Can I sue if I have been exposed to asbestos?
If you have been exposed to asbestos during your working life and you have been diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness, such as mesothelioma, then you may be able to make a claim for compensation against your former employer.
Can anything be done for asbestosis?
There is no cure for this disease. Asbestosis can be diagnosed by x-ray (fibrosis looks cloudy in chest x-rays) or a lung function test. People who smoke are more likely to get asbestosis than people who don’t smoke.
Who is responsible for asbestos claim after death?
A family member or friend is named representative by the decedent. If no one is appointed by the decedent prior to their death, the court appoints the representative of the estate. The estate representative will ultimately decide whether and how to pursue the claim for the deceased loved one and, essentially, speaks on behalf of the estate.
Can a person get paid for an asbestos claim?
That does not necessarily mean, however, that everyone who receives a settlement or court award for asbestos exposure will receive that amount. An attorney cannot guarantee your claim results but can help give you a better idea of how much you should expect for an asbestos-related claim.
How is the value of an asbestos claim determined?
Each asbestos trust assigns claim values to various types of asbestos-related diseases. This is called a “schedule.” The scheduled values are based on how much compensation the company paid to asbestos claimants before filing for bankruptcy.
How are asbestos trust funds protected from lawsuits?
Asbestos companies that successfully file for bankruptcy reorganization establish trusts are protected from future asbestos lawsuits because claims are handled by the trust fund. VA claims are technically not legal claims, but they offer compensation and health care to veterans of the U.S. armed forces and their families.
A family member or friend is named representative by the decedent. If no one is appointed by the decedent prior to their death, the court appoints the representative of the estate. The estate representative will ultimately decide whether and how to pursue the claim for the deceased loved one and, essentially, speaks on behalf of the estate.
That does not necessarily mean, however, that everyone who receives a settlement or court award for asbestos exposure will receive that amount. An attorney cannot guarantee your claim results but can help give you a better idea of how much you should expect for an asbestos-related claim.
Each asbestos trust assigns claim values to various types of asbestos-related diseases. This is called a “schedule.” The scheduled values are based on how much compensation the company paid to asbestos claimants before filing for bankruptcy.
Asbestos companies that successfully file for bankruptcy reorganization establish trusts are protected from future asbestos lawsuits because claims are handled by the trust fund. VA claims are technically not legal claims, but they offer compensation and health care to veterans of the U.S. armed forces and their families.