Asbestos / Mesothelioma Lawsuit in Alaska

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Statute of Limitations

Alaska Statutes § 09.10.070 provides a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. Alaska courts apply the discovery rule for latent disease claims, so the 2-year period begins at mesothelioma diagnosis. Alaska has no specific asbestos disease statute.

2 years from diagnosis

Alaska Data

Exposure in Alaska

Source: SEER NCI 2024

Source: NIOSH Occupational Data

Source: Alaska Statutes § 09.10.070

Medical Resources

Clinics & Specialists in Alaska

Providence Alaska Medical Center — Alaska Native Cancer Program

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium — Cancer Program

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