USS Bon Homme Richard CV31
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The USS Bon Homme Richard (CV-31), an Essex-class aircraft carrier, served the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1971. This distinguished vessel played a key role in major conflicts including World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Known for its significant contributions to national security, the Bon Homme Richard was decommissioned in 1971 and remained inactive until it was scrapped in 1992. Like many ships of its time, it contained asbestos, which posed serious health risks to those who served aboard or worked on it.
Asbestos Exposure on USS Bon Homme Richard CV-31
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The USS Bon Homme Richard contained asbestos in various components throughout the ship, including insulation, pipes, electrical wiring and machinery gaskets. During maintenance, repairs or general ship operations, asbestos fibers could be released into the air, putting those aboard the ship and those working on it at risk.
Exposure to asbestos fibers is linked to severe illnesses such as mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis. These diseases often develop decades after exposure, leaving many veterans and shipyard workers at risk long after their service.
Who is at Risk?
Sailors who worked in high-risk areas such as boiler rooms, engine rooms or maintenance spaces faced the highest risk of asbestos exposure. Shipyard workers who constructed, repaired or decommissioned the USS Bon Homme Richard were also at risk. Even family members of sailors may have been secondarily exposed through asbestos fibers carried home on clothing or equipment.
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If you or a loved one served aboard the USS Bon Homme Richard (CV-31) or worked on its construction, maintenance or decommissioning, you may have been exposed to asbestos. Belluck & Fox specialize in representing veterans, shipyard workers and others impacted by asbestos exposure.
With extensive experience in naval asbestos cases, Belluck & Fox can help you seek compensation for illnesses such as mesothelioma and lung cancer. Contact Belluck & Fox today to protect your rights and secure the justice you deserve.
