Why Fort Lauderdale Families Choose Meirowitz & Wasserberg
Meirowitz & Wasserberg has represented Fort Lauderdale mesothelioma clients for years, building a record of results in cases connected to Broward County’s industrial and maritime history. Partners Samuel Meirowitz and Daniel Wasserberg both hold active Florida licenses and handle cases here directly. Our Fort Lauderdale office at 110 East Broward Boulevard serves clients across South Florida in 15+ languages.
Our firm stands apart from other mesothelioma law firms because we take cases other firms turn down. We’ve secured more than $800 million in total recoveries and our attorneys have earned recognition from Top 10 Asbestos Mesothelioma Trial Lawyers and The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers. We negotiate significant settlements for our clients and their families, and if defendants won’t offer fair compensation, we go to trial on your behalf.
If you or a family member has a mesothelioma diagnosis connected to Fort Lauderdale, we’ll review your case at no cost and explain your options clearly. You won’t pay anything unless we win.
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Fort Lauderdale Mesothelioma Settlements & Verdicts
Meirowitz & Wasserberg has secured millions in compensation in mesothelioma lawsuits for people diagnosed across the country, including clients with ties to South Florida’s industrial and maritime industries. Our attorneys fight for full compensation for every client.
Meirowitz & Wasserberg Mesothelioma Settlements and Case Results
- $39M+ verdict: The largest mesothelioma settlement in Massachusetts history, won for a person diagnosed following a talc pleurodesis procedure.
- $32M+ verdict: Negotiated for a person who developed mesothelioma from secondhand asbestos exposure.
- $5.5M settlement: Awarded to a Navy boiler tender who later worked for a power company as a civilian.
- $4.5M settlement: Awarded to for a laborer who worked around other trades at a Baltimore shipyard.
- $4.4M settlement: Negotiated for a sugar mill mechanic after another asbestos law firm declined the case.
Our case results show we know how to build successful cases. While there are no guaranteed outcomes, we’ll fight for the compensation and justice you and your family deserve.
Start Your Free Consultation NowCompensation Options
People diagnosed with mesothelioma in Fort Lauderdale may be eligible for multiple forms of compensation. In many cases, you can pursue multiple types of claims at the same time.
Your Compensation Options
- Asbestos trust funds: Many companies that made or sold asbestos products set up trust funds to pay claims. Nationally, these funds hold an estimated $30 billion for current and future payouts.
- Personal injury lawsuits: If you have a mesothelioma diagnosis, you can file a lawsuit against the companies responsible for your asbestos exposure. Our attorneys handle every step of the process.
- VA benefits: Veterans diagnosed with mesothelioma may qualify for VA disability compensation, health care and other benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Workers’ compensation: If your asbestos exposure happened on the job, you may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits in Florida.
- Wrongful death lawsuits: If a family member died from mesothelioma, you may qualify to file a wrongful death claim to recover compensation for your loss.
Our attorneys will review your case and identify every compensation option available to you. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Asbestos Exposure Sites in Fort Lauderdale
Florida has no natural asbestos deposits, but the state has high mesothelioma rates because of widespread occupational exposure in construction, shipyards, power plants and military bases. In Fort Lauderdale and Broward County, that exposure played out across decades of industrial growth. The city’s building boom from the 1950s through the 1980s coincided with peak asbestos use in construction materials, putting workers in construction, maritime and utility industries at serious risk.
Fort Lauderdale Asbestos Exposure Sites
- Broward Marine Inc.: A Broward County marine facility with documented connections to asbestos exposure in shipbuilding and repair operations.
- Fort Lauderdale Electric Company: A local utility facility with documented asbestos use in electrical insulation and equipment.
- Florida Power & Light, Fort Lauderdale Steam Electric Station: One of several FPL facilities in Broward County where workers encountered asbestos in power generation equipment.
- Florida Power & Light, Lauderdale Power Plant: An FPL facility where workers in electrical and maintenance roles faced asbestos exposure risks.
- Florida Power & Light, Port Everglades Power Plant: This Fort Lauderdale facility opened in 1960 and operated for decades. Florida Power and Light plants exposed both Navy personnel and civilian workers to asbestos.
- Port Everglades Shipyard: Fort Lauderdale’s major shipyard serviced fishing and commercial vessels and had documented asbestos exposure, particularly during World War II.
Workers in construction trades, pipefitting, electrical work and maritime industries across Broward County faced some of the heaviest exposure risks. Many people in Florida develop mesothelioma from asbestos exposure on construction sites, shipyards, military bases and in older buildings containing asbestos materials. If you were exposed in Fort Lauderdale, our attorneys can help you document your history and identify every responsible party.
Filing a Mesothelioma Lawsuit in Fort Lauderdale
Filing a mesothelioma lawsuit in Fort Lauderdale starts with a free case review. Our attorneys handle every step of the process, from tracking down decades-old exposure records to negotiating with asbestos manufacturers and their legal teams. Most cases resolve within 12 to 18 months, though timelines vary depending on the complexity of the case and the defendants involved.
Steps for Filing a Mesothelioma Lawsuit
- Free consultation: We review your medical records and work history to confirm your diagnosis and identify how and where your asbestos exposure occurred.
- Case investigation: Our team traces your exposure history, identifies responsible companies and gathers work records, product records and witness testimony to build your claim.
- Filing your claim: We file your lawsuit in the appropriate Florida court. Florida passed House Bill 837 in March 2023, a tort reform law that changed several aspects of civil litigation, including comparative fault standards, evidence admissibility and damages calculations in mesothelioma cases. Our attorneys know these rules and build cases that meet Florida’s strict requirements.
- Discovery: Both sides share evidence and conduct depositions. Our attorneys manage this entire process on your behalf.
- Settlement or trial: Most cases settle before trial. When defendants don’t offer fair compensation, we take the case to court. Meirowitz & Wasserberg has recovered an individual mesothelioma verdict in Florida exceeding $32 million.
In Florida, the statute of limitations for filing a mesothelioma lawsuit is generally four years from the date of diagnosis for personal injury claims and two years from the date of death for wrongful death claims. That clock starts at the date of diagnosis, not the date of exposure. Even if your exposure happened 30 or 40 years ago, you may still be eligible to file.
Meet Our Fort Lauderdale Mesothelioma Attorneys
Meirowitz & Wasserberg’s Fort Lauderdale mesothelioma team has decades of combined asbestos litigation experience to every case. Partners Samuel Meirowitz and Daniel Wasserberg both hold active Florida licenses and handle Fort Lauderdale cases directly from our office in the city.
Samuel Meirowitz
Founding Partner
Licensed in Florida
Samuel Meirowitz co-founded the firm after building his career as a litigator at a prominent New York plaintiff’s firm. He has won landmark verdicts in asbestos exposure cases, including a historic $3.8 million federal court verdict against a boiler manufacturer in 2016, the first multi-million dollar asbestos verdict in a New York federal court in more than 20 years. The Second Circuit Court of Appeals upheld that verdict. Sam brings that same determination to every Florida case he handles.
Daniel Wasserberg
Founding Partner
Licensed in Florida
Daniel Wasserberg has earned national recognition for his results in asbestos and mesothelioma litigation, including a Top 10 Asbestos Mesothelioma Trial Lawyer designation from The National Trial Lawyers. Clients consistently describe his approach as thorough, supportive and clear from start to finish.
Kush Shukla
Partner
Licensed in Florida, New York and New Jersey
Partner Kush Shukla holds active bar admissions in Florida, New York and New Jersey, including the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He earned his law degree from Fordham University School of Law and brings experience across complex litigation matters including asbestos cases, product liability and toxic tort. Kush is fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese, making him a valuable resource for Fort Lauderdale clients.
Fort Lauderdale Mesothelioma Lawyer FAQs
Can I file a mesothelioma lawsuit in Fort Lauderdale if my exposure happened somewhere else?
Our attorneys will assess your eligibility to file here based on all of the details of your case including your full exposure history and where defendants are located. We trace exposure history across multiple states and job sites to build your claim wherever the evidence leads.
Can I still file a mesothelioma claim if I've moved away from Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. Meirowitz & Wasserberg handles cases for clients regardless of where they currently live. If your exposure connects to Fort Lauderdale or Broward County, we can assess your filing options. Our attorneys will travel to you and we offer consultations in 15+ languages.
What industries in Fort Lauderdale had the most asbestos exposure?
Fort Lauderdale’s shipyards, power plants, construction industry and maritime trades carried the heaviest asbestos exposure risks. Workers at facilities like Port Everglades Shipyard and Florida Power & Light plants regularly encountered asbestos in insulation, piping, boilers and electrical equipment. Construction workers who built or renovated Broward County’s buildings during the 1950s through 1980s also faced significant risks.
Did Fort Lauderdale shipyard and power plant workers face asbestos exposure?
Yes. Workers at Port Everglades Shipyard encountered asbestos during ship servicing and repair, particularly during World War II. Florida Power & Light operated multiple facilities in Fort Lauderdale where workers handled asbestos-containing insulation and equipment. Many of those workers didn’t receive a diagnosis until decades after their exposure ended.
Can Fort Lauderdale veterans file a VA claim, trust fund claim and lawsuit at the same time?
Yes. Florida veterans can pursue VA disability benefits, asbestos trust fund claims and a personal injury lawsuit at the same time. These aren’t mutually exclusive. Our attorneys handle all three compensation options for veteran clients and make sure no available source of compensation goes unclaimed.
Will Meirowitz & Wasserberg come to me if I can't travel to the Fort Lauderdale office?
Yes. Our attorneys travel to clients across South Florida and nationwide. You don’t need to come to our office at 110 E Broward Blvd to get started. Call us anytime at 954-678-4141 for a free consultation, available 24/7.
My family member died from mesothelioma after working in Fort Lauderdale. Can I still file a claim?
Yes. Family members can file a wrongful death claim in Florida. The two-year window for wrongful death claims starts at the date of death, not the date of diagnosis. Contact our attorneys as soon as possible to make sure your family doesn’t miss that deadline.
About The Author
Daniel Wasserberg
Founding Partner
Daniel Wasserberg, a founding partner of Meirowitz & Wasserberg, is a Best Lawyers-recognized and Super Lawyers-rated mesothelioma attorney with over 20 years of experience. Named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer and Top 10 Asbestos-Mesothelioma Lawyer, he leads the firm's national asbestos practice.
