Asbestosis is a serious medical condition that has the potential to impact every part of your life. This condition can result in significant breathing trouble, shortness of breath, chest pains, and reduced pulmonary function. Exposure to asbestos is the cause of this condition, and the makers of many common asbestos products have recognized the dangers that they caused to workers and ordinary citizens alike.
被诊断为石棉沉着病的个人有很多选择来保护自己的合法权利，包括人身伤害诉讼、工人赔偿索赔和石棉信托索赔。要了解有关石棉沉滞症案件可用赔偿的更多信息，请联系 Brayton Purcell LLP 经验丰富的律师。我们法律团队的专职成员可以与您合作，确保您获得纠正问题所需的付款。
通过人身伤害案件或工人赔偿索赔寻求付款
大多数被诊断为石棉肺的人都可以选择采取独立的法律行动。根据接触石棉的性质，这些情况可能有多种形式。
工作场所暴露
Most people who contract asbestosis have worked in a dangerous environment that caused these particles to enter their lungs. For many of these individuals, a workers’ compensation claim is one viable option to get the compensation they need. Almost every employer in the nation must obtain these policies under state law. A successful claim can bring payments for all necessary medical care and lost income.
It is important to note that certain states allow employers to opt-out of workers’ compensation plans. Some industries are also specifically exempt, such as railroads under the Federal Employers Liability Act. In these situations, a lawsuit in either a state or federal court is the best way to collect compensation in the forms of medical reimbursement, lost wages, and emotional trauma.
人身伤害诉讼
A personal injury lawsuit could allow those diagnosed with asbestosis to hold property owners, manufacturers, and contractors accountable for their losses.
石棉沉滞症和信托基金索赔
除了人身伤害和工伤赔偿诉讼外，患有石棉沉着病的人还可以通过石棉信托基金获得赔偿。这些信托基金是在疏忽的石棉公司申请破产时创建的，旨在为石棉暴露受害者提供资金。
知识渊博的律师可以帮助患有石棉肺诊断的人确定他们是否有资格获得这些付款。最近去世的家庭成员也应该评估他们作为石棉肺患者幸存亲属的权利。
与律师讨论您的石棉沉滞症案件中可用的赔偿
接受石棉沉着症的诊断可能会迫使您在生活中做出重大改变。值得庆幸的是，可以通过法律行动获得支持。几乎每个人，无论是工人还是普通公民，都有权通过人身伤害诉讼、工人赔偿索赔和/或石棉信托基金要求付款。
No matter the situation, it is always best to work with a seasoned attorney to evaluate your legal options. Our attorneys at Brayton Purcell LLP are dedicated to helping families get the compensation they need after asbestos exposure. To learn more about available compensation for an asbestosis case, contact our office today.
