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You worked for decades to provide for yourself and your family. Now, instead of enjoying your retirement or the fruits of that labor, you’re suffering through a lung cancer diagnosis. This is not fair, and we will not stand for it.
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Do I Need a Lawyer for an Asbestos Lung Cancer Case?
You don’t legally need a lawyer for an asbestos lung cancer case. However, if you don’t hire one, you’ll need to obtain in-depth knowledge of asbestos and how it causes lung cancer, learn all about toxic tort law and how to hold manufacturers liable, identify which fund to file a claim with, handle every single other task your case requires, and fund it all out of pocket. And you will need to handle all this while receiving treatment or grieving a loved one.
If you hire a lawyer, all you need to do is focus on your treatment and recovery.
What a Lawyer Can Do for You
You need to be focused on your recovery, not on how you’ll attempt to find evidence of your asbestos exposure and hold a large manufacturer liable. Leave that to our co-counsels. An asbestos lung cancer lawyer in your area will handle all the following and more for you:
- Determining when and where you were exposed to asbestos
- Finding the necessary documentation that establishes your exposure to asbestos
- Working with an expert witness who can establish your asbestos exposure and link that with your lung cancer diagnosis
- Identifying all potentially liable parties
- Preparing your case
- Identifying which asbestos trust fund you must file a claim with
- Filing a claim on your behalf
- Supporting you throughout this complex process
- Ensuring you understand what is happening and what the next steps are
- Managing all relevant deadlines to protect your right to compensation
Any attorney can manage a legal process. However, not all do so with compassion and empathy. We partner with law firms that believe in always doing the right thing. We know you are likely scared and angry about your situation. We ensure that you feel supported and heard throughout the process, and we would never pair you with an attorney who would make you feel unseen or uncomfortable.
The Goldwater Law Firm has been helping sick and injured people for over 20 years. We refuse to sit back and allow a manufacturer that profited off your labor to get away scot-free after making you sick. We know you have family, friends, and neighbors who rely on you, which makes our desire to fight even stronger.
Our law firm partners fight tooth and nail to get justice for people injured by corporate negligence and recklessness. Asbestos manufacturers have known about the dangers of exposure for many years and should pay for their failure to protect the people who work for them.
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How Can I Afford a Lawyer?
We know that legal help can seem expensive, especially with what you see on TV. However, it isn’t when you call us. Our partner law firms take cases on a contingency fee basis. What does this mean?
- You don’t pay a dime to get started. There are no upfront costs, and our co-counsels don’t require a retainer.
- They finance the costs of your case and use our extensive pool of resources to build a robust case on your behalf.
- You only pay your attorney for their time if they recover compensation for you.
You don’t need to worry about what you have in your bank account. Get our help today.
What Can a Lawyer Help Me Recover?
The compensation our law firm partners can help you recover depends on the specifics of your case and your illness. However, you could qualify for compensation for:
Economic Damages
Any economic losses related to your diagnosis may be compensable, including:
- Medical bills, such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, palliative care, prescription medications, hospitalization costs, copays, and any ongoing care you may need
- Lost wages if you needed to take time off for chemotherapy, radiation, or recovery
- Lost earning capacity if your lung cancer took away your ability to work or forced you to work fewer hours
- Miscellaneous expenses related to your diagnosis, such as the costs of getting to and from treatment
Non-Economic Damages
The non-economic damages that are available to you differ based on the state and the specifics of your case. The following could be available to you:
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Emotional distress
- Loss of consortium
- Loss of companionship
- Development of a mental illness, such as anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder
- Worry
- Inconvenience
- Loss of enjoyment of life
Your lawyer can help you determine what damages you might recover and whether damage caps apply to your situation.
Wrongful Death Damages
Unfortunately, lung cancer is all too often fatal. If you lost a loved one due to asbestos lung cancer, your lawyer can help you seek justice and compensation. As with non-economic damages, the wrongful death damages differ by state and situation, but could include:
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Medical expenses for the care your loved one required before their passing
- Lost financial support
- Lost inheritance
- Lost benefits
- Loss of household services, e.g., childcare, landscaping, or housekeeping costs
- Loss of guidance and advice
- Loss of companionship
- Loss of consortium
- Loss of love and care
- Mental anguish
- Grief and sorrow
- Your loved one’s pain and suffering
- Surviving family members’ pain and suffering
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What Is My Asbestos Case Worth?
There is no way of determining what your asbestos lung cancer case is worth without learning your story and reviewing all your expenses and documentation. Your lawyer might also need to work with expert witnesses to determine how your lung cancer will affect you long-term. This will also impact what you can recover.
Will a Lawyer Help Me File a Lawsuit or an Asbestos Trust Fund Claim?
You can file either a lawsuit or an asbestos trust fund claim. However, an asbestos fund claim could be a more straightforward way of getting the compensation you need to cover your medical bills and other losses.
Our law firm partners can help you with a trust fund claim.
Your Lawyer Will Manage All Deadlines in Your Case
A lung cancer diagnosis often comes decades after your asbestos exposure. It can be frustrating to learn that, after so much time has passed, you have a limited time to build and file your case.
You don’t need to worry about this, though. All you need to do is contact us as soon as possible. This gives your lawyer time to build and file your case before any deadlines. Your deadlines could vary depending on the laws in the state you live in and any deadlines the specific trust fund has.
Your attorney will handle them on your behalf.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Plaintiffs have filed asbestos lung cancer lawsuits and claims alleging that asbestos led to their lung cancer or mesothelioma diagnoses. The suits also claim that manufacturers have known about the dangers of asbestos for many years and still chose to expose workers to this dangerous mineral.
You may be eligible for an asbestos lung cancer lawsuit or trust fund claim if you meet the following criteria.
- You or a loved one must have been diagnosed with lung cancer.
- Your lung cancer was diagnosed pathologically via a method other than imaging (e.g., biopsy, cytology, fine needle aspiration, or lobectomy).
- Your work must have occurred within specific industries (e.g., shipyards, shipbuilding, mechanical, industrial/factories, or construction).
To file a mesothelioma case, you must meet the following criteria:
- You must have a mesothelioma diagnosis.
- A doctor must have diagnosed your mesothelioma via a tissue biopsy or cytology.
Many companies that manufactured asbestos products have filed for bankruptcy. However, these companies were required to create bankruptcy trusts to ensure that victims of their actions could still recover the compensation they needed.
The Johns-Manville Corporation established the first asbestos trust fund in 1988, setting aside $2.5 billion for future asbestos-related claims. As of May 2025, there were dozens of active trust funds, with over $30 billion remaining.
Your attorney will determine which trust fund to file with and handle every aspect of your case.
You may be able to file an asbestos fund claim if you lost a loved one due to asbestos-related lung cancer or mesothelioma.
Most people have suffered some sort of asbestos exposure, as it is in many buildings we work and reside in, as well as in the products we use. However, people in many professions have much higher levels of asbestos exposure. These include:
- Construction workers, specifically those who built, demolished, or renovated pre-1980s buildings that contained asbestos in flooring, insulation, cement products, and roofing products
- Shipyard workers, shipbuilders, and ship repairers
- Asbestos miners and mill workers
- Electricians exposed to asbestos in arc chutes, electrical panels, and wiring insulation
- Plumbers and pipefitters exposed to asbestos through handling insulation, pipes, and pipe fittings
- Insulation installers and removers
- Factory workers and mechanics who handled brake pads, gaskets, and clutches, especially those produced during or before the 1980s
- Asbestos factory workers who manufactured brake linings, cement products, textiles, and tiles containing asbestos fibers
- HVAC technicians exposed to asbestos in furnace linings, duct insulation products, and boiler systems
- Railroad workers responsible for locomotive and railcar maintenance who were exposed to asbestos in brake linings, gaskets, and insulation
- Oil and gas drillers and refinery workers exposed to asbestos through gaskets, fireproofing materials, and insulation
- Power plant workers exposed to asbestos through insulation, boilers, and turbines in coal, nuclear, and gas facilities
- Demolition, remediation, and abatement workers exposed to asbestos-containing materials
- Chemical plant workers suffered asbestos exposure through seals, gaskets, and insulation for high-temperature equipment
- Firefighters exposed to asbestos in their fireproofing gear as well as in older fire-damaged buildings during rescues
- Metal and foundry workers were exposed to asbestos in their protective clothing as well as in furnace linings and insulation
- Aircraft maintenance workers and those in aircraft manufacturing suffered asbestos exposure through contact with heat shields, gaskets, and insulation in older model aircraft
- Workers who manufactured fire-resistant clothing and curtains were exposed to asbestos fibers
- Glass production plant workers were exposed to asbestos through their protective equipment and furnace linings
- Plasterers and drywall installers were exposed to asbestos-containing wallboard and joint compounds
Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring minerals found in the earth. Due to its resistance to heat and corrosion, manufacturers have used it in products for over a century.
Everyone is exposed to low levels of asbestos, but heavy levels of exposure mainly occurred in past decades, according to the National Cancer Institute. Asbestos poses a danger; however, the danger comes when the asbestos fibers are displaced. This is why construction and factory workers are among those most in danger of inhaling asbestos fibers. When workers do inhale those fibers, they embed in the lungs and mesothelium, causing inflammation and scarring.
The International Agency for Cancer Research determined that there is “sufficient evidence” that asbestos exposure causes cancer in humans.
Get Help from an Asbestos Lung Cancer Lawyer
If you or a loved one was diagnosed with lung cancer after working with or around asbestos, you may qualify for compensation. Our team can review your case and match you with one of our co-counsels near you who can fight for justice and compensation.
Get help today with a free consultation. Remember, you don’t pay your attorney unless and until they recover compensation for you.