Asbestos Mesothelioma Settlements
Settlements & Verdicts of New York City Personal Injury lawyers
- Construction site accidents
- Medical and other professional malpractice
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Slip and fall
- Premises liability
- Wrongful death
- Lead poisoning
- Asbestos and mesothelioma
Below is just a sample of the numerous multi-million dollar awards that have been settled by the law firm.
- $5.5 million dollar settlement in a medical malpractice case against an obstetrician/gynecologist for injuries to an infant during childbirth.
- $3.7 million dollar structured settlement for injuries in a motor vehicle accident as follows: $2.5 million dollars for the husband, a severely injured driver of a car and $1.2 million dollars for is wife for the loss of services, society and consortium of her injured husband
- $3.5 million dollar settlement for a construction worker, an ironworker, who was injured on the job losing part of his leg.
- $3.1 million dollar structured settlement against a hospital and obstetrician/ gynecologist for the death of a woman during child birth.
- $3.1 million dollar settlement for an ornamental ironworker who suffered injuries when he fell off an unsafe ramp on a construction site.
- $3.1 million dollar settlement in a medical malpractice action for a 68 year old woman who suffered a stroke during surgery as a result of the negligence of an anesthesiologist.
- $3 million dollar settlement for a construction worker who, while performing his job, was struck by a New York City Sanitation truck suffering leg and back injuries.
- $2.62 million dollar settlement for a structural ironworker suffering leg and back injuries as a result of falling off a scaffold.
- $2.5 million dollar settlement for a young woman, a passenger in a motor vehicle which struck a horse on a road on an Indian reservation in Arizona.
- $2.5 million dollar settlement against the doctors and hospital for failing to diagnose and treat a pneumothorax (collapsed lung).
Mississippi Abestos Settlements
Exposure to asbestos increases many risks and is a matter that needs both medical attention and legal assessment. The deadly cancer mesothelioma is diagnosed in approximately 3,000 new patients every year in the United States. Mesothelioma has only one proven cause—exposure to asbestos fibers. There are a number of lawsuits pending against the companies and manufacturers that allowed asbestos to be used on work sites without informing their employees or consumers of the dangers of the material.
Asbestos exposure and cancer are linked and asbestos has been the subject of significant cancer litigation in Mississippi. Two high profile asbestos litigation cases in Mississippi include:
- $21.5 million judgement won against Halliburton IndustriesÂ
- $48.5 million judgement won against E.D. Bullard Co.
Because of these jury verdicts, many companies being sued are willing to explore a settlement rather than face a jury in a full-blown cancer lawsuit. In one 1999 settlement, 18 defendant companies agreed to pay more than $160 million to nearly 4,000 plaintiffs in five states.
Injuries from exposure to toxic substances such as asbestos can result in serious physical and economic harm to victims and their families, including throat and lung cancer. If you or someone you love is suffering from an asbestos related disease such as mesothelioma or asbestosis, Mississippi asbestos lawyers are capable of helping victims recover medical costs, loss of wages, loss of enjoyment in life, and any pain and suffering.
9/11 Asbestos Settlements
Almost a thousand other members of fire crews or emergency response teams had to be relieved of duty due to "permanent respiratory disability" from bronchitis or asthma triggered by the dust and debris. In all, workers at the scene experienced ten to twelve years' worth of loss in lung function over a single year. In most of these cases, the responder has recovered either very little or none at all in the intervening years.
The World Trade Center towers, as well as many of the surrounding buildings, were constructed during the late 1960s and early 1970s. In those decades, construction workers often handled asbestos-laced materials, such as pipe insulation and roofing tiles. When the towers came down, so did much of the asbestos bonded to the construction materials. Asbestos mixed in with the other dust and debris could also have devastating effects.
A person diagnosed with a disease that caused by Mississippi asbestos exposure and whose health condition was the direct result of an employer’s wrongdoing, might be entitled so seek a financial compensation through a personal injury settlement or a court verdict. However, in order to get the maximum out of an asbestos case, it is advisable to consult with an experienced Mississippi accident law firm to represent or litigate your claim on your behalf.
Mesothelioma Lawsuit
Mesothelioma Lawyers
Is It Ever Too Late To File Mesothelioma Claim?
Most states set a time limit of one to two years for mesothelioma claims, and it is important to file your mesothelioma lawsuit within those time limitations in order to optimize your chances of getting compensation. The clock starts ticking as soon as there is a diagnosis.
The same applies to those who are seeking compensation for the death of a loved one from mesothelioma as well as those who have been affected by an asbestos-related disease through close contact with a family member who has been exposed to it.
Anyone planning to make a claim for compensation for a mesothelioma lawsuit should bear in mind the statutes of limitation in place in their state and should contact a mesothelioma attorney as early as possible to avoid missing any deadlines to make a claim.
Asbestos and industries
As with many other states, industry jobs common in the past have contributed to mesothelioma cancer risks. During the 20th century, more than 30 million tons of asbestos were used in industrial facilities, homes, schools, shipyards, steel mills, power plants, and commercial buildings in the United States. Many cases of mesothelioma cancer have emerged from the use of asbestos in the mills, power plants, shipyards, and construction sites of the state. Besides workers at these sites, bystanders and family members have increased risks of asbestos-related diseases.
The first symptoms of mesothelioma may not show up for many years. It may take as long as 30 or 40 years after exposure of a victim to asbestos for symptoms to become apparent. By the time an affected person becomes ill enough to seek medical attention, the disease may have progressed so far that the life expectancy of the sufferer can be measured in months.
How to file a mesothelioma claim
An asbestos mesothelioma claim is filed depending on the status of the patient. If the mesothelioma patient is still under treatment, he or she will be able to file the claim himself or if the person died, the claim can be filed as a wrongful death suit. The procedure to follow is the same for both cases. To file a mesothelioma lawsuit, contact an experienced mesothelioma attorney to discuss your case.
Contact the professionals who care
If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos-related cancer, call Greg Jones & Associates at 888-551-5738 to speak to an experienced mesothelioma attorney. We will evaluate your case at no cost or obligation.
Greg Jones & Associates
525 North Tryon Street, Suite 1600
Charlotte, NC 28202
Tel: 888-551-5738
Web: http://www.usamesotheliomalawyers.com
Licensed in North Carolina, South Carolina & Georgia
