Asbestosis

Contact a Mesothelioma Attorney in Baton Rouge

Because of the nature of asbestos exposure and so many companies knowingly putting employees at risk, mesothelioma and asbestosis patients and their loved ones have legal rights. Filing a claim can ultimately help cover the expensive treatment costs of the mesothelioma, recover lost wages, and make sure these companies are held accountable for their wrongdoings. At Murphy Law Firm, the experienced asbestosis and mesothelioma attorneys are highly skilled in personal injury law and have litigated millions of dollars in settlements. Let the mesothelioma lawyers at Murphy Law Firm help you stand up for your rights in Louisiana.

“Our law firm has substantial expertise in the highly specialized field of occupational Asbestos exposure litigation.”
-Attorney Peyton Murphy

It is an employer’s job to find out about asbestos in the workplace and to take steps to either eliminate the hazard, contain it, or otherwise safeguard employees from dangerous exposure. Failure to do so can eventually be fatal for workers.

Asbestosis and other asbestos-related conditions, such as mesothelioma, take years to develop.

You might receive an asbestosis diagnosis 10 to 50 years after exposure or longer.

For this reason, courts around the country have changed the typical personal injury and wrongful death rules to extend the deadline for asbestos cases. It’s not too late to take action for yourself or for a loved one. Seeking help from the experienced personal injury lawyers at Murphy Law Firm, can be the easiest way to learn more about your legal rights and start the claims process across the country.

Every year, thousands of people seek legal help for new or existing asbestos-related conditions. There are currently class actions and mass torts throughout the country that group plaintiffs with similar claims against the same companies together to expedite the process. With a personal injury attorney’s help, you may be able to join one of these actions or begin your own personal lawsuit against the company you worked for and/or other parties. There is a trust fund allocated for people suffering from asbestosis-related illnesses in the event that the negligent employer no longer exists or is bankrupt.

Peyton Murphy and his team of mesothelioma lawyers know how devastating a diagnosis like asbestosis can be. While treatments exists, it’s typically a condition that lasts for life. We also know that time is of the essence if the prognosis is terminal. We’ll help you fast-track your claim as much as possible so you can get the compensation you need as fast as possible. Learn more about your rights and options during a free consultation with our asbestosis attorneys or call (225) -928 -8800.