Eugene Mesothelioma Lawyer
Individuals who work with asbestos-containing materials are at the highest risk of developing mesothelioma. This group includes construction workers, shipyard workers, mechanics, and others who come into contact with these hazardous materials. The Eugene asbestos attorneys at Bergman Oslund Udo Little have decades of experience helping victims of asbestos exposure seek justice for their injuries.
Chandler H. Udo, Partner, Bergman Oslund Udo Little Last Updated: August 9, 2024
Mesothelioma Lawyers Serving Eugene, Oregon
Bergman Oslund Udo Little is the Pacific Northwest’s premier mesothelioma law firm. Over the years, we’ve represented hundreds of clients in mesothelioma claims and lawsuits, recovering over $1 billion in compensation. Our skilled and knowledgeable attorneys have deep community ties to Eugene and the surrounding areas.
Our partners and attorneys at the firm are members of the Oregon State Bar Association. Among these attorneys are partners Vanessa Firnhaber Oslund, Chandler H. Udo, Brendan Little. Together, they have represented hundreds of mesothelioma victims and their families across the Pacific Northwest.
Our experienced attorneys proudly serve asbestos victims from Eugene and throughout Lane County, including the following areas:
- Springfield
- Santa Clara
- Cottage Grove
- Florence
- Junction City
- And more
Millions Recovered for Oregon Asbestos Exposure Victims
Our firm has a strong track record of recovering compensation for Oregon mesothelioma victims. Highlights include a $30 million verdict for a 67-year-old Oregonian diagnosed with mesothelioma. This landmark verdict is the largest asbestos verdict in Oregon history—more than three times larger than the previous record of $8.75 million, which was also obtained by lawyers from Bergman Oslund Udo Little.
Some of our Eugene asbestos lawyers’ other verdicts for Oregon asbestos exposure victims include:
- $11.2 million secured for a 75-year-old former Oregon shipyard worker
- $10 million awarded to a 79-year-old mesothelioma patient and his wife, who was exposed to asbestos from her husband’s work clothes in Oregon
- $8.3 million secured for a 79-year-old former Navy electrician and shipyard worker in Oregon
- $6.8 million secured for a woman in Oregon with secondhand exposure to asbestos products from her father’s work clothes
Asbestos Exposure in Lane County
Lane County had the third-highest number of asbestos-related deaths among Oregon’s counties from 1999 to 2017. Over that period, Lane County saw 402 asbestos-related deaths and an average of 21 asbestos-related deaths per year.
Most mesothelioma patients in Lane County, Oregon, were exposed to asbestos on the job before the 1980s when asbestos-containing products were still commonplace.
The occupations most at risk of asbestos exposure in Lane County include the following:
- Lumber and paper mill workers have been exposed to asbestos in insulation, drying machines, sandpaper talc, and backing.
- Construction and demolition workers may have encountered asbestos in construction materials, brake pads, packing, and clutches.
- Plumbers and pipefitters may have come into contact with asbestos-containing floor and ceiling tiles, insulation, pipe cement, and components in boilers, pumps, and tanks.
- HVAC workers may have been exposed to asbestos in ductwork, insulation, flooring, walling, and cement pipes.
- Electricians may have handled asbestos-containing wire insulation, arc chutes, cement, and insulating blankets.
Our Eugene Asbestos Lawyers Are Ready to Help
Discovering you or a loved one has mesothelioma is emotionally and financially daunting, especially since mesothelioma treatments are often expensive.
Fortunately, Bergman Oslund Udo Little’s Eugene mesothelioma lawyers can help. Our attorneys have fought to protect the interests of families facing challenges associated with mesothelioma and other asbestos-related injuries. We can help you obtain maximum compensation for your losses, whether you have pleural, peritoneal, pericardial, or testicular mesothelioma.
Our firm emphasizes a compassionate, highly professional, client-first, team-oriented approach to winning cases. We will listen to your story, tell you about our services, and fight for your rights. Our clients work with a small team of legal professionals who take the time to fully understand the impact of the disease and build a personalized strategy to hold wrongdoers accountable. Let us hold accountable those who put profits over people.
Call 503-447-6230 for a free consultation with Bergman Oslund Udo Little’s Eugene mesothelioma attorneys.
520 Pike St. #1125
Seattle, WA 98101
206-957-9510
1355 NW Everett St.
Suite 100
Portland, OR 97204
503-447-6230
