Editing Settlement Values by State (section)

=== Occupational Exposure Hierarchy ===

Naval and shipyard workers consistently achieve the highest settlements across all regions due to extensive documented exposure and federal jurisdiction advantages. Average [https://dandell.com/mesothelioma/mesothelioma-diagnosis/mesothelioma-risk-shipyard-oil-construction-workers-most-at-risk/ shipyard worker settlements] reach $2.3 million, with verdicts averaging $8.7 million. These workers typically qualify for 12-15 trust funds based on documented exposure to products from multiple bankrupt manufacturers.

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! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:left;" | Occupation
! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:center;" | Avg. Settlement
! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:center;" | Avg. Verdict
! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:center;" | Trust Funds Eligible
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| style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold; background:#e8f4f8;" | Naval/Shipyard Workers
| style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center; color:#28a745; font-weight:bold;" | $2.3 Million
| style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | $8.7 Million
| style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | 12-15
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| style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold;" | Oil Refinery Workers
| style="padding:12px; text-align:center; font-weight:bold;" | $2.1 Million
| style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | $7.2 Million
| style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | 10-12
|-
| style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold; background:#e8f4f8;" | Construction Workers
| style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center; font-weight:bold;" | $1.4 Million
| style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | $4.8 Million
| style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | 8-12
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| style="padding:20px 25px 15px; font-style:italic; font-size:1.05em; line-height:1.6;" | "The key to maximizing compensation lies in thorough exposure documentation. We work with industrial hygienists and medical experts to establish the precise connection between workplace conditions and disease development for every client."
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| style="padding:5px 25px 20px; text-align:right;" | '''— Anna Jackson,''' Client Advocate, Danziger & De Llano
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