Virginia Automotive Workers Mesothelioma Lawyer

Experienced Automotive Workers Mesothelioma Attorney in Virginia

Automotive workers throughout Virginia have historically faced a high risk of asbestos exposure at work, and this exposure can eventually result in a mesothelioma diagnosis. If you worked in this industry and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you need to consult a Virginia automotive workers’ mesothelioma lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your legal options. Wallace & Graham, PA can help you through this difficult situation.

Legal Counsel for Virginia Automotive Workers’ Mesothelioma Cases

The Virginia mesothelioma lawyers at Wallace & Graham, PA have nearly 40 years of experience representing clients from all industries, including automotive workers. These cases are inherently challenging in several ways, but we are confident that we possess the skills, experience, and resources to help you thoroughly explore all of your legal options after receiving this life-changing diagnosis.

Only about 3,000 mesothelioma cases are diagnosed in the US each year, so this is not a very common type of cancer. However, it is both incurable and terminal, and it can be very difficult to trace the source of the asbestos exposure that caused the illness. In most cases, mesothelioma doesn’t appear until decades after exposure, so you will need a skilled attorney’s help to trace the source and determine your legal options.

Why You Should Hire an Automotive Workers’ Mesothelioma Lawyer

Pleural mesothelioma, the most common form of this disease, has a five-year relative survival rate of only 23%, and this drops to 11% once the disease has spread to distant parts of the body. This means you have a limited time to build a case after receiving this diagnosis, and it’s crucial to hire a Virginia automotive workers’ mesothelioma attorney you can trust to build your case.

Automotive workers can be exposed to asbestos on the job from handling parts made with asbestos. Many brake pads, clutch systems, heat seals, and gaskets manufactured prior to the mid-1980s were made with asbestos, and asbestos particles can be shed from various automotive industry operations. Wallace & Graham, PA can help you determine the most likely source of the exposure that caused your illness, and this will dictate your legal options.

If you were exposed to asbestos at your current job, you could qualify to claim workers’ compensation benefits through your employer’s insurance. If a company that is no longer operating is responsible for your exposure, the company may have been required to establish a mesothelioma trust fund. Many US companies that formerly manufactured asbestos products were required to establish these trusts, and your attorney can determine your eligibility.

You may also have grounds to file a toxic exposure personal injury case against an employer, property owner, product manufacturer, or other defendant. Success with this case could enable you to recover compensation for all medical expenses related to your mesothelioma diagnosis, income you are no longer able to earn, and compensation for your pain and suffering.

Ultimately, mesothelioma cases are inherently challenging in several ways. The attorneys at Wallace & Graham, PA can help you pursue accountability and compensation, but you have a short time to build your case. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation with an experienced Virginia automotive workers’ mesothelioma lawyer and learn how we can help. There is no fee to hire our firm until we recover compensation for you.