Mesothelioma in Pennsylvania

During the 20th century, more than 1 million U.S. workers were exposed to asbestos, a dangerous mineral that can cause the cancer mesothelioma, and many face serious health risks to this day.

Quick Facts About Asbestos

Asbestos is a natural mineral that is durable and resistant to heat
Over 3,000 household and industrial products contained asbestos, including roofing shingles, talcum powder, automobile brakes, insulation, boilers, and more
Multiple industries, like manufacturing, steel working, and shipbuilding, used asbestos
Inhaling or ingesting asbestos fibers can cause mesothelioma to develop 10-50 years after initial exposure
Secondary exposure occurs when asbestos is brought home on a worker’s clothes, skin, or hair, exposing others indirectly

Some job sites, homes, and older buildings in Pennsylvania may still contain asbestos, putting workers and residents at risk of exposure even today.

What If I Don’t Know How I Was Exposed?

Our knowledgeable Pennsylvania mesothelioma attorneys have helped many past clients identify where they were exposed to asbestos and which companies may be responsible.

Over the past two decades, we’ve gathered evidence on thousands of Pennsylvania job sites where asbestos was used. It’s possible we’ve already represented someone who worked at the same spot as you.

Let us put our experience to work for your family. Call (800) 326-8900 now to get started for free.

Job Sites with Asbestos in Pennsylvania

Over the years, a number of buildings and work sites in Pennsylvania have been tied to asbestos exposure. The following is a partial list of some of those sites that have been linked. Please note this isn’t a complete list and may not necessarily reflect current conditions.

Ambridge
General Electric Transportation
Hammermill Paper Mill
Systems Locomotive Plant
Erie
Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station
Peach Bottom Nuclear Power Plant
Delta
Scott Paper Mill
Sun Shipbuilding Shipyard
Chester
Bristol Steel Mill
Rohm & Haas Chemical Plant
Bristol
Armco Steel-Ambridge Works Plant
U.S. Steel Mill

Harrisburg
Bethlehem Steel Mill
Hussey Copper Planty
Leetsdale
Pennsylvania Railroad
Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant
Philadelphia
A.P. Green Plant
Allied Chemical Plant
Atlantic Refinery
Chevron Oil Refinery
General Electric Manufacturing Plant
Heintz Manufacturing Plant
Johnsville Naval Air & Research Center
Mathis Shipyard
National Sugar Refinery
Philadelphia Naval Yard
Rohm & Haas Chemical Plant
Sun Oil (Sunoco) Refinery
U.S. Naval Damage Control Training Center

Pittsburgh
American Bridge Shipyard
Armco Steel-Pittsburgh
Gateway Center
Golf Tower
Gulf Oil Refinery
H.J. Heinz Manufacturing Plant
J & L Steel
Pittsburgh Plate Glass (PPG) World Headquarters Building
U.S. Steel Mill
United States Steel Headquarters Building
Westinghouse Plant
Washington
Duncan & Miller Glass Plant
Jessop Specialty Steel Mill
Washington Steel Mill

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For decades, asbestos companies like Keasbey & Mattison operated in Ambler, PA, which became known as “the town asbestos built.” Mesothelioma rates for Ambler residents are 3.1 times higher than those in the rest of the state, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

These aren’t the only Pennsylvania companies that used asbestos. If you believe your occupational asbestos exposure may have caused a mesothelioma diagnosis for you or someone you love, contact our asbestos lawyers in Pennsylvania now for a free legal consultation.

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Meet Our Award-Winning Mesothelioma Attorneys in Pennsylvania

When you work with the Pennsylvania mesothelioma attorneys at Simmons Hanly Conroy, you get the personal support of a local legal team with the resources and reach of a national law firm. Meet a few of our firm’s top Pennsylvania mesothelioma lawyers below.

Meet "Best Lawyer in America" Daniel Blouin

Learn About Top 100 Trial Lawyer Gary DiMuzio

Get to Know “Lawyer of the Year” Jim Kramer

Learn About Managing Partner Laurence Nassif

Our Mesothelioma Clients in Pennsylvania

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 decades secure mesothelioma compensation. We are honored to have been able to make a significant difference in their lives and the lives of their loved ones.

As you learn about our clients’ stories, please understand that recovery results vary. No two stories and no two cases are exactly alike. Each mesothelioma case reflects the unique parts of each person’s story.

Thomas’ Story

Thomas McGlynn was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma during his golden years, when he should’ve been enjoying retirement.

While working as a welder, Thomas had been exposed to asbestos in valves manufactured by Jenkins Bros. Once he realized the company was responsible for his illness, he reached out to our Pennsylvania mesothelioma lawyers for help.

The jury ruled in Thomas’ favor, finding that Jenkins Bros. had acted recklessly and was responsible for his illness.

“While no amount of money can give Thomas back his health, we are extremely pleased that Jenkins Bros. is being held accountable for knowingly exposing Thomas to cancer-causing asbestos,” said Dan Blouin, who served as the lead trial attorney on the case.

Giving Back to the Local Pennsylvania 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 local Pennsylvania communities by giving back.

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Miles for Meso in Pennsylvania

Started by Simmons Hanly Conroy in 2009, Miles for Meso is a 5K race that raises funds and awareness for mesothelioma, while bringing together a community of those affected by asbestos exposure. Miles for Meso races have been held across the country, including in Pennsylvania.

“Miles for Meso means hope. It means hope that, at some point, all the fundraising and all the awareness is going to result in effective treatments of the disease and hopefully someday a cure,” said Joyce Larson, a Simmons Hanly Conroy client and the wife of a mesothelioma warrior.

Together, Miles for Meso races across the country have raised over $952,000 for mesothelioma research and advocacy. Simmons Hanly Conroy continues to be a national sponsor of the event.

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Funding Mesothelioma Research

In our ongoing efforts to find a cure for mesothelioma, our firm has donated more than $21 million to cancer research and treatment centers nationwide.

Among these is the University of Pennsylvania’s Mesothelioma and Pleural Disease Program, which helps patients access advanced treatments, clinical trials, and mesothelioma specialists.

Mesothelioma Lawyer in Pennsylvania FAQs

What is a Pennsylvania mesothelioma lawsuit?

Pennsylvania mesothelioma lawsuits are a type of product liability claim against the companies that made or used the asbestos products a mesothelioma patient was exposed to.

Since many companies knowingly hid the dangers of asbestos from their employees and consumers, victims may be able to hold asbestos companies accountable and pursue compensation for injuries they suffered as a result of the companies’ products.

Contact us now to see if you may be able to seek compensation from a Pennsylvania mesothelioma lawsuit.

Can you sue for asbestos exposure and mesothelioma in Pennsylvania?

Patients and their loved ones may be able to pursue a mesothelioma claim with the help of our experienced Pennsylvania asbestos attorneys.

You may be able to file a mesothelioma lawsuit in Pennsylvania if you:

Were diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease
Are the family member or estate representative of someone with mesothelioma

Even if your loved one has passed away, you may still be able to seek compensation on their behalf by filing a mesothelioma claim after their death.

What is the mesothelioma statute of limitations in Pennsylvania?

Unfortunately, asbestos exposure victims only have a short window of time after their mesothelioma diagnosis to file a claim due to statutes of limitations, which are state-specific deadlines on when you can file a lawsuit.

In Pennsylvania, you only have 2 years after your diagnosis or the death of a loved one to file a mesothelioma claim. Once these deadlines pass, it’s too late to take legal action for your illness.

Contact us as soon as possible. Our team can listen to what’s going on and let you know if you still have time to take legal action — even if you think the deadline may have already passed.

What can an asbestos attorney in Pennsylvania do for you?

Our asbestos attorneys in Pennsylvania can handle every step of the legal process for you, from filing your lawsuit before any deadlines to fighting for compensation on your behalf.

If you have a case, our legal team can:

Determine how you were exposed to asbestos by thoroughly investigating your work history and potential sources of exposure
Hold asbestos companies accountable for the role they played in exposing you to this dangerous substance
Pursue financial compensation to help with your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other related expenses
Provide ongoing support to you and your family while staying available via phone and text
Travel to meet with you on your terms, whenever and wherever it’s convenient for you

We’re prepared to fight for the justice and compensation your family deserves — all while making the process as easy and stress-free as possible.

Call (800) 326-8900 now to see if you may be eligible to file a claim with the help of a Pennsylvania mesothelioma lawyer. It costs nothing to speak with us.

How do I choose the best mesothelioma law firm in Pennsylvania?

When choosing a Pennsylvania mesothelioma law firm, look for a firm that has:

Free Consultations: It costs nothing to speak with our team and find out if we may be able to help you take legal action.
Extensive Experience: We’ve handled mesothelioma claims for over 25 years, allowing us to successfully navigate even the most complex cases.
No Upfront Costs: There are no hourly fees or out-of-pocket costs to work with our mesothelioma attorneys in Pennsylvania.
Databases of Evidence: With a warehouse of information on asbestos companies and dangerous products, we have the resources to build a strong case on your behalf.
Given Millions for a Cure: Our team has donated over $21 million to mesothelioma research and advocacy efforts, helping the fight for a cure.
Helped Thousands of Families: We’ve assisted more than 7,750 families affected by mesothelioma nationwide.
A History of Record-Breaking Results: Our attorneys have secured over $9.9 billion for families impacted by mesothelioma, including the highest mesothelioma verdict against a single defendant ($250 million).

By working with Simmons Hanly Conroy, you’ll get all the benefits of a national firm in addition to the personalized attention and dedication your case deserves.

How much does it cost to hire a Pennsylvania mesothelioma attorney?

At Simmons Hanly Conroy, there are no upfront costs or hourly fees to work with our Pennsylvania mesothelioma attorneys.

We work on a contingency fee basis, which means we only get paid if we recover compensation for your family.

Will I have to travel to file a Pennsylvania mesothelioma claim?

Our Pennsylvania mesothelioma attorneys will come to you, wherever you may be and whenever it’s convenient for you. We will travel to meet with you in the comfort of your own home or in a location of your choosing.

Though we can’t guarantee you won’t ever have to travel during your case, it’s very unlikely you will need to leave the area you live in to receive compensation.

“Our attorney came out to meet us within a week of calling him,” said Alan, a firm client. “He and his team hit the ground running.”

Do your mesothelioma lawyers in Pennsylvania have good reviews?

Yes. Our mesothelioma lawyers in Pennsylvania are committed to providing clients with the best experience possible, offering personalized support, clear communication, and strong legal representation in their fight for justice.

See what our clients have to say about their experience working with us by reading Simmons Hanly Conroy reviews.

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Reviewed by:Kenneth P. Danzinger

Partner, Simmons Hanly Conroy

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Attorney Kenneth P. Danzinger is a partner at Simmons Hanly Conroy with over 25 years of experience practicing law. He focuses his practice on helping individuals and families impacted by asbestos-related diseases, like mesothelioma.

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