Mesothelioma cases continue to be tried and settled both in and out of the court system. People who have suffered from illnesses related to asbestos exposure have the right to file a Mesothelioma case in order to receive medical compensation for their illness. Mesothelioma cases can come from any walk of life that puts the victim in contact with asbestos. The U.S. military is one such place. Hundreds of thousands of military personnel were exposed to asbestos during their term of service. Some estimates put the number in the millions. Because of its heat resistance and fireproofing capabilities, asbestos was used in every branch of the military. Asbestos was mainly used as insulation and there many products were made with the caustic material that was also used by the military. The Navy had the highest use of asbestos of the military branches. Every ship and shipyard that the Navy built prior to the mid-1970s was filled with asbestos containing materials. Navy men could be weeks at a time on enclosed ships breathing in substance that they did not know would harm or possible kill them. Navy personnel who worked below decks were of course more exposed due to being more enclosed than those on the upper decks. However, any military personnel during those years were exposed to asbestos and should be checked if they are showing symptoms.