Legal Support for Colorado Asbestos Victims- Pursuing Lung Cancer Claims

In the past few decades, asbestos has become among the poster children for cancer-causing substances. This reputation may lead some to believe that asbestos, and the health risks that come with it, are a thing of the past. However, it can take 20-70 years for asbestos-caused illnesses to develop.

Asbestos exposure remains a public health concern as people who were exposed decades ago may just now be suffering the devastating consequences. Furthermore, people in the fields of restoration or demolition are continuing to be exposed. If you’re a Colorado resident who was diagnosed with lung cancer due to asbestos exposure, Colorado attorneys at Carabin Shaw can help you navigate your legal options for compensation.

Asbestos is a class of mineral that was commonly used in construction materials, insulation, fireproofing materials, and automotive brakes. Due to the widespread use of asbestos-containing products for most of the 20th century, people continue to be exposed and may not feel the effects for decades to come.

When someone is exposed to asbestos repeatedly, they may inhale its fibers. These fibers stay in the lungs, leading to long-term health complications and severe illness. Asbestos is typically linked with asbestosis and mesothelioma, but it’s also linked to lung cancer and other types of cancers.

Your asbestos lung cancer legal options depend on the circumstances of your exposure. As there are many potential avenues to compensation for medical expenses and other damages, it’s important to consult a lawyer with experience in asbestos litigation.

Some companies responsible for asbestos exposure may have a trust fund set up to distribute money to people whose exposure resulted in lung cancer or mesothelioma. This is often the case when a company goes bankrupt as a result of asbestos settlements, and the bankruptcy terms require the establishment of a trust fund. Our team can help determine if you’re eligible for an asbestos trust fund payout.

It is common for asbestos exposure to occur in the workplace. People who have worked in manufacturing, power plants, mining, and construction are some of the most at risk. However, due to the widespread use of asbestos as a construction material, asbestos exposure is possible across many different industries.

When pursuing asbestos claims in Colorado, it’s important to remember that occupational exposure may sometimes be covered by workers’ compensation.

If your exposure to asbestos occurred during military service, you may also be eligible to receive medical and financial aid through the Department of Veterans Affairs. In Colorado, the Lowry Air Force Base landfill and the Army’s Rocky Mountain Arsenal are two sites known for contamination that may have exposed servicemembers to asbestos.

In some cases, it may be beneficial to file a lawsuit against the parties responsible for your asbestos exposure. In others, an attorney may seek damages on behalf of a deceased or incapacitated person’s family.

Whatever your specific circumstances, asbestos litigation attorneys in Colorado can help determine what legal options are available to you.

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To further support you, we offer our services on a contingency-free basis, meaning that we’ll only bill you if we win your case.

For more information:

• Cancer.gov
• Veterans Affair
• Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
• Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment