Naples Mesothelioma Lawyer
Meirowitz & Wasserberg represents people diagnosed with mesothelioma across Naples and Southwest Florida. Our office serves Collier County, Broward County and beyond.
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
Why Naples Families Trust Meirowitz & Wasserberg With Their Case
Naples families facing a mesothelioma diagnosis need attorneys who know Florida law and have the resources to pursue exposure histories wherever they lead. Meirowitz & Wasserberg’s local office, centrally located in the city at 5621 Strand Blvd., puts you in direct contact with partners who handle these cases personally. They’ve secured landmark verdicts in asbestos cases in Florida and across the country.
Florida ranks second in the nation for mesothelioma diagnoses, and Southwest Florida’s high concentration of retirees from industrial careers makes Collier County and the surrounding region a focal point for these cases. Our attorneys know Florida’s legal landscape, and are experienced with the complexity of a Naples mesothelioma case. often reflects the complexity of the career that caused it. Our investigators and trial experience allow us to hold defendants accountable. Schedule a free consultation.
Naples Mesothelioma Case Results
Meirowitz & Wasserberg has secured significant compensation through mesothelioma lawsuits for people diagnosed with this rare and aggressive cancer across Florida and nationwide. Many Naples-area clients come to us after careers in industries that spanned multiple jobsites. Our attorneys know how to trace exposure wherever it leads.
Our Results for Mesothelioma Clients
- $39M+ verdict: Our client diagnosed following a talc pleurodesis procedure received this verdict, one of the largest mesothelioma awards in Massachusetts history.
- $32M+ verdict: Our attorneys secured this verdict in a Florida mesothelioma case, demonstrating what our team delivers when Florida cases go to trial.
- $18M verdict: We obtained this verdict for a California woman who developed mesothelioma after using talcum powder throughout her life, a case that reflects the growing number of consumer product exposure claims.
- $5.4M settlement: We negotiated this settlement for a journeyman pipefitter who worked full time at a refinery in the Houston ship channel, reflecting our experience with Gulf Coast industrial exposure cases common among Naples retirees.
- $3.7M settlement: Our attorneys achieved this settlement for a Vietnam-era Navy boiler tender stationed in Honolulu, Hawaii, a case that shows our ability to trace military exposure across decades and geographies.
Our past case results don’t guarantee a specific outcome in your case. However, they show that our attorneys are skilled at pursuing compensation in complicated cases.
Compensation Options for Naples Families
People diagnosed with mesothelioma in Naples and across Southwest Florida often qualify for more than one type of compensation. Because many Naples clients have exposure histories that cross industries and decades, identifying every available option requires expert legal representation.
How Naples Families Can Seek Compensation
- Asbestos trust funds: More than 60 active trust funds hold more than $30 billion for people with asbestos-related diseases. Many companies that supplied asbestos products to Florida’s construction, power generation and Gulf Coast industries contributed to these funds. Our attorneys identify every trust you qualify for and can often file all claims simultaneously.
- Personal injury lawsuits: If you have a confirmed mesothelioma diagnosis, you can file a lawsuit against the companies whose products caused your exposure. Florida’s courts have experience handling these cases and our attorneys know how to navigate them.
- VA benefits: Southwest Florida has a large veteran population. Veterans diagnosed with mesothelioma from exposure during military service can file for VA disability compensation and health care through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Filing a VA claim doesn’t prevent you from also pursuing a civil lawsuit or trust fund claims.
- Workers’ compensation: If your asbestos exposure happened at a Florida jobsite, you may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. Our attorneys help clients pursue this with other claims where eligible.
- Wrongful death lawsuits: If a family member died from mesothelioma, surviving family members can file a wrongful death claim.
Many of our Naples clients pursue several compensation options at the same time. We review every detail of your exposure history, military service and medical records to make sure they pursue every compensation source available to you.
Asbestos Exposure Sites Affecting Naples Residents
Naples’ construction history, agricultural operations and Gulf Coast industries created local asbestos exposure risks. Older buildings like schools, homes and government buildings heavily used asbestos construction materials. Workers who spent careers in Southwest Florida’s construction boom, which transformed the region from the 1950s onward, encountered asbestos regularly in building materials, insulation and flooring.
Southwest Florida Asbestos Exposure Locations
- Collier County construction sites: Southwest Florida’s rapid residential and commercial development from the 1950s through the 1980s relied heavily on asbestos-containing materials including floor tiles, ceiling tiles, joint compound, insulation and roofing products. Construction workers, electricians, plumbers and painters across Collier County faced regular asbestos contact throughout this period.
- Everglades Sugar Refinery, Clewiston: Sugar mills used asbestos equipment as part of the sugar refining process. The Everglades Sugar Refinery in nearby Clewiston employed workers from across Southwest Florida and exposed them to asbestos in processing equipment and machinery.
- Gulf of Mexico offshore oil rigs: U.S. offshore and deepwater oil drilling began in the Gulf of Mexico in 1942, and the highly flammable nature of drilling operations means many offshore rigs contained asbestos products. Many Naples-area residents worked Gulf rigs before retiring to Southwest Florida and may have inhaled asbestos fibers during those careers.
- Naples and Collier County older buildings: Collier County’s diverse building stock, from historic downtown properties to modern Gulf Coast developments, may contain asbestos-containing materials regardless of construction date. Teachers, custodians, maintenance workers and renovation crews who worked in older Collier County buildings faced potential exposure.
- U.S. Sugar Company, South Florida operations: U.S. Sugar operated across South Florida’s agricultural region and workers at processing facilities throughout the region encountered asbestos in boilers, insulation and industrial equipment.
Florida had five asbestos processing plants that operated throughout the state and people who worked in shipyards, chemical plants, metal shops and auto repair were also at risk. Charlotte County, which borders Collier County directly, ranks among the counties with the highest mesothelioma mortality rates in Florida.
Secondary exposure also affects Southwest Florida families. A spouse who laundered work clothes or a child raised in a home where a parent worked with asbestos may have a valid claim. Our attorneys trace exposure histories across every state and industry.
Filing a Naples Mesothelioma Lawsuit: What Makes Florida Different
Florida Statutes Chapter 774 sets strict procedural requirements for filing asbestos claims, including mandatory medical documentation of physical impairment and detailed exposure histories. Our attorneys build every Naples case to meet those requirements from the first day.
Steps to File Your Naples Mesothelioma Claim
- Free case evaluation: We review your diagnosis, work history and military service at no cost.
- Multi-state investigation: Our team traces your work history, building a complete exposure timeline that connects your diagnosis to the responsible companies.
- Medical documentation: Florida requires specific proof of physical impairment before a claim can move forward. We gather your medical records and ensure your claim meets all requirements.
- Filing your claim: We handle every deadline and document. Florida’s statute of limitations starts at the date of diagnosis, not the date of exposure. The deadline is generally four years from diagnosis to file a personal injury lawsuit and two years from the date of death for wrongful death claims.
- Settlement or trial: Most mesothelioma cases settle within 12 to 18 months. When defendants won’t negotiate a fair settlement, we’re prepared to litigate your case. Our attorneys have secured verdicts exceeding $32 million in Florida and won significant results in cases that traced exposure across multiple states.
Our attorneys manage every step of the legal process so you and your family don’t have to. We work on contingency, so you don’t pay anything unless we win your case.
Our Mesothelioma Attorneys Serving Naples
Our Naples clients need attorneys who can investigate their exposure history thoroughly, build cases against defendants and win. Partners Samuel Meirowitz and Daniel Wasserberg hold active Florida licenses and handle Naples cases personally.
Daniel Wasserberg, Co-Founder
Licensed in Florida Top 10 Asbestos Mesothelioma Trial Lawyer | Super Lawyers
Daniel Wasserberg has built his reputation on results that other firms couldn't achieve. The National Trial Lawyers named him a Top 10 Asbestos Mesothelioma Trial Lawyer, a recognition that reflects his record in courtrooms across the country. Dan approaches every Naples case with the same intensity he brings to cases nationally.
Samuel Meirowitz, Co-Founder
Licensed in Florida Top 100 Trial Lawyers | Super Lawyers
Samuel Meirowitz brings a prosecutorial background and a landmark trial record to every Southwest Florida case. Super Lawyers has recognized Sam every year since 2016. And he believes all of his Naples clients deserve meticulous and dedicated personal representation.
Kush Shukla, Partner
Licensed in Florida, New York and New Jersey Fordham University School of Law | American Association for Justice
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 asbestos litigation, product liability and toxic tort cases. Kush speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese fluently, giving our Naples team the ability to serve clients in their preferred language.
Naples Mesothelioma Lawyer FAQs
I retired to Naples after a career in another state. Can I still file a mesothelioma lawsuit?
Yes. If your asbestos exposure happened at a shipyard in Baltimore, a refinery in Texas or a power plant in Ohio, our attorneys can file your lawsuit in jurisdictions across the country. Many Naples clients have exposure histories that span multiple states and employers and our attorneys handle that complexity every day.
How does Florida's statute of limitations work for Naples mesothelioma cases?
Florida gives mesothelioma patients four years from the date of diagnosis to file a personal injury lawsuit. Wrongful death claims must go to court within two years of the date of death. That clock starts at diagnosis, not when your asbestos exposure happened, which means even exposure from 30 or 40 years ago may still qualify. Contact us as soon as possible after a diagnosis so we can confirm your timeline and protect your options.
What industries put Naples-area residents at the highest risk of asbestos exposure?
Collier County's construction boom from the 1950s through the 1980s used asbestos-containing materials extensively. Workers at the Everglades Sugar Refinery in nearby Clewiston and Gulf Coast oil drilling, shipbuilding and military service all had heavy asbestos exposure histories.
Does it matter that my asbestos exposure happened on a Gulf of Mexico offshore rig?
No. Our attorneys handle cases that trace exposure to Gulf of Mexico offshore drilling operations, where thousands of workers encountered asbestos in insulation, gaskets and equipment throughout their careers. Many Naples retirees worked Gulf rigs before settling in Southwest Florida. Our attorneys know how to identify the responsible companies and file claims against them regardless of where the rigs operated.
Can I file a Naples mesothelioma claim if I don't know exactly where my exposure happened?
Yes. Many Naples clients come to us without a clear picture of when or where their asbestos exposure occurred. Our attorneys use employment records, product databases, military service records and witness statements to document your exposure history.
Does Florida's House Bill 837 tort reform affect Naples mesothelioma cases?
Yes. Florida passed House Bill 837 in March 2023, which changed several aspects of civil litigation including how courts calculate and present damages in mesothelioma cases. Our attorneys know these rules and build every Naples case to comply with Florida's current legal standards while advocating for you.
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$5,100,000+
Mesothelioma Settlement
$4,000,000+
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