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Asbestos FAQ Guide
By Jeff Lakie
If you or a member of your family has been diagnosed with an
asbestos related disease, you will want to contact an attorney for legal
advice. The following asbestos legal FAQ can help answer some of
your questions related to asbestos lawsuits.
1. If I am exposed to asbestos should I contact an attorney to file
a lawsuit? No, not everyone who is exposed to asbestos will
develop an asbestos related disease. If you know or think you
have been exposed to asbestos you should notify your
physician, who will closely monitor your health. It is not
advisable to file a lawsuit until you have actually been
diagnosed with a disease or have symptoms related to
asbestos exposure.
2. I have been diagnosed with mesothelioma. How soon should I
contact an attorney? Once you have been diagnosed with any
asbestos related disease, you should contact an attorney
immediately. Most states have a statute of limitations that
restricts the time frame you have to file a lawsuit. The statute of
limitations begins once you become ill or are diagnosed with a
disease. Diseases caused by asbestos have a long latency
period that is not considered when calculating the statute of
limitations.
3. If I am ill and unable to work, how much in attorney fees will I
be expected to pay? Almost all lawyers who accept these
type of cases work on a contingency fee. Their pay is an
agreed upon percentage of the amount you receive. If you do
not receive any type of compensation, you will not be required
to pay a fee to your attorney.
4. My husband/wife died from mesothelioma. Am I entitled to
some type of settlement? If a close family member has died
from mesothelioma, you should contact an attorney as soon as
possible. You may be eligible to file a wrongful death suit but
only if you are within the time limits that apply to your state.
There are also laws regarding who can file on behalf of a
family member.
5. I was exposed to asbestos over 25 years ago. The
manufacturer has since filed for bankruptcy and is no longer in
business. Can I still file a lawsuit? You cannot file a lawsuit
directly against the company. However, you may be able to
receive compensation from an asbestos bankruptcy trust.
Asbestos bankruptcy trusts were organized to pay claims for
companies that have since gone bankrupt.
For additional asbestos legal FAQ, contact a qualified attorney to
assist you.
About the Author
Jeff Lakie is the founder of Asbestos Resources a website providing information on asbestos
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