Learning you have mesothelioma is devastating news that no one is prepared to hear. This rare and aggressive cancer doesn’t just affect your health; it upends your entire life, your family’s future, and your sense of security. The questions come fast: How did this happen? What treatment options exist? Who’s responsible? And perhaps most pressingly, how will you pay for the care you need while protecting your family financially?
At The Williams Law Firm, P.C., we’ve guided Islip families through these exact challenges for three decades. With an undefeated track record in mesothelioma cases, Attorney Joseph P. Williams personally handles each claim with the expertise and dedication this serious diagnosis demands. We fight to secure the compensation you need for treatment and to hold the companies responsible for your asbestos exposure accountable.
Mesothelioma develops in the thin tissue lining the lungs, abdomen, or heart after exposure to asbestos fibers. What makes this disease particularly cruel is its long latency period, often 20 to 50 years between exposure and diagnosis. Many Islip residents are only now becoming ill from workplace exposures that happened decades ago, when they were simply trying to earn a living and provide for their families.
Islip’s industrial history created countless opportunities for asbestos exposure. Workers in power plants, manufacturing facilities, schools, and commercial buildings often encountered asbestos-containing materials without proper protection or even basic warnings about the dangers.
The industries that built Long Island also exposed workers to deadly asbestos fibers. Local power plants relied heavily on asbestos insulation. Construction sites used it in roofing materials, floor tiles, and fireproofing products. Shipyard workers, electricians, plumbers, and construction workers faced particularly high risks, often working in confined spaces where asbestos dust filled the air.
Perhaps most heartbreaking are the cases of secondhand exposure. Spouses who laundered work clothes and children who hugged their parents after work never set foot in a dangerous workplace, yet they can still develop mesothelioma from fibers carried home on clothing and on their skin.
We know you’re dealing with doctor appointments, treatment decisions, and the emotional toll on your family after a mesothelioma diagnosis. The legal process shouldn’t add to that burden. Our approach centers on taking the weight off your shoulders while fighting aggressively for the compensation you deserve in the following ways:
Many people diagnosed with mesothelioma struggle to remember where they encountered asbestos, especially when exposure happened decades ago. Attorney Joe Williams personally investigates your work history, interviewing former colleagues and consulting with industrial hygiene experts to piece together when and where exposure occurred. In veterans’ cases, he uses actual naval archives containing complete equipment lists from ships, providing concrete evidence that other attorneys don’t have access to.
The companies that exposed you to asbestos knew about the dangers but prioritized profits over safety. They should be held accountable for this negligence. We pursue compensation through the following channels:
Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for clients by leaving no stone unturned in identifying every potential source of compensation.
New York law sets specific deadlines for filing mesothelioma claims. Personal injury cases generally must be filed within three years of diagnosis, while wrongful death claims require filing within two years of passing. Missing these deadlines could mean losing your right to compensation entirely.
Fortunately, you don’t have to navigate this alone. The Williams Law Firm handles every aspect of your case, gathering medical records, locating witnesses, consulting experts, and negotiating with defendants. We keep you informed without overwhelming you, taking on the legal fight so you can focus on your health and family with peace of mind that your case is in the right hands.
No amount of money can undo a mesothelioma diagnosis or bring back a lost loved one, but financial compensation can help cover the staggering costs of treatment, replace income you can no longer earn, provide security for your family’s future, and hold negligent companies accountable. Depending on the unique details of your case, you may recover the following types of damages:
Economic damages compensate for the measurable financial losses caused by your mesothelioma diagnosis. Medical expenses, including surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and specialized procedures, form the largest portion of these damages.
Many mesothelioma patients must stop working immediately after diagnosis, eliminating their income at precisely the moment medical bills start piling up. Compensation may include wages already lost and future earning capacity. Additional economic damages may include travel expenses for treatment at specialized cancer centers, costs of in-home care or assisted living, medical equipment and prescription medications, and any modifications needed to make your home accessible during treatment and recovery.
Non-economic damages compensate for losses that don’t have a clear dollar value but profoundly impact your life, including pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life. This compensation reflects the psychological toll your diagnosis has on you and your family.
For wrongful death claims filed by surviving family members, compensation includes loss of consortium—the loss of companionship, guidance, and support from a spouse or parent. These damages recognize that mesothelioma doesn’t just harm the diagnosed individual; it affects entire families, leaving spouses without partners, children without parents, and grandchildren without guidance.
Time matters in mesothelioma cases, both for your health and your legal rights. The Williams Law Firm, P.C. has spent 30 years representing families affected by asbestos exposure, recovering hundreds of millions of dollars, and never losing a mesothelioma litigation.
Attorney Joseph P. Williams meets with you in your home, handles your case personally, and has represented members from nearly every New York union. Schedule a free consultation to discuss your case and understand your options for pursuing compensation.
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