Syracuse Mesothelioma Lawsuits
New York workers, including workers in Syracuse and Onondaga County, who have mesothelioma, or who are suffering from symptoms of an asbestos-related disease attributable to asbestos exposure because of their employment, may be eligible to file claims or a lawsuit for compensation from the firms responsible.
Mesothelioma is most commonly diagnosed among individuals who worked at Syracuse and Onondaga County factories that manufactured products and in workers involved in certain trades or industries that handled asbestos. Those at risk include workers employed as insulators, plumbers and pipefitters, electricians, sheet metal workers, car and truck mechanics, refinery and factory workers, shipyard workers and others who worked in the skilled trades.
Many asbestos companies knew several decades ago that asbestos exposure represented a health hazard, and they could have eliminated the risk to their workers of contracting the illnesses it can cause. When you contact a Belluck & Fox mesothelioma attorney, you can be assured that your legal representative will work tirelessly to hold those responsible for your suffering accountable and to help you get the compensation you deserve.
If you or a loved one from the Syracuse area has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, the New York asbestos lawsuit lawyers of Belluck & Fox, LLP, can help. The firm’s team of NY personal injury attorneys concentrating on mesothelioma and asbestos-related diseases has successfully handled cases in every county in New York State, including Onondaga County. Belluck & Fox’s NY mesothelioima attorneys provide professional, personalized advocacy for their clients and can help you determine the legal options appropriate for you and your family.
For more information, use our online contact form or call Belluck & Fox, LLP’s mesothelioma lawyers toll-free from anywhere in New York at 877-MESOTHELIOMA (637-6843).
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Many of our clients have never before been involved in a lawsuit. Although each mesothelioma claim is unique, there are elements that are sheared by every case in New York. Regardless, your Belluck & Fox attorney will consider your case on an individual basis and get to the bottom of your asbestos exposure to uncover how you contracted mesothelioma.
First Contact
Initially when you contact us, you can look forward to soon receiving a personal telephone call from Mr. Belluck or Mr. Fox. During that call, if they determine that a legal claim best serves your interest, we will schedule an appointment to meet with you in person, as soon as the very next day if it suits you.
During our first meeting (at your Syracuse-area home if you’d like), we:
- Explain how a lawsuit is filed and prosecuted;
- Explore your occupational, personal and medical history; and
- Obtain your signature to get copies of medical and employment records.
If our mesothelioma lawsuit attorneys determine that your case has a reasonable chance of a successful outcome, we will ask you to sign a retainer. A retainer is a routine 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 retainer’s details.
Filing Your Case
After researching and investigating the firms responsible for your case of mesothelioma, our Syracuse mesothelioma attorneys will file an individual legal claim on your behalf in the Onondaga County Court. Companies named in your complaint might include manufacturers, distributors, suppliers and installers of asbestos and asbestos-containing materials. They will be the defendants in your lawsuit.
Workers’ compensation laws generally prohibit filing these types of lawsuits against your employers.
The lawsuit our Syracuse mesothelioma lawyers file will allege that the defendants are responsible for manufacturing, selling and/or installing defective asbestos products and equipment, that they failed to warn you of the dangers of asbestos, and that their actions caused your exposure to asbestos.
The defendants in your lawsuit will have approximately one month to answer the allegations in your complaint.
Pursuing Your Case
Your health is our primary concern. We will do everything we can to guard your privacy and minimize further disruptions in your life. Our Syracuse mesothelioma attorneys will request that the court expedite your lawsuit to ensure a quick resolution of your mesothelioma case. Cases like these are usually scheduled within a year from when we file the complaint on your behalf.
Discovery in Your Case
Once a New York court schedules your mesothelioma claim, the discovery phase of your case begins. This is when we gather all of the evidence necessary to prove that the corporations we sued on your behalf should be held responsible for your injuries. As part of discovery, you will testify at a deposition in response to questions about your background. We will arrange for your deposition to be conducted at a location that is convenient for you, even at your home, if you prefer. Of course, your Belluck & Fox attorney will be at your side as your representative and advocate at every step of the process.
We also thoroughly investigate your case, including talking to your co-workers, reviewing your medical history and obtaining documents from the asbestos companies named in the lawsuit or otherwise involved. We also hire medical experts and others who can assist us in proving your case.
We wish to emphasize that most, if not all, of the work required to prosecute your mesothelioma lawsuit will be performed by Belluck & Fox and will not require us to disturb you or your family.
Settlements
As the case progresses, some defendants may want to resolve your case and offer a fair value settlement. Many cases can be settled before the trial begins.
Your Lawsuit in Court
If our Syracuse mesothelioma attorneys cannot negotiate a full and fair settlement for your mesothelioma claim, we will advise you of the options for a trial.
During a trial, we will present testimony and evidence that support your claims. Medical and other experts will also testify on your behalf.
Belluck & Fox’s personal injury attorneys are experienced New York trial lawyers. Our Syracuse mesothelioma attorneys represent all of our mesothelioma and asbestos-disease clients and their families fully and zealously in each and every phase of trial.
Contact Our Syracuse, NY Asbestos Lawyers / New York Mesothelioma Attorneys
If you or a loved one from the Syracuse area has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, the New York asbestos lawsuit lawyers of Belluck & Fox, LLP, can help. The firm’s team of New York personal injury attorneys, concentrating on mesothelioma and asbestos-related diseases, has successfully handled cases in every county in New York State, including Onondaga County. Belluck & Fox’s NY mesothelioma attorneys provide professional, personalized advocacy for their clients, and they can help you determine the legal options appropriate for you and your family.
For more information, use our online contact form or call Belluck & Fox, LLP’s mesothelioma lawyers toll-free from anywhere in New York at 877-MESOTHELIOMA (637-6843).
