Mesothelioma Claims In California: What You Need To Know

Are There Any Other Causes Of Mesothelioma?

While there are other causes of mesothelioma, the vast majority of cases—upwards of 80 percent—are linked to asbestos exposure.

Who Is At-Risk For Mesothelioma?

Your risk factor for malignant mesothelioma increases if you were repeatedly exposed to asbestos over time.

In many cases, people were exposed in the course of their work. The occupations most affected by repeated asbestos exposure include, but are not limited to:

• Firefighters
• Construction workers and Roofers
• Home renovators
• Industrial workers
• Power plant workers
• Auto manufacturing workers
• Shipyard workers
• HVAC Workers

In addition, if you lived with someone who worked in those industries, or in any other occupation where they handled asbestos at high volumes, you may also have been exposed. Studies have linked cases of mesothelioma to family members of asbestos-exposed workers, who inadvertently brought back fibers on their clothing when they came home from work.

You may also be at risk if you worked, lived, or spent a significant amount of time or near:

• An asbestos mine
• A manufacturing plant where asbestos was processed
• Buildings containing asbestos insulation

In addition, though asbestos has been significantly reduced in American products, it is not banned, and therefore is not absent. It is, in fact, still present at dangerous rates in a reduced but not insignificant number of products and workplaces.

What Can I Do If I Have Mesothelioma In California? Can I Sue For Damages?

If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with mesothelioma and have reason to believe that you may have been exposed to asbestos, you can seek damages.

Many companies that put people in danger of asbestos exposure knew of the dangers involved but failed to warn employees, consumers, and the public at large. As such, many of these companies are now liable for the mesothelioma damages they directly caused. A plaintiff with a mesothelioma may sue for damages including:

• Medical costs
• Lost wages (past, present, and future)
• Non-economic damages, like pain and suffering and loss of consortium
• Wrongful death (if you are suing on behalf of a deceased loved one)
• Other associated damages as your case requires

How Can A California Mesothelioma Attorney Help Me?

An experienced California mesothelioma attorney will be able to evaluate your case and help you seek the right sort of mesothelioma claim to file. If the liable company is still active, you can sue them in Court; if they went bankrupt, you can submit your claim to a mesothelioma trust fund.

Once your mesothelioma diagnosis is confirmed, it is imperative that you seek out a mesothelioma claims attorney who is familiar with cases similar to yours as soon as possible.

Many factors including, but not limited to the location of the exposure, the home office of the company, current pending litigation, must be considered to determine the proper location (the city and state) that a claim should be filed. Though our firm is located in New Orleans, LA

we can determine where your claim should be filed and associate the asbestos firm in the area that is the best fit for you. While Robichaux Law Firm LLC maintains joint responsibility, most cases are referred to other attorneys for principal responsibility. Call our office today, to inquire about our services for clients nationwide.