Hiring A Louisiana Asbestos Injury Attorney For Best Results In A Mesothelioma Claim Yes, as with most states in America, Louisiana has a statute of limitations that applies in legal cases. For injury cases, the statute is generally one year, and after that it is assumed that the injured person has waived their right to make a claim. In the case of mesothelioma, the situation is slightly different, although the same time frame applies. While technically the injury, which is exposure to asbestos, often in the workplace, occurred years or decades before a diagnosis of mesothelioma, in this instance the law views the date of diagnosis as the start of the clock on the 12-month statute of limitations. This means that you have some time to consider your options, but do keep in mind that the earlier you begin the process of working with a lawyer, the easier it may…Read More
At The Gertler Law Firm, we operate on a contingency fee basis. That means that you pay nothing up front, and we collect nothing if we don’t obtain an award or a settlement for you. This arrangement incentivizes us to treat your mesothelioma case with all the care it deserves, and builds in trust that your matter is being handled professionally and promptly. After all, if we don’t succeed in getting you the compensation you deserve, we also receive nothing to compensate us for our work. In general, you can expect that one-fourth to one-third of an award or settlement will go the lawyers and other professionals who investigated the issues in your case, documented your work and medical history with asbestos exposure, and prepared the legal case or claims that may ultimately result in a measure of financial security for you and your family. As you can imagine, the…Read More
Mesothelioma hits older Americans the hardest, which can leave their families devastated. Family members, including the victim’s spouse and children, are able to file claims of wrongful death against companies that produced asbestos, employers who failed to inform workers about the dangers of exposure to carcinogenic asbestos in the workplace. In some cases, that could be other parties who may bear responsibility for slowly poisoning a loved one who ultimately succumbs to the disease. Many companies in the United States faced the spectre of an almost endless stream of lawsuits related to their production of toxic materials that contained asbestos, or their unwillingness to properly train and protect their employees who worked with the mineral. Nearly every case of mesothelioma could have been prevented if business leaders had made decisions to protect people instead of profits. Since they didn’t, courts have taken a hard line in bankruptcy restructuring and other…Read More
Learning that you have a dangerous disease like mesothelioma is a huge shock, and for most people in your situation, the idea of interviewing lawyers to get the compensation you deserve is simply the last thing you want to do with your time. We understand, because we’ve been helping people and families impacted by mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases for more than three decades. Our track record in serving our community and helping people who’ve been hurt by the negligence of others is something we’re extremely proud of, as is the fact that The Gertler Law Firm was the first Louisiana firm to win a judgment in a case linking mesothelioma to asbestos exposure. In a circumstance like mesothelioma, the amount of experience that your legal team has counts for a lot. Improperly filed claims may be delayed or denied, and while there is an appeals process, it will always be faster to get it…Read More
No, if you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma in New Orleans, you’ll pursue a claim against any of a number of potential parties, from former employers and the VA to the manufacturers of asbestos-containing products, based on those entities’ negligence in exposing you to cancer-causing asbestos. Wrongful death claims in a mesothelioma context are filed by the survivors of a loved one who has died against the parties whose negligence caused the loved one to develop mesothelioma. It is possible for you to collect compensation and, if you succumb to mesothelioma, for your family to bring a wrongful death suit against the guilty parties after your death. These cases are complicated, both legally and emotionally, which is why it’s a good idea to sit down with an experienced mesothelioma attorney who can explain your options to you. At The Gertler Law Firm, we realize that this is a difficult time for you…Read More
Mesothelioma always represents an instance of negligence on the part of asbestos companies and many large employers who knowingly exposed their workers to carcinogenic asbestos fibers without informing them of the dangers or providing safety equipment to protect them. When a person is diagnosed with mesothelioma, it’s usually based on workplace exposure to asbestos, though sometimes the person is a close family member of someone who worked in a contaminated facility. This type of exposure is considered second-hand or secondary asbestos exposure, and people who develop mesothelioma this way are still eligible for compensation. Not every mesothelioma claim will include a lawsuit, but working with an experienced New Orleans mesothelioma attorney can help you get the compensation you deserve quickly and with a minimum of hassle. Applying for VA benefits with a mesothelioma claim can be confusing, and pursuing asbestos settlement trusts can be complicated for a lay person. At The Gertler Law…Read More
Using A Mesothelioma Attorney To Fight Occupational Exposure To Asbestos In Louisiana While most mesothelioma cases can be linked to occupational exposure to asbestos, for some people, the source of asbestos may be less clear. When you work with an experienced New Orleans mesothelioma lawyer, we can help you find out where and when you were likely to have encountered airborne asbestos during the course of your life. For many, the exposure occurred when a loved one, a spouse or a parent, worked in an environment where asbestos fibers were present. The loved one would come home with their hair, skin, and clothing coated in a fine dust of carcinogenic asbestos fibers, and the home environment would be contaminated. For others, living in proximity to a site where asbestos was heavily used may have resulted in environmental exposure to asbestos. In neighborhoods proximate to manufacturing facilities, oil refineries, and other industrial centers, wind…Read More
How Louisiana Construction Workers Are At Risk For Mesothelioma There are several ways that the construction industry today continues to create a risk of asbestos exposure, and the potential for mesothelioma as a result, for those who work there. First, jobs that involve demolition of older structures, whether residential or commercial, are likely to involve material that contains asbestos. Even though many commercial buildings were retrofitted in the 1980s and 1990s to remove things like asbestos insulation, until that point in time, dozens of the components that went into buildings included asbestos, from drywall and shingles to paint and glues. People who work on jobs like this should be aware of the dangers of airborne contaminants – and asbestos is just one of many – and use proper respiratory protection and other protective equipment. New Construction And The Risk For Asbestos Exposure In Louisiana But what about those who mostly handle…Read More
How A Small Business Owner Can Receive Compensation For Asbestos Exposure In Louisiana Roofers and others who work in construction are at a higher risk of developing diseases like mesothelioma. They are also at risk at developing other asbestos-linked diseases. It’s a reality that the construction industry is widely comprised of small, owner-operated enterprises. Having spent your life building your business, you are now forced to deal with the impact of spending years exposed to asbestos. Things like shingles and roofing materials exposed you to these cancer-causing fibers. When you and your crew removed existing roofing and installed new roofing, all of you were likely inhaling countless numbers of these toxic fibers. As the owner of the business that exposed you to asbestos, is there anyone you can turn to for the compensation you deserve? The answer is that yes, there are likely sources from which compensation can be sought,…Read More
How Much You Might Win In A Mesothelioma Lawsuit In New Orleans It would be convenient if there were a “typical” mesothelioma case. The truth is that each case is unique. The awards and settlements that people with mesothelioma receive in New Orleans vary a lot. Nationally, groups like the RAND Corporation and Mealey’s Litigation Report have estimated that the average mesothelioma case wins approximately a million dollars per claim. Without an extensive understanding of a particular case, it’s impossible to guess what it might be worth. Some claims will result in settlements or awards well below that figure, and others yield awards or settlements far higher. The best way to determine the likely value of your mesothelioma claim is to talk to an experienced New Orleans mesothelioma lawyer. Hiring An Attorney To File A Mesothelioma Claim In New Orleans At The Gertler Law Firm, we’ve been representing people in New Orleans who’ve been diagnosed with…Read More
