North Country Mesothelioma Lawsuits

New York workers, including workers in the North Country, who have mesothelioma, or who are suffering from symptoms of an asbestos-related disease because of 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 North Country companies that manufactured asbestos-containing products and in workers involved in certain trades or industries that handled asbestos. Those at risk for the disease include former 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 firms with plants in the six counties of the North Country area knew about the hazards of asbestos exposure several decades ago and could have prevented their workers’ risk of contracting the illnesses it can cause. When you call a lawyer at Belluck & Fox, you can be assured that we 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 in Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Jefferson, Lewis or St. Lawrence County, New York, has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, the North Country asbestos injury attorneys of Belluck & Fox, LLP, can help. We handle mesothelioma cases from the North Country and all of New York. We provide personalized and professional legal representation, and we can advise you of the legal options available for you and your family.

Use our online contact form or call Belluck & Fox, LLP’s mesothelioma attorneys toll-free in the North Country at 877-MESOTHELIOMA (637-6843) for expert assistance today.

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 elements that are sheared by every case. Regardless, you can rest assured that 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 got mesothelioma.

First Contact

Initially when you contact us, you can look forward to an immediate personal telephone call from Mr. Belluck or Mr. Fox. During that call, if we determine that a legal claim is in your best interest, we will schedule an appointment to meet with you, in person, often the very next day.

During our first meeting, which can be at your North Country-area home, we will do the following:

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 determine there is a reasonable chance of a successful outcome for your case, we will present you with a retainer agreement. 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 this agreement.

Filing The Complaint

After researching and investigating the companies that are responsible for your case of mesothelioma, our North Country mesothelioma attorneys will file an individual legal claim on your behalf in the county court of either Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Jefferson, Lewis or St. Lawrence county. The firms named in the complaint might include manufacturers, distributors, suppliers and installers of asbestos and asbestos-containing materials. These companies are the defendants in your case.

We will not sue your employer(s), because workers’ compensation laws generally prohibit such action.

The lawsuit our North Country 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 your exposure to asbestos and failed to warn you of the dangers of asbestos.

Lawsuit defendants have approximately one month to answer the allegations in a complaint such as yours.

Prosecuting The Case

Your health is our primary consideration. We will do everything possible to respect your privacy and minimize any further disruptions in your life. Our North Country mesothelioma attorneys will ask the court to expedite your suit so we can assure you of a quick resolution of your mesothelioma case, usually within one year from when we file the complaint on your behalf.

The Discovery Phase

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

We also conduct a thorough investigation in 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 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 will be undertaken by Belluck & Fox and will not require us to disturb you or your family.

Settlements

As the case progresses, some defendants may seek to resolve your case with the offer of a fair value settlement. In many instances, a case will be settled before the trial is scheduled to begin.

Trial

If our North Country 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 a trial, we will present testimony and evidence that supports your claims. We will also have medical and other experts testify on your behalf.

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