Asbestos Lung Cancer Lawyers, Claims and Compensation

Asbestos Lung Cancer

Asbestos Lung Cancer is when a cancer tumor (triggered by asbestos) begins in or around the lung tissue. When facing a lung cancer diagnosis, many people don't know the cause or may even blame themselves.

There are around 240,000 new diagnoses of lung cancer every year in America.

Some lung cancers are caused by genetics or smoking, but a large percentage are caused by work-related exposures to carcinogens like asbestos.

Asbestos fiber can damage the DNA of the lining surrounding the lungs and the lung tissue, causing cancer tumors.

This damage to lung cells can lead to cancer growth 10-60 yrs after your first exposure to asbestos.

Your doctor typically won't refer to your lung cancer as asbestos lung cancer. They usually only use the given medical name for your diagnosis.

The medical names of lung cancer are based on the cell type that first develops the cancer tumor:

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

NSCLC is the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer. With 80%-85% of lung cancers being NSCLC. This form of cancer can come in many different types and occur in multiple places in the lungs.

Like all forms of cancer, you could have a higher chance of developing NSCLC after being exposed to external causes or materials like asbestos.

The most common types of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) are:

• Adenocarcinoma
• Squamous cell carcinoma
• Large cell (undifferentiated) carcinoma

Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)

SCLC, sometimes called oat cell carcinoma, is a much less common form of lung cancer, with only 10%-15% of cases diagnosed as SCLC.

Small cell lung cancer can also develop after being exposed to risk factors like asbestos dust.

Early detection of lung cancer is essential to a better medical outcome. You should tell your doctor about your exposure if you have had the following symptoms and been around asbestos at any time in your life:

• Shortness of Breath, Wheezing, Persistent Cough
• Fluid Around the Lungs
• Spots On or Around Lungs
• Decreased Appetite, Weight Loss, Fatigue

Whether your lung cancer is small cell or large cell, asbestos exposure could be to blame for your diagnosis. Our lawyers have decades of experience tracing asbestos exposure and linking it to lung cancer diagnoses.

How We Trace Asbestos Exposure to Lung Cancer

An increased risk of lung cancer is tied to risk factors like smoking, chemical exposure, and family history. However, asbestos has also been understood to cause lung cancer in American workers for the past century.

Asbestos fibers have been used as an ingredient in thousands of products since World War II. It was used to insulate, protect and strengthen nearly every type of product.

Unfortunately for many generations of American workers, asbestos is dangerous when breathed or swallowed. Any work with asbestos materials releases millions of fibers in the air.

The fibers can float on air currents, become trapped in the lungs, or even be carried home on workers' clothing. These fibers damage workers' lungs and can cause cancer decades later.

Thousands of occupations have put workers in danger by knowingly exposing them to asbestos.

The most common types of job with heavy asbestos exposure:

• Veterans of Military Service (all branches)
• Construction/Remodeling
• Manufacturing
• Chemical and Oil Refining
• Automotive Repair
• Power Workers
• Shipyard and Trainyard Workers
• Insulators and Foundry Workers

If you don't see your job on this list, you could still have been exposed to asbestos. With just a short conversation, our experienced law team can tell you if you have the possibility of being exposed to asbestos.

Find out instantly how much your potential case could be worth by filling out our Free Lung Cancer Case Value Calculator.

Compensation for Asbestos Lung Cancer Victims

Lung Cancer compensation is the financial help our firm can recover when a lung cancer diagnosis is caused by asbestos.

The legal system will allow you to collect this compensation if you can show:

• A diagnosis of primary lung cancer in the past three years;
• A history of asbestos exposure;
• Chest X-ray that shows scarring of the lungs.

The package of lung cancer compensation we can recover could include benefits from some or all of the following:

• Asbestos Trust Fund Claims (Lung Cancer Trust)
• Lung Cancer Lawsuit (not required in most cases)
• Administrative Defendants (who settle without a lawsuit)
• Workers' compensation (based on an occupational disease)
• Social Security Disability (SSD/SSI)
• Veterans' Benefits

Most of these benefits will be paid without filing a lawsuit; based on claim forms, affidavits, work records, or other evidence.

Compensation from Asbestos Trust Funds for Qualified Lung Cancer Victims

Asbestos Trust Funds have been ordered by a federal bankruptcy court to hold money to pay future victims of mesothelioma, lung cancer, and other cancers.

More than 60 of these trust funds were created. Together, they have pledged more than 30 billion dollars to compensate asbestos cancer victims and their families.

If you were diagnosed with lung cancer and were exposed to asbestos from the 1940s to the 1980s, you can receive money from these asbestos trusts.

There are several steps to qualify you for trust fund payments. Dickey Law Firm has filed thousands of trust fund claims and has the experience to maximize your potential share of these funds.

Why File an Asbestos Lung Cancer Lawsuit?

Filing a lung cancer lawsuit can be the only way to get the maximum recovery from an asbestos company that is unwilling to negotiate.

Not everyone wants to be involved in a lawsuit. However, based on your unique situation, we may recommend it.

In some cases, the largest settlements awarded come from a lung cancer lawsuit.

The only disadvantage is that an asbestos lung cancer lawsuit can take over a year to make it to trial. However, typically all defendants settle before your story is heard by a jury.

As our client, you will be in the driver's seat to decide how your lung cancer claims will be handled. Our firm will be there to help you make the best decision for you and your family.

Fill out our Free Lung Cancer Case Value Calculator to find out how much compensation you and your family can receive.

Why Dickey Law Firm?

Dickey Law Firm is a modern law firm. We have helped thousands of families through their asbestos lung cancer compensation claims.

Our network of asbestos lung cancer attorneys uses the most advanced tools available and has a proven track record of getting clients maximum compensation.

Verdicts and Settlements

Here are just a few examples of the results secured for victims of asbestos lung cancer:

• $2.1 million awarded to a process mechanic diagnosed with lung cancer.
• $2 million awarded to a process pipe fitter diagnosed with lung cancer.
• $1.2 million in settlements awarded to a construction worker diagnosed with small-cell carcinoma lung cancer.
• $550 thousand in settlements awarded to auto mechanic diagnosed with adenocarcinoma lung cancer.
• $285 thousand in settlements awarded to factory maintenance worker diagnosed with squamous cell lung cancer.
  

Frequently Asked Questions about Asbestos Lung Cancer

Can I have an Asbestos Lung Cancer Claim if I Smoked?

Yes, you can definitely have a lung cancer claim even if you smoked. You will need to have a history of asbestos exposure. Also, a doctor has to say they believe that asbestos contributed to causing (or partly to blame) for causing your cancer.

Who Pays My Lung Cancer Compensation?

Lung Cancer compensation is paid by the companies that profited from the sale of asbestos.

‍You may be entitled to compensation from asbestos manufacturers if you have been diagnosed with lung cancer and have worked with or been exposed to asbestos.

‍Many companies have made and sold products containing asbestos. They did this knowing the harm asbestos could cause and still made and sold these products anyway.

If I Have Lung Cancer Do I Have Mesothelioma?

No, if you have lung cancer, you don't necessarily have mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is extremely rare, and lung cancer is one of the more common conditions diagnosed in America every year.

Even without a mesothelioma diagnosis, you may still have an asbestos lung cancer claim and should give us a call.

We here to help you no matter what you are going through. We have the experience to get you the highest compensation for your lung cancer diagnosis.

What is Asbestos?

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral made up of tiny hair-like fibers that make the material an excellent insulator.

Asbestos has many uses due to its resistance to heat and caustic chemicals.

Asbestos has six main types based on the shape of the fibers. Every kind of asbestos is proven to cause mesothelioma and lung cancer if breathed or swallowed by humans