Connecticut Mesothelioma Lawyer
Throughout Connecticut’s rich economic history, asbestos was used as a key component for developing commerce and industry. From the time it was introduced as a multi-purpose fire retardant, to the time it was understood to be hazardous, residents and workers were exposed to toxic asbestos fibers by the hundreds each day. The heaviest exposure rates were recorded between 1920 through the late 1980’s. An exposure of as little as 1-3 months would produce life threatening health problems which would manifest 10-50 years later, essentially creating a time lapse that would place victims in a delayed state of borrowed time until symptoms would manifest.
Connecticut Workers and Asbestos Exposure
In its asbestos hay day, Connecticut received and processed more than 200,000 shipments of asbestos, which in turn landed Connecticut the rank of the 29th state with the highest instances of Malignant Mesothelioma. The highest asbestos exposures came from Connecticut shipyards, factories, power and industrial plants, iron mills, steel mills, oil refineries, and construction sites that produced residential and commercial buildings. The use of asbestos in the Connecticut construction of residential and commercial buildings lead to the exposure of teachers, children and many non-construction related personnel. Others were exposed without their knowledge through the use of products containing asbestos that were mislabeled or from products that came from a manufacturer that was unaware of the damage their products were inflicting.
Workers were not only exposed without their knowledge while using equipment containing asbestos, like gloves and aprons, but also to air born particles that were inside packaging and industrial parts. Many workers unknowingly exposed their families to second hand asbestos exposure upon returning home from a job site with contaminated clothing. In Connecticut alone, there have been over 500 asbestos related deaths and counting due to asbestos exposure. Over 600 locations in Connecticut have at one time reported asbestos exposure. The tragic result was the loss and suffering of the people who built Connecticut. The cause was economic negligence.
Connecticut Asbestos Exposure and Mesothelioma Claims
In recent years, there have been multi-million dollar settlements passed down by Connecticut courts on behalf of victims of asbestos exposure and related diseases. Asbestos companies are being held accountable for injuries dating as far back as 1920. Asbestos exposure has been linked directly to Mesothelioma. Currently, there are two types of Mesothelioma Claims:
1) Personal Injury Claims: in which a claim is filed by the person who was injured and is diagnosed with Mesothelioma
2) Wrongful Death Claims: where the victim is a deceased Mesothelioma patient, and the claim is filed by a surviving family member
Connecticut victims who have been exposed to asbestos and are diagnosed with Mesothelioma or an asbestos related disease are entitles to damages. These damages include:
- Pain and Suffering
- Physical Impairment
- Disfigurement
- Medical Expenses
- Economic Damages
- End-of-Life Expenses
- Future Medical Bills
- Loss of Income
- Loss of Parental Care
- Loss of Spouse
- Product Liability
- Punitive Damages
- Monetary Compensation
In order to make a claim against an asbestos manufacturer, a plaintiff must be able to:
- Prove that damages have taken place
- Identify the asbestos-containing product which caused damages
- Prove that the defendant’s asbestos-related product was a factor in causing such damages
Those who have been exposed to asbestos and developed asbestos related diseases should contact a Connecticut Mesothelioma Lawyer to get compensation for their pain and suffering. If you have lost a loved one to asbestos related cancer, you may also be entitled to compensation.
Here is a list of case results that were awarded on behalf Connecticut asbestos victims:
- 74 year old victim that developed Malignant Mesothelioma. The victim was a Connecticut Plant worker. The settlement was $2.3 million dollars
- 69 year old that developed Mesothelioma. The victim was a shipyard worker. The settlement was $2.1 million dollars
- 63 year old victim developed Mesothelioma. Worked in Danbury, Connecticut. Awarded $3,776,229 dollars
- 71 year old victim developed Mesothelioma. Case was against multiple asbestos companies. Awarded $1,051, 694 dollars
We help Mesothelioma patients and their families make educated decisions about how to start with filing asbestos and Mesothelioma claims. We will also recommend an experienced Connecticut Mesothelioma Lawyer or Connecticut Mesothelioma Doctor to help you get your claim started.
We have a Mesothelioma Hotline - Toll Free: 800.291.0963 that is available 24/7 to talk with a live Mesothelioma Help Center counselor. We understand that those dealing with asbestos cancers face a number of challenges, including the tremendous costs of Mesothelioma treatment.
We have helped many families get experienced legal and medical help for their Mesothelioma cancer and asbestos cancer cases. We will actually walk you through the process of contacting an experienced Connecticut Mesothelioma lawyer that we have worked with to get you the best possible settlement for your Connecticut Mesothelioma claim.
Connecticut Mesothelioma Lawyer - Experience
Deciding which Connecticut Mesothelioma law firm to represent you and your case is very important.
Choosing the right lawyer will also be important to your Connecticut Mesothelioma settlement.
Many Mesothelioma and asbestos cancer cases in Connecticut have settled with multi-million dollar verdicts.
Mesothelioma cases are not restricted to just one state. Filings are usually in multiple states.
Mesothelioma cases are contingency based cases. This means that no money should be paid by you. Mesothelioma lawyers earn their money only if they win you case. You are entitled to an experienced Connecticut Mesothelioma lawyer that has a track record of success in Connecticut asbestos lawsuits.
Experience - The Mesothelioma Help Center has been helping Connecticut Mesothelioma victims and their families for more than 12 years.
Mesothelioma Statistics
- It has been well documented for many years that asbestos exposure can result in the development of deadly cancers, particularly Mesothelioma.
- Mesothelioma has a latency period of 20 to 50 years after the first exposure to asbestos. It is estimated that there will be about 250,000 cases of Mesothelioma before 2020.
- There are currently about 3000 new cases of Mesothelioma diagnosed per year, mostly in men over the age of 40.
- About 4,000 People die each year from Mesothelioma. During the 20th century, some 30 million tons of asbestos were used in industrial sites, homes, schools, shipyards and commercial buildings in the U. S.
- More than 700,000 people have filed claims against more than 6,000 Asbestos companies.
- The number of Mesothelioma and asbestos related victims is projected to increase steadily over the next 10 years.
- According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG) more than 10,000 Americans will die each year as a result of asbestos exposure.
- One out of every 125 American men who die over the age of 50 will die from an asbestos related cancer.
- Asbestos companies knew of the dangers of asbestos exposure in Connecticut for many years before ever warning the public of those risks. It is thought that around eight million people in the United States have been exposed to asbestos over the past half a century, and many more asbestos related cancer cases are expected to be reported in the next 25 years.
We help with you file Mesothelioma and Asbestos-related claims in each state
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