Asbestos was commonly used in insulation nationwide for many years until the risks of this substance became apparent. If you have worked as an insulator in Georgia, you may have handled asbestos insulation many years ago or have been exposed to asbestos insulation recently when working on an older building. If you are diagnosed with mesothelioma, you should speak with a Georgia insulators mesothelioma lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your legal options.

The attorneys at Wallace & Graham, PA have an extensive record of successful legal counsel in mesothelioma cases nationwide, and we have successfully represented many Georgia insulators in these complex cases. If you or a loved one is diagnosed with mesothelioma after working as an insulator at a Georgia Power facility or any military base, shipyard, or power plant in the state, we can help you determine your legal options following your diagnosis.
There are only about 3,000 new mesothelioma cases diagnosed in the US each year, according to the American Cancer Society, so this is not a very common form of cancer. However, new cases continue appearing despite the well-known risks of asbestos because mesothelioma takes a very long time to cause noticeable symptoms. You may have been diagnosed many years ago and only recently developed noticeable symptoms, so you’ll need help determining the cause.
Insulators who worked prior to the late 1980s may have handled asbestos insulation, or they may have recently worked inside an older building that still contained asbestos. It can take years or even decades for symptoms of mesothelioma to appear, so you have limited time to build a case. You should hire an insulators mesothelioma lawyer to help you determine the most likely source of your condition and identify the party or parties responsible for your damages.
Determining liability for your diagnosis is likely to be one of the most challenging aspects of your case. Many asbestos exposure claims require careful review of extensive evidence that you may not know how to obtain on your own. You may have grounds to claim workers’ compensation benefits through your current employer, file a personal injury claim for toxic exposure against a specific defendant, or file a claim to a mesothelioma trust fund.
Many US companies that previously manufactured asbestos products, like insulation, were required to establish mesothelioma trust funds to compensate those adversely affected by their products. If you are eligible to file a claim to one of these trust funds, your Georgia insulators mesothelioma attorney can guide you through the process. Your attorney can also help you claim workers’ compensation benefits and/or file a personal injury claim for toxic exposure.
Mesothelioma is an incurable and terminal cancer. The average five-year survival rate for all stages of pleural mesothelioma is only about 15%, and treatment focuses on mitigating symptoms and preserving life expectancy. Your Georgia insulators mesothelioma lawyer can help you pursue accountability and compensation. Contact Wallace & Graham, PA today to schedule a free consultation with our team and learn how we can assist with your case.