Although asbestos laws and regulations in the U.S. began over 35 years ago, many people are still filing mesothelioma claims today, including those who are newly- diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer. Almost all of these victims, and new victims that will surely surface as they are diagnosed, have worked somewhere that exposed them daily to asbestos.
If you or a loved one were diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, or asbestosis, you may be entitled to substantial compensation. Fill out our form to receive our free Financial Compensation Packet. Our packet is loaded with information on leading mesothelioma attorneys in your area, how to file a claim for asbestos trust funds, how to get paid in 90 days, and more.
Asbestos Exposure
For close to a century, thousands of workers were exposed to asbestos for prolonged periods of time. Construction workers, oil refineries workers, steel and metal workers, military personnel, and even teachers have been exposed. In the 1970s, after in-depth investigations and studies, it was determined that asbestos is an extremely harmful mineral. There was strict regulations placed on the use of asbestos shortly after.
Yet, for millions of workers, the damage had already been done. Some employers even ignored the laws and continued to use asbestos. Since symptoms of mesothelioma can take decades to surface, the majority of these workers went for years without knowing the damage that had already been to their health.
New cases continue to emerge years later because of the simple fact that it can take over 30 years for the first symptoms of asbestos-related diseases to surface. This is exactly how so many companies were able to keep it hidden that asbestos was still being used and employees were still being exposed.
If you’ve been exposed to asbestos, the cost of medical care, including mesothelioma treatment options, can be overpowering. Even with insurance coverage and other forms of assistance, most victims find that they cannot cover all the needed medications, treatments, and other expenses.
Since asbestos-related diseases are caused by the neglect of others and could have been prevented, victims have the right to file a mesothelioma lawsuit and be compensated. As more and more evidence unfolds regarding asbestos exposure at the workplace, many of the companies who provided asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) are now setting up trust funds for future cases.
In addition, because of the sheer amount of cases, many attorneys now specialize in mesothelioma claims and represent those that have been diagnosed with diseases caused by asbestos. Known as asbestos lawyers, these attorneys focus solely on helping victims that have been diagnosed with a harmful disease as a result of asbestos exposure. These attorneys differ from general attorneys as they have specialized training and experience in knowing everything about the diseases and the laws and regulations.
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