Finger Lakes Mesothelioma Lawsuits

Finger Lakes region workers who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, or who are suffering from symptoms of an asbestos-related disease due to asbestos exposure on the job, may be eligible to file claims or a lawsuit for compensation from the companies responsible for the disease.

Mesothelioma is most commonly diagnosed among individuals who worked at Finger Lakes region companies that manufactured asbestos-containing products, as well as in trades or industries where handling asbestos was common. Those at risk for the disease include former trade workers such as insulators, plumbers and pipefitters, electricians, sheet metal workers, car and truck mechanics, and refinery and factory workers. Many companies in the Finger Lakes region knew about the hazards of asbestos exposure, and the disease could have been prevented.

If you or a loved one in the Finger Lakes region has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, contact the asbestos injury lawyers of Belluck & Fox, LLP, today. We handle mesothelioma cases in every county in New York State, including those in the Finger Lakes region. When you call a lawyer at Belluck & Fox, you can be assured that we will work tirelessly to help you get the compensation you deserve. Our mesothelioma attorneys provide personalized and professional legal representation, and we can advise you of the legal options available for you and your family.

For more information, use our online contact form or call Belluck & Fox, LLP’s mesothelioma lawyers toll-free at 877-MESOTHELIOMA (637-6843).

More About Your Mesothelioma Lawsuit

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

First Contact

Our first contact with you is an immediate personal telephone call from Mr. Belluck or Mr. Fox during which we will determine if you should pursue a legal claim. If so, we will schedule an appointment to meet with you in person, often the very next day.

During our personal meeting, which can be at your Finger Lakes region home, we:

Explain the process of filing and prosecuting a lawsuit;
Explore your work, life and medical history; and
Obtain signed authorizations to get copies of medical and employment records.

If our mesothelioma lawsuit attorneys believe that you have a reasonable chance of obtaining a successful outcome for your case, we will discuss with you our retainer agreement. A retainer is a legal fee agreement between Belluck & Fox and a client that explains the legal fees and other terms related to our representation. The lawyer who meets with you will explain the details of this agreement.

Filing the Complaint

After researching and investigating the responsible companies in your case, our Finger Lakes region mesothelioma attorneys will file an individual legal claim on your behalf. The companies named in the complaint can include manufacturers, distributors, suppliers and installers of asbestos materials. These companies are the defendants in your case.

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

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

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

Prosecuting the Case

Our foremost consideration is your health. We will do everything possible to respect your privacy and minimize any further disruptions in your life. Our mesothelioma attorneys will ask the court to advance your case quickly to help reach a fast resolution of your mesothelioma case, usually no longer than one year from the filing of the complaint.

The Discovery Phase of Your Lawsuit

Once a New York court issues a schedule for your mesothelioma claim, the discovery phase of your case begins. This means that we gather all of the evidence necessary to prove that the corporations we sued on your behalf are responsible for your injuries. As part of this process, you will answer questions about your background at a deposition. We arrange for your deposition to be conducted at a location convenient for you, even, if necessary, at your home. Of course, a Belluck & Fox attorney will be present as your representative and advocate at every step of the process.

We thoroughly investigate your case, including talking to your co-workers, demanding documents from the asbestos companies and reviewing your medical history. We also hire medical and other experts to help us in the case.

We wish to emphasize that most, if not all, of the work required to prosecute your mesothelioma case is undertaken by Belluck & Fox, and does not require us to disturb you or your family.

Settlements

As the case progresses, some defendants may seek to resolve your case for fair value settlements. In many instances, a case will settle prior to the beginning of a trial.

Trial

If our Finger Lakes region mesothelioma attorneys do not receive a full and fair settlement for your mesothelioma claim, we will advise you of the options for a trial.

During the trial itself, we 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 Finger Lakes region mesothelioma attorneys fully and zealously represent all mesothelioma and asbestos-disease clients in each and every phase of trial.

Contact Our Mesothelioma Illness Attorneys Today

If you or a loved one in the Finger Lakes region has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, the asbestos injury attorneys of Belluck & Fox, LLP, can help. We handle mesothelioma cases in the Finger Lakes region and throughout New York. Use our online contact form or call Belluck & Fox, LLP’s mesothelioma lawyers toll-free at 877-MESOTHELIOMA (637-6843).