Mesothelioma & Asbestosis

Fighting For The Rights Of Those Harmed By Mesothelioma & Asbestosis

If you have watched a loved one die from mesothelioma, you already know how terrible the disease can be. Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that is almost always linked to exposure to asbestos and is almost always fatal, usually within months of diagnosis. When an individual is diagnosed with mesothelioma, the next step is identifying where the exposure came from. Asbestosis is a scarring disease of the lungs, caused by exposure to asbestos, which can cause severe difficulty breathing. Other types of cancer, including lung cancer, can also be caused by exposure to asbestos. One unusual characteristic of asbestos-related diseases is “latency period”—the diseases tend to arise many years after exposure.

Unfortunately, asbestos was used for years before most people realized how dangerous it was. Now, many buildings are torn down when it is determined that they were made with asbestos, but asbestos exposure still kills hundreds of people each year.

If your loved one is suffering from mesothelioma or asbestosis or recently lost a battle to the cancer, an experienced lawyer can help you receive the benefits to which you are entitled. At the law office of Jay Gervasi, P.A., we recognize that there is no amount of compensation that can alleviate the pain you are going through. However, workers’ compensation, including death benefits can help provide the financial stability you need after accruing medical bills and losing wages from a family member.

Fighting For The Maximum Compensation Available

You will note we said “most” people did not recognize the dangers of asbestos. But some did, including manufacturers and some employers, which allegedly hid the danger from workers and others for decades. In a typical workers’ compensation death case, family members can receive up to 500 weeks of the decedent’s average weekly pay. In other workers’ compensation cases, the remedy is likewise limited to what is provided under the Workers’ Compensation Act. However, in some situations, including some cases of illness caused by asbestosis exposure, people may have access to financial settlements beyond workers’ compensation. Even if a case has extended beyond the statute of limitations, many companies are still willing to settle asbestos cases to avoid public battles in court. For example, in North Carolina, some of the biggest power companies and paper mills have settled numerous large mesothelioma and asbestosis cases.

Jay Gervasi, P.A.: Your Sword And Shield In Workers’ Comp Claims

If you are interested in learning more about the financial benefits an experienced Greensboro lawyer can pursue on your behalf, contact us to schedule a free initial consultation. Attorney Jay Gervasi can be reached through an online contact form or by calling 336-609-8589.