Danville is the seat of Boyle County, Kentucky, with a city proper population of approximately 17,300 (2022 estimate). Historically and currently, key industries include markets for burley tobacco, livestock, and horses, alongside manufacturing of appliances, furniture, shoes, and printing. It lies in the Bluegrass region of central Kentucky, 37 miles southwest of Lexington at the crossroads of US Routes 127 and 150, near Herrington Lake on the Dix River.

Workers across 4 documented sites in the Danville area were exposed to asbestos in industrial, commercial, and government settings.

Map of Danville, Kentucky: 4 documented asbestos exposure sites

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Exposure Record

Asbestos Exposure Sites in Danville

Danville, Kentucky has 4 companies and facilities with documented asbestos exposure on record. Workers at these sites, and their families who may have experienced secondary exposure, may qualify for mesothelioma compensation.

4Documented Exposure Sites

ATR Wire & Cable Co., Inc.
Johnsons Masonry
Matsushita Company
Whirlpool Corp.

This list may not include all exposure sources. An attorney with access to asbestos product databases can identify additional responsible parties based on work history and job site records.

Deadlines

Filing Deadlines in Kentucky

Kentucky law sets strict time limits for filing mesothelioma claims. These deadlines begin when you receive a diagnosis, not when exposure occurred.

Personal Injury

1 Year from Diagnosis

Claims filed by patients

Wrongful Death

1 Year from Death

Claims filed by family

Missing these deadlines can permanently bar your right to compensation. Even with longer deadlines, starting early gives your legal team time to gather evidence and build a strong case.

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Compensation

Compensation Options

Mesothelioma patients exposed in Danville may be eligible for compensation from multiple sources.

Lawsuits Against Responsible Parties

Personal injury or wrongful death lawsuits can be filed against companies responsible for asbestos exposure. These claims can recover damages for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and loss of quality of life. Average mesothelioma settlements range from amounts that vary widely by case, and total compensation is often higher.

Asbestos Trust Funds

Many asbestos companies have filed for bankruptcy and established trust funds to pay people affected by asbestos exposure. Over 60 trusts hold more than $30 billion. You can file claims with multiple trusts if you were exposed to products from multiple companies.

VA benefits for veterans

Veterans who developed mesothelioma from military service typically qualify for VA disability compensation, often at the 100% rating. These benefits can be received alongside lawsuit settlements and trust fund payments.

Cancer Centers in Kentucky

The following NCI-designated cancer centers in Kentucky treat people with mesothelioma.

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY

502.562.4673

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Representation

Finding a Mesothelioma Lawyer

When looking for legal representation for a mesothelioma case tied to Danville exposure, a few things separate asbestos-focused firms from general personal injury practices. Look for attorneys who concentrate on asbestos litigation rather than dabble in it, and who carry working knowledge of Danville and Kentucky industries and the specific job sites in the area. Ask about the firm's track record of settlements and verdicts in similar cases. Confirm they carry the investigation resources these claims need, including product identification databases and access to the decades of deposition testimony already on file. Finally, most mesothelioma attorneys work on contingency, which means no payment unless they recover compensation.

Most mesothelioma attorneys offer confidential case reviews and work on contingency: you pay nothing unless they recover compensation.