Florida Asbestos Lawyers
Illnesses caused by asbestos exposure are devastating to victims and their families. Diagnosis is frightening and overwhelming, leaving victims uncertain as to what they should do next. The Florida asbestos lawyers of Colling Gilbert Wright & Carter are here to help you and your family during this difficult time. Please do not hesitate to call us.
Asbestos Injury
In order to have a case, you must be able to prove that you have been injured by your exposure to asbestos. Exposure alone is not enough to establish your case. There are very specific criteria for each type of asbestos-related illness. Our Florida asbestos lawyers will help you understand what is required in your unique case.
Victims diagnosed with mesothelioma are given the most leniency in proving that they have been harmed by asbestos.
Subsequent Lawsuits
In asbestos exposure cases, it is not unusual for a person to first develop a non-cancerous disease, such as asbestosis, and then later develop an asbestos-related cancer, such as mesothelioma.
There is a time limit for filing your lawsuit, and that time limit is based on the date of your diagnosis. You should not wait to take action on your non-malignant disease, just in case you later develop an asbestos cancer. You can file a second lawsuit for asbestos-related cancer even if you have already sued for a prior asbestos illness.
Asbestos Death
Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related illnesses are usually fatal, and often take their victims’ lives within a few months of diagnosis. If you have lost a loved one to one of these terrible illnesses, you may still be entitled to compensation. Mesothelioma and other terminal asbestos illnesses take an unimaginable emotional and physical toll on loved ones as well as the victims themselves, and can create financial crisis for surviving family members.
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed by asbestos exposure in Florida, please call the Florida asbestos lawyers of Colling Gilbert Wright & Carter or submit an online questionnaire. The initial consultation with our asbestos lawyers is free, and if we agree to represent you, we will work for a contingent fee, which means we won’t get paid for our services unless you receive a settlement or an award. In Florida, an asbestos injury lawsuit must be filed before the expiration of the statute of limitations. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.