New Orleans Lawyer For Veteran With Mesothelioma
As a general proposition, active-duty military members and retirees from the military branches are not allowed to sue the Marine Corps or any other branch.
That doesn’t mean you have no recourse when you’ve developed mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos while serving our country.
There are several pathways to benefits and compensation that you deserve, and which can help protect your family for the long term.
First, the VA has special funds set aside to provide additional benefits to veterans who’ve developed mesothelioma.
The application process can be complex, but once approved, you and your family will enjoy an increase in your monthly benefits package.
As a veteran, you also have access to VA facilities anywhere in the country to seek treatment, clinical trials, and even experimental therapies that are constantly being explored to improve quality of life and even beat mesothelioma entirely.
Beyond the VA, you may have a claim against the manufacturers of asbestos-containing products, companies that mined the mineral, and others along the supply chain who knew that asbestos was a hazard to human health for decades, and worked to hide that information from the public and regulators.
Because they were producing a dangerous product and withheld important safety information from their customers and employees, these companies have been held accountable by courts and were forced to create asbestos trust funds to help compensate future victims of their misconduct.
If you’re a veteran diagnosed with mesothelioma in New Orleans, an experienced mesothelioma attorney can help you get the largest amount of compensation in the shortest period of time.
Call The Gertler Law Firm today at (504) 527-8767 for a free consultation with an experienced New Orleans mesothelioma and asbestos injury lawyer today.
