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 Industries
- $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.
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