每项潜在的诉讼都必须满足相关的诉讼时效。这是每个州和联邦法律规定的时间限制，决定了一个人在受伤后必须提起诉讼的时间。
All states have their own unique statutes of limitations on asbestos-related claims. These can vary in length from one year to never. However, if the asbestos exposure resulted in death, this time limit may change. A knowledgeable lawyer could provide further guidance concerning the time limits that relate to mesothelioma and asbestosis cases.
人身伤害诉讼的时限
Many people who suffer asbestos-related injuries seek compensation through traditional personal injury lawsuits. However, there are numerous nuances.
For example, the Federal Employers Liability Act, or FELA, states that railroads are directly liable for any injury or illness that impacts their workers. In addition, FELA sets a statute of limitations of three years on these claims. This means that a worker must submit a formal demand for compensation within three years of a diagnosis. Because asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma may not become apparent for decades after leaving a job, affected workers should work with an attorney to evaluate their legal rights upon receiving a diagnosis.
非正常死亡案件的诉讼时效
It is an unfortunate fact that illnesses related to asbestos exposure often result in a poor prognosis. This means that an individual may pass away before they get the opportunity to file a lawsuit or seek out workers’ compensation benefits.
幸运的是，法律允许幸存的家庭成员代表死者追究这些案件。根据具体的法律情况和导致死亡的事实，这些非正常死亡案件的诉讼时效可能会有所不同。不过，一般来说，非正常死亡案件的时效往往比人身伤害索赔的时效短，通常最短为一年。与律师交谈可以帮助家庭确定他们是否仍然有权为亲人的非正常死亡寻求赔偿。
与律师讨论石棉相关索赔的时效法规
各个法院和其他赔偿系统中的每一项赔偿要求都有时效。然而，对于与石棉相关的索赔，您的损失的程度和原因可能在接触石棉后的几十年内并不明显。因此，这些案件的诉讼时效可能会令人困惑。
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