Q: My father is a former smoker who was just diagnosed with lung cancer. Can we file an injury claim?
A:
Many people diagnosed with lung cancer - even former smokers - may be able to file a claim and receive compensation for their illness. Asbestos was used in thousands of products and industries until the 1970s, and exposure may still occur today through old building materials, auto parts, and insulating materials. There are billions of dollars set aside in asbestos trusts, meant to compensate those who were injured by asbestos exposure.
An injury attorney can investigate your work history, residential homes, and family history to find out when, where and how you were exposed to asbestos. You do not have to know when or where you were exposed to file a claim.
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