California Asbestos Exposure Attorney

Occupational Asbestos Exposure in California
Given the size of California, the state has implemented two separate sets of safety regulations to protect citizens from naturally occurring asbestos, which is found in at least 45 of the state’s 58 counties. These laws, known as Asbestos Airborne Toxic Control Measures, apply to two different classes of activity:
California Mesothelioma Lawsuits
California residents living in the following towns and cities have filed mesothelioma lawsuits to protect their rights and seek compensation from manufacturers and distributes of asbestos.
Mesothelioma Law Firms that Practice in California
The law firms listed below have a specific focus in representing mesothelioma victims. They either have filed lawsuits on behalf of California residents or have offices in California. They have the experience and knowledge necessary to work effectively and efficiently on your behalf.
Mesothelioma Lawsuit Filing Deadlines
The length of time an individual has to file a mesothelioma lawsuit varies from state to state. The length of time also will vary depending on whether you are filing a personal injury lawsuit or a wrongful death lawsuit. The deadlines for filing a mesothelioma lawsuit in the state of California are stated in the table below. To avoid missing a filing deadline, one must begin to gather evidence and file a claim quickly. The best way to do so is to hire a lawyer who is experienced with asbestos-related claims. Failing to act before the statute of limitations runs out could result in a loss of the right to compensation for you or your family.

California Mesothelioma Lawyer Today
Don’t lose your rights! If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma and were exposed to asbestos in California, you may be entitled to compensation. You may have limited time to file a claim. If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma and have a pathology report in hand to support that diagnosis, you are eligible for financial assistance.

Mesothelioma Lawyers To Schedule Your Free Consultation
If you or a loved one suffers from mesothelioma, our Westlake Village lawyers can help you recover compensation for your medical expenses and other losses. Call 818-851-1886 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation. We do not charge any fees unless we recover compensation on your behalf.

Asbestos Exposure in California
Asbestos materials were used in the U.S. from the early 1900s until the 1970s in construction, shipbuilding, automobile manufacturing, electronics, and national defense applications. After the the early 1970s, when the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) first linked asbestos exposure to lung cancer, asbestosis, and mesothelioma, U.S. mining of asbestos gradually stopped.

However, asbestos’ carcinogenic effects continue to affect millions of individuals, mostly men who served in the military or in any industry which used asbestos between its peak years of use. Due to the prevalence of asbestos used by civilian industries and military facilities in California, everyone in the state is potentially at risk of being exposed to asbestos