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A Firm That Specializes in Asbestos Litigation
Firms that specialize in asbestos litigation, versus personal injury attorneys who handle many different types of claims have the expertise and resources to assist those diagnosed with asbestos-related illnesses. They have access to special databases that will help them connect a patient's illness with their prior exposure to asbestos.
Workplace Exposure
Asbestos is made up of a collection of mineral fibers that are resistant to corrosion, heat and abrasion. These fibers are used in products like insulation for pipes (steam lines for example) flooring tiles, building materials, and automotive brakes and clutches. Exposure to asbestos typically occurs during construction work or ship repair, and also in manufacturing asbestos-containing products.
Patients who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases may bring a lawsuit to recover damages from businesses that exposed them to the dangerous substance. The money awarded in a mesothelioma case can cover medical costs, lost wages, and other costs associated with this illness.
In the United States, mesothelioma victims and their families can seek financial assistance from dozens of different asbestos manufacturers through litigation. These lawsuits hold companies accountable for their failure to disclose the dangers of asbestos products and in causing people to be affected by mesothelioma and additional conditions.
Asbestos litigation is unique from other personal injury cases due to the fact that it can involve many of the same defendants (companies who are being sued) and the same law firms that represent plaintiffs and the same lawyers and expert witnesses. This makes it essential that people suffering from asbestos-related injuries seek out an attorney who is familiar with these kinds of cases as well as the long history of mesothelioma litigation in the United States.
In asbestos litigation, determining the source for an individual's exposure to asbestos is essential. This could require a thorough examination of records pertaining to years of employment and Social Security and unions, tax returns, and other documents. The lawyers at Waters Kraus & Paul can determine all potential sources of exposure and pursue claims against the responsible asbestos manufacturers.
Asbestos litigation has been ongoing in the United States since the 1960s. Asbestos manufacturers are finally starting to feel the consequences of this legal battle by filing for bankruptcy, settling claims with victims and setting up asbestos trust funds to pay future victims. But until this harmful carcinogen is completely banned mesothelioma, as well as the other asbestos-related illnesses will continue to cause severe damage to the population of the world. Our lawyers are committed to holding these asbestos companies accountable for their negligence.
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a deadly form of cancer that affects the lung lining or abdomen. It forms when asbestos fibers are sharp and get stuck in the lining and cause irritation to cells, which then can turn malignant and spread to other organs. It is not common mesothelioma is seen in people who have never been exposed to asbestos. In many cases, symptoms don't manifest until years after exposure to asbestos.
Mesothelioma symptoms include difficulty breathing, coughing, and chest pain. A doctor will conduct a physical examination and order imaging tests such as X-rays or CT scanners to check for mesothelioma signs. They may also recommend a biopsy to test for mesothelioma tumor cells in a tissue sample.
The biopsy can be carried out with surgery or by taking a small amount of tissue or fluid from the area affected by the cancer. The biopsy is then studied under microscopes to determine the type of mesothelioma. There are two types of mesothelioma: epithelioid and sarcomatoid. Epithelioid is more responsive to treatment and makes up 70 to 80% of mesothelioma diagnoses. Sarcomatoid is the remaining mesothelioma and is more difficult to treat.
Lawyers can help victims in receiving compensation for medical expenses, lost wages and suffering. They can also bring a lawsuit against responsible asbestos companies to hold them accountable for their actions. They will look over all evidence available and develop a legal strategy that will maximize the value of a lawsuit.
The statute of limitations in each state determines the time victims have to bring an asbestos lawsuit after being diagnosed mesothelioma. In many states the statute of limitations starts when the victim is diagnosed with mesothelioma or in wrongful death cases in the event of death. Irving asbestos lawyers are well-versed in the laws of each state and can guide their clients on the best way to file a suit for mesothelioma. They can also help victims avoid mistakes that could lower the value of their claim. For instance, a lapse in the date of diagnosis can result in a loss of thousands of dollars in compensation.
Statute of limitations
A statute of limitation is a legal rule that sets a time limit within which a lawsuit has to be filed. Once the statute of limitations expires the plaintiff loses the right to pursue legal action regardless of the merits of the case.
Asbestos litigation has been ongoing since the late 1920s when workers first reported asbestos-related ailments. It is now the longest-running mass tort in U.S. history, and it has impacted hundreds of thousands of people in the United States alone. The litigation has evolved over the years because of changes in the law, the increase in the number of wealthy plaintiffs, the increasing media attention on mesothelioma and mass tort litigation particularly and the wider use of computers.
Lawsuits involving mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases must be filed promptly to ensure that the time limit has not expired. An attorney for mesothelioma can assist victims in understanding the time limitations applicable to their particular situation. In the majority of instances, a victim's time limit begins to run after they've been diagnosed with mesothelioma.
A lawyer must have a wealth of experience handling asbestos cases because the statutes of limitations as well as other legal issues can make compensation difficult. A skilled mesothelioma lawyer will take the time to thoroughly analyze each client's situation to determine how it might impact a statute of limitations and other legal questions.
A mesothelioma suit can also compensate victims and their relatives for medical costs, lost income, and emotional distress. These costs can quickly accumulate. Compensation from a successful lawsuit could also ease financial burdens and improve quality of life.
Waters Kraus & Paul is familiar with holding asbestos distributors, manufacturers and others accountable for their role in mesothelioma's development. Our attorneys have represented clients exposed to asbestos in Utah and California as well as across the country. This includes people who worked in shipyards or oil refineries. We hold asbestos manufacturers responsible for their negligence, and we will ensure that victims and their families receive the financial compensation they are due.