If you or a loved one has suffered from asbestos-related injuries, you need a skilled personal injury attorney to guide you through the legal process and help you understand what to expect in your asbestos case.
At Carlile Law Firm LLP, our attorneys have experience handling asbestos cases for clients in Marshall, Longview, the surrounding Ark-La-Tex counties and nationwide. We have helped more than 1,000 clients with asbestos cases since 1997.
Contact our personal injury firm to discuss your injuries and learn what to expect in your asbestos case. Longview lawyers at our firm are available to answer your questions about asbestos litigation and help you secure compensation for your injuries.
Filing for Compensation From a Bankruptcy Trust
When it comes to asbestos litigation, there are two types of defendants: those who have been forced into bankruptcy and those who have not. To make a claim against a bankrupt defendant, you need to make a claim with the bankruptcy trust for the specific company that exposed you to asbestos.
Our firm has a department of analysts dedicated to processing these claims. Whether you have malignant or nonmalignant disease, we can help you pursue compensation from the bankruptcy trust.
Bringing a Claim Against a Nonbankrupt Company in Texas
In 2005, Texas lawmakers passed a series of tort reforms that deal specifically with asbestos and silica lawsuits in Texas. To bring a claim against a nonbankrupt company, certain rules and procedures must be followed.
Under these new laws, you must meet certain criteria for your case to proceed to trial. The likelihood that you will go to trial depends on how ill you or your loved one has become. If your loved one has passed away, we can help you bring a claim and work to get you a jury trial. Clients with malignant diseases, such as lung cancer or mesothelioma, also have a greater chance of obtaining a jury trial.
If you have a nonmalignant disease, such as asbestos pleural disease or asbestosis, your chances of getting a trial decrease significantly. Very few clients meet the stringent requirements necessary to get to court. At our firm, we can help you determine if you qualify by getting you a breathing test with a board-certified pulmonary physician.
Evidentiary Requirements in Texas
Even if you make it to trial in Texas, you will have to meet certain evidentiary requirements to prove your case in court. For example, in Texas, you will need to prove where you worked and what product you worked with and identify the asbestos product or the case cannot proceed. You must also demonstrate the average number of hours per day over a certain period of years you were exposed to the product.
We can help you determine if you meet the evidentiary requirements and bring a claim for compensation. Even if you do not meet the requirements to bring a lawsuit in Texas, you may still qualify to bring a claim in bankruptcy court or in another state, such as Arkansas or Louisiana.
Speak With a Skilled Marshall-Longview Cancer Lawsuit Compensation Attorney
At our firm, we can give you an honest and straightforward assessment of your asbestos claim. Contact our Marshall-Longview cancer lawsuit compensation lawyers to set up a free initial consultation.
