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Lawsuit Questions
Who
has the right to sue for Asbestos related diseases?
In
most cases, if you or a loved one, alive or deceased, has
suffered from an asbestos-related disease including, mesothelioma,
asbestosis, lung cancer or other forms of cancer you can sue.
The manufacturers and suppliers of asbestos-containing products
can be sued for the diseases caused by their product.
Both
the person who has been diagnosed with disease and his or
her spouse has a case against the asbestos companies. If the
person with an asbestos disease has died, then his or her
heirs have a case against the asbestos companies.
Who
do I file my Asbestos related lawsuit against?
Many
of the asbestos companies knew about the serious health hazards
of asbestos in the 1940's, but did not warn the users of their
products about these hazards. Many cases reach favorable settlements
without going to trial, however when necessary, our lawyers
do go to trial. Our trial attorneys have won large jury verdicts
of over a million dollars.
It
is your lawyer's job to find out how you were exposed to asbestos
and which companies to sue. The companies that manufactured
and distributed the asbestos products will be sued. The owners
of buildings that contained asbestos may also be sued. Railroads
and/or shipowners may also be sued in some cases.
Will my lawsuit I be a part of a class action lawsuit?
Your
case would be filed as your own individual claim. Some of
the companies that produced asbestos-containing products have
been granted protection by the courts against individual suits,
and your claims against those companies would be subject to
the rules these courts have developed. Our office would represent
you in both individual and class action lawsuits.
What
is the cost to me of filing an asbestos lawsuit?
If your case is accepted we will represent you on a contingency
fee basis. This means you would have no "out of pocket"
expenses. The costs our office incurs would be repaid only
if there are sufficient settlements to cover these costs.
If there is no settlement, you pay nothing.
What do I have to do to file a lawsuit for my asbestos-related
disease?
We specialize in representing people who have developed asbestos-related
diseases. We are knowledgeable in how to comply with the special
rules and procedures that most courts have developed for asbestos
lawsuits. All you need to do is contact Parker and Waichman.
Once I file a lawsuit for my asbestos-related disease,
what will I have to do myself?
In order to evaluate your claim, the companies that you sue
will want to develop information about you before they offer
money to settle. We will help you provide the necessary information
to the companies. In most cases, you will also be required
to give an oral deposition. We will assist you in preparing
for the deposition and will be at the deposition to help you.
How long does it take, once I've filed a lawsuit, to settle
or get to a trial court?
The time varies. If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma
the Courts will usually grant a motion to advance your case
for an early trial date. The trial may be set as soon as 4
to 6 months after your lawsuit was filed. The earlier the
trial date, the sooner the companies will pay money to settle.
Depending upon which companies manufactured the asbestos-containing
products that caused your disease, they may all settle without
a trial. Some companies often do not offer reasonable settlements
until trial has begun, others frequently wait until a jury
has returned a verdict before they are willing to settle.
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