What are my rights?
If you are a victim who has been exposed to asbestos and/or contracted mesothelioma, you have certain rights. Whenever an individual has an illness, injury, or condition that resulted from a work-related hazard, that individual is allowed to sue for damages in a personal injury lawsuit. This suit can be brought against a defendant regardless of whether the illness was a direct or indirect consequence of being in the work environment. You may also be eligible for workers compensation and Social Security Disability benefits. Many asbestos manufacturers have declared bankruptcy, so claims may be brought on your behalf in the relevant bankruptcy trusts.
You can file a lawsuit against an asbestos manufacturer and/or against a company that sold or distributed asbestos. If you are filing for yourself, your suit will be one of personal injury. If you are suing on behalf of someone who died as a result of asbestos exposure, you will file a wrongful death suit. In either lawsuit, you may seek compensation for the following:
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Massachusetts asbestos cases
Thornton Law Firm can assist you in determining if your employer knew of the asbestos dangers in your working environment, and exactly who manufactured the asbestos with which you came in contact. We can also help determine what types of compensation you may be eligible for, including medical reimbursement, and file for those same benefits. We file claims in the appropriate jurisdictions for you, including federal court, state court, worker’s compensation, and bankruptcy trust claims.
Massachusetts mesothelioma lawsuits
When filing a lawsuit against the makers, sellers, or distributors of asbestos products in Massachusetts, your case will be filed either in state and federal court. Mesothelioma and asbestos cases are not filed as class actions. Cases are filed as individual lawsuits in state or federal court, but placed on a consolidated docket so that issues common to Massachusetts mesothelioma asbestos cases can be decided in an efficient and cost-effective manner by the presiding judge.
Massachusetts asbestos statute of limitations
For a personal injury asbestos suit, the Massachusetts asbestos statute of limitations is three years from the date of diagnosis. For a wrongful death lawsuit, the Massachusetts asbestos statute of limitations is three years from the date of death. Therefore, it is important you bring your case to our attention as soon as possible.
We can help
Because of the short three-year time frame allowed under the statute of limitations, it is best not to wait when contacting a Massachusetts asbestos attorney. The firm of Thornton Law Firm is ready to act quickly and aggressively on behalf of yourself or a loved one, and make any compensation due to you available as soon as possible. When time is of the essence, choose a Massachusetts asbestos lawyer from our firm for a timely resolution of your case.
Give us the opportunity to serve your best legal interests
Call 1-888-632-0108 or contact us here to speak for free with a Thornton Law Firm attorney specializing in mesothelioma and asbestos litigation. We look forward to answering any questions you may have after this visit to our website. We are here to help.
