Massachusetts Asbestos Lawsuits

What are my rights?

If you are a victim who has been exposed to asbestos and/or contracted mesothelioma in the process, you have certain rights you should know about. Whenever an individual has an illness, injury, or condition that resulted from a work-related hazard, that individual is allowed to sue for damages in a personal injury lawsuit. This suit can be brought against a defendant regardless of whether the illness was a direct or indirect consequence of being in the work environment. You may also be able to apply for workers compensation and Social Security Disability benefits.

You can file a lawsuit against an asbestos manufacturer or an employer. If you are filing as a victim, your suit will be one of personal injury. If you are suing on behalf of someone who had died as a result of asbestos exposure, you will file a wrongful death suit. In either of these types of lawsuits, your entitlements may include compensation for the following:

Massachusetts asbestos litigation

Thornton & Naumes LLP can assist you in determining if your employer knew of the asbestos dangers in your working environment, and exactly who the manufacturer was of the asbestos with which you came in contact. We can also help determine what types of compensation you may be eligible for, including medical reimbursement, and file for those same benefits.

For both personal injury and wrongful death suits, the statue of limitations in Boston and the rest of Massachusetts is three years from the date of diagnosis. Therefore, it is important you bring your case to our attention as soon as you are able to maximize your possible compensation.

We can help

Because of the time frame allowed under statute of limitations, it is best not to wait when contacting a Massachusetts asbestos attorney. The firm of Thornton and Naumes is ready to act quickly and aggressively on behalf of yourself or a loved one, and make any compensation due to you available as soon as possible. When time is of the essence, choose a Massachusetts asbestos lawyer from our firm for a timely resolution of your case.

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Call 1-888-632-0108 or fill out the form on our contact page to speak for free with a Thornton & Naumes attorney specializing in mesothelioma and asbestos litigation. We look forward to answering any questions you may have after this visit to our website. We are here to help.