Columbia Mesothelioma Lawyer
Meirowitz & Wasserberg has secured millions for people diagnosed with mesothelioma across Columbia and the South Carolina Midlands, including a $5 million result tied to Singer Sewing. Our downtown Columbia office serves clients throughout the region. Free 24/7 consultations.
Expertise
Mr. Wasserberg is proud to call himself a Trial Lawyer. He is often a featured speaker at industry summits and gatherings of the nation’s leading attorneys, from both sides of the bar. He is recognized by both his peers and his adversaries and is considered one of the nation’s premier mesothelioma and negligence attorneys
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- Expertise
Mr. Wasserberg is proud to call himself a Trial Lawyer. He is often a featured speaker at industry summits and gatherings of the nation’s leading attorneys, from both sides of the bar. He is recognized by both his peers and his adversaries and is considered one of the nation’s premier mesothelioma and negligence attorneys
Experienced Mesothelioma Attorney
What Sets Meirowitz & Wasserberg Apart for Columbia Families
Mesothelioma Settlements & Verdicts in Columbia
Meirowitz & Wasserberg has secured millions for clients with ties to South Carolina’s industrial and military history through mesothelioma lawsuits and trust fund claims. Our results in the Carolinas include a $32 million verdict, a $17.5 million settlement and a $5 million result tied directly to South Carolina manufacturing.
Our Mesothelioma Compensation Results
- $32M verdict: Won for the Weist family after their loved one developed mesothelioma from secondhand asbestos exposure in South Carolina, a landmark result that demonstrates what South Carolina juries will do when the evidence is strong.
- $17.5M settlement: Obtained for the daughter of an insulator who worked at industrial jobsites across the Carolinas, a result that reflects our ability to pursue secondhand exposure claims as aggressively as direct occupational ones.
- $5M settlement: Recovered for a person diagnosed with mesothelioma after working at Singer Sewing in South Carolina, one of the state’s largest employers during the height of asbestos use in manufacturing.
- $3.25M settlement: Secured for a deceased merchant marine with no known coworkers, a case that required meticulous investigation to trace exposure sources without the benefit of witnesses.
- $2.8M settlement: Achieved for a journeyman pump mechanic with asbestos exposures across the U.S. and U.S. Virgin Islands, reflecting our ability to handle multi-jurisdiction cases.
- $2.7M settlement: Obtained for an engineering student from India who came to work in the U.S. and developed mesothelioma from occupational asbestos exposure.
Past results don’t guarantee a specific outcome in your case. Our record in South Carolina reflects what determined representation looks like when attorneys know the state’s courts, its industrial history and its legal requirements.
Compensation Pathways for Columbia Families
People diagnosed with mesothelioma in Columbia and across the South Carolina Midlands often qualify for more than one type of compensation. Our attorneys review every available option and file multiple claims simultaneously when possible, so nothing gets left behind.
Your Options for Mesothelioma Compensation
- Asbestos trust funds: Dozens of active funds have set aside more than $30 billion for people with asbestos-related diseases. Companies that supplied asbestos products to South Carolina’s textile mills, power plants and military facilities contributed to several of these funds. Our attorneys identify every trust you qualify for and handle all filings.
- Personal injury lawsuits: If you have a confirmed mesothelioma diagnosis, you can file a lawsuit directly against the companies whose products caused your exposure.
- VA benefits: Fort Jackson in Columbia is one of the largest Army training installations in the country. Veterans who trained or served there and developed mesothelioma from military asbestos exposure may qualify for VA disability compensation and health care. Pursuing VA benefits doesn’t prevent you from also filing a civil lawsuit.
- Workers’ compensation: If your asbestos exposure happened at a South Carolina job site, you may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. Our attorneys help clients pursue this with other claims where eligible.
- Wrongful death lawsuits: People who lost a loved one to mesothelioma may be eligible to file a wrongful death claim in South Carolina. Our $17.5 million settlement for the daughter of a Carolina insulator is one example of what our attorneys have recovered for South Carolina families.
Columbia’s industrial and military history touched nearly every major trade, and many families qualify for compensation from more than one source as a result. Our attorneys identify every option and file simultaneously when possible.
Columbia Locations with Asbestos Exposure Risk
Columbia’s economy grew through the mid-20th century on the strength of textile manufacturing, chemical production, military operations and power generation, and asbestos was woven into nearly every one of those industries. Workers encountered it in insulation, pipes and machinery across the city’s mills, plants and military installations.
Asbestos Exposure Sites in Columbia
- Allied Chemical Columbia Plant: This Irmo-area chemical facility used asbestos extensively in pipe insulation and equipment protection, exposing maintenance workers and operators throughout its operations.
- Columbia area public schools: Many older school buildings across Richland County used asbestos in floor tiles, ceiling materials and boiler room insulation. Teachers, custodians and maintenance workers who spent careers in these buildings faced regular exposure risks.
- Columbia St. Railway Light and Power Company: This early Columbia utility facility relied heavily on asbestos insulation in its electrical and power generation equipment.
- Dolphus M. Grainger Power Station: Workers at this Columbia-area power station encountered asbestos in boilers, turbines and insulation materials throughout the facility’s operational history.
- DuPont de Nemours, Lugoff facility: DuPont operated chemical manufacturing facilities in the Columbia region where workers regularly encountered asbestos in pipe insulation, gaskets and protective equipment.
- Fort Jackson: Chemical plants and Fort Jackson are among sites in Columbia that exposed people to asbestos. Veterans who trained or served at this major Army installation may have encountered asbestos in barracks, mechanical facilities and older buildings across the base.
- Industrial Cotton Mills Company: Columbia’s textile industry depended heavily on asbestos in boiler insulation, machinery and dryer equipment, putting maintenance workers and mill employees at serious risk.
- Olympia Cotton Mills: One of Columbia’s historic textile operations, Olympia Mills used asbestos in boiler rooms and industrial machinery, exposing generations of mill workers.
- Singer Sewing, South Carolina facility: Our firm secured more than $5 million for a person diagnosed with mesothelioma after working at this South Carolina Singer Sewing facility, a case that reflects the manufacturing industry’s widespread asbestos use during this era.
- South Carolina Electric & Gas Company, Columbia facilities: SCE&G operated multiple Columbia-area power generation and distribution facilities where workers in electrical and maintenance trades encountered asbestos in equipment insulation throughout the mid-20th century.
- Wateree Steam Plant: Insulators and maintenance personnel worked with asbestos insulation on boilers, pipes and arc chutes at this major power facility near Columbia.
South Carolina’s Asbestos Section within the Department of Environmental Services now regulates asbestos removal during renovations and demolitions. But legacy exposure from decades of industrial use continues to affect workers who spent careers in these facilities. If any of these sites are part of your work history, our attorneys can help you trace that exposure and identify every compensation option available to you.
What to Expect When Filing a Mesothelioma Lawsuit in Columbia
Most Columbia mesothelioma cases go through the Richland County District Court. Our attorneys know this court, its procedures and the standards it applies to asbestos cases, and build every mesothelioma lawsuit to meet South Carolina’s requirements from the outset.
Steps to Filing a Mesothelioma Lawsuit in Columbia
- Free case evaluation: We review your diagnosis, medical records and work history at no cost. We confirm your eligibility and explain every legal option available to you under South Carolina law.
- Exposure investigation: Our team traces your asbestos exposure across Columbia jobsites, military installations and any out-of-state locations where you may have encountered asbestos. Many South Carolina cases involve exposure across multiple states and employers.
- Meeting medical requirements: South Carolina requires specific medical documentation before a claim can proceed. Our attorneys work with qualified physicians and specialists to make sure your case meets every requirement under the Asbestos and Silica Claims Procedure Act.
- Filing your claim: We file your lawsuit in Richland County District Court or identify a stronger jurisdiction if your exposure history points elsewhere. We handle every deadline and document.
- Discovery and negotiation: Both sides exchange evidence and conduct depositions. Our attorneys manage this entire process. When defendants offer less than your case deserves, we prepare for trial. When they offer fair compensation, we move to close quickly.
Meirowitz & Wasserberg handles every Columbia mesothelioma compensation case on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we win. We advance all litigation costs, including expert witness fees, court filing expenses and investigation costs.
Meirowitz & Wasserberg's Columbia Mesothelioma Attorneys
Meirowitz & Wasserberg’s office at 1722 Main St. puts Samuel Meirowitz and Daniel Wasserberg in the center of South Carolina’s capital. Both hold active South Carolina licenses and handle Columbia cases personally, bringing the same preparation and courtroom commitment that produced a $32 million verdict for a South Carolina family and a $5 million result tied to Singer Sewing.
Daniel Wasserberg has built his career on the cases that demand the most, including complex exposure histories, difficult defendants and claims other firms consider unwinnable. The National Trial Lawyers named him a Top 10 Asbestos Mesothelioma Trial Lawyer, a designation that reflects his record in court. His approach to every Columbia case carries the same tenacity that won the Weist family's $32 million verdict in 2021.
Samuel Meirowitz developed his prosecutorial foundation over four years as a Bronx District Attorney. He has built on it through landmark asbestos verdicts including a $3.8 million federal court victory the Second Circuit Court of Appeals upheld. Super Lawyers has recognized Sam every year since 2016.
Columbia Mesothelioma Lawyer FAQs
What industries in Columbia had the highest asbestos exposure risks?
Columbia's textile mills, chemical plants, power stations and military facilities carried the heaviest asbestos exposure risks. Workers at facilities like the Dolphus M. Grainger Power Station, South Carolina Electric & Gas facilities, Olympia Cotton Mills and Industrial Cotton Mills regularly encountered asbestos in boilers, insulation and machinery. Fort Jackson also exposed military personnel and civilian workers to asbestos in older buildings and mechanical systems across the installation.
Does South Carolina treat mesothelioma lawsuits differently than other states?
Yes. South Carolina requires specific medical documentation before a mesothelioma claim can move forward in court, under the Asbestos and Silica Claims Procedure Act of 2006. Claimants must show a physician's report confirming their diagnosis and linking it to asbestos exposure before the court schedules a trial date. Our attorneys know these requirements and build every case to meet them from the start.
Can I file a Columbia mesothelioma claim if my exposure happened at Fort Jackson?
Yes. Veterans and civilian workers who encountered asbestos at Fort Jackson may have valid claims against the manufacturers and suppliers of asbestos-containing products used at the installation. You can also file a VA disability claim alongside a civil lawsuit. Our attorneys handle both simultaneously to make sure you access every compensation source available to you.
How does the 2025 South Carolina Supreme Court ruling against Atlas Turner affect mesothelioma cases in Columbia?
The South Carolina Supreme Court's 2025 ruling in the Welch v. Atlas Turner case strengthened the rights of mesothelioma patients and families in the state. The court rejected Atlas Turner's attempt to avoid jurisdiction and appointed a special receiver to locate and take control of the company's insurance assets. The ruling signals that South Carolina courts won't allow companies to hide assets from people they harmed.
Can I file a mesothelioma claim in Columbia if my exposure came from a consumer product like talcum powder?
Yes. Mesothelioma from talcum powder and other consumer products qualifies for a lawsuit in South Carolina. Our attorneys have secured millions for clients whose exposure came from consumer products rather than occupational sources, including a $5.9 million settlement for a man with talcum powder exposure after another firm declined his case. South Carolina courts hold manufacturers of asbestos-containing consumer products accountable.
A South Carolina jury recently awarded $32 million in a secondhand exposure case. Can family members file similar claims?
Yes. South Carolina courts hold companies responsible for secondhand asbestos exposure. If a family member developed mesothelioma from asbestos fibers brought home on a worker's clothing, they may have a valid claim against the same companies responsible for that worker's exposure. Our attorneys have experience building secondhand exposure cases and know how to establish the evidence these claims require.
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