New York Asbestos Lawsuits

Diagnosis: Mesothelioma

Do not put off filing a New York asbestos lawsuit

A diagnosis of mesothelioma cancer is devastating to both victims and their families. If you have mesothelioma, you should not delay in finding out if you are entitled to file an asbestos lawsuit in New York.

How your attorney will help you

A qualified mesothelioma attorney at Seeger Weiss LLP will first determine if you have grounds to initiate an asbestos lawsuit. New York residents with mesothelioma who plan to pursue a lawsuit must not put off contacting an attorney. If you wait too long after diagnosis, you may exceed the statute of limitations, in which case a lawsuit cannot be filed.

Each state has its own statute of limitations; therefore, in contemplating a New York asbestos lawsuit, it is critical to speak with an experienced attorney as soon after diagnosis as possible. It is not uncommon for people who have worked around or been exposed to asbestos to contact a mesothelioma law firm soon after symptoms appear and before a diagnosis has been made. Where an asbestos lawsuit in New York is concerned, time is of the essence.

In addition to determining how the statute of limitations applies in a New York asbestos lawsuit, your attorney will also investigate exactly how and when you came into contact with asbestos and identify the parties responsible. All of this can lead toward the collection of monetary compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and other losses.

An experienced lawyer can further assist in a wrongful death suit, in which a person whose close family member has died from an asbestos-related disease seeks restitution for the loss. The statute of limitations applies here as it does in a victim-initiated New York asbestos lawsuit. The determination of which family members may file a wrongful death suit will differ from state to state.

Mesothelioma is a cancer that affects the lining of the lungs, heart or abdomen. The only known cause is exposure to asbestos, which commonly occurs in the workplace but can also happen simply by living with individuals who work with the substances or residing in areas where asbestos is produced or used. It can take from 20 to 50 years after exposure for symptoms to appear.

Experienced attorneys will file your New York asbestos lawsuit

The skilled attorneys at Seeger Weiss LLP know exactly what is necessary to successfully litigate an asbestos lawsuit. New York residents implicitly trust the firm to guide them in all legal decisions and support them toward a positive outcome.

If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, or believe you have been exposed to asbestos and are experiencing symptoms, do not put off calling Seeger Weiss LLP to discuss a New York asbestos lawsuit and how you can receive the compensation you deserve.