Workers in various West Virginia industries face an occupational risk of asbestos exposure, and this risk has historically been relatively high for automotive workers. If you work or have worked in this industry and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, it’s vital to consult an experienced West Virginia automotive workers’ mesothelioma lawyer to determine your legal options. You may be eligible to claim substantial compensation for this life-changing diagnosis.

The West Virginia mesothelioma lawyers at Wallace & Graham, PA have decades of proven experience helping clients with mesothelioma cases nationwide, and we know the challenges that automotive workers can face when they must pursue accountability and compensation for mesothelioma. We are confident we can help you prove the source of your diagnosis and pursue appropriate compensation from the party or parties responsible.
About 3,000 mesothelioma cases are diagnosed in the US each year, and asbestos exposure is the only known cause of this disease. It often takes many years for symptoms to become noticeable, so it can be challenging to accurately deduce when, where, and how you were exposed to the asbestos that caused your condition. You can trust the attorneys at Wallace & Graham, PA to thoroughly investigate your employment history and other evidence to build your case.
Mesothelioma cases are inherently difficult due to the volume of work they typically require. You may have been exposed to asbestos while working in the automotive industry many years ago. Some of the risk factors in this industry include handling older parts made with asbestos, like brake pads, gaskets, heat seals, and clutch components, and working in older facilities containing asbestos insulation, pipe coverings, and other hazardous materials.
Your West Virginia automotive workers’ mesothelioma attorney can help you determine the most likely source of the asbestos exposure that caused your condition. If you were exposed at your current job, you may be able to claim workers’ compensation benefits from your employer’s insurance. If the company responsible is no longer operating, it may have established a mesothelioma trust fund that could provide compensation.
When a specific employer, product manufacturer, distributor, property owner, or other defendant is directly responsible for the asbestos exposure that caused your condition, you may be eligible to file a personal injury case for toxic exposure. If you can prove liability, the defendant may be liable for medical expenses, lost earning capacity, and the pain and suffering you have experienced.
Receiving a mesothelioma diagnosis can be challenging for the victim and their family in many ways, and it is crucial to have the support you need as you pursue accountability and compensation. The average five-year relative survival rate for pleural mesothelioma is only 15%, so time is a crucial factor in any mesothelioma case in West Virginia.
The team at Wallace & Graham, PA accepts mesothelioma cases on a contingency fee basis, so there is no fee until we recover compensation for you. There is also no cost to speak with an experienced West Virginia automotive workers’ mesothelioma lawyer about your case. Contact Wallace & Graham, PA today to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with our team, and we will explain how we can help.