Firefighters face the risk of asbestos exposure whenever they perform rescue work in burning buildings. When a burning building begins to collapse, the structural damage can release asbestos fibers into the surrounding area. If you worked as a firefighter in Arkansas and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, it is crucial that you consult an experienced Arkansas firefighters’ mesothelioma lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your legal options.

The Arkansas mesothelioma lawyers at Wallace & Graham, PA have a strong record of successful legal representation in mesothelioma cases nationwide. We have helped clients from all industries, including firefighters, and we are ready to leverage this experience in your mesothelioma case.
Mesothelioma is not a common form of cancer. Only about 3,000 new cases are diagnosed in the US each year, according to the American Cancer Society. However, this is an incurable and terminal form of cancer, and determining the source of the asbestos exposure that led to the diagnosis can be extremely difficult without an attorney’s help. Mesothelioma often takes decades to cause noticeable symptoms.
Our team can help you determine the most likely cause of your diagnosis, and the source will determine your legal options in Arkansas. You may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits if you are diagnosed with mesothelioma because of asbestos exposure at your job, but you may also qualify to file a claim against a mesothelioma trust fund or a personal injury case for toxic exposure against a specific party responsible for the asbestos exposure that caused your mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma cases are inherently challenging because of the disease’s very long latency period. You may need to review decades’ worth of work records and other evidence to accurately determine the most likely source of the asbestos exposure that caused your mesothelioma. Having an experienced attorney on your side dramatically improves your chances of reaching a favorable outcome in your case.
You may learn that a company that is no longer in business is liable for your condition, but it may have been required to establish a mesothelioma trust fund. If so, your Arkansas firefighters’ mesothelioma attorney can help you file a claim. Every year, these trusts pay claims to victims of asbestos exposure nationwide, and your attorney can help you navigate the claim-filing process.
You could alternatively have grounds to file a personal injury case against a specific defendant responsible for your diagnosis. Wallace & Graham, PA has helped clients file these claims against property owners, product manufacturers, employers, and other defendants nationwide, so we’re confident we can help you succeed with your case.
Mesothelioma is a terminal diagnosis, and the relative five-year survival rate for all stages of pleural mesothelioma is just 15% on average. Treatment may mitigate symptoms and improve life expectancy, but this is ultimately very difficult news for anyone to receive. When you choose Wallace & Graham, PA, to represent you, you can expect compassionate, results-driven legal representation through all stages of your case.
You have a short time in which to build and file your case, so it’s crucial that you consult an Arkansas firefighters’ mesothelioma lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your legal options. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation with our team. We look forward to helping with your case.