Asbestos Lung Cancer Lawsuit

Thousands of people are diagnosed with lung cancer each year, and in many cases, asbestos exposure that occurred years ago is to blame. Patients with lung cancer caused by asbestos may entitled to compensation for their medical bills, pain and suffering, and more. See if a top attorney may be able to file an asbestos lung cancer lawsuit on your behalf and fight for the justice you deserve.

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Why Take Legal Action?

By filing an asbestos lawsuit, you can pursue financial compensation and justice from the companies that caused you or a loved one harm.

Results Secured

$8 million for a plumber and pipefitter from Texas
$6.8 million for a Florida mechanic
$4.14 million for a welder and U.S. Air Force veteran

Written by: Rae Theodore

Last updated: Aug 27, 2024

Fact-Checked and Legally Reviewed by: Amy E. Garrett

Filing a Lung Cancer Lawsuit

Asbestos lung cancer lawsuits are filed against companies that made, sold, or distributed products containing asbestos.

Many of these companies knew asbestos was dangerous, but they hid this information from the public to protect their profits.

Key Facts About Asbestos Lung Cancer Lawsuits

Often filed by blue-collar workers and veterans who were exposed on the job
Award hundreds of thousands of dollars or more in some cases
Compensation is almost always accessed without going to court
Experienced lung cancer lawyers make the process as easy and stress-free as possible

LawFirm.com works with asbestos lung cancer lawyers who can determine how, when, and where you were exposed and handle all aspects of a lung cancer lawsuit on your behalf.

Together, our legal partners have secured over $10.1 billion for families impacted by asbestos lung cancer and other related illnesses.

Get a free case review now to see if a top lawyer may be able to fight hard to get you everything you deserve.

Am I Eligible to File a Lung Cancer Lawsuit?

You may be able to file a lung cancer lawsuit if you:

Were exposed to asbestos and later developed an asbestos-related disease like lung cancer, mesothelioma, or asbestosis
Are the family member of a patient who has passed away from an asbestos disease
Represent a deceased victim’s estate

Money from an asbestos lung cancer lawsuit can help pay for your medical bills, living expenses, and more.

If a loved one has passed away, compensation from a wrongful death lawsuit can help cover their funeral costs and acknowledge their pain and suffering. Filing a lawsuit is also a way to fight back against the companies that caused them harm.

Even if you were a long-time smoker before your diagnosis, you may still qualify to file an asbestos lung cancer lawsuit.

“People who’ve been exposed to both tobacco smoke and asbestos dust have a greater likelihood of developing lung cancer than if they had been exposed to just tobacco smoke or just asbestos dust. This is what’s called a synergistic effect.”

– Ricky A. LeBlanc, Sokolove Law attorney and LawFirm.com legal expert

Call (866) 447-8466 right now or chat with our case managers to see if we may be able to help you file an asbestos cancer lawsuit for compensation.

Types of Asbestos Lung Cancer

Anyone who has been diagnosed with lung cancer may be able to file an asbestos lung cancer lawsuit since all types of this cancer can be caused by asbestos.

Types of asbestos lung cancer include:

Adenocarcinoma
Adenosquamous carcinoma
Combined small cell carcinoma
Large cell carcinoma
Large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC)
Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
Sarcomatoid carcinoma
Small cell carcinoma
Small cell lung cancer (SCLC)
Squamous cell carcinoma

Did you know?

Asbestos exposure can also cause pleural mesothelioma, an aggressive type of cancer that forms in the lining of the lungs (pleura).

Regardless of the type of lung cancer you have, a mesothelioma lawyer may be able to fight hard for everything you deserve.

Working With Asbestos Lung Cancer Lawyers to File a Lawsuit

Asbestos lung cancer lawyers understand the stress related to a diagnosis, so they handle all of the legal work involved in filing a lawsuit.

While every asbestos lung cancer lawsuit is unique, the basic steps are listed below.

Get a free case review: Contact LawFirm.com for a free, no-obligation case review to see if you may be able to file an asbestos lung cancer lawsuit.
Collect evidence: Your lung cancer lawyer and their legal team will gather evidence, like your medical records and job history, to link your disease to asbestos. In doing so, they will identify the products that made you sick and the companies that made them.
File your asbestos lung cancer lawsuit: Your attorney will file your lung cancer claims against every company that may be responsible for your exposure before any deadlines.
Access lung cancer compensation: Almost all asbestos lung cancer lawsuits end in out-of-court settlements, allowing victims to get compensation as quickly as possible. However, if your case doesn’t settle, your lung cancer lawyers will fight for you in court.

In 2024, 40 West Virginia asbestos lawsuits filed by individuals suffering from mesothelioma or asbestos lung cancer were settled. Judge Ron Wilson, who oversaw the litigation, said the result “was very good for both sides.”

Lung cancer attorneys will strive to secure enough asbestos compensation to cover your medical bills, pain and suffering, and more.

“Our legal team did all the legwork for us. I didn’t have to do anything except provide my personal background.”

– Dr. Bonnie Snyder, an asbestos exposure victim

Asbestos Lung Cancer Lawsuit Settlements and Verdicts

LawFirm.com works with asbestos lung cancer lawyers who’ve recovered over $10.1 billion for asbestos victims and their families nationwide.

Asbestos lung cancer settlements and verdicts secured by our legal partners include:

$3 million on behalf of a woman in Missouri
$2.77 million on behalf of a Tennessee pipefitter
$2.18 million for an electrician from Illinois
$2 million for a California construction worker
$2 million on behalf of a New York railroad worker
$1.95 million for a man with asbestos lung cancer in Colorado
$1.6 million to a California plumber with lung cancer whose wife died from lung cancer caused by secondary asbestos exposure
$1.57 million for a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and boilermaker from Nevada
Over $1.3 million to a mechanic in California
$1 million for a New York master electrician with asbestos lung cancer
Over $900,000 to the family of a non-small cell lung cancer victim and construction worker

Asbestos lung cancer lawsuit compensation may vary, depending on your medical expenses, duration of asbestos exposure, and other factors.

Did you know?

In June 2024, a New York appeals court upheld a jury verdict awarding a construction demolition worker with asbestos lung cancer $38 million against a boiler manufacturer. The man was a smoker, and his attorneys argued that the asbestos he was exposed to contributed to his diagnosis.

Asbestos lung cancer lawyers will work to build a strong case and fight to get you as much compensation as quickly as possible. These cases have strict deadlines called statutes of limitations, so it’s best to reach out as soon as possible.

Call (866) 447-8466 right now or chat with our team to see if one of the asbestos lawyers we work with may be able to pursue an asbestos lung cancer settlement on your behalf.

Other Types of Asbestos Lung Cancer Compensation

Asbestos lung cancer lawsuits are not the only source of compensation for victims. Asbestos lung cancer lawyers can identify all compensation options available to you and pursue money from each.

Other asbestos lung cancer compensation options include:

Asbestos trust funds: There’s an estimated $30 billion available in bankruptcy trusts for asbestos victims. If any of the asbestos companies that harmed you have declared bankruptcy, you may be owed some of this money.
VA benefits: Veterans exposed to asbestos during their service may be eligible for benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Those with mesothelioma and asbestos lung cancer typically qualify for a 100% disability rating, allowing them to get almost $4,000 a month in tax-free compensation.

You may be entitled to compensation from multiple sources, increasing your potential payout. Filing an asbestos lung cancer lawsuit will not impact your right to collect VA benefits.

See if you may be able to access asbestos trust fund money — for free.

Who’s at Risk of Asbestos Lung Cancer?

Those who are most likely to develop asbestos lung cancer are U.S. military veterans and workers who handled asbestos-containing products daily.

When these products were installed, removed, or broken down, they could’ve released asbestos fibers, leading to lung cancer and other illnesses 10-50 years later.

At-risk asbestos exposure jobs include:

Aircraft technicians
Auto mechanics
Boiler tenders
Carpenters
Construction workers
Demolition specialists
Electricians
Firefighters
HVAC workers
9/11 first responders
Miners
Plumbers
Pipefitters
Railroad workers
Sailors who served on Navy ships
Shipyard workers
Steamfitters
Welders

Family members may also be at risk of asbestos-related lung cancer if they came in contact with asbestos that a loved one brought home on their work clothes. This is known as secondhand asbestos exposure.

Asbestos lung cancer lawyers can determine how you were exposed by reviewing your work history and military records and cross-referencing it with information they’ve collected in past cases.

See if a top asbestos attorney in our network can fight hard for the compensation and justice you deserve during a free case review.

Why File Lung Cancer Lawsuits?

Asbestos lung cancer lawsuits allow victims to seek compensation that can help cover medical expenses and hold negligent asbestos companies accountable.

By filing an asbestos lung cancer lawsuit, you may be able to:

Lessen the financial burden related to your medical treatment
Pursue compensation for a loved one’s funeral and burial expenses
Send a message to negligent companies that their actions won’t be tolerated
Get closure and move forward with your life after a lung cancer diagnosis

Taking legal action can also allow you to raise awareness about the dangers of asbestos and the link between asbestos and cancer.

Many companies that manufactured asbestos-containing products knowingly put millions of Americans in danger. The consequences of their actions are still felt today as workers and their families continue to get sick.

“The reason why we’re able to bring claims against the manufacturers who used asbestos in their products is because they knew it was dangerous.”

– Ricky A. LeBlanc, Sokolove Law attorney and LawFirm.com legal expert

Get Help From Top Lung Cancer Attorneys

Greedy asbestos companies knew of the dangers of this cancer-causing mineral, but they kept quiet to keep making money.

LawFirm.com has partnered with experienced asbestos lung cancer lawyers who can even the playing field for cancer patients and make those responsible for your illness pay the price.

Our legal partners:

Are leaders in asbestos litigation
Can help asbestos victims and their families in all 50 states
Never charge any upfront or hourly fees

Together, the asbestos lawyers in our network have secured over $10.1 billion for families impacted by lung cancer and other asbestos-related illnesses.

Call (866) 447-8466 right now or complete our free case review form to see if they may be able to access compensation for your family, too.

Asbestos Lung Cancer Lawsuit FAQs

How much is the average asbestos settlement for lung cancer?

The average settlement for lung cancer is around $100,000, but our legal partners have secured payouts of $1 million+ for some clients.

The amount of financial compensation you may receive will depend on several factors, like the extent of your asbestos exposure, the state your asbestos lung cancer lawsuit is filed in, and the severity of your disease.

Asbestos lung cancer lawyers will fight hard to get you maximum compensation.

Call (866) 447-8466 now to see if we can connect you with a top attorney near you.

Can you get compensation for lung cancer caused by asbestos?

Yes, you may be entitled to compensation for asbestos-caused lung cancer. Skilled lung cancer lawyers can collect evidence to determine the companies responsible for your illness and file an asbestos lung cancer lawsuit to hold them accountable.

Even if you smoked in the past, you may still be able to file an asbestos lung cancer lawsuit and seek compensation.

Get a free case review to learn about your legal options and see if a top asbestos lawyer may be able to seek compensation on your behalf.

How do you prove asbestos exposure?

Work with a reputable asbestos law firm to prove exposure. These firms have key resources to determine how, when, and where you were exposed — and which companies are to blame.

These resources include:

Information on asbestos products and at-risk worksites
Legal researchers
Skilled asbestos lawyers
Top medical experts

Even if you’re not sure how you were exposed, law firm staff can review details about your life, hobbies, and work to figure out the products that made you sick.

How long does it take to get lung cancer from asbestos?

It generally takes 10-50 years to develop lung cancer from asbestos exposure. After a person breathes in or swallows asbestos fibers, these fibers can remain in the body for decades and irritate healthy lung tissue until cancer cells form.

How long do you have to file an asbestos lung cancer lawsuit?

The amount of time you have to file an asbestos lung cancer lawsuit varies depending on the state in which the asbestos case is filed in.

In most states, you have 2-3 years after an asbestos lung cancer diagnosis or the death of a loved one to file a legal claim.

An asbestos lawyer can tell you about the deadline in your case and act quickly to ensure that your asbestos claim is filed in time.

How much do lung cancer lawyers charge?

There are no upfront costs or hourly fees to work with top asbestos lung cancer lawyers in our network.

These attorneys take cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning they get paid by taking a percentage of any compensation they secure for you. You pay nothing if they don’t recover money in your case.

Fact-Checked and Legally Reviewed by: Amy E. GarrettPartner

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Amy Garrett is a partner at Simmons Hanly Conroy with more than 22 years of litigation experience. Amy has helped the firm secure billions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for clients. Over the past two decades, she has gained a reputation as a litigator who advocates for her asbestos and complex litigation clients both inside and outside the courtroom.