Arkansas Automotive Workers Mesothelioma Lawyer

Experienced Automotive Workers Mesothelioma Attorney in Arkansas

Workers in various industries throughout Arkansas have faced the risk of asbestos exposure on the job, but this risk has historically been especially high for automotive workers. If you have worked in this field and were recently diagnosed with mesothelioma, it is crucial to speak with an experienced Arkansas automotive workers’ mesothelioma lawyer you can trust as soon as possible.

Representing Arkansas Automotive Workers in Mesothelioma Cases

An experienced Arkansas mesothelioma lawyer at Wallace & Graham, PA can help you pursue accountability and compensation after you or a loved one develops mesothelioma because of asbestos exposure in the automotive industry. Our firm has nearly 40 years of experience handling these cases for clients nationwide, and we are confident we can help you reach a favorable outcome in your case.

Only about 3,000 mesothelioma cases are identified in the US each year, and while this is not a very common form of cancer, it is both incurable and terminal. Pleural mesothelioma is the most common form that develops in the lungs. At the localized stage, the five-year relative survival rate is only 23%, and this drops to just 11% when it has spread to distant parts of the body. You may have limited time to build your case, so it’s important to speak with an attorney right away.

Why You Should Hire an Automotive Workers’ Mesothelioma Lawyer

Mesothelioma cases are inherently difficult because this disease has a very long latency period. You may have been exposed decades ago during your time in the automotive industry from handling asbestos-containing parts, such as brake pads, gaskets, heat seals, and clutch components, or simply from working in an older building containing asbestos insulation. By the time mesothelioma symptoms appear, the disease has likely already reached an advanced stage.

Your Arkansas automotive workers’ mesothelioma lawyer at Wallace & Graham, PA can review your employment history, maintenance records from the buildings in which you have worked, and the manufacturers of asbestos-containing parts and materials you handled during your time working in the automotive industry. Our team will then determine your most viable options for claiming compensation: 

• You may be eligible to claim workers’ compensation benefits through your employer if you were exposed to asbestos at your current job.
• If the company responsible for your exposure is no longer operating, it may have established a mesothelioma trust fund. Many companies that formerly produced asbestos products were required to establish these trusts to compensate those discovered in the future to have been harmed by their products. Your attorney can assess your eligibility.
• You may have grounds to file a personal injury claim for toxic exposure against a parts manufacturer, property owner, employer, or other defendant. If you successfully establish fault, you could recover compensation for all economic and non-economic damages related to your diagnosis.

Ultimately, mesothelioma cases are challenging in several ways, and receiving this terminal diagnosis is incredibly difficult for the victim and their family. The team at Wallace & Graham, PA can provide the legal representation you need with no upfront cost; under our contingency fee policy, we only charge a fee when we successfully recover compensation for our client.

It doesn’t cost you anything to speak with our team about your case, either. Contact us today to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with an experienced Arkansas automotive workers’ mesothelioma lawyer to learn how we can help.