If you or someone you know has an asbestos-related disease,
you owe it to yourself to make sure that your rights are protected.
Your rights vary depending on many factors such as your residence,
where you were exposed to asbestos, and the location of the
responsible asbestos companies. Each state has its own laws
and governs the law differently. Each state also has its own
deadlines for allowing victims of asbestos disease to file
lawsuits, called statutes of limitation and statutes of repose.
The effects of asbestos 20, 30 and even 40
or more years later have been devastating. Workers exposed
to asbestos could potentially contract Mesothelioma, a terminal
cancer or another condition called asbestosis.
Under the law, if you have an asbestos-related disease, you
are entitled to fair compensation from the companies that
are responsible for the asbestos products that caused your
disease.
Eligibility
If you are a victim of Mesothelioma or Asbestosis,
your eligibility will depend on several factors:
a) Statute of Limitations
b) Identify Your Exposure
c) Responsible Parties
Wrongful Death Suit
The law also says that if you are a close family member of
a person who died of an asbestos-related disease, you may
also have the right to seek compensation for your loss. This
right is called a "wrongful death" suit. The laws
of different states vary as to which family members have the
legal right to recover for the wrongful death of a family
member. We can help decide which state is best for your case,
depending upon your individual situation.
Statute of Limitations
While you have the right to sue if you have, or a family member
has, an asbestos-related disease, there is a time frame during
which you must file your case. This statute of limitations
varies from state to state, but if you wait too long, you
will be barred from taking legal action. If you are interested
in filing a case, it is important that you seek legal advice
as soon as possible.
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