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At the Ferrell Law Group, we know the law. For more than 30 years, the Ferrell Law Group has helped lung cancer and serious injury victims and their families get the justice and compensation they deserve. We are a national lung cancer and catastrophic accident law firm serving all 50 states. Our attorneys’ success has led to the recovery of hundreds of millions of dollars for clients.
Given our experience and expertise, from time to time, the Ferrell Law Group prepares articles on legal issues and news related to mesothelioma, asbestos and toxic substance exposure, and catastrophic injuries to help you understand your rights and options. The information in these articles is general and may not apply to your specific situation.
If you have been diagnosed with lung cancer or were injured in a serious accident, contact us for a free consultation. We’ll learn about your circumstances, answer your questions, and explain your legal rights.
What Types of Compensation Are Available for Shipyard Workers with Mesothelioma?
Shipyard workers often develop mesothelioma, a type of lung cancer. When this happens, what types of financial compensation are available for shipyard workers and their families? Our lung cancer attorneys explain different available funding options.
How Asbestos in Joint Compound Gave Construction Workers Lung Cancer
Asbestos in joint compound, commonly used in construction, exposed workers to serious health risks like lung cancer. Decades after exposure, symptoms may develop. Understanding the connection between asbestos and lung cancer can help victims pursue compensation for their illness and hold negligent manufacturers accountable.
Think You Can’t File an Asbestos Claim Because You Smoked? Think Again.
Don’t let the misconception that smoking disqualifies you from an asbestos claim prevent you from seeking justice. If you have been exposed to asbestos and are now suffering from lung cancer, reach out to an experienced lung cancer lawyer who can help you explore your options and pursue the compensation you deserve.
Timeline of an Asbestos Trust Fund Claim or Lawsuit
If you have been diagnosed with asbestos-related lung cancer or mesothelioma, you have options, but the legal process can be intimidating. Our attorneys explain the different avenues you may have for compensation and how long they may take.
Asbestos Exposure & Lung Cancer in Construction Workers
For decades, asbestos was widely used in a variety of building materials, including drywall, joint compound, paint, insulation, cement, roofing, tile, and more. Our lung cancer attorneys explain asbestos exposure in construction workers and how our law firm can help you move forward.
FELA Compensation for Railroad Workers with Asbestos Lung Cancer
Railroad workers with lung cancer due to asbestos exposure are entitled to compensation, but they must use the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) process. Unlike most work injury compensation programs, the complicated system requires sick and injured employees to prove negligence. An experienced FELA attorney can help railroad workers navigate the complexities and maximize results.
What’s the Difference Between Asbestos Trust Fund Claims & Lawsuits?
If you were exposed to asbestos and diagnosed with lung cancer or mesothelioma, your options depend on which company or companies manufactured the asbestos you were exposed to. Our attorneys can explain your legal rights and options.
Asbestos Exposure & Lung Cancer in Boilermakers
Because of the vital role of fireproofing in and around boilers, boilermakers and boiler workers were at extremely high risk of asbestos exposure. Our attorneys explain the risks and how we can help workers and their families after a cancer diagnosis.
How to Prove Asbestos Exposure in Texas
As Texas attorneys, we understand the challenges of investigating and proving asbestos exposure in lung cancer and mesothelioma cases. Our attorneys explain the evidence we look for and how we can help.
How to Find the Right California Asbestos Lawyer
Asbestos claims in California can be highly complex, and you need the right attorney to move your claim forward. Our attorneys explain how we can help California residents recover compensation.
Types of Asbestos Compensation in Tennessee
Tennessee has one of the highest rates of asbestos-related deaths in the United States thanks to the history of manufacturing, construction, and mining. Victims have options, including trust fund claims and lawsuits. We can help.
How to Prove Asbestos Exposure in Florida
Florida’s population includes thousands of people who were exposed to asbestos earlier in life, including many who were exposed in other states. Our attorneys explain how we investigate asbestos exposure and build strong claims in Florida.
How to Find the Right North Carolina Asbestos Lawyer
Thousands of North Carolinians are at risk of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. We take a look at asbestos-related deaths and illnesses in North Carolina and how we can help.
Types of Lung Cancer Compensation in Ohio
Because of the history of manufacturing, construction, and other blue-collar jobs in Ohio, the risk of asbestos-related lung cancer is quite high there. We can explain the various compensation options available for victims.