Asbestos Lung Cancer Settlements
Many lung cancer cases are linked to a history of asbestos exposure. If you or a loved one has received a lung cancer diagnosis, it’s worth considering whether asbestos exposure is a contributing factor. Asbestos lung cancer settlements can be significant due to the catastrophic toll the disease often takes on victims and their families.
At Meirowitz & Wasserberg, we’ve won over $32 million in asbestos-related lung cancer cases. Our nationally recognized trial attorneys in New York City have more than 30 years of combined experience handling asbestos cases. You can count on us to fight for fair lung cancer compensation on your behalf.
- Meirowitz & Wasserberg Lung Cancer Settlements
- Asbestos Lung Cancer Settlement Amounts
- Who Is Eligible for Asbestos Lung Cancer Compensation?
- What Factors Influence Lung Cancer Compensation?
- Testimonials from Our Mesothelioma Clients
- We’re Ready To Help You Pursue a Fair Settlement
- Our New York Personal Injury Attorneys
Meirowitz & Wasserberg Lung Cancer Settlements
Our team has achieved several seven- and eight-figure settlements and verdicts in asbestos lung cancer lawsuits. Here are some of our case results:
for a former shipyard worker and auto mechanic who developed lung cancer through asbestos exposure.
for an 89-year-old millwright whose case was initially rejected by another asbestos law firm.
for a pipefitter who developed lung cancer working in Georgia and South Carolina.
for a former Navy electrician and civilian auto mechanic.
Asbestos Lung Cancer Settlement Amounts
Asbestos lung cancer victims often receive settlements of $100,000 or more. Settlement amounts frequently reach the millions in asbestos lung cancer lawsuits.
There is a wide range of values for asbestos lung cancer settlements. Your settlement amount will depend on factors unique to your specific case.
Who Is Eligible for Asbestos Lung Cancer Compensation?
You may be eligible for asbestos lung cancer compensation if you’ve been diagnosed with lung cancer and any of the following is true:
- You worked in an industry known for high asbestos exposure levels. High-risk occupations include construction, pipefitting, electrical work, shipbuilding, automotive mechanics, and manufacturing. The risk was highest before the 1990s, but many modern-day workers are still exposed to asbestos.
- You lived with someone who worked in an industry known for high asbestos exposure levels.
- You used products in your home or workplace that contained asbestos.
- You have a known history of asbestos exposure, such as living near an asbestos mine.
Additionally, you may be eligible for wrongful death compensation if the above criteria apply to a loved one who passed away from asbestos-related lung cancer. Eligible family members often include spouses, children, and parents.
You don’t need to know of a specific asbestos exposure source to start a claim. If you believe your lung cancer could be related to asbestos exposure, our NYC asbestos lawyers can investigate the source on your behalf. We have access to extensive databases of asbestos-containing products and worksites that we can use to build your case.
What Factors Influence Lung Cancer Compensation?
Lung cancer compensation amounts depend on a variety of factors:
- The state you’re filing in: Some states limit the amount of compensation available in asbestos exposure lawsuits. Filing an asbestos lung cancer lawsuit in a state without these limitations may result in more compensation.
- The company responsible for your asbestos exposure: Many asbestos companies filed for bankruptcy and created trust funds to compensate victims. Getting fair compensation from a trust fund can be easier than directly suing a company that might not have the resources to adequately compensate you.
- Your attorney’s experience with similar cases: Relevant experience helps your attorney understand what evidence to look for, how to gather it, and how to present it effectively. An attorney with experience representing lung cancer patients is more likely to secure maximum compensation for you.
- The extent of your medical expenses and lost wages: Ideally, your settlement will compensate you for the economic losses you’ve suffered due to your lung cancer. The more medical expenses and lost wages you have, the more compensation you might receive.
- The severity of your illness: A diagnosis of a later-stage lung cancer could result in higher compensation than an early-stage diagnosis. Significant pain and suffering can also increase your compensation.
Testimonials from Our Mesothelioma Clients
Choosing Sam and Dan to represent us in my father’s Mesothelioma case is one of the best decisions we could have made as a family. Their honesty, integrity, and compassion are unsurpassed. After interviewing with other law firms they were a clear and unanimous choice for my family. While no amount of money can compensate us for the loss of our dad, Sam and Dan have fought hard on our behalf which has helped us greatly in caring for our mom and her future needs. I highly recommend Sam and Dan and all the kind, compassionate members of their team.
We are so fortunate that we met Samuel Merowitz. My husband was diagnosed with Mesothelioma four years ago because of asbestos exposure. We met Sam and his coworkers and they took the case with such compassion and dedication. They provided professional, accurate, efficient legal advice and more. Because of them, our lives are much better now. We are so thankful for having them by our side.
Tragically, my husband was diagnosed with mesothelioma. He passed away from this terrible cancer about one year after he was diagnosed. The first law firm we hired was one of those big firms and they were unable to do anything for us. After they told us they couldn’t help us with our asbestos case, someone recommended that I contact Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP. I am so glad I did. Daniel Wasserberg has been so supportive from start to finish. He has always taken the time to explain things to me. He has done everything he said he would do and more. He has handled some difficult people involved with this asbestos case in a way that benefitted the case. I can’t say enough good things about Mr. Wasserberg and his law firm. If you or a loved one has a mesothelioma diagnosis or a potential asbestos-related lung cancer case, I would recommend this law firm without any reservations. They are great people!
We're Ready To Help You Pursue a Fair Settlement
You have enough stress on your plate dealing with a lung cancer diagnosis. Let Meirowitz & Wasserberg handle the legal details and pursue lung cancer compensation on your behalf.
If you or a loved one has developed lung cancer after suspected asbestos exposure, we’re ready to fight for your best interests. Contact us to schedule a free consultation with an asbestos lung cancer lawyer and learn about your legal rights and options.
