If you or someone you know has mesothelioma, you could be eligible for compensation. The party that exposed you to asbestos may owe you money for your damages. At The Williams Law Firm, an experienced Edison mesothelioma attorney can help you understand your rights and legal options. We may be able to bring a claim in Edison, New Jersey on your behalf. Discuss your case with our attorneys today at no cost or obligation. Contact us to schedule a free mesothelioma claim evaluation.
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer connected to asbestos exposure. Tumors can form decades after a victim’s initial contact with asbestos. Mesothelioma can be terminal if malignant tumors form on the lining of the lungs, heart or abdomen. Mesothelioma can cause symptoms such as chest pain, persistent and painful cough, shortness of breath, pleural effusion, fatigue, muscle weakness, and fever. Every year, doctors diagnose more than 3,000 new cases of mesothelioma in the US. The average life expectancy for a person with malignant mesothelioma is 12 to 21 years after the date of diagnosis.
Breathing in asbestos fibers at school, work or in your home can lead to mesothelioma. From 1999 to 2017, the State of New Jersey recorded 11,367 deaths related to asbestos exposure. Over 2,000 of these cases involved mesothelioma. Middlesex County alone had 994 deaths during this time. Edison is one of many cities in New Jersey with proven amounts of asbestos in some of its buildings and establishments.
These are four places in Edison, NJ with known traces of asbestos. No amount of asbestos is safe for human exposure. If you worked or spent a considerable amount of time at any of these establishments, it could be the origin of your asbestos exposure. You might be able to demand damages from a company or the national Mesothelioma Fund for your losses. Speak to an Edison mesothelioma attorney at The Williams Law Firm for assistance going up against one of these defendants or others in Edison, NJ.
The lifelong costs of mesothelioma can be significant – especially when the courts factor in the emotional suffering and distress of the victim and his or her family. The average settlement for a mesothelioma victim is about $1 million. The average verdict award is over $2 million. Filing a claim properly, against the correct defendant and with the right courts, is imperative. An Edison mesothelioma lawyer from The Williams Law Firm could help you file a claim correctly and demand maximum compensation for your many losses. A successful award could lead to the repayment of medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, legal costs, out-of-pocket expenses, and more. Discuss the possible value of your Edison mesothelioma claim with our lawyers today.
As the victim or a family member of someone with mesothelioma, you have rights. New Jersey’s civil system might allow you to seek financial recovery for your economic and noneconomic damages from the party that exposed you or your family member to asbestos. Our lawyers can investigate your case, name the defendant and pursue fair compensation on your behalf. Start with a free consultation with an experienced Edison mesothelioma attorney. Contact us to schedule yours in Edison, NJ. You may also dial our direct line at (855) 575-6376.
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