Were you or a loved one diagnosed with mesothelioma or another illness linked to asbestos exposure in Illinois? You may have legal options, including filing a personal injury lawsuit in Illinois, a wrongful death claim, or a claim against one or more asbestos bankruptcy trust funds. Meyers & Flowers can help you identify the best path forward and pursue the maximum compensation your family deserves.
Our Illinois mesothelioma and asbestos lawyers have over 100 years of combined experience and have recovered more than $6 billion for our clients, so you’d be hard-pressed to find a more successful legal team for your case than ours.
Contact our law offices today at (630) 576-9696 for a free initial consultation. You can receive some preliminary legal advice at that time with no strings attached.
How Meyers & Flowers Can Help With Your Mesothelioma Claim in Illinois
Meyers & Flowers is a top-rated personal injury law firm with deep experience in asbestos litigation. Our award-winning trial lawyers know the unique complexities these cases involve and are confident we can help you take on the opposing party and secure winning results. After all, we’ve been able to do so time and time again for our deserving clients.
We can help with your case by:
- Conducting a thorough investigation into your asbestos exposure history
- Tracing your exposure back to specific job sites, products, and manufacturers
- Identifying every liable party, including companies that have filed for bankruptcy
- Filing claims against multiple asbestos trust funds simultaneously
- Pursuing a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit when appropriate
- Negotiating aggressively to secure maximum compensation
- Taking your case to trial if a fair resolution cannot be reached
Want to learn more about forming an attorney-client relationship? Call our Illinois personal injury lawyers today to get started with a free consultation.
Mesothelioma and Asbestos Exposure in Illinois
Mesothelioma is a rare but aggressive form of cancer that develops in the lining of the lungs, abdomen, or heart. It is almost exclusively caused by exposure to asbestos, a mineral that was widely used across many industries throughout the 20th century. One of the most challenging aspects of the disease is its long latency period. Mesothelioma can remain dormant for anywhere from 10 to 50 years after initial exposure, with most cases not surfacing for 30 to 45 years.
Illinois has a significant history of industrial asbestos use. Workers across the state were regularly exposed at job sites including:
- Steel mills and fabrication plants
- Oil refineries and chemical processing facilities
- Power plants and utility stations
- Shipyards
- Commercial and residential construction sites
Madison County and Cook County have become two of the most active asbestos litigation jurisdictions in the country as a result of this widespread exposure.
What Legal Options Are Available for Mesothelioma Victims in Illinois?
Mesothelioma victims and their families in Illinois have several potential avenues for pursuing compensation. Each involves its own rules and procedures, which is why working with an experienced attorney is critical.
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Diagnosed with Mesothelioma Due To Asbestos Exposure?
The primary legal options include:
- Personal injury lawsuit: This allows you to take legal action directly against the companies responsible for your exposure.
- Wrongful death lawsuit: If the victim has passed away, surviving family members may file a claim to recover damages for lost income, funeral costs, and loss of companionship.
- Asbestos trust fund claims: Many responsible companies have filed for bankruptcy and were required to establish dedicated compensation trusts. More than 60 of these trusts are currently active, collectively holding billions of dollars.
- Workers’ compensation: In limited circumstances, benefits may be available for on-the-job exposure.
Our attorneys can evaluate your situation and determine which combination of legal pathways will maximize your recovery.
Who Can Be Held Liable for Asbestos Exposure in Illinois?
Since asbestos exposure often occurred decades ago across multiple job sites, identifying all responsible parties is one of the most critical steps in building a successful case. Liability may fall on:
- Manufacturers of asbestos-containing products such as insulation, gaskets, and brake pads
- Employers who failed to warn workers about known dangers or provide protective equipment
- General contractors and property owners who allowed unsafe conditions on their sites
- Companies that supplied asbestos materials to other businesses
Our team has the resources to trace exposure histories spanning decades. We may also work with investigators and other professionals to reconstruct where and how the exposure took place. That level of detail is what separates a strong mesothelioma case from a weak one.
What Damages Can I Recover After a Mesothelioma Diagnosis in Illinois?
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may be entitled to both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages cover your financial losses, such as:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Diminished future earning capacity
- Travel expenses related to treatment
- Out-of-pocket costs
Non-economic damages account for the personal toll of the disease, including:
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of quality of life
- Loss of companionship
Illinois mesothelioma verdicts have consistently reached into the millions for well-documented cases. Our lawyers will fight to make sure your claim reflects the full impact this disease has had on you and your family.
How Long Do I Have To File a Mesothelioma Claim in Illinois?
Illinois’s statute of limitations generally gives mesothelioma victims two years from the date of diagnosis to file a personal injury lawsuit. For wrongful death claims, the deadline is two years from the date of death.
The discovery rule may apply as well, however, meaning the clock does not start until you receive a diagnosis or reasonably should have connected your illness to asbestos exposure. Even so, the two-year window moves fast given the investigation these cases require. Asbestos trust funds also maintain their own internal filing deadlines, which adds another layer of urgency.
We recommend contacting us as soon as possible after a diagnosis so we can begin working on your behalf right away.
Contact Our Illinois Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorneys for a Free Consultation
Were you or a loved one diagnosed with mesothelioma after asbestos exposure in Illinois? You may have multiple paths to compensation, but time is limited. An attorney with Meyers & Flowers can handle your claim from start to finish while you and your family focus on what matters most.
Our Illinois mesothelioma and asbestos lawyers are among the most experienced in the country and have already won more than $6 billion for our deserving clients. Contact us today at (630) 576-9696 for a free consultation to learn more.