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Asbestos Litigation

A significant amount of asbestos-related litigation has been handled in courts across the nation. Asbestos exposure is proven to cause lung disease and damage through research.

An attorney must be able to recognize asbestos in each case. This can be done by speaking with colleagues collecting records, or taking samples from homes or work sites.

Liability

You may be entitled to compensation If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with a health condition that is linked to asbestos. Compensation can assist with the loss of wages and medical expenses as well as other costs related to mesothelioma and other asbestos-related illness. You can make a claim for compensation or an offer of settlement from the defendants in the case.

In asbestos cases, there will be multiple defendants because there are many mining companies that produce asbestos and manufacture products containing asbestos. These businesses may also own or have control of asbestos-contaminated properties. In addition, companies that provided services to mines or manufacturers that made use of asbestos or acted as employers could be held responsible for injuries sustained by victims.

Asbestos lawsuits often fall under the legal category of product liability law which is founded on state and common laws that allow damages to be awarded against the sellers of products when those products cause injuries. In a suit for product liability it is claimed that injuries were caused by an ineffective design or fabrication, and that the injured person was not adequately informed about the dangers associated with products.

In asbestos cases, defendants typically argue that they were not negligent and that their products are safe. This is despite the fact that doctors have known for a long time that asbestos-containing products can lead to a myriad of illnesses. Companies who concealed asbestos-related risks to make profits were accused of cover-up. They tried to thwart claims and stop workers from seeking an amount of compensation for their injuries.

If more than one defendant is found responsible for asbestos-related injuries suffered by a victim the judge or jury can decide how to divide the burden of responsibility among the defendants in a process referred to as the apportionment. The apportionment process does not alter the amount that the plaintiff may receive as compensation from the defendants in the case.

Damages

A lawsuit against a business that produced or sold asbestos could assist victims to recover compensation. This includes the cost of medical treatment and lost wages because of being unable to do their job. Victims may also be eligible for compensatory and punitive damages.

The lawsuit claims that the defendant acted negligently in that it failed to exercise reasonable care to ensure the product was safe for the intended use. The lawsuit also claims that the defendant knew asbestos was a risk and failed to warn workers and consumers about the dangers.

A victim or the estates of those who have passed away from asbestos-related diseases like mesothelioma are able to start an asbestos Claim lawsuit. A person can file a personal injury lawsuit to seek compensation for economic and non-economic damages, including emotional distress and suffering, loss of enjoyment life as well as suffering and pain. The surviving family members of someone who has died from an asbestos-related disease can bring a wrongful death lawsuit.

Once an asbestos case has been initiated, the parties exchange information in the process of discovery. This process can take several months and may require interviews with family members, coworkers, members, abatement workers, and others to identify potential defendants.

It is crucial for plaintiffs to choose an experienced attorney to handle their case due of the complex nature of asbestos litigation. The law firm that a plaintiff or their family chooses be aware of the particular complexities involved in asbestos litigation and should be recognized by insurers and defendants for its experience in these cases.

Our lawyers are asbestos litigation experts who have years of experience representing asbestos victims and their families. We are known as a firm that can secure the highest amount of compensation for our clients.

Contact us today for a no-obligation consultation for any questions regarding filing a lawsuit against asbestos. We are committed to fighting for justice on behalf of our clients. Our offices are located Salt Lake City, Utah and Houston, Texas. We represent clients all over the country. Contact us by email or phone today to begin.

Settlements

If asbestos victims win their lawsuits, they receive compensation for the companies who exposed them to hazardous substances. The money is intended to pay the victim and their family members for financial losses caused by asbestos exposure. Compensation can help cover the pain and suffering.

Asbestos cases usually settle instead of going to trial, because it is more cost-effective and easier for defendant companies to resolve the matter this way. Settlements can also prevent the negative publicity that comes with a verdict at trial. It is crucial to select an experienced mesothelioma law firm which has the experience of obtaining maximum damages for their clients.

Mesothelioma cases are extremely complex and lawyers must conduct extensive research about the medical records of their clients, work history and asbestos exposure. They can help clients identify asbestos attorney-producing companies who may be responsible for the illness. The lawyers can then collect evidence to use in an effective mesothelioma case.

Mesothelioma lawyers may uncover evidence that asbestos companies were negligent during discovery and depositions. The evidence typically is in the form of internal memos, corporate documents, and testimony from former employees who worked with asbestos-containing products. These documents often reveal that asbestos manufacturers knew about the dangers of mesothelioma, and other asbestos-related illnesses but did not inform their workers or the general public.

There are many states that set time limits also known as statutes or limitations that define how long an asbestos victim must bring a lawsuit. The time frames vary from state to state, but generally range between one and two years. If the statute of limitations expires prior to the time a lawsuit for mesothelioma is filed the victims will lose their right to receive compensation.

The amount of money that victims can receive depends on the asbestos-related illness they have been diagnosed with, how severe their condition is, as well as other factors. Attorneys take into account treatment costs and other costs when they negotiate to ensure patients have enough money to cover their medical expenses. Asbestos victims can also file claims using trust funds that were set up to compensate people who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases.

Some of these trusts are depleted, but others continue to pay out large amounts of money. For example, in 2018, a federal jury awarded $70 million to the family of the family of a U.S. Navy machinist who developed mesothelioma after working with gaskets manufactured by John Crane Inc.

Trials

Trials are a better option for asbestos victims than settlement offers. Trials can also help settle issues that are not resolved through settlement negotiations, such as differences in the method of calculating damages and whether the victim's condition was caused by specific exposures.

In a trial plaintiffs must demonstrate that they have the right to damages, such as future and past medical expenses as well as loss of earnings, property damage and pain and suffering and loss of consortium. The defendant must also prove its liability for the asbestos-related injury. The trial process is typically long. In the last 10 years mesothelioma jury awards have increased dramatically and far exceeded the amount awarded by judges in settlement cases.

A mesothelioma lawyer can help victims understand the trial process, and can explain their legal right in a courtroom open to the public. A lawyer with experience can also assist in identifying potential defendants. Unlike car accident litigation which is usually easy to identify the responsible parties, asbestos cases can be more complex. This is especially true when an individual has been exposed to asbestos in more than one location and at different dates. An experienced mesothelioma attorney is able to interview witnesses like coworkers and relatives, abatement workers and suppliers to create a detailed list of companies as well as their products and locations.

The expense of settling asbestos claims eats away funds which could be used to pay for future cases. In addition, some claimants think that settlements aren't founded on actual injuries and deserve more in compensation.

The defendants in asbestos cases may fight to have claims dismissed through the process of summary judgment or by a finding of no exposure. These motions, however, require an exhaustive examination of the evidence as well as an expert's assessment that the asbestos doses that were measured by the plaintiff were not sufficient to cause mesothelioma. While the process may take time, a skilled mesothelioma lawyer can assist to accelerate the case and ensure that it doesn't become part of the lengthy backlog of cases in the courts.