Everything you need to know about Asbestos

1. Asbestos FAQ
Asbestos kills.
The courts are now killing business.
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2. Q. Which State is the best for
making an asbestos claim?
A. West Virginia is the best State.
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3. Q. Will I always receive
compensation? - I
A. You might be awarded compensation, but
if the company goes out of business and
bankrupt, you will find there is no money to
pay you.
You may need to check if the company has
been taken over or bought out. It may mean
tracing a number of company takeovers and
find who is now liable for your asbestosis.
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4. Q. Will I always receive
compensation? - II
A. Also, some companies have gone out of
business but have left a trust fund to pay for
asbestosis claims.
Unfortunately due to some of the mass torts
being filed there is little left for those with
proven cases of asbestosis.
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5. Q. Are any lawyers interested
in dealing with the facts?
A. Yes, many lawyers are prepared to deal
with the facts and not assumptions.
You need to ask questions of the lawyer you
hire, to find out what they are prepared to do
for your situation.
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6. Q. What are mass torts?
A. In simple terms, this is where a number of
people with similar health issues, all make a
combined claim.
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7. Q. Are mass torts good news
for sufferers?
A. Not necessarily, because many people are
making combined claims, without having
seen a doctor to diagnose their disease.
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8. Q. How do I make a claim if I
have asbestosis?
A. The first thing you need to do is contact
an excellent lawyer, who will want to find out
all the facts, and also get the medical proof
to go with your claim.
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9. Q. How long before the affects
of asbestosis is seen?
A. It normally takes about 20 years for the
results of asbestosis to be seen in a person.
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10. Q. I’m an employer, but I
haven’t dealt with asbestos
could I be sued?
A. Yes you could, if it was proven that the
building you used had asbestos in it.
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11. Q. As an employer how can I
protect myself?
A. Find a good defense lawyer who will
examine the evidence and then act on your
behalf.
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