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An Erie mesothelioma lawyer can assist you and your family with filing a claim for compensation after an asbestos-related diagnosis caused by occupational exposure, military service, or secondhand exposure to asbestos. Erie is home to many manufacturing companies, shipping companies, railroads, and industrial facilities that used products containing asbestos.
If you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma or have a loved one who has, contact an Erie mesothelioma attorney at Kelley Ferraro, LLC, as soon as possible to learn about your legal options.
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At Kelley Ferraro, LLC, we’ve been advocating for people who have been catastrophically injured by another’s negligence for close to 30 years. We’ve helped more than 40,000 clients nationwide with their cases and understand how to handle complex claims against asbestos companies, distributors, and other liable parties.
We possess the necessary resources and extensive experience to effectively manage your mesothelioma case, from constructing claims against defendants to thoroughly investigating past asbestos exposures and guiding you through asbestos trust fund processes. Partner Jim Ferraro wrote a book called “Blindsided,” dedicated to helping people dealing with these life-altering injuries.
After inhaling or ingesting asbestos fibers, it can take years before mesothelioma develops. Companies have used asbestos less frequently over the last several decades, but workers in certain industries were significantly exposed before regulations were enacted.
Workers in Erie could have been exposed to asbestos through jobs in manufacturing facilities, metal jobs, power plants, construction, railroads, shipyards along Presque Isle Bay, and the Port of Erie. If you regularly traveled on I-90 for work or were responsible for maintaining commercial or industrial buildings around Erie County, you may have also been exposed to asbestos during repairs. Those who are at risk of mesothelioma include:
Asbestos exposure doesn’t always result in mesothelioma. Common mesothelioma symptoms include chest pain, chronic cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, fluid in the lung area, and unexplained weight loss. Since these symptoms mimic those of many illnesses, mesothelioma can be difficult to diagnose and often requires imaging tests and tissue biopsy.
As reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2023, there were 2,709 new mesothelioma cases across the nation. In Pennsylvania, 136 cases were reported, equating to a rate of 0.7 per 100,000.
Before filing your claim, you need to identify where and how you were exposed to asbestos. Given the long latency period between asbestos exposure and mesothelioma diagnosis, reconstructing your work history and job-related tasks is crucial.
Based on the details of your exposure, you may be able to file a claim against asbestos bankruptcy trusts, companies that continue to do business today, or be eligible for workers’ compensation or veterans’ benefits. Many victims are able to file multiple claims because exposure to asbestos usually involves more than one company.
Erie residents may have been exposed to asbestos at many job sites throughout their careers. Part of our investigation involves identifying all potentially responsible companies and the types of claims we can file against them.
Pennsylvania typically allows two years to file a personal injury claim. However, many people are not diagnosed with mesothelioma until decades after their exposure. The Pennsylvania statute of limitations allows the two-year filing period to start on the date of diagnosis rather than the date of exposure.
Claims in Erie County are typically filed in Pennsylvania’s Erie County Courthouse, 140 West Sixth Street, Erie, PA 16501. Every case is different, and we can work with you to determine where to file your claim.
When you hire a mesothelioma lawyer, you gain access to dedicated resources that can help you investigate past exposure. Your lawyer can locate your old employment and company records, identify asbestos companies and suppliers, discover whether you can file multiple claims, work with medical and occupational professionals, prepare asbestos trust fund claims, and make sure your claim is filed within Pennsylvania’s statute of limitations.
Our legal team considers exposure from several different companies when constructing your claim, recognizing that mesothelioma often stems from contact with asbestos from various origins.
How long it takes to settle an asbestos claim depends on many factors, such as what kind of claim you file and how much evidence you have. Many asbestos trust fund claims can be resolved in a matter of months. Claims can take a year or more to resolve. It’s not uncommon for the longest stretch of time to be spent collecting medical files and work history.
In most situations, no, you cannot file a claim for asbestos without an illness. Exposure to asbestos is generally not enough to succeed in an asbestos claim. To file a claim, you generally must have an asbestos-related disease like mesothelioma, lung cancer, or asbestosis. You also need to prove that your exposures caused your disease. Each state has different laws determining your legal rights. An attorney can go over your specific situation and explain your options.
Mesothelioma and asbestosis are two different diseases, though both are caused by asbestos exposure. Asbestosis is a chronic lung disease. Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that attacks the lining of your lungs, abdomen, or other organs. Mesothelioma is usually more severe than asbestosis and can require cancer treatments.
Simply being exposed to asbestos for 30 minutes won’t necessarily cause you to get an asbestos-related disease. Generally speaking, the greater the duration, frequency, and amount of asbestos exposure, the higher the risk. That being said, there is no safe level of exposure to asbestos, and some cases of limited exposure have caused disease.
If you were exposed to asbestos and were diagnosed with mesothelioma, Kelley Ferraro, LLC, can help you hold the responsible party accountable. You may be able to file a claim for your damages. Contact us today to learn about your legal options.
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