Our attorneys have experienced closely the effects of a diagnosis of mesothelioma on a patient, his family, and loved ones. We kno...
Our attorneys have experienced closely the effects of a diagnosis of mesothelioma on a patient, his family, and loved ones. We know this is a very painful situation. We understand that filing a lawsuit is not a priority for cancer patients, and we strive to simplify the legal process for those who choose to take legal action. To begin with, it is important to ask the following questions:
1. Were you or your loved one exposed to asbestos or asbestos?
2. Where and when did this exposure to asbestos occur?
3. What damages did the person suffer as a result of exposure to asbestos?
How an Attorney Can Help a Mesothelioma Patient
The good thing about hiring an attorney is that it allows you to limit your involvement in the case. We take care of every step of the legal process as you and your family address more important issues, such as medical treatment and emotional support. We fully respect your decision to separate from the process.
Our goal is to provide support to victims and their families from the first consultation to the resolution of their case while working to ensure that those who exposed asbestos are held responsible for their actions.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, it is important to contact a lawyer as soon as possible. There is a deadline for filing mesothelioma lawsuits, and if you take a long time to act you may miss the opportunity to seek compensation for your illness. We are willing to travel to meet with potential clients. Do not hesitate to contact us today. Our initial consultation is always free, and we do it without any obligation on your part.
Asbestos contact lawsuits
There are two types of claims for mesothelioma: personal injury or death by negligence of the other. Typically, the former employer of the victim or the company that manufactured and sold the asbestos product will be named as defendants.
Depending on state law, the victim has between one and five years since the diagnosis to file a personal injury claim. These cases can claim first-hand exposure as a result of direct contact with asbestos.
Another type of personal injury case is second-hand exposure, which means that someone was in contact with another individual who had direct contact.
When someone dies from having been in contact with asbestos, one member of your family can file a death claim for another person's negligence.
Exposure to asbestos
Many of our loved ones and us, unfortunately, have been exposed to asbestos in some way. Recently, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) included asbestos in a list of 10 substances to assess the risks they pose to health and the environment. But in the country, the use of asbestos, however, has not yet been completely banned.
Asbestos at work: Worldwide, 125 million workers are exposed to asbestos in their workplace, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In the United States, if asbestos exposure occurred on the job, you could file a lawsuit against your employer. If you worked in the following industries, it is very likely that you have been exposed to asbestos:
- Construction Equipment
- Factories / Manufacture
- Firefighters
- Shipbuilding
- Military
- Aerospace
- Agriculture
- Food
- Automotive
- Railroad
Asbestos at home: If you were exposed to asbestos at home, you may be able to claim compensation from the landlord, in case the home is rented, or the builder or previous owner in case the home is your own. If the house you inhabit or inhabited was built before 1975, it is likely that asbestos was used in its construction, possibly as thermal insulation of pipes and boilers. As we have told in an earlier post, the use of asbestos in the United States has not yet been banned. But also in:
- Coating materials such as cement fibers
- Synthetic floor tiles
- The glue that adheres the tiles to concrete or wood
- Heavy Duty Corrugated Panels
- HVAC insulation in general in the form of the corrugated or flat board
- Roofing materials, especially in the case of flat roofs, but also some roofs
- Some types of paint
- The putty of the windows
- Some types of linoleum
- Interior insulation of the attic
- Plaster
In some cases, compensation for mesothelioma injuries can be sought through labor compensation. Or, if the victim was exposed while serving in the military, it is possible to get veteran benefits. However, these cases are complex and require the assistance of mesothelioma lawyers.
In this article, we give you more details about who is at risk of getting sick from asbestos.
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Do not wait too long to take action
In the United States, there are time limits for starting a legal claim called the Statute of Limitations. Once the deadline has expired, it will be very difficult to file the claim and win compensation. It is therefore advisable to talk to a lawyer as soon as possible, as this will make it more feasible to gather the necessary documentation and prepare a suitable strategy to achieve a fair outcome.
Consult with our expert mesothelioma attorneys for asbestos
If you would like to talk to a lawyer about an asbestos mesothelioma case, please contact us immediately. We invite you to complete our online form, and a member of our team will contact you. We have an expert team in this type of situations.
Useful data to improve the quality of a patient with mesothelioma
1. Choose together with your doctor and specialists the best treatment for you or your loved one
2. Seek emotional support and support groups. The US government prepared available resources on its website in Spanish. The Hispanic Access Foundation also provides resources for cancer patients in our communities, as well as Cancer.net in Spanish.
3. Take care of your diet
4. Follow the medical recommendations and keep track of everything. Ask for help in achieving this.
5. Find out more about the disease by seeking the help of experts.
6. Learn your rights as a mesothelioma patient. If you would like to talk to a lawyer about an asbestos mesothelioma case, please contact us immediately. To start the conversation, it's as simple as completing our online form, and a member of our team will get in touch with you. Our attorneys will thoroughly evaluate your case to determine what your options are before the law. We have an expert team in this type of situations.
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