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 be for you to claim the compensation for your asbestos exposure.
A mesothelioma diagnosis can be devastating to grapple with, but it’s important for your family that you take all the steps you can to protect their future.
Companies that knowingly exposed their employees to a dangerous carcinogen, and the manufacturers of products that contained asbestos, are liable for an enormous amount of suffering in the United States, and they deserve to be held to account.
If you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma in New Orleans, contact The Gertler Law Firm today at (504) 527-8767 for a free consultation with an experienced mesothelioma and asbestos injury attorney.
