Mesothelioma in Los Angeles
Much of the housing and infrastructure in Los Angeles were built between the period leading up to U.S. involvement in World War II and the late 1970s. During this period, manufacturers and builders used asbestos almost without regard for its detrimental effect on human health. At one point, Los Angeles contained more than 20 plants manufacturing asbestos-containing insulating material and building products.
As a consequence of the generally higher levels of asbestos exposure in Los Angeles workplaces and the long latency period of mesothelioma—an asbestos-caused cancer that occurs 15 to 50 years after initial exposure to the substance—Los Angeles still records more mesothelioma deaths than anywhere else in the country.
Asbestos litigation in California
Many mesothelioma patients decide to seek financial recompense from the employers and manufacturers responsible for exposing them to asbestos. California courts tend to be more sympathetic toward mesothelioma patients and victims of asbestos exposure than courts in many other jurisdictions. If you or a loved one recently received a mesothelioma diagnosis and need a Los Angeles mesothelioma lawyer, consult with our attorneys about how much your case is worth and how long it will take.
What to do after a mesothelioma diagnosis
We can help you sort through some of the difficult problems you face immediately after you receive your diagnosis. Many Los Angeles residents have turned to the California asbestos attorneys at Kazan, McClain, Lyons, Greenwood & Harley, PLC in the wake of their diagnosis to determine whether and whom to sue for financial compensation.
Although we specialize in obtaining the highest possible judgment or settlement for each mesothelioma patient who turns to us for legal assistance, we can also help you manage outstanding medical bills by persuading your providers to take a lien on the judgment or settlement of your case. As a result, your health care providers will no longer try to collect on outstanding bills and will await the outcome of your case before making negative reports to the credit bureaus.
Contact us
We encourage you to contact us as quickly as possible after the diagnosis, since delay can seriously impact your right to get full and fair compensation. We have more than 35 years of experience helping mesothelioma patients in their fight against the companies that put them at risk in the first place. Let us help you. Please call us at 1-866-804-2311 or contact us online to arrange an initial consultation.
