How soon after I am exposed to asbestos should I file a lawsuit?
Before you file an asbestos lawsuit we believe you should have an injury that has been diagnosed by a medical doctor as an asbestos-related disease. Simply being exposed to asbestos is not sufficient grounds for us to file an asbestos lawsuit on your behalf.
However, if you have been diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease, you should contact an attorney immediately because certain deadlines (called statutes of limitations) may apply.
We believe that a case should only be brought if a client has cancer or another serious asbestos-related disability - one that prevents him or her from working or interferes in the ability to perform the usual activities of daily living.
If you have been exposed to asbestos, but have not been diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease, we recommend that you should:
- monitor your health carefully,
- tell your doctor that you have been exposed to asbestos,
- seek medical attention promptly if you feel unwell, and
- find out more about asbestos-related diseases and their symptoms.
This website contains further information about asbestos-related diseases and occupational safety and health topics.
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