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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.
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Filing an Asbestos Claim After a Loved One’s Death: What Families Need to Know
Losing a loved one to an asbestos-related disease is devastating, but families may still have legal options to seek compensation. Learn how an asbestos lawyer can help surviving spouses, children, and other dependents pursue wrongful death claims or asbestos trust fund claims to cover medical bills, lost wages, and funeral costs.
West Virginia Workplaces With the Highest Asbestos Exposure Risks
For decades, West Virginia workers in coal mines, steel mills, power plants, and industrial facilities were unknowingly exposed to asbestos, putting them at risk for lung cancer and mesothelioma. Even though many companies knew the dangers, they failed to warn employees or provide proper protection. We explain which workplaces had the highest exposure risks, the long-term health effects of asbestos, and how an asbestos lawyer can help victims seek compensation.
Asbestos Exposure in the Automotive Industry: Risks for Mechanics and Manufacturers
Asbestos exposure in the automotive industry has posed serious health risks for decades, particularly to mechanics and manufacturers. Once widely used in components such as brake pads and clutches for its heat resistance, asbestos still endangers workers repairing older vehicles. Our attorneys discuss how to get compensated if you or a loved one suffered from an asbestos-related disease like mesothelioma or lung cancer.
Lung Cancer in Oil Refinery Workers and How to Seek Compensation
Oil refinery workers face significant lung cancer risks due to asbestos and chemical exposure. This guide highlights the dangers of refinery work, the challenges of seeking compensation, and the importance of legal representation. A skilled lawyer simplifies the process by proving exposure, handling claims, and securing justice for victims and their families.
Warning Signs Of Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos exposure can lead to life-threatening illnesses like mesothelioma and lung cancer, often decades after initial contact. We explain the early symptoms to watch for, high-risk professions, and how to seek compensation for medical bills and lost wages. Learn more about your legal rights and how the experienced attorneys at the Ferrell Law Group can fight for justice on your behalf.
What Types of Compensation Are Available for Shipyard Workers with Mesothelioma?
Shipyard workers often develop mesothelioma. When this happens, what types of financial compensation are available for shipyard workers and their families? Our mesothelioma 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.