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Asbestos Mesothelioma Lawyers and Law Firms in Alabama (AL) - Mesothelioma Law Firm

Asbestos Related Disease is any disease brought on by exposure to asbestos.

Besides mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer almost always linked to asbestos, a number of other diseases can also be caused by asbestos exposure. Asbestos exposure can cause non-cancerous or non-malignant diseases including asbestosis and pleural disease.

Asbestos exposure can also cause lung cancer or cancer of the esophagus, larynx, oral cavity, stomach, colon or rectum.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with one of these diseases, or if a loved one has died of one of these diseases, please contact us immediately for a free consultation. We may be able to help you receive compensation.

What is asbestos?
Asbestos is a natural mineral used in many products because it is fire resistant, a heat and electricity conductor, resistant to chemical attacks and is virtually indestructible. Asbestos has been widely used in manufacturing and included as a material in many products since the early 1900's and is still in use today. Some uses of asbestos have been banned because asbestos is proved to cause mesothelioma and other diseases.

Why is asbestos dangerous to your health?
Asbestos exposure can cause disease and death, and many people never know they are at risk. Everyone has been exposed to asbestos some time during their life. Because of this widespread exposure, asbestos cases continue to arise. Although you may have been exposed to asbestos many years ago, your health still may be at risk. It can take anywhere from 10 to 60 years for some asbestos-related diseases to surface.

How is an asbestos related disease acquired?
Asbestos is released into the air in dust-sized fibers and inhaled into the lungs. These asbestos fibers are released when asbestos is mined, when asbestos containing materials are processed, when a worker works with a product that contains asbestos, and when a worker works around others working with an asbestos containing product. Asbestos fibers can be airborne in a processing plant, in the environment nearby, or even in workers' homes once they accidentally carry fibers on their clothes. When the fibers are inhaled, they lodge in the lungs and nearby membranes and the body cannot get rid of them.

What is mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is an extremely deadly cancer of the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and internal organs. There is no cure, and the only known cause is exposure to asbestos. The cancer occurs most often in the pleura (membrane between the lungs and the ribs), but it can spread or occur locally in the lining of abdominal organs or heart as well. It has a long latency or "incubation" period, sometimes as much as 20 to 40 years. Workers who were exposed to airborne asbestos fibers before asbestos dangers were publicized in the 1970s are still being diagnosed with this disease. Between 2,500 and 4,000 Americans are diagnosed annually with mesothelioma.

I was a smoker or am still a smoker, could I have an asbestos case?
Yes. It does not matter if you are currently a smoker or if you have ever smoked. If you have been exposed to asbestos, you may qualify to receive compensation regardless of your smoking history. In fact, many studies have shown that smokers who were also exposed to asbestos are actually at an increased risk of developing lung cancer.

Isn't asbestos currently banned in the United States?
No. Though some uses of asbestos were at one time banned in the U.S., it is still used today in certain applications. Asbestos has many important heat-resistant features, but its processing has been poorly regulated in the past. Even though federal regulation of asbestos processing is now tighter than ever there are still slip-ups. The bottom line is that even if asbestos were completely banned today the long latency period means mesothelioma and other asbestos related diseases would still be with us for years to come.

Do you need to work with asbestos to be at risk?
No. Perhaps the most frightening aspect is that workers might unknowingly carry asbestos fibers into the home on their clothes - family members have developed the disease simply from this low-level exposure such as washing clothes that were exposed to asbestos. Also, you don't have to work with asbestos or in an asbestos processing plant in order to inhale airborne fibers. Many workplaces are large complexes with one small section in which asbestos containing materials or products are handled. A lack of proper workplace controls, such as proper ventilation, can sometimes mean airborne fibers drift elsewhere in a complex. Worse, the fibers can be airborne in the surrounding vicinity of a business in which asbestos containing materials are processed.

Can you be exposed to asbestos if you have not worked in an industrial work place?
Yes. Many people have been exposed to asbestos through home remodeling or renovation work. Many people are also exposed to asbestos from performing car maintenance work and repair to their own personal vehicles or hobby cars. You may have also been exposed to asbestos when doing plumbing, welding or electrical work. Some products that you may have worked with that contained asbestos include: insulation, joint compound, brakes, clutches, tiles, shingles, siding, roofing felts, electrical wire, etc.

Do you need to be exposed to asbestos for years to be at risk?
No. Short-term exposure has been proven to cause mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis, pleural disease and other asbestos related diseases in many people. Asbestos fibers can be inhaled deeply enough on just one or two occasions for them to lodge permanently, deep within the lungs. The body cannot dispose of asbestos fibers. The frequency of exposure, and the amount to which someone is exposed, are not always factors in predicting the onset of the disease.

Asbestos Bankruptcy Trusts

Asbestos litigation began in the United States during the 1970s, and by 2002 defendants paid over $49 billion in compensation to claimants. As more and more lawsuits began to be filed, many asbestos defendants filed for bankruptcy protection and reorganization under section 524(g) of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

Reorganization does not mean that an asbestos defendant has run out of money, but rather that it has a large amount of asbestos liabilities. Reorganization allows the defendants to pay claims while protecting their assets. Courts have ordered many of the primary asbestos defendants who have filed for bankruptcy to set up personal injury trust funds specifically to compensate asbestos victims. These types of funds are also called Asbestos Bankruptcy Trusts.

Asbestos Bankruptcy Claims

These Asbestos Bankruptcy Trusts are set up to provide payments for all present and future asbestos injury victims. Payments usually equal only a small portion of their true value. Because of our knowledge and experience, the asbestos lawyers at Cory Watson Attorneys are able to efficiently and effectively establish the rights of our clients to the money that has been put into these asbestos trusts for victims of Mesothelioma and other asbestos related diseases. We fight for every dollar owed our clients by these asbestos trusts.

We are able to so effectively process asbestos bankruptcy claims because of our specialized knowledge and dedicated staff. Our asbestos lawyers know exactly what needs to be done to maximize the payments to our clients. Assisting our attorneys is our large, dedicated asbestos bankruptcy department. As a result of our size, we can quickly and efficiently complete and file claims against the many companies that have filed for bankruptcy and get you the compensation you rightfully deserve.

When will I receive my Asbestos Bankruptcy Settlements?

The time it takes companies to plan, establish, and begin asbestos payouts from their trusts can be anywhere from several months to several years. While no firm can avoid these delays to payments, the hard work and experience of our dedicated asbestos attorneys and bankruptcy staff means that our clients receive their settlements as fast as possible.

Having filed over 60,000 individual bankruptcy claims with forty-six different bankruptcy trusts means our staff is intimately familiar with the processes, requirements, and formats required by each trust. Our experience allows us to cut out delays caused by missing or incomplete information, delays not uncommon among others with less familiarity with asbestos bankruptcy trust procedures or lacking a dedicated asbestos bankruptcy department.

Asbestos Jobs

Everyone has been exposed to asbestos at some time during their life. A list of jobs that typically put workers at risk for asbestos exposure can be seen to the left. However, if you or your loved one has been exposed to asbestos by working in a job that you do not see on this list, you may still have an asbestos case. Please contact us immediately for a free consultation.

More Information on Mesothelioma

Detailed information on Mesothelioma is available at www.marf.org, the website of the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation. This law firm is not affiliated with, sponsored by or associated with the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation

Free Consultation on Your Mesothelioma Case

If you or a loved one developed mesothelioma or cancer of the esophagus, larynx, oral cavity, stomach, colon, or rectum, the Birmingham mesothelioma lawyers at Cory Watson Attorneys are ready to fight for you. Pick up the phone and call us at (877) 562-0000 or fill out our free initial consultation form.

As a leading national injury law firm, we serve clients throughout the country as well as locally, including:

• Birmingham
• Blount
• Jefferson
• Shelby
• Tuscaloosa

.... and Walker counties.

It takes just minutes to fill out the brief form and the initial conversation is free.

Alabama Mesothelioma Lawyers

Asbestos is a group of microscopic and naturally occurring mineral fibers that are easily inhaled or swallowed and can cause deadly illnesses such as asbestosis, lung cancer, mesothelioma, and other cancers. If you were exposed to asbestos in the workplace and have been diagnosed with one of these illnesses then you may have a claim for damages and should contact our Alabama mesothelioma lawyers today for a free consultation. Alabama mesothelioma lawyers

Mesothelioma is a rare cancer of the mesothelium (the lining around the lungs, heart, and chest) that seems to be almost exclusively caused by asbestos exposure. Victims of asbestos exposure sometimes will not develop symptoms of asbestos related diseases for decades after exposure.

If you have been exposed to asbestos, this exposure could be the cause of your being diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestosis, or lung cancer as long as 25 years after the exposure (it is not even unusual to develop these diseases 35 years after exposure). If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, then give our Birmingham, Alabama mesothelioma lawyer a call today.

Secondary exposure to asbestos is deadly too, and occurs when the fibers are released into the air and breathed in by others. Mesothelioma and other cancers have developed in members of workers’ families where the only contact with asbestos were the fibers on the clothes or skin that he/she brought home from work.

Asbestos Exposure
Some products that contain asbestos are agricultural products (potting mixtures, fertilizers, agricultural filler), apparel and textiles (glassblower mitts, metal mesh blanket), construction and demolition (cement pipes, decorative plaster, heating ducts, insulation mix/duct/coating/jacketing/seal, masonry fill, ceiling tiles, and paint. When you call and speak with our asbestos exposure lawyer, we will be able to discuss your past work history (or family work history) to determine if you may have a claim.

Additional products containing asbestos are pipe insulation, roofing felt and shingles, sheetrock spackle, tar, vinyl wallpaper), electrical products (appliance components, electric wiring insulation, generators), fireproofing materials, Navy sealer, Marine panels, adhesives, cooling towers, boiler wall coat and insulation, pumps, fume hoods, machine room ducts, turbines, valve rings, welding blankets, and welding rods.Birmingham Asbestos Attorney

Some professions that commonly come into contact with this dangerous material and are especially susceptible to asbestos exposure are construction workers (bricklayers, building engineers, carpenters, drywall installers, HVAC mechanics, boilermakers, masonry and cement workers, plumbers, roofers, painters, steamfitters, and steel and iron workers), auto mechanics (as well as automobile assembly workers and brake repairers), aerospace mechanics, and missile and aircraft production workers.

Other professions commonly in contact with this material are electrical and telephone linemen, railroad employees, crane operators, textile mill workers, machinists, protective clothing manufacturers, material products manufacturers, packing and gasket materials workers, coast guard personnel, longshoremen, merchant mariners, sailors, U.S. Navy personnel, and shipyard workers.

These companies that made profits from using asbestos in their products knew, or should have known, that it was deadly decades ago, but they continued to market, manufacture, and sell them without any warnings.

Our Birmingham, Alabama mesothelioma lawyers take these cases on contingency fee basis, so that our attorney fees are taken out of any award or settlement at the end of the case and you pay nothing unless you win your case or a settlement is reached.

If you think that you might have been exposed to asbestos and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis, or another asbestos related illness then call an asbestos lawyer for a free consultation to determine whether you might have a claim against these companies.

Asbestos Mesothelioma Lawyer in Alabama

Asbestos has been the cause of thousands of injuries to Alabama residents, often decades after exposure in the workplace. The asbestos fibers become lodged in the lining of the lungs and over a period of time cause irritation which ultimately develops into asbestos or mesothelioma (a kind of lung cancer specifically associated with asbestos exposure). The DiLorenzo Law Firm, LLC has a proven track record representing victims and assisting them in getting the compensation they deserve from the companies that caused their injury. Let us know if we can help you.

Asbestos Litigation Overview
Asbestos is a fibrous mineral that has been used as insulation and as a fire-retardant in a wide variety of products. Because of its durable, fibrous nature, asbestos can produce dust that, when inhaled, becomes deposited in the lungs - causing or contributing to the development of illnesses including asbestos (a fibrous scarring of the lungs) and mesothelioma (a malignant form of cancer in the lining of the chest or abdominal cavities).

Because of health concerns, all new uses of asbestos in the United States were banned in July 1989. That year, the EPA published Asbestos: Manufacture, Importation, Processing, and Distribution in Commerce Prohibitions, the effect of which was to eventually ban about 94 percent of the asbestos used in the U.S. (based on 1985 estimates). Most asbestos uses established before that date are still allowed, but are strictly regulated by the government. Even with government regulation, asbestos-related lawsuits have been filed regularly since the 1960's, and continue to be filed frequently today.

Determining Responsibility for Asbestos Exposure
In civil court lawsuits for damages, legal responsibility for injuries caused by asbestos exposure is sometimes determined under the law of product liability. A product liability case arises when someone uses, or is exposed to, a dangerous product that injures them. Liability is usually based on one of three theories: (1) breach of warranty; (2) negligence; or (3) strict liability.

Breach of Warranty
There are two types of warranties: 1) implied warranties; and 2) express warranties. In an asbestos exposure case, you might be able to recover for a breach of an implied warranty under your state's implied warranty statutes, which are usually found in a state's commercial code. Implied warranties accompany the sale and use of many types of products, including those containing asbestos. In essence, implied warranties provide that a product will be fit and safe for its intended purpose.
Liability for a breach of express warranty may exist if the supplier or seller of a product containing asbestos made a claim about the product that ultimately caused someone to buy or use the product, and that claim later turned out to be false. For example, if a supplier claims that using a particular asbestos product is safe, but the product is in fact unreasonably dangerous, the supplier may be liable to a person who relied on the supplier's statements and was injured by the product.

Negligence
Liability based on a negligence theory requires proof of four elements: (1) the defendant had a legal duty to provide a safe product; (2) the defendant breached that duty; (3) the breach caused an injury; and, (4) the injury resulted in damages to the plaintiff. Fortunately, in cases where a supplier's negligent conduct may be difficult to prove, courts have developed an alternative theory of liability to allow plaintiffs to recover. That alternative theory is called strict product liability.

Strict Liability
Like negligence, the strict product liability theory requires the plaintiff to prove four elements: (1) a strict duty to supply a safe product; (2) a breach of that duty; (3) causation; and, (4) damages. However, strict liability differs from negligence in two key ways. First, under a strict liability theory, the existence of a duty is shown when there is a commercial supplier that manufactures or retails the product -- not just a casual seller. Second, under a strict liability theory, the plaintiff does not need to show that the breach of duty is the result of any negligent action. The mere fact that the product was dangerous or defective is enough to establish a breach of the supplier's duty.

Of the four elements in negligence and strict product liability asbestos cases, causation can often be the most difficult to prove. First, in most lawsuits, defense attorneys will attempt to present scientific reports and studies to try to dispute that asbestos can cause the injury alleged. Second, there is usually a substantial amount of time between exposure to asbestos and the appearance of an injury. Defendants may use that passage of time to argue the injury was caused by exposure to another toxic substance, or a product manufactured by someone else. Therefore, in order to prove causation, the plaintiff must show that the asbestos-containing product can cause the injury claimed, that the plaintiff was exposed to the asbestos in a quantity large enough to cause the injury claimed, and that the plaintiff was not exposed to some other toxic substance or product that could have caused the injury.

Who is at Risk for Asbestos Exposure?
Many people wonder if they are, or have been, exposed to the health risks caused by asbestos. Health hazards from asbestos dust have been recognized in workers exposed in shipbuilding trades, asbestos mining and milling, manufacturing of asbestos textiles and other asbestos products, insulation work in the construction and building trades, brake repair, and a variety of other trades. Demolition workers, drywall removers, and firefighters also may be exposed to asbestos dust.
People whose work brings them into contact with asbestos -- workers who renovate buildings with asbestos in them, for example -- may inhale fibers that are in the air; this is called occupational exposure. Workers' families may inhale asbestos fibers released by clothes that have been in contact with asbestos-containing materials; this is called paraoccupational exposure. People who live or work near asbestos-related operations might inhale asbestos fibers that have been released into the air by such operation; this is called neighborhood exposure.

• The amount of asbestos to which someone is exposed will vary, according to:
• The concentration of fibers in the air;
• The duration of exposure;
• The person's breathing rate (workers doing manual labor breathe faster);
• Weather conditions; and,
• Any protective devices the person might be wearing.

Although it is known that the risk to workers increases with heavier exposure and longer exposure time, investigators have found asbestos-related diseases in individuals who had only brief exposures. Workers who develop asbestos-related diseases may show no signs of illness for a long time after their first exposure. It can take from 10 to 40 years for symptoms of an asbestos-related condition to appear. Because of this time-lapse issue, lawyers are often asked if there is still time to make a claim for an injury or illness caused by asbestos.

There May Still Be Time To Make An Asbestos Claim
Many people who have suffered injuries from toxic substances such as asbestos did not know of the health risks at the time of the exposure. As a result, some states have enacted laws allowing people to file lawsuits for a certain amount of time after the date when their asbestos-related illness was detected, rather than from the date of the exposure. An attorney can tell you whether you still have time to file a lawsuit within the limitation period applicable in your state.

Compensation For Asbestos Exposure Injuries
Many effects of toxic asbestos exposure are permanent and irreversible. Although the law seeks to place an injured person in the position he or she was in before an injury, this usually is not possible. Instead, economic compensation thought to be equivalent to the victim's damage is awarded. A plaintiff who can prove that he or she was exposed to asbestos may be able to recover for both the economic and noneconomic consequences of that exposure, including:

• The cost of past and future medical care;
• The cost of necessary rehabilitation;
• Lost past and future wages;
• Lost earning capacity;
• Lost enjoyment of life;
• Emotional distress; and,
• Past and future pain and suffering.

Another kind of damages that plaintiffs injured by asbestos may be able to recover are "punitive" damages. Punitive damages are intended not to compensate the victim for his or her losses, but to punish the defendant's wrongful conduct. Although punitive damage awards receive a lot of media attention, they are in fact quite rare. The amount of punitive damages awarded is usually based on the wealth of the defendant and the magnitude of its wrongful conduct. Some states require that a portion of punitive damages awards be paid to the state.

Getting Help
If you are concerned about potential exposure to asbestos, or if you or a loved one suffer from asbestos, mesothelioma, or another medical condition associated with asbestos exposure, you should take action to protect your legal rights by discussing your case with an experienced asbestos/mesothelioma attorney.

Alabama Asbestos Lawsuits and Legal Representation

The asbestos injury lawyers at The DiLorenzo Law Firm, LLC have a proven track record of success in helping our clients obtain compensation for injuries resulting from the exposure to dangerous substances like asbestos.

Our experienced team of legal professionals and Alabama Asbestos Injury Attorneys have been helping victims of asbestos exposure diagnosed with asbestos or mesothelioma for years. We are dedicated to achieving real justice for the clients we serve can assure them that we will work diligently to achieve a satisfactory result.

Contact an Alabama Wrongful Death Law Firm
Call The Dilorenzo Law Firm, LLC at (800) 200-3604 located in Birmingham, Alabama.
Filing an asbestosis lawsuit or mesothelioma lawsuit can help patients and their families affected by the defective product recover the financial compensation necessary to pay for expensive treatment and long-term care.

If you choose The DiLorenzo Law Firm, LLC to represent you in your asbestos lawsuit in Alabama, you can count on compassion, respect, a high degree of caring personal service, and quality legal experience and expertise in asbestos litigation.
Call our Birmingham, Alabama office today for a free consultation. Our office number is (800) 200-3604.

Mesothelioma Cases In Alabama

A diagnosis of mesothelioma is often the crowning blow for someone who has been struggling with the symptoms of this insidious disease for some time. The only known cause of mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos — sometimes years or decades in the past. Once asbestos fibers enter someone's body, the disease can take a long time to develop. Once the diagnosis is confirmed, the ailing patient and his or her family face daunting challenges and losses, including:

• Medical treatment
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• End-of-life expenses

Fighting mesothelioma or any type of cancer requires courage, determination and compassion. It also requires monetary resources to allow the ailing person access to the best available medical care — and to allow a family to maintain financial stability even beyond the person's life. Kelley & Ferraro, LLP, offers hope to mesothelioma patients throughout the United States. Our attorneys have recovered nearly $1 billion for asbestos and mesothelioma clients throughout the United States. We represent people in states such as Alabama who need the level of legal skill that we bring as we litigate their mesothelioma cases in Alabama and other states.

Hope For Mesothelioma Victims In Alabama
If you are in or near Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile, Huntsville, Tuscaloosa or elsewhere in Alabama, and you once worked in agriculture, mining, hydroelectric power production, steel manufacturing, automotive manufacturing or aerospace technology manufacturing, there is a good chance that you were exposed to asbestos on the job. Our law firm can review your work history and help determine where your asbestos exposure most likely occurred. With this information, we can get ready to hold the responsible people liable for compensating you — even years or decades after you were exposed.

The key to a successful mesothelioma case is to begin working with a lawyer as soon as you have been diagnosed with this disease. This is true for secondhand exposure victims, also.

For more information about asbestos, mesothelioma and help for sufferers of mesothelioma in Alabama and in other states, see the following pages of this website:

• What are the clinical signs of mesothelioma?
• Mesothelioma and asbestos FAQ
• Information for asbestos victims

Contact Us To Consult With One Of Our Alabama Mesothelioma Lawyers

Our plaintiffs' law firm represents people injured on the job in Alabama, Ohio and in other states, including:

• Texas
• New York
• Florida
• South Carolina

We offer free initial in-person or phone consultations regarding potential mesothelioma cases in the Heart of Dixie. Based in Cleveland, our attorneys serve clients nationwide. Please call our office at 800-398-1795 or send an email to schedule a free consultation.

Alabama Mesothelioma Cancer Trial Lawyers

The DiLorenzo Law Firm, LLC's mesothelioma lawyers handle cases throughout Alabama and the southeastern United States. We have the experience to assist you in seeking justice for the asbestos-related injury you or a loved one now suffers and our experience can help you through the litigation process. Let us know if we can help you.
Mesothelioma Lung Cancer Claims
If you have recently been diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, or if a member of your family has died of mesothelioma or another malignant cancer related to asbestos exposure, contact our asbestos injury lawyers.

One of the main challenges in any lawsuit based on asbestos exposure is to identify and find the right defendants decades after the victim's ingestion of the asbestos fibers. Most individuals who develop malignant mesothelioma were exposed to asbestos long before the diagnosis, often decades later.
Because asbestos is the only known cause of mesothelioma, there is usually little difficulty in establishing that the victim's illness or death was caused by the substance, but the real challenge is to find a past property owner or the successor to a defunct corporation. This can present real problems for the plaintiff's attorney.

At The DiLorenzo Law Firm, LLC, we have the experience and the resources necessary to research, identify and locate the parties responsible for the asbestos exposure that caused mesothelioma.
We work on a contingency fee basis and we will advance all the expenses involved in preparing and presenting your case, including the medical forensics necessary to confirm the diagnosis of mesothelioma in the event that a defendant disputes it. Because we handle all mesothelioma cases on a contingency fee basis, you will not be responsible for any of our attorney fees or expenses unless we are successful make a successful in recovering on your claim.

Asbestos exposure that causes mesothelioma might have occurred at a shipyard, at an electric power plant, in a building where asbestos removal was improperly performed, at an automotive brake shop, or even through secondary exposure via a spouse bringing home dust on his clothing. Whatever the source of your exposure, we can help you obtain justice and compensation.

Asbestos Side Effects
The side effects of asbestos exposure have been identified as follows:

• Asbestosis
• Mesothelioma
• Lung Cancer

Alabama Asbestos Lawsuits and Legal Representation
The asbestos injury lawyers at The DiLorenzo Law Firm, LLC have a proven track record of success in helping our clients obtain compensation for injuries resulting from the exposure to dangerous substances.

Our experienced team of legal professionals and Alabama Asbestos Injury Attorneys have been helping victims of asbestos exposure diagnosed with asbestosis or mesothelioma for years. We are dedicated to achieving real justice for the clients we serve can assure them that we will work diligently to achieve a satisfactory result.

Contact An Alabama Mesothelioma Attorney
Call The Dilorenzo Law Firm, LLC at 1 - (800) 200-3604 located in Birmingham, Alabama.

Representing clients statewide.
Filing a mesothelioma lawsuit can help patients and their families affected by the injury to recover the financial compensation necessary to pay for expensive treatment and long term care.
If you or a loved one developed mesothelioma after asbestos exposure, even many years ago, you may have a defective product claim against the manufacturers. Call our Birmingham, Alabama office today for a free consultation. Our office number is 1 - (800) 200-3604. Do not wait another day and risk losing your claim.

Alabama Mesothelioma Claims

Mesothelioma Attorneys in Alabama

Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos particles. Many people throughout Alabama and across the nation have suffered from mesothelioma due to the negligence of their employers. If you or someone close to you suffers from mesothelioma, an experienced asbestos litigation attorney can help you explore your legal options.
At Wallace & Graham, our Alabama mesothelioma lawyers have decades of experience handling mesothelioma claims for clients from Birmingham, Mobile, Montgomery, across Alabama and nationwide. We are committed to helping you obtain the justice and compensation you deserve.
Contact our Alabama mesothelioma lawyers to discuss your possible personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit. We offer a free consultation at 1-888-698-9975.

What Is Mesothelioma?
The only known cause of mesothelioma is asbestos exposure. Many people who worked in shipyards, chemical plants, naval vessels and other Alabama job sites were exposed to asbestos decades ago and are only now experiencing symptoms of mesothelioma. Once diagnosed, however, the average life expectancy of a person afflicted with mesothelioma is only 18 months. Quality medical treatment, however, can prolong life and ease the painful symptoms.

Alabama Mesothelioma Attorneys

Our firm is dedicated to helping victims of mesothelioma and their family members recover fair and just compensation for the hardships they have faced due to asbestos exposure. We also seek to hold negligent parties accountable, including companies that knew about the dangers of asbestos exposure but did nothing to protect their employees from danger. If you suffer due to mesothelioma in Alabama, we also want to direct you to the health care resources you need. Quality medical treatment can prolong life and ease the painful symptoms.

Contact Our Alabama Asbestos Litigation Lawyers
Contact our offices for a free consultation and case evaluation. Our practice is equipped to help clients statewide in Alabama, North Carolina, throughout the Southeast and nationwide.

MESOTHELIOMA LAWYERS AND PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS

Representing Asbestos, Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma Clients Nationwide

The Walker Law Firm is quickly becoming a leader in Mesothelioma litigation in the southeast. We take a two pronged approach when it comes to serving our clients. The first thing we do is make sure that they are getting the best treatment possible. We typically recommend that they are evaluated at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts or MD Anderson in Houston, Texas. Many of the physicians that work with Mesothelioma patients have been listed to the left for your review. Each name links to a video or biography outlining the experience of the selected doctor. All of these doctors are the best in the world in fighting this awful disease.

Next we work on their claims paying careful attention to their work and life history to properly determine where they were exposed to asbestos. There are so many industries, manufacturers and products that have worked with asbestos in the past that it is impossible to list those here. We would be glad to speak to you directly about where exposure may have occurred.

Nearly all Mesothelioma cases could have been prevented by avoiding direct and secondary exposure to asbestos. Companies using asbestos knew as early as the 1930s that the use of asbestos was dangerous and possibly fatal to those who worked around it. We later found out that secondary exposure was occurring when workers exposed to asbestos came home and gave their dirty clothes to their wives for washing. It was at this point that wives were exposed to the asbestos fibers and many have subsequently developed Mesothelioma.

Outcomes in Mesothelioma cases vary based upon the age of the client and where we are able to determine their asbestos exposure occurred. If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with Mesothelioma, please contact us to discuss treatment options as well as a free case evaluation.
The Walker Law Firm associates legal counsel in another state to assist with prosecuting their cases. This law firm is based in a location with a Special Mesothelioma Docket, this is favorable to the outcome we desire for our clients and as a result hundreds of millions of dollars in judgments and settlements are achieved at this one location.

If you have recently received a diagnosis of Mesothelioma, we would be honored to review your medical records and meet with you to formulate a plan for helping you in this time of need. Please contact us for a free case evaluation. For faster service feel free to email Hal Walker direct at hal@halwalkerlaw.com.

MESOTHELIOMA LAWYERS, ASBESTOS EXPOSURE CLAIMS

MOBILE, ALABAMA INJURY LAWYERS - LONG & LONG

Exposure to asbestos in the course of work is an unfortunate reality for many Americans. Those who work in shipbuilding, mining, construction, and similar fields are at particular risk of asbestos exposure.

Most mesothelioma cases exceed $1 million dollars and are settled without going to court.

Asbestos exposure, which occurs when the airborne particles from asbestos are breathed in, can result in such debilitating and frequently fatal diseases as mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis.

The health effects of asbestos exposure usually don't show up right away, so many workers find themselves with serious illnesses many years — even decades — after they were exposed.

If you believe that you've become ill because of asbestos exposure in the workplace, call our Mobile, Alabama injury lawyers today at (877) 336-0776 for your free consultation, and ask how we can help you get the compensation you need.

Alabama Mesothelioma Cancer Trial Lawyers
Doyle Law Firm's mesothelioma lawyers handle cases throughout Alabama and the southeastern United States. We have the experience to assist you in seeking justice for the asbestos-related injury you or a loved one now suffers and our experience can help you through the litigation process. Let us know if we can help you.

Mesothelioma Lung Cancer Claims
If you have recently been diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, or if a member of your family has died of mesothelioma or another malignant cancer related to asbestos exposure, contact our asbestos injury lawyers.

One of the main challenges in any lawsuit based on asbestos exposure is to identify and find the right defendants decades after the victim's ingestion of the asbestos fibers. Most individuals who develop malignant mesothelioma were exposed to asbestos long before the diagnosis, often decades later. Because asbestos is the only known cause of mesothelioma, there is usually little difficulty in establishing that the victim's illness or death was caused by the substance, but the real challenge is to find a past property owner or the successor to a defunct corporation. This can present real problems for the plaintiff's attorney.

At the Doyle Law Firm, we have the experience and the resources necessary to research, identify and locate the parties responsible for the asbestos exposure that caused mesothelioma. We work on a contingency fee basis and we will advance all the expenses involved in preparing and presenting your case, including the medical forensics necessary to confirm the diagnosis of mesothelioma in the event that a defendant disputes it. Because we handle all mesothelioma cases on a contingency fee basis, you will not be responsible for any of our attorney fees or expenses unless we are successful make a successful in recovering on your claim.

Asbestos exposure that causes mesothelioma might have occurred at a shipyard, at an electric power plant, in a building where asbestos removal was improperly performed, at an automotive brake shop, or even through secondary exposure via a spouse bringing home dust on his clothing. Whatever the source of your exposure, we can help you obtain justice and compensation.

Asbestos Side Effects
The side effects of asbestos exposure have been identified as follows:

• Asbestosis
• Mesothelioma
• Lung Cancer

Alabama Asbestos Mesothelioma Cancer Lawsuits

The asbestos injury lawyers at the Doyle Law Firm, PC have a proven track record of success in helping our clients obtain compensation for injuries resulting from the exposure to dangerous substances.

Our experienced team of legal professionals and Alabama Asbestos Injury Attorneys have been helping victims of asbestos exposure diagnosed with asbestosis or mesothelioma for years. We are dedicated to achieving real justice for the clients we serve can assure them that we will work diligently to achieve a satisfactory result.
Contact Alabama Mesothelioma Attorneys at Doyle Law Firm - Birmingham, Alabama

Contact An Alabama Mesothelioma Attorney
Filing a mesothelioma lawsuit can help patients and their families affected by the injury to recover the financial compensation necessary to pay for expensive treatment and long term care. If you or a loved one developed mesothelioma after asbestos exposure, even many years ago, you may have a defective product claim against the manufacturers. Call our Birmingham, Alabama, offices today for a free consultation. Our office number is (205) 533-9500. Do not wait another day and risk losing your claim.

Alabama Mesothelioma Cancer Statute of Limitations
Alabama has a two year statute of limitations on filing product liability and personal injury claimsk, including wrongful death. It takes time to acquire medical records, employment records, and draft pleadings, so please do not delay in contacting us if you have any concern that your mesothelioma or asbestosis may have been caused by a certain companies. Time is of the essence.

ALABAMA MESOTHELIOMA LAWYER

At Connelly & Vogelzang, our experienced attorneys have represented thousands of victims of mesothelioma-related cancer across the entire United States, including Alabama. Not only do we work tirelessly seeking justice for mesothelioma clients, but we also develop relationships with their families, dedicating our time and careful attention to their case while building a trusting, lasting relationship you can count on. We have the resources necessary to aggressively fight against even the largest companies and decades of knowledge understanding the complicated nuances of litigation.
Our asbestos attorneys at Connelly & Vogelzang understand the suffering and stress of you and your family, which is why we will travel to you. We will work with clients in Alabama, including the following locations:

• Birmingham
• Montgomery
• Mobile
• Huntsville
• Tuscaloosa
• Hoover
• Dothan
• Decatur
• Auburn
• Madison

What is Asbestos?
Asbestos, a group of thin, microscopic mineral fibers, is heat ,fire, and chemical-resistant and has been used frequently in various industries, such as construction and automotive. These fibers become extremely hazardous when they are released into the air and breathed into the lungs, leading to many serious health problems, including lung cancer and mesothelioma.

Alabama Mesothelioma Lawyers

Asbestos is a group of microscopic and naturally occurring mineral fibers that are easily inhaled or swallowed and can cause deadly illnesses such as asbestosis, lung cancer, mesothelioma, and other cancers. If you were exposed to asbestos in the workplace and have been diagnosed with one of these illnesses then you may have a claim for damages and should contact our Alabama mesothelioma lawyers today for a free consultation. Alabama mesothelioma lawyers

Mesothelioma is a rare cancer of the mesothelium (the lining around the lungs, heart, and chest) that seems to be almost exclusively caused by asbestos exposure. Victims of asbestos exposure sometimes will not develop symptoms of asbestos related diseases for decades after exposure.

If you have been exposed to asbestos, this exposure could be the cause of your being diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestosis, or lung cancer as long as 25 years after the exposure (it is not even unusual to develop these diseases 35 years after exposure). If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, then give our Birmingham, Alabama mesothelioma lawyer a call today.

Secondary exposure to asbestos is deadly too, and occurs when the fibers are released into the air and breathed in by others. Mesothelioma and other cancers have developed in members of workers’ families where the only contact with asbestos were the fibers on the clothes or skin that he/she brought home from work.

Asbestos Exposure
Some products that contain asbestos are agricultural products (potting mixtures, fertilizers, agricultural filler), apparel and textiles (glassblower mitts, metal mesh blanket), construction and demolition (cement pipes, decorative plaster, heating ducts, insulation mix/duct/coating/jacketing/seal, masonry fill, ceiling tiles, and paint. When you call and speak with our asbestos exposure lawyer, we will be able to discuss your past work history (or family work history) to determine if you may have a claim.

Additional products containing asbestos are pipe insulation, roofing felt and shingles, sheetrock spackle, tar, vinyl wallpaper), electrical products (appliance components, electric wiring insulation, generators), fireproofing materials, Navy sealer, Marine panels, adhesives, cooling towers, boiler wall coat and insulation, pumps, fume hoods, machine room ducts, turbines, valve rings, welding blankets, and welding rods.Birmingham Asbestos Attorney

Some professions that commonly come into contact with this dangerous material and are especially susceptible to asbestos exposure are construction workers (bricklayers, building engineers, carpenters, drywall installers, HVAC mechanics, boilermakers, masonry and cement workers, plumbers, roofers, painters, steamfitters, and steel and iron workers), auto mechanics (as well as automobile assembly workers and brake repairers), aerospace mechanics, and missile and aircraft production workers.

Other professions commonly in contact with this material are electrical and telephone linemen, railroad employees, crane operators, textile mill workers, machinists, protective clothing manufacturers, material products manufacturers, packing and gasket materials workers, coast guard personnel, longshoremen, merchant mariners, sailors, U.S. Navy personnel, and shipyard workers.

These companies that made profits from using asbestos in their products knew, or should have known, that it was deadly decades ago, but they continued to market, manufacture, and sell them without any warnings.

Our Birmingham, Alabama mesothelioma lawyers take these cases on contingency fee basis, so that our attorney fees are taken out of any award or settlement at the end of the case and you pay nothing unless you win your case or a settlement is reached.

If you think that you might have been exposed to asbestos and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis, or another asbestos related illness then call an asbestos lawyer for a free consultation to determine whether you might have a claim against these companies.

MESOTHELIOMA COMPENSATION CENTER

Mesothelioma Compensation
Mesothelioma Compensation Center specializes in assisting diagnosed victims of mesothelioma who were exposed to asbestos at a power plant, oil refinery, chemical plant, oil and gas industry, a nuclear power plant or while serving in the US Navy because these types of individuals can get the largest possible settlements for this rare cancer. The catch is, to get the best settlement a diagnosed victim of Mesothelioma must have the best Mesothelioma lawyers as the Center would like to explain.

“Our Passion is making certain all Mesothelioma victims get instant access to the nation’s most experienced mesothelioma lawyers, because the most skilled mesothelioma attorneys get the best compensation results for their clients.”

Mesothelioma is a rare and lethal form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. The Mesothelioma Compensation Center has been providing victims or their family members with an unparalleled free service for nearly a decade. The Mesothelioma Compensation Center’s services are available to all victims of Mesothelioma and their family members in every US state.

Who can get Mesothelioma? 

• US Navy Veterans who served on US Navy Ships
• Oil Refineries Workers
• Shipyard workers who may have been exposed to asbestos
• US Military personnel who have been exposed to asbestos
• Men or women who worked in mines or smelters
• Individuals involved in automotive repair or manufacturing
• Automotive brake repair
• Manufacturing Workers
• Chemical Plant Workers
• Any type of Construction workers
• Railroad workers
• Plumbers
• Electricians
• Power Plant Workers
• Boiler technicians
• City or County Municipal Water Works Workers
• Welders

Individuals who may have come into contact with asbestos at anytime of workplace where asbestos was present.

Mesothelioma Treatment Options Report. Our Mesothelioma Treatment Options Report is custom made for a specific victim of mesothelioma and is based on the best available health care options in their specific area, state, region and nationwide. No other group offers anything as complete or comprehensive.

Ohio Mesothelioma Attorneys

We Have Extensive Experience With Mesothelioma Litigation
Mesothelioma victims and their families are in a difficult situation. Simply getting the diagnosis is traumatic; the months ahead are full of doctor's appointments, surgery and cancer treatments. To cover the medical costs, lost income and other losses, victims will need considerable financial compensation.

Were You Sickened On The Job In Ohio Through Exposure To Asbestos? Lawyers At Kelley & Ferraro, LLP, Can Advise You Of Your Rights

The attorneys at Kelley & Ferraro, LLP, have dedicated their careers to helping mesothelioma victims recover compensation from asbestos manufacturers and distributors. Even if you receive workers' compensation benefits, you may recover additional damages in a separate personal injury suit. Dependents who have lost a family member to wrongful death can file for damages as well.

Our experienced personal injury attorneys are prepared to advise and represent people injured throughout the state of Ohio and nationwide. Our attorneys have recovered nearly $1 billion for asbestos and mesothelioma clients throughout the United States.

Contact us if you believe you or your family member may have become ill through exposure to asbestos at hazardous Ohio job sites such as:

• General Motors plants in Norwood, Warren or Mansfield
• American Sheet & Tin Plate Company in Alliance
• Columbus Steel Company
• General Electric in Canton
• Goodyear Aircraft in Canton
• Ford Motor Company in Cincinnati
• American Steel Foundry in Alliance
• Dayton Power & Light
• Akron Gas Company
• B.F. Goodrich Chemical Company in Avon Lake
• Diamond Rubber Company in South Akron
• Goodyear Tire & Rubber in Akron

For a free consultation with an Ohio mesothelioma lawyer, please call our Cleveland office at 216-202-3450, 800-398-1795 toll free, or contact us online. We represent asbestos and mesothelioma clients nationwide.

It is important to contact an attorney as soon as possible after receiving a mesothelioma diagnosis. There are strict statutes of limitations for filing personal injury and wrongful death suits related to asbestos exposure and mesothelioma. Speak with one of our attorneys to learn about the statute of limitations.

Asbestos Lung Cancer Lawyers
At Norris Injury Lawyers, we help lung cancer victims collect financial compensation from bankruptcy trusts set up specifically to award benefits to asbestos-related lung cancer victims. Though the process can be tedious and time-consuming, our proprietary system of claims processing can help you get the money already set aside for victims like you. You may be entitled to multiple cash settlements without going to court, filing a lawsuit, or even leaving your house.

Other Cancers Caused by Asbestos Exposure
Mesothelioma Victims Need Special Attention
Asbestos Exposure Cancer Risks

Exposure to asbestos can cause a variety of lung diseases, including lung cancer. Asbestos is not harmful in its natural state, but when broken down, its fibers can be easily breathed in through the nose and mouth.

Once in the body, microscopic asbestos fibers can become embedded in the lungs. When these fibers accumulate, they cause irritation that can eventually lead to the development of lung cancer.

The majority of workers exposed to asbestos do not show symptoms of asbestos-related lung cancer for decades. The latency period – or the amount of time it takes from exposure to the development of cancer – may be as long as 40 to 50 years before symptoms become noticeable.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with lung cancer, Norris Injury Lawyers has created this resource to help you determine if your cancer may have been caused by exposure to asbestos. If you believe your lung cancer is asbestos related, our 24/7 legal staff can help investigate the cause of your illness. Your call and case evaluation are free – just dial (888) 203-7709 or complete our free initial consultation form now.

Other Cancers Frequently Caused by Asbestos Exposure
Though lung cancer is one of the most common cancers associated with asbestos exposure, there are millions of dollars set aside in asbestos trusts for workers exposed to asbestos who were diagnosed with other cancers, such as:

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• Esophageal cancer
• Laryngeal cancer
• Pharyngeal cancer
• Stomach cancer
• Colon cancer
• Rectal Cancer

Just like lung cancer, these cancers may be caused by repeated asbestos exposure and they can take decades to develop. If you or a loved one were diagnosed with any of these cancers, check with Norris Injury Lawyers to determine if you may be eligible for financial compensation from the dozens of asbestos payment trusts set up to take care of asbestos cancer victims.

Do not assume that you are not qualified for benefits. It costs you nothing to check. When you contact us, we can help determine your rights to available cash benefits. The call and evaluation are free.

As with asbestos-related lung cancer victims, esophageal, laryngeal, pharyngeal, stomach, colon, and rectal cancer victims may collect free monetary compensation from multiple bankruptcy trusts set up to award benefits to asbestos-related cancer victims. Just like lung cancer victims, they may be entitled to multiple cash settlements without going to court, filing a lawsuit, or even leaving your house.

Contact our 24/7 team to get started – just dial (888) 203-7709 or complete a free initial consultation form . We’re able to serve victims throughout the United States, and we’re standing by to help.

What if I smoked tobacco products?
There is a link between smoking and asbestos exposure that can accelerate the formation of lung cancer cells. You may still have a monetary claim for asbestos lung cancer benefits even if you smoked tobacco products.

What products contain asbestos?
Known for its conductivity and natural resistance to heat and chemicals, asbestos can be found in a variety of home and commercial products, such as:

• Brake pads
• Brake shoes
• Bricks
• Concrete
• Drywall join compounds
• Fireproof drywall
• Flooring
• Gaskets
• Insulation
• Roofing
• Hundreds of other commercial and consumer products

Who is at risk of developing asbestos-related cancers?
The National Cancer Institute research indicates there is no safe level of asbestos exposure. Because of its broad use in so many products, workers in any of the following industries or occupations may have faced high levels of exposure to asbestos fibers:

• Automotive maintenance
• Automotive parts manufacturing (including brakes and brake pads)
• Construction workers
• Demolition
• Firefighters
• Insulation installers
• Miners
• Naval vessel workers
• Plumbers
• Roofers
• Sheet metal workers
• Shipyard workers
• Textile and paper mill workers
• Tile installers
• Military veterans

Family members and others who lived with workers in these industries are also at risk of asbestos-related cancers due to regular contact with asbestos fibers brought into homes on clothing. At Norris Injury Lawyers, we’re here to answer any legal questions you may have about your potential asbestos exposure, your rights to benefits, and your lung cancer diagnosis.

If you or a loved one were diagnosed with lung cancer, the attorneys at Norris Injury Lawyers want to speak with you. We’re able to serve you no matter where you live, and with our No Fee Guarantee®, you don’t pay us anything unless we get money for you. Contact our 24/7 team to get started – just dial (888) 203-7709 or complete a free initial consultation form.

Did companies know about asbestos cancer risks?
Years of courtroom evidence indicate manufacturers of products containing asbestos knew about the cancer risks to workers for decades. Not only did these companies fail to warn workers, their families, and nearby residents about asbestos lung cancer, in some cases, they actually worked hard to conceal proof that the substance was making innocent people ill.

What if I don’t know when I was exposed to asbestos?
When you come to Norris Injury Lawyers for help, we’ll assign your case to an experienced legal team that knows how to research asbestos cancers and mesothelioma claims. Our attorneys can work to determine who was responsible for your illness and what types of compensation may be available to you.

There are timelines, eligibility requirements, and certain types of evidence required to file a successful claim. If you think you may have an asbestos cancer claim, an experienced attorney can help protect your rights to compensation.

Mesothelioma Is Much Different From Other Cancers
While lung cancer and other cancers can frequently be related to asbestos, mesothelioma is only caused by asbestos exposure. There is no other known origin for mesothelioma. Very often, the victim is someone who worked hard all of their life to provide for the needs of their loved ones.

Unlike many cancers that can be treated to improve and extend the lives of patients, mesothelioma is a fatal cancer. Unfortunately, without exception, once an individual has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, his or her life expectancy is generally one year or less. Mesothelioma is a grim and dispassionate disease that destroys its victims and plagues their families.

While victims of other cancers can have us process their claims for monetary payments with relative ease and anonymity, mesothelioma cases are complicated and require considerable litigation. They must be acted on immediately – days and hours can make a difference in your rights to compensation. Most frequently, we work with the victim’s family to help keep them advised, ensure everything is completed in a timely manner, and preserve the victim’s health and energy as much as possible.

3 Things to Consider After a Mesothelioma Diagnosis

After a mesothelioma diagnosis, there are three things that mesothelioma victims and their families should consider:

• Ensure that you or your loved one has the best available medical and pain relief treatment. The next several months will likely be one of the most difficult times you’ve experienced, and you need to be prepared.
• Take time to enhance, mend, and memorialize all personal relationships, such as those with family, friends, coworkers, and spiritual advisors. Document and celebrate life together.
• Use available legal resources to get the money you need to help fulfill your wishes or your loved one’s desires. Considerable financial compensation is almost always available for mesothelioma victims who act quickly. But legal deadlines make time critical. Manufacturers and distributors of asbestos products still fight to avoid paying monetary damages, and you need serious legal representation.

Our national network of mesothelioma lawyers and litigators allows us to help you regardless of where you live.

If you or a loved has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, call our 24/7 legal team now. After your initial inquiry, ask to speak directly with our senior founding partner, Robert Norris. We will expedite your claim and take all necessary steps to meet with you and your family as soon as possible. This is very important.

Norris Injury Lawyers wants to help you get the compensation you deserve. We have more than 35 years of experience helping people harmed by negligence, and our mesothelioma lawyer network can begin investigating your claim today. Contact us at (888) 203-7709 or complete our free initial consultation form to get started.

Have you been diagnosed with mesothelioma?
If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, chances are you were exposed to asbestos at some time in your life. Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that is most commonly associated with exposure to, and inhalation of, asbestos fibers in the workplace. Mesothelioma can appear decades after being exposed to asbestos, either in industries where asbestos was used as a material in manufacturing and construction, or in environments where products containing asbestos were being installed or removed. Malignant mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer which begins in the cells of the mesothelium. The mesothelium is a protective lining which coats internal organs in the human body. The most predominant known site in the human body where mesothelioma develops is the pleura, or the outer lining of the lungs.

Due to the prevalent use of asbestos as an insulation material throughout the 20th century, workers in over 70 different industries have been identified as having a risk of high levels of exposure to asbestos. Asbestos miners, electricians, construction workers, carpenters, factory workers, mill workers, firefighters, shipyard workers, power plant workers, plumbers, aircraft mechanics, automobile mechanics, and oil refinery workers are representative examples of the industries where asbestos is found in large amounts. Miners are most commonly exposed to asbestos because the substance contaminates and is interlaced with many mined materials.
Many World War II Navy veterans were also exposed to dangerous levels of asbestos due to the fact that asbestos was commonly used in the building of battleships and destroyers. Because so many buildings were constructed using asbestos based insulation, many other workers not usually associated with asbestos industries have also been victims of mesothelioma. Teachers, bankers, doctors, or anyone who worked in buildings with asbestos insulating materials have been found to be suffering from mesothelioma.

Experienced Asbestos Law Firm in Huntsville

At our personal injury law firm, Morris, King & Hodge, we are extremely familiar with the legal aspects of pursuing a claim for asbestos related mesothelioma victims. As a group of knowledgeable, dedicated, compassionate and well respected personal injury lawyers, we have been fighting for the rights of injured clients since 1966 and have over 70 years of collective experience. We are recognized as one of the best law firms in America, and have been passionate about recovering just compensation for our clients no matter how complex or difficult the litigation. If you have worked in any of the following jobsites in and around Huntsville, and have been diagnosed with, or are suffering from symptoms associated with, mesothelioma, please contact our attorneys for a consultation as soon as possible.

Many companies throughout the Huntsville area and the state have been reported to have had high levels of asbestos present in their buildings and operations. Please take the time to contact us today to learn more about how we can help you if you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma.

Mesothelioma Victims Center of Alabama

The Mesothelioma Victims Center of Alabama is the nation’s premier advocate for diagnosed victims, and their goal is seeing to it that people with mesothelioma, and their family get the best possible compensation, and representation.

About Mesothelioma in Alabama and who we would like to help get compensated:
Individuals in the state of Alabama could have been exposed to asbestos while working at a power plant, at a industrial facility, at a steel mill, at a automobile manufacturing facility, at a chemical plant, as a plumber, a boiler technician, as a auto repairman, as a electrician, or in the construction industry. Additionally, we help veterans exposed to asbestos while serving in the US Navy. In most cases, the exposure to asbestos caused mesothelioma at one of these types of workplaces and the exposure took place in the 1950′s, 1960′s, 1970′s, or 1980′s. Mesothelioma typically takes three to five decades to appear.

The Mesothelioma Victims Center’s Challenge
Before a diagnosed victim of mesothelioma or their family members hire a lawyer to represent them in Alabama, please call Belluck & Fox the nation’s premeir mesothelioma lawyers at 1-800-714-0303 to make certain they do get the nation’s top lawyers to help them with their compensation claim.

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Find a Local Mesothelioma Lawyer
Mesothelioma is a life threatening disease which is caused by prolonged exposure to asbestos. Those people who work(ed) around asbestos or asbestos fibers are very susceptible to developing the disease. Mesothelioma is a cancer of the mesothelium, which is the lining that surrounds the abdominal cavity, the heart and the lungs. This cancer is often very difficult to treat.

Usually, one does not see any signs of the condition until decades have passed. Mesothelioma can actually occur as late as 30-50 years after prolonged asbestos exposure. No doubt, the treatment and even the diagnosis of the condition are very costly, with thousands of dollars worth of tests that need to be done. These costs can actually become very cumbersome for families to bear.

How can Mesothelioma Attorneys help a victim of asbestos exposure?
Mesothelioma Attorneys can help the victims of Mesothelioma in any state in the country. In most cases, the victims are usually overwhelmed and don't know how to proceed - both with treatment and legal action.

Most Mesothelioma patients know about their exposure, but there are some that don't even know that they were exposed to these harmful fibers during their working years. Some corporations withheld this important information from their employees.

There are many common products that contain asbestos including roofing materials, hair dryers, brakes, boilers, insulation material, pipes and plaster.

If you have been diagnosed with this devastating illness, you must have been exposed to asbestos many times in your life, and most probably decades before you had even felt any signs or symptoms of the disease. Mesothelioma Attorneys can help the victims make a legal claim in order to get a financial settlement to cover the medical expenses. They deeply investigate the history of asbestos exposure for the victims and help make a strong case for them. Your case will mostly depend upon your official diagnosis, your age, how much you earn(ed), and which state you live in.

Asbestos Claim Litigation
Mesothelioma, also commonly referred to as asbestos cancer, is a deadly form of cancer that often develops as the direct result of asbestos dust exposure. Most exposure to asbestos occurred between 1940 and the late 1970's.

The long latency period of this disease (often 20 – 30 years or more) is the reason why many mesothelioma lawsuits are still being filed. Of course, the more time that passes, the more difficult it can become to determine the exact place and time that the asbestos exposure took place. This is precisely why it helps to have an experienced legal team on your side.

Because treatment of this disease can be very costly, many asbestos lawsuits can carry hefty settlement sums. Experienced asbestos cancer lawyers specialize in analyzing your case, the level of your disease, your expected medical costs, and the settlement you may be entitled to.

Learn About Mesothelioma Lawyers, Cancer Doctors and Asbestos Lawsuits

Mesothelioma is a life threatening disease which is caused due to prolonged exposure to asbestos fibers. MesoSettlements.com is an informational website to educate, research and support patients and family members of asbestos-related lung cancer and other illnesses.

Mesothelioma: Do you really need to be concerned about it?
Mesothelioma is a very serious disease that develops as the result of direct exposure to asbestos. Long used in construction and automotive materials, asbestos is now known to be a toxic substance that is directly linked to lung diseases and other body cancers. Simply put, asbestos exposure is the primary cause of mesothelioma. There is no other known substance that causes mesothelioma to develop with such proven cause and effect data.

Asbestos dust enters the body primarily through inhalation into the lungs. Once inside the body, the tiny fibers become implanted into the surrounding tissue. Over time, the irritation and inflammation caused by these types of asbestos fibers can develop into cancerous tumors.

Asbestos History
Asbestos was widely used in the United States from the 1940's through the 1970's. In addition, it has been proven that it can take anywhere from 10 to over 30 years for the mesothelioma symptoms to develop. As a result, it is often difficult for the victims of this condition to pinpoint the time and location of their exposure. Often times, a good asbestos cancer attorney can effectively do this research for you.

• Mesothelioma Survival Rates and Statistics
• Asbestos Prognosis
• Mesothelioma Law Firms

Because of the devastating effects of mesothelioma and other related-diseases, many victims have been able to seek legal action against the companies or employers who caused the asbestos exposure. Plaintiffs have been able to recoup not only the costs of their medical treatment, but have also received sizeable pain and suffering payments.

For Mesothelioma Patients:
Asbestos exposure is regarded as accountable for roughly 75% of cases of lung lining cancer.
If you have been diagnosed with asbestosis , pleural cancer, "asbestos lungs", or mesothelioma, you may be entitled to a settlement of your own. It is important, however, to understand that the window for filing these law suits will be closing in the near future. If you feel that you are a victim of an asbestos-related illness and you wish to file a claim, finding the right mesothelioma lawyer is paramount.

Mesothelioma Help:
Asbestos is a very harmful carcinogen which can cause mesothelioma, asbestosis, and also lung cancer. Asbestos testing labs can help you determine if materials you are exposed to contain any asbestos fiber.

• The Signs and Symptoms of Mesothelioma
• The Causes Mesothelioma Lung Cancer
• The Different Stages of Mesothelioma
• Asbestos Exposure and Lung Cancer

Mesothelioma cancer is triggered by contact with asbestos materials or dust. Employees in the asbestos industry are the main targets for catching this deadly disease. Asbestos materials enter the body either by inhaling or ingesting small asbestos fibers or dust. This causes healthy cells to mutate into cancer cells. Since the body is not able to eliminate these materials, the lung area becomes inflamed, which is known as asbestosis. This problem often gets worse and finally becomes malignant.

• Asbestos Testing
• How different types of asbestos effects lungs

Hire a Mesothelioma Lawyer:
Mesothelioma attorneys can help an individual from any state come to a maximum settlement so that the victim of mesothelioma and their family don't have to bear all the costs of treatment and diagnosis alone. Look for asbestos attorneys or a an experienced mesothelioma law firm with proven success navigating the complicated legal framework of this field. California top asbestos lawyers, New York Asbestos Lawyers, Los Angeles, CA Mesothelioma Lawyers, Chicago, IL mesothelioma law firm.

• Top lung cancer attorneys
• Medical malpractice lawsuits

Asbestos Testing Labs:
Asbestos testing is recommended for people who work around asbestos fibers. You can find asbestos testing labs, asbestos testing kits and also other asbestos testing services for asbestos companies and employees as well. California asbestos testing labs, Texas asbestos removal contractors, New York asbestos testing Labs, Illinois asbestos contractors.

Please browse our mesothelioma directory to learn more about mesothelioma, its treatment, and the legal options that are currently available for the victims of this disease.

In many states, the judicial system is prepared to act swiftly on the suits. The court clearly favors those patients whose health was compromised by the carelessness of employers. In most cases, courts have pushed defendants to respond to claims in a timely manner. These courts recognize the critical urgency necessary to compensate the seriously ill patient.

Birmingham Mesothelioma Lawyer

Birmingham was once a thriving southern city in the iron, steel, and railroad industries. In fact, some of the nation’s largest steel companies, such as U.S. Steel, were located in Birmingham. Up until the early 1980s, these industries, along with many others in Birmingham, used asbestos in their products, buildings, and equipment. Decades after the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) regulations on asbestos use, former Birmingham workers are still being diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases after inhaling the mineral’s dangerous fibers while at work.

If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma or asbestos lung cancer due to asbestos exposure, you may be entitled to substantial compensation. We invite you to use our Asbestos Attorney Locator Tool to find a top mesothelioma lawyer in your area. With over $30 billion currently in asbestos trust funds, now is the right time to take the first step in determining what you may qualify for.

Birmingham Steel Corporation
Founded in the early 1980s, the Birmingham Steel Corporation was a large company that employed over 1,500 workers in its various locations across the United States. At the Birmingham facility, massive amounts of steel compounds were produced regularly.

The machinery and equipment used to manufacture the steel compounds were made with asbestos, much like most other steel companies. Consequently, workers were placed in danger each day of ingesting large amounts of airborne asbestos fibers. As the company increased in size, more and more workers faced exposure. Eventually asbestos was banned from use at the steel company’s factories, but it came much too late as many had already been exposed to the harmful effects of asbestos.

Alabama Drydock & Shipping Company
Alabama Drydock & Shipping Company (ADDSCO) was built in 1917 as a World War II emergency shipbuilding facility. Although ADDSCO used massive amounts of asbestos, a 1944 Industrial Health Survey failed to alert employees of its dangers or that there was even large amounts of asbestos at the job site. As a result, a $1 million lawsuit was filed against ADDSCO several years later when workers started to develop asbestos-related illnesses. Most of the plaintiffs worked for ADDSCO for anywhere from 20 to 40 years.

Additional Job Sites Associated with Asbestos Use in Birmingham

• Steel Companies
• Alabama Steel and Shipbuilding
• Alabama Steel Drum
• Bristol Steel
• Conner Steel
• Crawford Boiler & Steel
• Southern Iron and Steel Company
• Sheffield Steel and Iron Company
• Power Companies
• Alabama Power & Light
• Birmingham Power Company
• Gunns Power Plant (Avondale)
• Chemical Companies
• Alliance Chemical
• Allied Chemical
• Olin Mathieson Chemical Corporation
• Other Businesses
• Birmingham Oil Mills, Inc.
• Birmingham Stove & Range Co.
• Birmingham Water Works Co.
• Daniel Construction Company
• East Thomas Shops
• Kilby Car & Foundry Company
• Moore Handley Hardware
• Republic Iron and Steel
• Southern Cotton Oil Company
• St. Margaret Hospital
• University of Alabama Medical Center
• Western Grain Company
• Wimberly and Thomas Hardware (1st Avenue location)
• Vulcan Materials
• Foremost Dairies Incorporated
• E.I Du Pont De Nemours and Company

Asbestos Statistics in Birmingham
According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), Birmingham has had a total of 2,058 tons of asbestos shipped into the city, making it one of the top cities in Alabama for the highest rates of mesothelioma and asbestosis.

Getting Medical Help in Birmingham
It’s important to seek treatment from a comprehensive cancer care physician who specializes in asbestos-related diseases. Since these types of diseases are still so new in the medical field, not all physicians will be able to provide the same type of treatment. The following are among a few of the physicians in Birmingham who provide specialized treatment for asbestos-related illnesses.
Dr. Robert Cerfolio: Specialization: Pleural Mesothelioma; 1802 6th Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, 205-934-4011
Dr. Tina E. Wood, 2000 6th Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama, 35223, 205-934-9591

Getting Legal Help in Birmingham
If you or a loved one are suffering due to asbestos-related lung cancer or mesothelioma, keep in mind that you may be eligible for a substantial amount of compensation. Use our Asbestos Attorney Locator Tool today to find a leading mesothelioma lawyer in your area. For additional assistance, contact us toll-free at 800-694-4856.

Alabama - Mesothelioma Legal Help

Alabama Mesothelioma Attorneys
Welcome! Thank you for visiting our Alabama mesothelioma lawyer web site. Here you will find experienced attorneys who represent the victims of mesothelioma cancer. Our Alabama mesothelioma attorneys are highly experienced in mesothelioma law and provide the highest quality legal representation to all injured clients. Our Alabama mesothelioma lawyers have successful track records, which are proven by superior case results and substantial monetary recoveries for their clients. If you are in need of an experienced mesothelioma lawyer look no further. Our lawyers have recovered millions of dollars for their injured clients! So click here to start protecting your rights today, and to be connected with an experienced Alabama mesothelioma lawyer.

For more than 100 years, asbestos has been used in building products, shipyards, and factories. It has been an airborne presence affecting millions of workers. Even those who do not work in an area where asbestos fibers are found can be affected by fibers brought home on clothing by other family members. With a latency period of 20 to 50 years, asbestos is the cause of diseases such as mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer many years after the initial exposure. It is estimated that as many as 21 million workers have been exposed to asbestos in the workplace in the last 50 years and nearly 3,000 new cases of disease attributable to asbestos exposure are diagnosed each year.

Claims of damage related to asbestos exposure were filed as early as 1929, when the dangers of such exposure were first noted. Since then, hundreds of suits have been filed against the manufacturers of asbestos products, charging negligence, design defect, and failure to warn, and millions of dollars have been awarded in damages.

People who have been involved in a mesothelioma may suffer from both their sickness and emotional distress. Mesothelioma cancer treatments may require lengthy periods in the hospital, in addition to costly specialists, and medication. A qualified mesothelioma attorney may be able to recover significant monetary compensation on your behalf, which can be used to assist in the payment of these expenses.

A knowledgeable mesothelioma attorney is prepared with a variety of procedures that are necessary to a successful outcome in a mesothelioma cancer case. Our attorneys investigate all of the facts associated with the case and collect evidence which is used to support your case. It is important that you hire a successful mesothelioma lawyer as soon as possible, following your injury. They will be available to answer all of your mesothelioma law questions, as well as provide you with practical and informative legal advice.

Our mesothelioma attorneys understand that mesothelioma is a death sentence and we work hard to get full compensation for our clients and their innocent families. Serious problems like this calls for serious solutions. Please e-mail or call 1-877-LOSS-RECOVER (567-7732) today. All consultations are FREE and our lawyers work on a contingency basis. This means that you pay NOTHING until your case is WON!

Mesothelioma Attorneys & Asbestos Lawyers
For over 25 years, the mesothelioma attorneys at Levy Konigsberg LLP have been recognized by clients and other lawyers alike as the "right attorneys" for the legal needs of mesothelioma victims across the United States. The decades of successful representation of mesothelioma patients have helped our lawyers develop an unparalleled arsenal of knowledge, experience, skills, and reputation that has enabled them to obtain substantial recoveries on behalf of so many mesothelioma victims and their family members all over America.

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, we encourage you to explore our attorneys’ track record, so that you too can make the right choice and get the mesothelioma lawyers that will stand by you and fight relentlessly until you receive the justice and compensation you deserve.

Pioneers of mesothelioma litigation in America
Since the 1970s, our founding partners were pioneers in championing the rights of asbestos and mesothelioma victims. In fact, Stan Levy was the first personal injury lawyer in the Northeast to pursue an asbestos case and one of the first mesothelioma attorneys in America.

Later in 1985, he and the founding partners Steven Phillips and Alan Konigsberg formed the law firm with a mission to apply their remarkable legal expertise to seek justice and financial compensation on behalf of asbestos and mesothelioma victims across the United States.

Massive knowledge of asbestos law and science
Since the 1980s, the law firm has evolved into a nationwide powerhouse for mesothelioma litigation in the U.S. Our mesothelioma lawyers have represented numerous individuals and groups of workers and won for them multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts.

Understanding the science of asbestos exposure is an invaluable resource. One of the many benefits of our early involvement in mesothelioma litigation is our access to pioneering researchers and experts in this complex and ever-changing medical field. We put these experts to work on behalf of our clients, in the courtroom and in treatment of their disease.

Since then, our attorneys have amassed considerable knowledge of asbestos-related diseases and the law that applies to them. Our lawyers have combined that knowledge and expertise into a powerful resource for our mesothelioma clients and their family members.

Unparalleled experience among mesothelioma attorneys
Our founding partners still practice with the firm and are joined by our second and third generation of mesothelioma attorneys. These lawyers bring to bear on every case a level of experience that can only come from decades of working together toward a common goal - maximum compensation for mesothelioma victims and their families.

Each new generation of mesothelioma attorneys at the firm acquires the skills, techniques, and knowledge of our senior partners through mentoring relationships. Not only does this benefit every lawyer, it benefits our clients in the form of consistently successful representation.

Hundreds of asbestos and mesothelioma cases tried before jury
Our mesothelioma attorneys fight for justice for the innocent people - the victims of deadly asbestos exposure. Companies that knew the threat asbestos poses must be held accountable for the illnesses that resulted from their negligence.

Our lawyers have succeeded by negotiating vigorously with manufacturers of asbestos products and their insurance companies, no matter how influential or uncooperative they are. Our attorneys are often able to recover compensation even from those companies that have long been bankrupt.

Most defense lawyers are familiar with our solid reputation and credentials and know in advance that we will not settle for less than the best possible offer. They know that we build every mesothelioma and asbestos case as if it is going to trial, and we have taken hundreds of cases to juries when a fair settlement had not been offered.

The mesothelioma attorneys at Levy Konigsberg LLP have also served as lead counsels in major state and federal mass consolidation cases designed to benefit many hundreds of people diagnosed with mesothelioma and other types of asbestos-related diseases.

Record mesothelioma and asbestos compensation verdicts
Mesothelioma attorneys at Levy Konigsberg LLP have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation for victims of mesothelioma and asbestos cancers.

We are proud of the work our lawyers do on behalf of our clients, often in groundbreaking cases against the toughest defendants. Our law firm has obtained landmark asbestos and mesothelioma jury verdicts for exposures to welding rods, cable, asbestos gaskets and packing, commercial talc, and industrial equipment, including the first ever jury verdicts against welding rod, cable, and commercial talk manufacturers.

Our law firm is frequently referenced by the legal press for our association with the largest and landmark asbestos and mesothelioma verdicts in virtually every category, including various jurisdictions, types of asbestos products involved, and forms of asbestos exposure.

Fast handling of mesothelioma cases
In many courts, mesothelioma cases are treated urgently and given high priority. This is particularly true if the claimant is alive. In some jurisdictions, the entire case can be resolved within four to five months; in others, it can take longer.

Here, at Levy Konigsberg LLP our attorneys do everything possible to avoid delays and move our cases as quickly as we can. This is accomplished thanks to the coordinated work of our team members and the fact that every mesothelioma case goes through a strict control and supervision, including regular follow-ups and reviews by the lead lawyers.

Alabama Mesothelioma Claims

Mesothelioma Claims in Alabama

• Alabama ranks 19th in the U. S. for malignant Mesothelioma deaths from asbestos exposure. Alabama residents have a long history of asbestos exposure. More than 3,625 tons of asbestos-containing vermiculite (75 shipments) was shipped from Libby, Montana to 4 locations throughout Alabama between 1948 and 1993.
• Asbestos exposure is known to cause Mesothelioma cancer and other asbestos related cancers. Alabama has a population of 4,779,736 according to the 2010 U. S. Census.
• If you have been diagnosed with Mesothelioma we can help you file an Alabama Mesothelioma lawsuit. Each year 2,000 to 3,000 Mesothelioma cases are diagnosed in the U. S.
• Asbestos exposure is the only known cause for Mesothelioma. There is no cure, but there can be justice. Contact us or call toll free at 855.729.6868.
• The state of Alabama has reported 410 Malignant Mesothelioma deaths.
• The state of Alabama has reported 903 Asbestos Related deaths.
• The mortality rate from Malignant Mesothelioma in Alabama is 11.5 per million
• Men account for 80% of the total number of deaths from Malignant Mesothelioma.
• One in 125 American males will die of Mesothelioma or an asbestos related disease that live over the age of 50.
• A recent study showed that 30% of U. S. Veterans will develop an asbestos related disease during their lifetime.
• Thousands of Alabama residents were exposed to asbestos on the job sites working at power plants, chemical plants, steel mills, construction sites, manufacturing plants and oil refineries.
• Asbestos has been found in many of the older state and county buildings throughout Alabama. Asbestos has also been found in many Alabama public water systems because joint compound, pipe insulation and asbestos cement was used to manufacture water pipes between the 1930s and 1970s.

Mesothelioma Cancer – Alabama Mesothelioma Lawyer

Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer affecting the thin membranes surrounding the internal organs of the human body. It most commonly affects the pleura, the lining that surrounds the lungs, but can also occur in the abdominal cavity (Peritoneal Mesothelioma) and around the heart (Pericardial Mesothelioma).

Mesothelioma is a very aggressive form of cancer, and its essential action is to encase the affected organs as a tumor, cutting them off from the rest of the body.

Mesothelioma Symptoms
In documented in cases where asbestos exposure lasted for as little as one month people have developed Mesothelioma and asbestos cancer symptoms 20, 30 and even 40 years after such an exposure. Mesothelioma symptoms can include:

• Chronic cough
• Shortness of breath
• Pain in the chest (caused by pleural effusions)
• Weight loss
• Abdominal pain and swelling
• Bowel obstruction
• Blood clotting abnormalities
• Anemia
• Fever
• Trouble with swallowing
• Swelling of the neck or face

Mesothelioma is such an aggressive form of cancer, many of the people we represent do not have much time and no time to waste. Our investigation into the cause — the where, when and how of the matter — will be efficient and leave no stone unturned. We understand the importance of timely results. Our lawyers’ experience with these cases is a tremendous help in that regard.

Alabama Asbestos Lawyer

Alabama’s industrial base for much of the twentieth century exposed thousands of the state’s residents to asbestos products. The steel mills of Bessemer and Birmingham were prime locations for employee exposure to asbestos fibers because of the extensive use of asbestos insulation throughout the mills. Asbestos safety clothing was also prominent for the protection of employees working near the furnaces.

Along the Gulf Coast there were also at least two major shipyards, Bender Shipbuilding and Alabama Dry Dock. In the twentieth century shipyards were highly ranked as asbestos danger zones, again because of the asbestos insulation used in ship engine rooms, for boilers, and for the extensive piping systems throughout the ships. Navy vessels often used asbestos for fire retardant material in the walls separating ship compartments. Mobile has always been Alabama’s outlet to the sea and remains the nation’s tenth largest port today.

Montgomery has always had its share of metal fabricating businesses; today industry plays a smaller role in the economy but the opportunities for asbestos exposure were abundant in the twentieth century. Its historical role as a cotton transit center led to the development of textile mills, which employed asbestos parts in some of the machinery and asbestos flooring in many of the work areas. Because Tuscaloosa has been a university town for so long it doesn’t have as much of the industrial history found in Alabama’s other major cities.

Legal Rights for Alabama Mesothelioma Victims

The State of Alabama is not the most receptive place to file an asbestos liability suit if you’ve developed mesothelioma. The state courts have a statute of limitations that allows for a suit filed within a year after diagnosis, but only for cases where exposure occurred after 1980. Because mesothelioma doesn’t manifest itself for decades after exposure, this law effectively bars many Alabama citizens from seeking compensation for asbestos related disease.

That does not mean that asbestos victims cannot seek compensation, either through a federal court action or by filing a asbestos claim with one of the asbestos trust funds set up by asbestos companies to compensate victims. Fill out the brief form on this page and a mesothelioma attorney will be in touch with you immediately. Read more about how to to find the right Asbestos lawyer as well as recent Mesothelioma case settlements in addition to lawsuits for Mesothelioma.

Alabama Legal References:

• LII Alabama Legal Ethics Library
• Alabama State Bar Association
• State Govt. Home Page
• Alabama Dept of Archives & History
• Attorney General Site Alabama
• Bounds Law Library, University of Alabama
• Alabama State Law Library
• Alabama Constitution Materials
• Alabama House and Senate Legislature
• Alabama Judicial System Online

Alabama Mesothelioma Lawyer

For more than 75 years, Alabama’s economic dependence on agriculture slowed its development from a poor, rural state to a booming modern one. From the end of the Civil War to the beginning of the Second World War, the state’s residents suffered economic hardships until government defense spending helped create jobs at shipyards and military bases in the state.
Although the economic boom of the 1940s and beyond helped the state economy to become more diversified and less agrarian, the industrialization of Alabama had negative side effects, such as the exposure of many workers to asbestos-related health risks.
If you’ve been diagnosed with asbestos-related lung cancer or mesothelioma, keep in mind that you may eligible for a considerable amount of compensation. There is currently over $30 billion in asbestos trust funds, and the first step in finding out how much compensation you qualify for is to find the best mesothelioma law firm for you. We invite you to use our Asbestos Attorney Locator Tool to find a top mesothelioma lawyer in your area.

We offer assistance in all cities and towns in Alabama, including:
Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery, Mobile, Huntsville, Tuscaloosa, Hoover, Dothan, Auburn, Decatur, Madison, Florence, Phenix City, Gadsden, Prattville, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Opelika, Enterprise, Bessemer, Homewood, Northport, Athens, Daphne, Anniston, Prichard, Pelham, Albertville, Oxford, Trussville, Tillmans Corner, Mountain Brook, Selma, Troy, Helena, Fairhope, Center Point, Hueytown, Talladega, Foley, Millbrook, Cullman, Alexander City, Ozark, Scottsboro, Hartselle, Jasper, Fort Payne, Gardendale, Saraland, Muscle Shoals, Pell City, Eufaula, Calera, Sylacauga, Jacksonville, Moody, Irondale, Leeds, Chelsea, Fairfield, Gulf Shores, Forestdale, Saks, Pleasant Grove, Atmore, Russellville, Clay, Boaz, Rainbow City, Valley, Sheffield, Andalusia, Tuskegee Bay, Minette, Meadowbrook, Fultondale, Clanton, Tuscumbia, Southside, Guntersville, Arab, Greenville, Spanish Fort, Pike Road, Wetumpka, Demopolis, Pinson, Brook Highland ,Hamilton, Opp, Oneonta, Montevallo, Lanett, Lincoln, Monroeville, Tarrant, Meridianville, Satsuma, Roanoke, Chickasaw, and more.

Asbestos, Mesothelioma, and the Modernization of Alabama

The current upsurge of malignant mesothelioma diagnoses’ and mesothelioma lawsuits is a result of the massive industrial use of asbestos during much of the 20th Century. Although people used the naturally-occurring fibrous minerals for 4,000 years, limited exposure to asbestos is relatively harmless, and small-scale use in pre-industrialized societies revealed no health risks.
However, the demand for heavy-duty insulation and fire resistant materials grew exponentially during the Industrial Revolution, and asbestos became the additive of choice to protect factories, steel mills, oil refineries, shipyards, and power plants from fire and explosion.

The peak use of asbestos coincided with Alabama’s shift from an agrarian economy to an industrial one. The U.S. buildup of its armed forces during World War II created war jobs in shipyards, aircraft factories, and other defense production facilities. These job sites used asbestos and asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) not only within the facilities themselves, but also in the ships, planes, and land vehicles manufactured there.

All this use of asbestos in Alabama’s heavy industries exacted a toll on the health of thousands of workers and military personnel. Long-term exposure to the fibrous minerals was common, and even though the asbestos industry claimed otherwise, it created a health care and legal time bomb for those exposed.

Shipfitters, pipelayers, electricians, steampipe builders, and dockyard workers from Pascagoula in neighboring Mississippi to Alabama’s biggest shipbuilding city, Mobile absorbed dangerous levels of asbestos fibers while at work. Decades later, many of these workers, now in their 50s, 60s, and 70s, developed diseases such as asbestosis, lung cancer, and malignant mesothelioma.
According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), Alabama is ranked 19th in the U.S. in the number of asbestos-related fatalities. From 1979 to 2001, U.S. government statistics show that between 741 to 903 residents of Alabama died from various asbestos-related illnesses. Of these, between 248 to 410 died from mesothelioma.
More current figures recorded between 1998 and 2008 rank Alabama as 23rd overall in asbestos-related deaths: during that nine-year period, there were 445 total asbestos-caused fatalities, 290 of them from mesothelioma.
Alabama Job Sites Where Asbestos is Known to Have Occurred

• Hunt Refining Company refinery in Tuscaloosa
• Anniston U.S. Army Depot in Anniston
• Steiner Shipyard in Bayou La Batre
• Alabama Drydock & Shipbuilding in Mobile
• Austal USA shipyard in Mobile
• Gulf Shipbuilding in Chickasaw
• James M. Barry Electric Generating Plant in Bucks
• Gulf States Steel Mill in Gadsden
• Redstone Army Arsenal in Huntsville
• U.S. Army base in Ft. McClellan
• Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery
• U.S. Army Aviation Base at Ft. Rucker

Consequences of Asbestos Exposure in Ships Built in Alabama
Though many cases of asbestos exposure took place in job sites within Alabama’s boundaries, sailors, soldiers, Marines and civilian passengers aboard ships built in various shipyards were also exposed. The military was a major buyer of asbestos and ACMs, especially for use in Navy warships, oil tankers, and other support vessels.

As in manufacturing, the reasons behind the liberal application of asbestos were to protect ships and their crews from fire at sea. Asbestos is also a good conductor of electricity and a fine insulator, so the fibrous minerals are found in almost every part of a World War II era ship. Asbestos is in the steam pipes, the ship’s turbines, hull spaces, and even the wiring of the electronic devices of the time.
The personnel most often exposed to asbestos usually were shipyard workers or worked in maintenance details aboard ship. Soldiers, Marines, and non-engineering division sailors also were exposed when fibers were kicked up during battles or at-sea repair jobs. Finally, when Navy and civilian vessels built in Alabama shipyards returned for refits or repairs, the workers there received more exposure to asbestos and ACMs. This is one of the reasons why males who were of working age in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s tend to be diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma more than women of the same demographic group.

Asbestos in Alabama: Construction and Dwellings
Because asbestos was used in construction in a vast scale, construction workers and heavy-equipment operators who worked in construction sites throughout Alabama are also at high risk of being diagnosed with asbestos cancer and asbestosis. Asbestos can be found in buildings predating the 1970s, especially in schools, auto repair shops, public buildings such as courthouses and town halls, and private residences and apartment buildings.

Keep in mind that although the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has listed asbestos as a carcinogenic substance, there’s no universal ban of its use. It can no longer be legally mined in the U.S., and its use in such products as roofing tiles, drywall joint filling compound cement board, and acoustic materials has been replaced by the use of substitute materials.
Nevertheless, many structures built before the 1980s contain asbestos, including in homes built in earlier periods during the 20th Century.

Normally, asbestos deposits in older buildings are not dangerous unless the fibers are stirred up. In most cases, this occurs only when maintenance workers or renovators are carrying out routine repair work or upgrading the buildings.

Any human activity, ranging from the use of electric saws or cleaning floors with non-HEPA filter vacuum cleaners, will stir up asbestos fibers and contaminate the air.

Alabama Asbestos Legal Issues
Pursuing asbestos litigation in Alabama is difficult. The state has placed a one-year statute of limitations on asbestos lawsuits, which makes suing companies where asbestos exposure took place nearly impossible. The slow development of mesothelioma, which can take up to 50 years before it is diagnosed, exceeds this one-year limit.

Nevertheless, as difficult as it seems, an asbestos law firm can take a claim from a Alabama plaintiff and have the case tried out of state. In 1998, a jury in Texas awarded $115 million to 21 steel workers exposed to asbestos at an Alabama steel mill. Transferring the case to Texas was necessary because Alabama’s legal system placed the plaintiffs in a nearly-impossible “Catch-22” situation.

Alabama Asbestos Laws

According to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management, there are several in laws in place to protect the public as well as anyone who works around asbestos, including the following:
Before any asbestos removal, whether from homes, building, or facilities, you must first inform the state in writing of what kind of asbestos will be disturbed (friable or not) as well as what method will be used to remove and dispose of the asbestos.
Anyone who plans to remove asbestos must be certified as an asbestos removal professional through the state of Alabama.

All asbestos removal technicians in Alabama must follow the Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s (OSHA) guidelines.

Before beginning any project that will disrupt asbestos, requests must be written to the state within 10 days prior of starting the activities.

Smaller asbestos abatement project do not require prior authorization from the state. Smaller projects include spaces of less than 35 cubic feet, 260 linear feet, and/or 160 square feet.
Public school buildings built with asbestos must be inspected and maintained on a regular basis. The school districts must send written reports of all maintenance and inspections to the state, as well as keep an emergency plan on file in the event that asbestos is disrupted.
For more detailed information or if you have any questions or concerns before starting a project that includes removing or disturbing asbestos, contact the DEM at 334-271-7700.

Getting Medical Help in Alabama
Living with an asbestos-related disease and finding the best mesothelioma treatments is never an easy task for victims. That’s why it’s imperative to find a physician that specializes in asbestos-related diseases.

The University of Alabama Comprehensive Care Center in Birmingham is a NCI-designated care center with researchers, physicians, cancer experts, and healthcare specialists that focus on mesothelioma cancer and other asbestos-related diseases. In fact, the study and research of malignant mesothelioma has been a part of the center for over 20 years.

It’s always recommended to seek treatment from a care center that specializes specifically in the disease you’re suffering from. A typical small family clinic and/or a general practitioner usually don’t have the expertise and knowledge that a physician who specializes in asbestos cancer has.

Alabama Statute of Limitations on Mesothelioma and Asbestos Cases
The statutes of limitations for filing an asbestos-related lawsuit is quite strict when compared with most other states. Plaintiffs have only one year from the time of diagnosis or one year within the time the asbestos-related disease should have been reasonably diagnosed. Wrongful death lawsuits must also be filed within one year of the victim’s date of death.

Legal Help in Alabama
Remember, if you’ve been diagnosed with asbestos lung cancer or mesothelioma, you may qualify for significant compensation. Use our Asbestos Attorney Locator Tool today to find a leading mesothelioma lawyer in your area. If you need additional assistance, contact us toll-free at 800-694-4856.

MESOTHELIOMA LAWYERS AND PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS

The Walker Law Firm is quickly becoming a leader in Mesothelioma litigation in the southeast. We take a two pronged approach when it comes to serving our clients. The first thing we do is make sure that they are getting the best treatment possible. We typically recommend that they are evaluated at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts or MD Anderson in Houston, Texas. Many of the physicians that work with Mesothelioma patients have been listed to the left for your review. Each name links to a video or biography outlining the experience of the selected doctor. All of these doctors are the best in the world in fighting this awful disease.

Next we work on their claims paying careful attention to their work and life history to properly determine where they were exposed to asbestos. There are so many industries, manufacturers and products that have worked with asbestos in the past that it is impossible to list those here. We would be glad to speak to you directly about where exposure may have occurred.

Nearly all Mesothelioma cases could have been prevented by avoiding direct and secondary exposure to asbestos. Companies using asbestos knew as early as the 1930s that the use of asbestos was dangerous and possibly fatal to those who worked around it. We later found out that secondary exposure was occurring when workers exposed to asbestos came home and gave their dirty clothes to their wives for washing. It was at this point that wives were exposed to the asbestos fibers and many have subsequently developed Mesothelioma.

Outcomes in Mesothelioma cases vary based upon the age of the client and where we are able to determine their asbestos exposure occurred. If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with Mesothelioma, please contact us to discuss treatment options as well as a free case evaluation.
The Walker Law Firm associates legal counsel in another state to assist with prosecuting their cases. This law firm is based in a location with a Special Mesothelioma Docket, this is favorable to the outcome we desire for our clients and as a result hundreds of millions of dollars in judgments and settlements are achieved at this one location.

If you have recently received a diagnosis of Mesothelioma, we would be honored to review your medical records and meet with you to formulate a plan for helping you in this time of need. Please contact us for a free case evaluation. For faster service feel free to email Hal Walker direct at hal@halwalkerlaw.com.

Timing to File an Asbestos-Related Lawsuit in Alabama

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestosis or lung cancer, and has worked around asbestos or asbestos-containing products, an asbestos-related lawsuit must be filed within a certain time. This is known as a statute of limitations. Your asbestos-related lawsuit may be barred if the statute of limitations has expired relative to your situation. Each state has its own statute of limitations deadline(s).

The statute of limitations in Alabama is quite complicated and mostly depends on the date of the person's last exposure to asbestos. The time for bringing a personal injury lawsuit for injuries caused by exposure to asbestos and asbestos-containing products is two years from when the cause of action accrued. Code of Ala. §§ 6-2-30(a) and 6-2-38(l). Alabama used to start the clock on the date of the last exposure. Garrett v. Raytheon Co. (Ala. 1979) 368 So. 2d 516, 521. This is problematic for plaintiffs because of the nature of asbestos diseases - it can take decades for mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases to manifest after a person's exposure to asbestos.

Although the Alabama Supreme Court overruled Garrett in January 2008 and held that the two year statute of limitations does not begin to run until there is a "manifest, present injury," the court held that its holding would only apply prospectively. Griffin v. Unocal Corp. (Ala. 2008) 990 So. 2d 291, 293. This means that the last exposure to asbestos and "first manifest injury resulting from that exposure" must have occurred after January 2006. See Jerkins v. Lincoln Elec. Co. (Ala. June 30, 2011) 2011 Ala. LEXIS 102, 7-8. As this is unlikely to happen concerning exposure to asbestos, the law applicable to asbestos lawsuits would likely be the rule set forth in Garrett.

On May 19, 1980, the Alabama Legislature amended section 6-2-30 and included a "discovery rule" provision that the cause of action for an asbestos-related injury does not accrue until "the first date the injured party, through reasonable diligence, should have reason to discover the injury giving rise to such civil action." Code of Ala. § 6-2-30(b). However, again, the courts held that the law is not retroactive and that before the effective date of the new law (May 19, 1980), if the statute of limitations deadline had already passed, the lawsuit would still be untimely. Tyson v. Johns-Manville Sales Corp. (Ala. 1981) 399 So. 2d 263, 267. In other words, if plaintiff's date of last exposure was at any time after May 19, 1979, the discovery rule would apply. See Corley v. Long-Lewis, Inc. (In re Asbestos Prods. Liab. Litig.) (E.D. Pa. July 25, 2011) 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 83334. This appears to still be the law in Alabama.

If the individual diagnosed with the asbestos-related disease passes away due to that asbestos-related disease, the decedent's heirs can bring a wrongful death lawsuit. A wrongful death lawsuit allows the heirs of the decedent to bring a lawsuit against the defendants as the personal representative of the decedent. In Alabama, the wrongful death lawsuit must be commenced within two years from the decedent's death. Code of Ala. § 6-5-410. However, the courts have held that death will not extend the accrual of the cause of action. In other words, if the "decedent's cause of action is time-barred at his or her death, then the decedent's personal representative cannot bring a wrongful death action." Henderson v. Meadwestvaco Corp. (Ala. 2009) 23 So. 3d 625, 629.

Because there are multiple statutes of limitations, the application of which are case specific, it is important that a person diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease, or an heir if that person has passed away, contact us as soon as possible to determine if an asbestos-related lawsuit is appropriate. Even if it appears that your deadline for filing a lawsuit in Alabama may have passed, it is important for a mesothelioma lawyer who is very experienced and specializes in this type of litigation to evaluate the specific details of your case. Even if a asbestos or mesothelioma lawsuit in Alabama is not possible, depending on the facts of your case, you may be able to file a lawsuit in another state. Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason have obtained hundreds of millions of dollars in jury awards and settlements for our clients. We have successfully brought asbestos-related lawsuits for 30 years. To obtain a free case evaluation, please contact Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason.

How to Find Lawyer in Alabama?

Are you looking for information about personal injury lawyers in Alabama? To get a high-quality and low-priced attorney who knows the specific type of law is not easy, but we can help you. On this page you will find a complete list of legal professions and types of lawyers. If you find the right kind of lawyer (link to worldwide database), usually you get interested in his professional qualities, too. Reviews and references to individual lawyers in Alabama will help you.

Personal injury lawyers tend to be especially knowledgeable (at least in United States and United Kingdom) and have more experience with regards to the area of law known as tort law, which includes civil wrongs (personal injury lawyer) and economic or non-economic damages to a person’s property, reputation, or rights.

MESOTHELIOMA LAWSUITS (LAWYERS)

If you have an asbestos-induced disease (such as mesothelioma cancer), seriously consider contacting a qualified mesothelioma lawyer in Alabama immediately. Why? It is an insidious and complex diseases. Do you want the high compensation? Well, there is a number of steps to apply nearly everyone who files an asbestos-related lawsuit with a mesothelioma attorney. If you wanna to predict how much money will be involved in the settlement of a mesothelioma claim, you must specify a lot of details to your lawyer. Questions about Mesothelioma Lawsuits? In the United States there are settlements and mesothelioma lawyer centers (what about Alabama). On the internet you can find many interesting and professional information about mesothelioma - such as wikipedia.
Are you looking for quality and cheap mesothelioma lawyer? Look at how does the litigation (judicial proceedings) is working step by step. Look at the asbestos.com website for more informations.

It is an interesting source of information about this type of asbestos cancer. In addition to the litigation (the list of victories including compensation), there is also something about treatment and therapy. If you want to talk to someone, try the phone number (800) 615-2270. There is also an online chat for anyone thinking about mesothelioma litigation (lawsuit). If you or a loved person (friend, family member) has been diagnosed, they can help you obtain compensation through grants, trust funds and more. How? Check out the links or submit your question.

Alabama Asbestos Exposure

Alabama
The Mobile to Pascagoula area of Alabama is known to be home to companies that "screen" individuals for mesothelioma, oftentimes using untrained personnel, in the hopes of getting a diagnosis appropriate for a court case. There are several industries based in Alabama where it commonly occurred that individuals were exposed to asbestos. They include:

• eight power generation plants
• six steel and iron mills
• four oil refineries
• two marine construction and repair sites
• Kimberly-Clark pulp and paper mill plants
• Cement Asbestos Company plants

Eighty community water systems in Alabama also used a combination of cement mixed with asbestos to create the pipes used to funnel water throughout the water network to homes and schools. Water system overseers do not think that this is a problem; the latest tests for asbestos in the water were performed in 1994 and many of the systems have never been tested. The overseers have said that they "doubt their pipes ever leached asbestos fibers into the drinking water."

The Statue of Limitations and The Discovery Rule
Based on previous rulings, Alabama courts have not gone out of their way to help litigants in asbestos disease cases have their day in court. This has to do with when asbestos diseases are diagnosed and the aforementioned statue and rule:

Statute of Limitations: the period of time you have in which you must file a claim in court or forfeit the right to sue
Discovery Rule: the statue of limitations starts when a disease victim is diagnosed, rather than exposed
Because exposure to asbestos, which can lead to asbestos cancer, often takes several decades for symptoms to become evident, it was important that the statute of limitations begin at diagnosis for asbestos disease victims rather than date of exposure. Otherwise, the statue of limitations could easily run out, leaving the victim with no recourse in court.

Nevertheless, Alabama has put some limitations on the discovery rule as it applies to asbestos disease. The first is that you have up to one year after diagnosis to file a claim with a mesothelioma lawyer, and only if you were exposed after 19 May 1980 and have had a professional diagnosis. Unfortunately, many asbestos disease victims diagnosed at various mesothelioma clinics, were exposed before 1980, and thus have virtually no recourse to sue the negligent corporations for damages in Alabama courts.

Alabama Cities and Sites Where Asbestos Exposure Occurred
Provided below is a list of cities in the state of Alabama where asbestos jobsites are known to have been located. If you worked at any of these companies and/or jobsites in Alabama, there is a possibility that you may have been exposed to harmful asbestos which is known to cause mesothelioma and asbestos-related lung cancer.

Mesothelioma Cancer Centers in Alabama
For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located in Alabama. Please click on a cancer center link to obtain more information about the clinical programs offered, professional designations, areas of expertise and how to contact the center.

University of Alabama Birmingham Comprehensive Cancer Center
1802 6th Avenue South
North Pavilion 2500
Birmingham, AL 35294

Mesothelioma Doctors in Alabama

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma doctors that are located in Alabama. Please click on a doctor link to obtain more information about his/her background, areas of expertise, professional affiliations and office locations.

Dr. Robert J. Cerfolio
University of Alabama Birmingham Comprehensive Cancer Center
University of Alabama School of Medicine
ZRB 739
1720 2nd Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35294

Filing an Asbestos Claim in Alabama

Don’t lose your rights! If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma and were exposed to asbestos in Alabama, you may be entitled to compensation. You may have limited time to file a claim. If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma and have a pathology report in hand to support that diagnosis, fill out the form below for immediate help.

Find Out If You Need An Asbestos Mesothelioma Attorney
The consequences of asbestos exposure can be deadly. If you find that you have health related conditions from asbestos exposure, and would like to file a mesothelioma lawsuit, an attorney can assist in getting the remedy you deserve. Plaintiffs diagnosed with mesothelioma interested in participating in a class action lawsuit can receive a substantial remedy.

Class action lawsuits that target manufacturers of asbestos are substantially enriched for exposure. Pain and suffering resultant from health problems caused by asbestos exposure are eligible for compensatory remedy. Similar to settlements for other chemical exposure claims in United States courts, plaintiffs that have experienced delayed health conditions, or are evidenced to be showing symptoms to mesothelioma can file a lawsuit. Seek legal action against the manufacturers of asbestos, and be compensated for disease complications stemming from mesothelioma.

The history of class action suits filed by victims of asbestos exposure since the 1970s includes a number of mesothelioma cases. Those cases have been exceptionally successful in obtaining adequate remedies for plaintiffs whom were exposed to uncontrolled asbestos content in construction buildings, industrial settings and commercial office buildings prior to prohibition of the insulation material.

Toxic exposure from asbestos leading to mesothelioma related conditions, especially secondary conditions from exposure subsequent to inhalation of asbestos dust found in the airbourne emissions is cited more generally as leading prognosis to mesothelioma disorders. The present federal ruling on exposure to asbestos in class action cases reflects the enforcement of tort law provision to strict liabilities to product manufacturing and gross negligence.

Mesothelioma patients often incur costly medical bills and sustain employment loss due to treatment time and illness. Plaintiffs seeking compensation for pain and suffering with a mesothelioma attorney are usually successful in attaining the remedy they deserve. Some cases of mesothelioma exposure also involve government employment. Exposure to asbestos that is evidenced to have taken place during military service in the United States Air Force, Army, Navy or Marines can result in substantial compensation.

Seek attorney advice to assess whether you are eligible for government restitution for exposure to asbestos. Veterans that can have evidence that mesothelioma exposure was sustained during military service or are veterans with existing record of such circumstance during their employment history may seek legal recourse.

Losses incurred during illness in response to asbestos exposure are serious. If you have or are showing the signs and symptoms of mesothelioma, participation in a class action lawsuit can lead to much needed coverage of medical and life expenses. Mesothelioma attorneys offer consultation, information and referrals to filing a mesothelioma related lawsuit. Mesothelioma lawsuits allow plaintiffs to negotiate financial expenses created by medical bills.

Find out if you are entitled to damages in response to your history of obligation to current or former employers. Exposure to asbestos leading to mesothelioma or cancer without signed disclosure by an employee may mean substantial benefit. A mesothelioma attorney is the best way to file a lawsuit against the manufacturers of asbestos. Retrieve your compensation now. Seek legal counsel to file a case that will remedy mesothelioma related hospital bills and time off work. Mesothelioma attorneys will help you recover from asbestos related pain and suffering.

Six Vital Factors to Find the Best Mesothelioma Law Firm for You

Here are six vital considerations when selecting a mesothelioma law firm:

1. High ratings from the most prestigious independent lawyer rating agencies.
2. Awards or accolades from important legal and consumer organizations.
3. Specific experience with your type of asbestos exposure.
4. Possessing the resources to select the appropriate jurisdiction for your case.
5. Successful trial record.
6. Prepare and present cases for individual review and arbitrate with the trust funds if necessary.

How do I find the best mesothelioma law firm?

Most mesothelioma law firms are reputable. Only a small number have been sued for fraud or malpractice or have been reprimanded by the courts. Here are some things to consider when evaluating a law firm:

High ratings from the most prestigious independent lawyer rating agencies
There are several independent lawyer rating organizations that rate mesothelioma lawyers and law firms for performance and ethics. Probably the best known, oldest, and most prestigious is called Martindale-Hubbel. These ratings are calculated from peer review – other lawyers and judges. You want a firm with the highest scores and for Martindale-Hubbel the highest score is called “AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.” Only a relatively small number of firms have attorneys with the highest ratings.

Awards or accolades from important legal and consumer organizations

A more experienced mesothelioma law firm will have received awards and accolades from various consumer groups and legal organizations. You may ask about these.

Specific experience with your type of asbestos exposure
Obviously you want to select a mesothelioma lawyer who has experience with your type of asbestos exposure. This means if you are a 65 year old male who worked construction when you were younger in Philadelphia then you should consider hiring a law firm with prior experience representing males in their 60’s who did construction work in Philadelphia. Or if you are a 70 year old house wife in Oregon who washed clothes for your husband who is an ex-auto mechanic then you should consider hiring a firm with experience with secondary exposure (asbestos fibers brought home on another’s clothes) in Oregon. It is important that the law firm you hire has the experience that fits as precisely as possible with you and your type of asbestos exposure. The reason is because there are many different companies that made many different types of asbestos containing products at different times and distributed these products to different cities and states. Specialized knowledge is needed in order to demonstrate who is responsible for your asbestos exposure and to build a case that will withstand legal scrutiny. It can be advantageous to hire a law firm that already has this knowledge. No one should “learn on your dime.”

Possessing the resources to select the appropriate jurisdiction for your case
Most asbestos cases are heard in state court and each state is different in terms of its speed of processing cases and their historical values. In addition a legal “nexus” must exist between a plaintiff and defendant in order to file a complaint in a specific jurisdiction. Since most mesothelioma victims are exposed to a variety of asbestos containing products from different defendants, there may be more than one jurisdiction available. You want a law firm that has the resources to select the legally appropriate venue that offers you the greatest advantages in speed and value. Some firms have this flexibility, others do not.

Does the law firm have a successful trial record?
It can be a big advantage to hire a mesothelioma law firm that has recent wins in court. This is because trial wins send a powerful message to asbestos defendants that they have to pay appropriate settlements or they may have to face your successful mesothelioma trial lawyers in the court room and risk an even bigger loss. Therefore, you may want to consider hiring a law firm that has many recent wins at trial.

Does the law firm prepare and present cases for individual review to the trust funds? Does the law firm arbitrate with the trust funds if necessary?

There are over 62 asbestos trust funds with an estimated $25 billion in trust for asbestos victims. Some of these funds may be available to you. Today, these trust funds comprise a larger and larger percentage of overall compensation for most mesothelioma victims. To maximize the value of your claim it can be helpful to treat your claim individually by submitting for individual review and arbitrating to get a better value when necessary. Unfortunately, many law firms do not do this. This is something you may want to ask about.

Summary

To summarize – here are six important considerations when selecting a mesothelioma law firm in Alabama:

• High ratings from the most prestigious independent lawyer rating agencies
• Awards or accolades from important legal and consumer organizations
• Specific experience with your type of asbestos exposure
• Possessing the resources to select the appropriate jurisdiction for your case
• Does the law firm have a successful trial record?
• Does the law firm prepare and present cases for individual review to the trust funds? Does the law firm arbitrate with the trust funds if necessary?

If you would like the names of law firms that meet all these criteria or a list of questions to use when interviewing mesothelioma law firms please call The Mesothelioma Alliance at 619-599-3112 or fill-out the form below: