North Carolina Machinists Mesothelioma Lawyer

Experienced Machinists Mesothelioma Attorney in North Carolina

Machinists in North Carolina have historically faced a significant risk of asbestos exposure from their work, and asbestos exposure is the primary known cause of mesothelioma, an incurable and terminal cancer. If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma after working in this industry, it is crucial to speak with a North Carolina machinists’ mesothelioma lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your legal options.

Representing North Carolina Machinists in Mesothelioma Cases

The North Carolina mesothelioma lawyers at Wallace & Graham, PA have decades of experience handling challenging cases for clients who have worked in all industries. One of the most difficult parts of any mesothelioma case is accurately determining the source of the disease, and we are confident we can trace the most likely origin of your diagnosis through your career as a machinist in North Carolina.

The most common form of mesothelioma, pleural mesothelioma, has just a 23% five-year relative survival rate at the localized stage, and this drops to just 11% once the disease has spread to distant parts of the body. Mesothelioma usually takes a very long time to cause noticeable symptoms, so it’s likely that you were exposed decades ago and just recently began having symptoms. Unfortunately, at this stage, the disease is both incurable and terminal.

Mesothelioma may not be a very common form of cancer; only about 3,000 cases are diagnosed in the US each year. But new cases continue appearing because of the disease’s long latency period and the widespread use of asbestos across multiple industries over many years. You could have multiple legal options after your diagnosis, so it’s crucial to find an experienced North Carolina machinists’ mesothelioma lawyer you can trust to handle your case.

Why You Should Hire a Machinists Mesothelioma Lawyer

Machinists may be exposed to asbestos at their job when they need to cut, grind, and shape different materials, from the use of fireproof materials made with asbestos, or from working in older buildings that may contain asbestos insulation and other asbestos-containing materials. After you hire Wallace & Graham, PA to handle your case, we may discover that a current or former employer, property owner, or product manufacturer is liable for your diagnosis.

Your legal options after a mesothelioma diagnosis in North Carolina could include:

• Filing a claim to a mesothelioma trust fund, if the company responsible for your diagnosis is no longer in business.
• Filing a workers’ compensation claim for benefits through your current employer, if you were exposed to asbestos at your current job.
• Filing a personal injury claim for toxic exposure against the party responsible for the asbestos exposure that caused your condition.

Mesothelioma is a life-changing terminal diagnosis. You could be eligible to claim compensation for medical treatment costs, lost earning capacity, and for the pain and suffering you have experienced.

You and your family are likely to have many difficult questions after receiving this news, and the team at Wallace & Graham, PA can provide compassionate legal counsel when you need it most. Additionally, there is no upfront cost to hire our firm. We only charge our contingency fee as a percentage of the compensation we recover for you if we are successful with your case.

Contact us today to schedule a free consultation with a North Carolina machinists’ mesothelioma lawyer and learn how we can help.