Mesothelioma Attorney in Colorado Springs

Pursuing Asbestos Exposure Claims for Colorado Springs & Pueblo Families Since 1971

Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer caused by asbestos exposure. It most commonly affects the lining of the lungs (pleural mesothelioma) or the abdomen (peritoneal mesothelioma), and a diagnosis often arrives decades after the original exposure. If you or someone you love has received this diagnosis, our personal injury team at Clawson & Clawson, LLP is here to help you understand your legal options and pursue compensation.

We’ve served Colorado Springs and Pueblo families since 1971 as a second-generation, family-led firm. With more than 100 years of combined trial experience and a record of holding employers accountable for asbestos-related harm, we bring serious resources to these claims. A free initial consultation is available at no cost to you.

Colorado’s two-year filing deadline for mesothelioma claims means time matters. Call (719) 602-5888 today to schedule your free case review with our Colorado Springs team.

How Asbestos Exposure Happens & Why Colorado Springs Has a History with It

Asbestos-containing materials are harmless when undisturbed. The danger begins when those materials are cut, sanded, or demolished, releasing microscopic fibers into the air. Because asbestos is strong and heat-resistant, it was widely added to insulation, fireproofing, and flooring in construction, mining, and automotive repair before the 1990s. Workers in those industries carry the highest documented exposure risk.

Colorado Springs has its own chapter in asbestos litigation history. The Colorado Supreme Court case Fibreboard Corp. v. Fenton centered on a plumber exposed to asbestos dust in 1957 and 1958 while working on construction of the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. He later developed mesothelioma, and a jury returned a $190,000 verdict for wrongful death and loss of consortium against the asbestos product manufacturers. That case shaped how Colorado courts address asbestos manufacturer liability. Because mesothelioma follows a long latency period between exposure and diagnosis, workers on projects like the Academy construction often didn’t receive diagnoses until much later in life.

Building an Employer-Liability Claim for Mesothelioma

If your mesothelioma traces to asbestos in a workplace, we may be able to file a claim against your employer or the product manufacturers responsible. These cases rest on evidence: medical records and pathology reports confirming the diagnosis, hospital bills documenting treatment costs, and employment records establishing where and when exposure occurred. Industries like construction, mining, and automotive repair carry the highest exposure risk, but any workplace where asbestos-containing materials were disturbed is relevant to your claim.

Compensation in a mesothelioma claim reflects both economic losses and the broader impact of the illness on your life. The severity of the disease, the cost of ongoing care, and the complexity of proving exposure all influence what a case may recover and how long resolution takes. Some claims resolve within a year, while others involving disputed liability or multiple defendants can extend to two years or longer. When employers try to shift responsibility for asbestos-related suffering, we hold them accountable. Filing your claim is the first concrete step toward justice, and we’re prepared to take it with you.

Colorado’s Filing Deadlines for Mesothelioma Claims

Colorado applies what is called the discovery rule to mesothelioma cases. Because the latency period between asbestos exposure and diagnosis can span decades, the statute of limitations doesn’t start on the date of exposure. It starts on the date of diagnosis. From that date, Colorado gives mesothelioma patients two years to file a personal injury claim.

Wrongful death claims follow a separate deadline: two years from the date of death. Families filing these claims on or after January 1, 2025, also benefit from a higher cap on noneconomic damages under House Bill 24-1472, which raised the ceiling for grief, loss of companionship, and pain and suffering to $2.125 million. One additional rule worth knowing: Colorado’s comparative negligence standard bars any recovery if a claimant is found 50% or more at fault, making thorough documentation of exposure circumstances critical from the start.

Why Colorado Springs & Pueblo Families Trust Clawson & Clawson, LLP

Our firm has represented injured workers and their families in this region for more than 50 years. That longevity reflects a commitment to clients, not a marketing position. Firm members are recognized by Super Lawyers (2023–2026) and hold Avvo’s highest 10/10 “Superb” rating. We’re also members of The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, credentials reserved for attorneys with demonstrated results in high-stakes civil litigation.

We settle cases out of court whenever we can secure a fair result efficiently, because prolonged litigation adds time and stress to families already managing a serious illness. When employers or insurers won’t offer fair terms, we litigate. Our A+ BBB rating and recognition among U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Law Firms” reflect a standard we hold ourselves to in every case we take on.

Schedule Your Free Mesothelioma Consultation

Colorado’s two-year deadline begins at diagnosis, and it doesn’t pause. If you or a family member has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, speaking with a mesothelioma attorney in Colorado Springs as soon as possible can help preserve your ability to file. We offer free initial consultations so you can understand your rights before committing to anything.

Your fight is our fight. Call (719) 602-5888 to schedule a free case review with Clawson & Clawson, LLP and take the first step toward pursuing accountability.