Many workers in various industries in Mississippi have been exposed to asbestos on the job, and automotive workers have historically faced some of the greatest occupational risk of asbestos exposure, which can eventually lead to mesothelioma. If you worked in the automotive industry and have been diagnosed with this form of cancer, it’s crucial to speak with a Mississippi automotive workers’ mesothelioma lawyer as soon as possible about your legal options.

The Mississippi mesothelioma lawyers at Wallace & Graham, PA have decades of experience helping clients nationwide with mesothelioma cases. Many attorneys do not accept these cases due to the volume of work they require and their inherent complexity, so we are confident we can provide unmatched legal representation after you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma from working in the automotive industry.
There are only about 3,000 mesothelioma cases diagnosed in the US each year, but while this may not be a very common form of cancer, cases consistently appear because of asbestos exposure that happened years ago. It often takes decades for mesothelioma to cause noticeable symptoms, so you need the help of an experienced Mississippi automotive workers’ mesothelioma attorney to build your case.
Receiving a mesothelioma diagnosis is life-changing for the victim and their family. Pleural mesothelioma is the most common form of this disease, and the five-year relative survival rate for localized pleural mesothelioma is only 23%. This rate drops to 11% when the disease has spread to distant parts of the body, and available treatments can only slow its progression; mesothelioma remains an incurable and terminal diagnosis.
One of the most difficult parts of a mesothelioma case is accurately determining the cause of the disease. Automotive workers can be exposed to asbestos during vehicle construction or maintenance, especially on older vehicles. Parts like brake pads, gaskets, and heat seals made prior to the mid-1980s may contain asbestos, and these parts can shed particles in the workspace. It’s also possible for automotive workers to be exposed while working in older buildings.
Your Mississippi automotive workers’ mesothelioma lawyer at Wallace & Graham, PA can review your employment history and other evidence to deduce the most likely source of your diagnosis. If you were exposed to asbestos at your current job, you may qualify to claim workers’ compensation benefits through your employer. If the company responsible is no longer operating, it may have established a mesothelioma trust fund that may provide compensation.
You could also have grounds to file a personal injury case against an employer, property owner, product manufacturer, or other defendant for toxic exposure. If so, success with this case could yield compensation for medical expenses, lost income, lost earning capacity, and for your pain and suffering. You can trust Wallace & Graham, PA to thoroughly explore all of your legal options and pursue as much compensation as possible for this life-changing diagnosis.
We charge nothing upfront for legal representation, so there is no fee until we recover compensation for you. It also costs you nothing to speak with our team about your case, so contact Wallace & Graham, PA today to schedule a free consultation with an experienced Mississippi automotive workers’ mesothelioma lawyer.