New York Mesothelioma Lawsuits

New York workers, from Buffalo to Long Island, who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, or who are suffering from symptoms of an asbestos-related disease due to asbestos exposure on the job, have a right to consider and perhaps file claims or lawsuits to recover compensation from the companies responsible for their disease.

Mesothelioma is most commonly diagnosed among individuals who worked at New York companies that manufactured asbestos-containing products and among workers in certain trades or industries who handled asbestos. Those at risk for the disease include many retirees, long after they were employed as insulators, plumbers and pipefitters, electricians, sheet metal workers, car and truck mechanics, refinery and factory workers and shipyard workers.

Many New York companies and manufacturers knew about the hazards of asbestos exposure, and the disease could have been prevented. When you contact the New York mesothelioma lawyers at Belluck & Fox, you can be assured that we will work tirelessly to help you get the compensation that you need and deserve.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease, contact the New York mesothelioma lawyers of Belluck & Fox, LLP, today. Our NY asbestos injury attorneys have investigated mesothelioma cases in every county in the state and have assisted mesothelioma sufferers all across the State of New York, from Watertown in the North Country to Elmira in the Southern Tier. Belluck & Fox provides personalized and professional legal representation and can advise you of the legal options available for you and your family.

For more information, call Belluck & Fox, LLP’s New York mesothelioma lawyers toll-free at 1-877-NYLAW09 (695-2909), or use our online contact form.

New York State communities we serve include Albany, Binghamton, Buffalo, Corning, Elmira, the Finger Lakes region, Jamestown, Long Island, Newburgh, New York, the North Country region, Oswego, Plattsburgh, Poughkeepsie, Rochester, Schenectady, Syracuse, Utica, Watertown and Westchester County.

More About Your Mesothelioma Lawsuit

Many of our New York clients have never been involved in a lawsuit. Although each mesothelioma claim is unique, there are some elements of mesothelioma claims that are common to every case. You can rest assured, however, that a Belluck & Fox New York mesothelioma lawyer will consider your case on an individual basis and get to the bottom of your asbestos exposure to uncover how you got mesothelioma.

Initial Contact with New York Mesothelioma Lawyers

The first discussion of your case with Belluck & Fox’s New York mesothelioma lawyers will be in a personal telephone call from Mr. Belluck or Mr. Fox. During that conversation, if pursuing a legal claim is in your best interest, we will schedule an appointment to meet with you, in person, most likely the very next day if it fits your schedule.

During our initial meeting, which can be at your home, we:

• Explain how a lawsuit is filed and prosecuted;
• Explore your work, life and medical history; and
• Ask for signed authorization to obtain copies of your medical and employment records.

If our New York mesothelioma lawyers believe there is a reasonable chance of a successful outcome for your case, we will present a retainer for you to sign. A retainer is an agreement between Belluck & Fox and our clients that explains the legal fees and other terms related to our representation. The lawyer who meets with you will explain the details of the retainer and, upon your signature, becomes your attorney.

Filing Your Complaint

After researching and investigating the companies to be held responsible for your case of mesothelioma, our New York mesothelioma lawyers will file an individual legal claim on your behalf in the appropriate New York county court. The companies named in the complaint may be New York-based manufacturers, distributors, suppliers and installers of asbestos materials. These companies will be the defendants in your case.

We do not sue your employer(s), because New York workers’ compensation laws generally prohibit such lawsuits.

The lawsuit our New York mesothelioma lawyers file will allege that the defendants are responsible for manufacturing, selling and/or installing defective asbestos products and equipment and that they caused you to be exposed to asbestos and failed to warn you of the dangers of asbestos.

The defendants will have approximately one month to answer the allegations made in your complaint.

Prosecuting Your Mesothelioma Lawsuit

Our first consideration is your health. We will do everything we can to maintain your privacy and minimize any further disruptions in your life. The New York mesothelioma lawyers of Belluck & Fox will ask the court to advance your case quickly so we can assure the quickest resolution possible of your lawsuit. They usually are concluded within one year of filing.

Discovery in Your Mesothelioma Lawsuit

Once a New York court issues a schedule for your mesothelioma claim, your case’s discovery phase begins.

This is when your attorneys secure all the evidence necessary to prove that the corporations we sued on your behalf are held responsible for your injuries. As part of this process, you will answer questions at a deposition about your background.

We will arrange for your deposition to be conducted at a location convenient for you, even, if necessary, at your home. Of course, your Belluck & Fox mesothelioma lawyer will be present as your representative and advocate at every step of the process.

We will also conduct a thorough investigation of your case, including interviewing your co-workers, demanding documents from the defendant companies and reviewing your medical history. We also hire medical and other experts to help us in your specific mesothelioma case.

We want you to understand that most, if not all, of the work required to prosecute your mesothelioma case will be undertaken by Belluck & Fox and will not require us to disturb you or your family.

Settling Your Mesothelioma Lawsuit

As the case progresses, some defendants may seek to resolve your case for fair-value settlements. In many instances it is beneficial to settle a case before the trial begins, but we will thoroughly discuss any fair settlement offer(s) with you, and no settlement will be accepted without your approval.

Trial of Your Lawsuit

If your New York mesothelioma lawyers cannot negotiate a full and fair settlement of your mesothelioma claim, we will advise you of the options for a trial in a court of law.

During such a trial, your attorneys will present testimony and evidence in support of your claims. We will also have medical and other experts testify on your behalf.

Belluck & Fox are experienced trial lawyers. Our New York mesothelioma lawyers represent all mesothelioma and asbestos-disease clients and their families fully and zealously in each and every phase of trial.

Contact Our New York Mesothelioma Lawyers Today

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease, contact the New York mesothelioma lawyers of Belluck & Fox, LLP, today. Our NY asbestos injury attorneys have investigated mesothelioma cases in every county in the state and have assisted mesothelioma sufferers all across the State of New York. Belluck & Fox provides personalized and professional legal representation and can advise you of the legal options available for you and your family.

For more information, call Belluck & Fox, LLP’s New York mesothelioma lawyers toll-free at 1-877-NYLAW09 (695-2909), or use our online contact form.