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Fighting for Victims of Asbestos Exposure Nationwide
Are you a current or former smoker who was diagnosed with lung cancer after working around asbestos? It is in your best interest to investigate the precise cause of your condition. If asbestos was a factor, you may be able to obtain compensation from the companies responsible for your exposure.
The unfortunate reality is that people who smoked and worked or lived around asbestos exposure are significantly more likely to develop lung cancer. Manufacturers of asbestos were aware of these safety hazards but put profits over people, consequently exposing countless workers and their families.
At SWMW Law, we are committed to making things right. Our asbestos lung cancer lawyers fight every day to get affected families the compensation they deserve. We want to reduce the stress that comes with paying medical expense and other out-of-pocket costs. Thanks to our vast experience and extensive resources, we may be able to get you payment within 90 days of our first meeting. Let us do all of the work so that you can focus on your health and family – because you and your family matter.
Schedule a free initial consultation today by calling (855) 744-2656 or contacting us online. We are ready to hear your story, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
What is an Asbestos Lung Cancer Lawsuit
Identification of Exposure: The plaintiff, who is typically the individual diagnosed with lung cancer or their family if the person has passed away, must demonstrate that they were exposed to asbestos due to the actions or products of the defendant(s). This often involves providing evidence of where and how the exposure occurred, such as through work records, product documentation, or witness testimony.
Establishing Liability: The plaintiff must prove that the defendant(s) were negligent in exposing them to asbestos or that they knowingly manufactured, distributed, or used asbestos-containing products without adequately warning about the associated health risks. This can involve showing that the defendant(s) were aware of the dangers of asbestos but failed to take appropriate measures to protect workers or consumers.
Medical Evidence: Medical evidence is crucial in asbestos lung cancer lawsuits. The plaintiff must provide documentation from medical professionals diagnosing them with lung cancer or another asbestos-related disease and linking it to asbestos exposure.
Compensation: If successful, the plaintiff may be awarded compensation to cover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages related to the asbestos-related illness. In cases where the individual has passed away, their family may seek compensation for wrongful death.
Class Action or Individual Lawsuits: Asbestos lawsuits can take various forms, including individual lawsuits filed by single plaintiffs or their families, or class action lawsuits involving multiple plaintiffs with similar claims against one or more defendants.
Legal Process: The legal process for asbestos lung cancer lawsuits can vary depending on factors such as jurisdiction, the specifics of the case, and whether it goes to trial or is settled out of court. It often involves extensive investigation, discovery, negotiations, and potentially a trial before a judge or jury.
How We Help Clients with Asbestos Lung Cancer
Using our multidisciplinary medical and legal teams, we will tirelessly investigate the facts of your exposure to asbestos and your illness. We will relentlessly pursue the defendants responsible to ensure you are sufficiently compensated for your pain and suffering, the time lost with your loved ones, and other losses. Because we understand this is likely the only time many of our clients have hired an attorney to represent them, we will go the extra mile to explain the process, answer your questions, and be your advocate throughout every stage of this journey.
Our case results speak for themselves. Our asbestos lung cancer attorneys have fought for thousands of injured people and their families. That includes negotiating tens of thousands of settlements and trying and winning cases against billion-dollar companies. Together, our legal professionals have secured over $750 million in compensation for our clients. We will put our collective experience and resources to work to you in our fight to get you maximum compensation.
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Do I Have an Asbestos Lung Cancer Case?
Difficulty breathing (dyspnea)
Persistent coughing
Chest pain or tightness
Unexplained weight loss
Fatigue or weakness
Persistent hoarseness
Wheezing
Swelling of the face or arms
Difficulty swallowing
Fever or night sweats
Recovering Compensation for Asbestos Lung Cancer Through Civil Litigation
You can recover compensation for the consequences of lung cancer linked to asbestos exposure through a personal injury lawsuit. Each state enforces a statute of limitations for these claims, but a discovery rule often applies in many states. This allows you an extended window to take legal action if you did not discover your injury (the asbestos-related lung cancer) and its possible cause until long after the exposure event. Still, it is prudent to get in touch as soon as you are diagnosed to avoid losing your right to sue. Depending on the circumstances, we may also be able to help you file a claim with and get compensation through an asbestos bankruptcy trust fund.
Many companies who negligently failed to warn employees about the dangers of asbestos present in their workplaces have already been successfully sued countless times. Our team understands how to strategically go after them and counteract the techniques they use to try and escape accountability. For example, we are prepared to refute claims that your lung cancer was exclusively caused by your smoking habit, as asbestos exposure can dramatically raise the likelihood of lung cancer developing.
We also work swiftly to select the best available jurisdiction for your case and cut through red tape to move your case forward. In many instances, we are able to push for trial dates within six months of our initial request, in turn getting you the compensation you need to move forward faster.
Past, current, and future medical bills
Reduced earning capacity
Pain and suffering
Lost income
Loss of enjoyment of life
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Decades of Cumulative Experience
Our team is comprised of dozens of highly talented and experienced attorneys ready to fight for your best outcome.
Thousands of Clients Represented
Over the course of our firm's experience, we have helped thousands of victims and their families recover.
National Reach
We come to you wherever you are in the United States to help you and your family recover.
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A senior partner of our firm will be involved in your case, utilizing a team approach with massive resources uniquely applied to your case.
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