About Asbestos Exposure in Virginia

Thousands of workers in Virginia were exposed to asbestos at industrial facilities, construction sites, shipyards, power plants, and other workplaces throughout the 20th century. Many of these companies have been held liable for asbestos exposure in lawsuits and have established bankruptcy trusts to compensate victims.

If you or a loved one worked at any of the locations listed below and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease, you may be eligible for compensation.

Exposure Sites by City

37 cities · 67 sites
A
  • Kraft Heating and Air
  • Virginia Fiber
  • Harmon & Vella Contracting
  • Thompson Welding
  • Bear Island Paper Company
  • Power & Heat Systems
B
  • Mississippi Valley Erection Co.
C
  • Howard P. Foley Co.
  • C.W. Wright Construction
  • Westvaco Paper Mill
F
  • Kaiser Engineering, Inc.
  • Suburban Drywall
  • General Dynamics Corp.
  • Robert A. Smith Co., Inc.
  • Coleman-Adams Construction, Inc.,
  • Hercules Powder Factory
  • Silvania Industrial Corp.
G
  • Westvaco Corporation
H
  • Maida Development
  • Daily News Record
  • Rockingham Construction
  • W.A. Hartman
  • B. Dodson Plumbing
  • Virginia Valley Processors
L
  • Billy McCain Plumbing
  • Adams Construction
  • Guggenheimer Memorial Hospital
  • Lynchburg College
M
  • General Dynamics
  • Rono Plumbing
  • England Stove Works, Inc.
  • Mountain Gap Nuclear Plant
N
  • Pride of Virginia Poultry
  • Newport News Ship Yard
  • Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding, Inc.
  • Tidewater Construction Corp.
P
  • Brown & Williams Tobacco Co.
  • Rosous Bakery
  • P & W Laundry & Dry Cleaners
  • Wards of Portsmouth, Inc.
R
  • Boiler Brick and Refractory
  • D.L. Jones Plumbing
  • DuPont
  • Hungerford Mechanical Corp.
  • Lancaster Leaf Tobacco Co., Inc.
  • Massey Energy Company
  • Thorington Construction Co.
  • Train Plumbing
  • Associated Asphalt Equipment, Inc.
  • Fuel Oil & Equipment Company
  • Gabriel Owen Light
  • Homestead Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Inc.
  • Jefferson Electric Co., Inc.
  • Newcomb Electric Company, Inc.
  • Northwestern Railroad
  • Richardson & Wayland Electric
  • Roanoke News Agency
  • Southern Roof Deck Co., Inc.
  • TA Service Steel Erectors Co.
S
  • Olin Corporation
  • Olin Mathison Caustic and Chlorine Plant
  • Blue Ridge Homes, Inc.
  • Surry Power Station
  • Virginia Electric & Power Co.
V
  • AT&T
  • P.C. Booze Plumbing
W
  • Frucon Construction Corp
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What to Do If You Worked at These Sites

If you worked at any facility listed above and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestosis, or lung cancer, take these steps:

  1. Document your work history: Note dates, job duties, and specific locations where you worked
  2. Gather medical records: Obtain documentation of your diagnosis and treatment
  3. Consult a mesothelioma attorney: An experienced lawyer can identify all potential compensation sources
  4. File claims promptly: Statutes of limitations may limit your time to file

Compensation Options

Workers exposed to asbestos in Virginia may be eligible for compensation from multiple sources:

  • Asbestos Trust Funds: Many bankrupt asbestos companies have established trusts with billions in assets
  • Lawsuits: Claims against companies still in business that manufactured or used asbestos
  • VA Benefits: For veterans exposed during military service
  • Workers' Compensation: State programs for occupational exposure
Learn about legal options →