Asbestos Litigation Attorneys

Law Offices in Montgomery, Alabama

You have options for litigation if you find you are suffering from an injury or illness traceable to asbestos exposure. With our skilled assistance, you can sue both the employer at whose job site you were exposed to asbestos, as well as the asbestos manufacturer, as legal precedent states asbestos manufacturers may be held liable.

Steps for Filing an Asbestos Lawsuit

1. Go to your physician if you are suffering from any of the following symptoms:

• Shortness of breath or chest pain
• Weight loss
• Abdominal pain, swelling, or bowel obstruction
• Blood clotting difficulties or anemia
• Unexplained fever
• Trouble swallowing
• Swelling of the neck and/or face

2. Once you have received a diagnosis of mesothelioma or other condition caused by asbestos exposure, you should confirm the diagnosis with an oncologist or other expert. Make sure your exam(s) includes tests such as x-rays, CAT scans, biopsy, and other documentable evidence of your disease.

3. Alabama has a “discovery rule,” which refers to the statute of limitations from when you are diagnosed until when you are last allowed to file an asbestos lawsuit. After the statute runs out, which is one year from diagnosis, you forfeit the right to sue. You should note this only applies to victims exposed after May 19, 1980 who have been formally diagnosed. Alabama mesothelioma victims should consult with us directly if they were exposed before May of 1980 to discuss their options further.

4. You need to provide us with the following documentation:

• Your occupation and place of employment at the time of exposure.
• Names and contact information of former co-workers.
• The specific asbestos products you used or saw, if known.
• The number of years you were employed.
• Signed releases providing access to any relevant information, such as medical records.
• If you are in an advanced stage of a potentially-fatal diseases, a copy of any will you have made, with the names and addresses of all beneficiaries.

5. We will now file the lawsuit and the litigation process will begin. The filing will include the amount of the settlement that you are seeking. We will consult with you on the specifics of your case and the amount of damages we will request on your behalf.

Settlement of your Asbestos Lawsuit

We will make every possible attempt to reach a settlement on your behalf, before the trial date or, if necessary, during the actual litigation process. While there are no guarantees, mesothelioma victims, in particular, tend to win the majority of settlements decided by juries. Call the mesothelioma law firm of S. Kay Dansby today to discuss your lawsuit options and possible settlement in detail at 888-318-5880, or use our quick contact web form.