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Our California Mesothelioma Attorneys Provide Committed Legal Support For Injury Victims
California has a unique history with mesothelioma. The Golden State has some of the largest asbestos deposits in the country. In the last 20 years, over 5,000 people in California died from mesothelioma and other asbestos-related illnesses. Specifically, navy shipyards in California caused many military veterans to suffer and die from mesothelioma and asbestos-related diseases.
Asbestos-related diseases are still prevalent across California. Some Californians are still exposed to asbestos in many workplaces across the state. Further, some citizens exposed to asbestos decades ago are seeing the delayed effects of asbestos exposure from the 1990s and early 2000s. To have qualified guidance for your claim, you may need the help of a California Mesothelioma attorney.
The attorneys in our California law firm have the knowledge and experience to help you understand your rights if you or a family member has been affected by asbestos-related injuries.
We help injury victims explore their potential legal options for compensation. Call our California Mesothelioma attorneys at (888) 488-1391 to schedule an appointment.
What Is Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a malignant tumor that forms in the lungs, stomach, or heart. The cancer is caused by exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a cancer-causing material that, if it is inhaled, can cause either immediate effects or sickness that does not manifest for several years. If you have a complicated asbestos history, the attorneys at Arash Law, led by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., can help you address the challenges of filing a claim.
Mesothelioma is an aggressive and debilitating disease that has affected many citizens, workers, and veterans for generations. In addition to the physical illness, mesothelioma causes other losses. Being sick with this illness can keep a victim from working. Injury victims can sue for lost wages and loss of earning capacity.
Our injury law firm has represented numerous clients in their injury cases, including those related to mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. We have California accident attorneys who can use their experience and knowledge to help you pursue compensation after suffering such a disease.
Does v. California Farm (confidential) –settlement for a group of farmworkers who were killed when the car they were transported in to work flipped over in Merced County.– Benny Khorsandi
California’s History With Mesothelioma
California has one of the highest numbers of mesothelioma diagnoses and deaths in the nation. Natural asbestos is found in the most abundance in this state. From 1999 to 2017, 27,080 Californians lost their lives from asbestos-related health conditions, with mesothelioma being responsible for 5,100 of these deaths, as per Asbestos Nation. Mesothelioma is a disease that is caused by exposure to asbestos.
According to available data, these California counties have the largest number of deaths resulting from asbestos-related disease from 1999 to 2017:
In the 1940s, California led the nation in shipyard asbestos exposure. World War II saw mines and processing factories open around the state quickly. These factories used asbestos a lot, and their use contributed to a boom in asbestos use in the United States at the time. Most of these shipyards were destroyed in the 1990s and early in the millennium.
U.S. Navy bases in California built ships designed to withstand extreme temperatures. To assist in this goal, the Navy used asbestos to make products resistant to heat. The Navy used asbestos in almost every part of ships and vessels in World War II.
Therefore, asbestos has been found in the following:
- Shipyard equipment
- Safety equipment used on board Navy ships
- Ship pipes
- The body of Navy ships
Naval vessels had tight work areas. Airborne asbestos fibers were concentrated onboard. The presence of asbestos was so prolific on and around these Naval ships that even when sailors were not aboard, they were exposed to a dangerous amount of asbestos while working in the shipyard. Call a Mesothelioma attorney in California if you or a family member has been injured or killed after asbestos exposure.
What Is The Financial Cost Of Treating Mesothelioma?
The financial burden of medical care related to treating mesothelioma can be staggering. Mesothelioma is cancer. The disease is treated like other aggressive cancers are treated. A patient may have to undergo chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, and other treatment courses to reach remission. All these treatments are costly.
Some patients with health insurance may have some of their treatment costs covered, while others may have no insurance coverage. Despite insurance status, the costs that come with treating mesothelioma can be devastating. The treatment may last for years or even for the rest of their lives.
Some people die from mesothelioma, and this may come with certain expenses. Costs associated with death include funeral costs, burial costs, and final expenses. In such cases, the burden will fall on the victim’s surviving family members.
In addition to tangible financial loss, an injury victim may also seek damages for pain and suffering. These factors can drive an injured victim and their family into substantial debt. That is why victims may be able to pursue compensation. Our Mesothelioma attorneys have the experience to help you and your family through the legal process of filing a claim.
Am I Eligible To File An Injury Claim For Mesothelioma In California?
If a California worker was exposed to asbestos and developed mesothelioma or another related illness, they may have a legal claim. A person does not have to be currently showing symptoms of injury. Often, someone will be exposed to mesothelioma and not develop complications until years later. These individuals may still file an injury claim. Finally, family members of those who have died from asbestos-related sickness may be able to seek wrongful death benefits.
If you have a claim for asbestos exposure, call a California Mesothelioma attorney. Our injury lawyers have years of experience representing affected clients and their families in personal injury cases.
Veterans’ Exposure To Asbestos
Military use of asbestos contributed to many veterans suffering and dying from asbestos-related illnesses. Veterans were exposed while working in shipyards and military bases. Veterans, especially World War II veterans, are at high risk of contracting an asbestos-related disease. Military construction workers and shipyard employees are also at high risk of suffering from mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease.
Current Risk Of Asbestos Exposure
Californians still risk being exposed to asbestos. Some multiple cities and workplaces continue to have asbestos problems. Cities including Vallejo, Oakland, Novato, and Redondo Beach each have areas that put some Californians at risk as they work.
A high volume of asbestos lawsuits is handled by the courts in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Alameda. These lawsuits show that the state has not rectified its past problems with asbestos. California has the highest amount of naturally occurring asbestos in the country. The state has more than 240 naturally occurring deposits of asbestos.
Because of its historical presence, insulation, boilers, and pipes in certain workplaces may contain asbestos. The country’s last asbestos mine closed in 2002. The effects of asbestos exposure persist long after companies have ceased using it. Former mineworkers are still at risk for developing mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases.
The following are some of the California worksites that have been named in asbestos exposure claims:
- Bethlehem Steel Shipyard in San Francisco
- Fibreboard Paper Products in its Southgate and Redwood City locations
- Frank & Enderle Company in Los Angeles
- La Habra Stucco Company in Los Angeles
- Silver Line Brake Lining Corporation in Santa Clara
- American Bitumals and Asphalt Company in Oakland
- H. Krasne & Company in Los Angeles
- Riverside Cement in Crestmore
- California Portland Cement in Colton
- Raybestos Manhattan in Fullerton
- Marvin Corporation in Montebello
- Republic Powdered Metals in Gilroy
- W.W. Henry in Huntington Park
- Shell Oil Refinery in Martinez
- Treasure Island Naval Station in San Diego
- Industrial Waste Processing in Fresno
- Purity Oil Sales, Incorporated in Fresno
- Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield
- American Ceramics Products, Incorporated in Santa Monica
- American Consumers Industries in Oakland
- Ashland Chemical Company in Oakland
- Consolidated Gas and Electric Company
- Los Angeles General Hospital
- Los Angeles Gas and Electric
- Los Angeles Lighting Company
- Los Angeles Water Works
- West Valley Construction Company
- Barstow Marine Corps Logistics Base
- Santa Monica Electric Company
Asbestos exposure has been an issue in many California communities. Some California asbestos lawsuits have come from the following California cities:
- 29 Palms
- Alta Loma
- Altadena
- Antioch
- Apple Valley
- Aromas
- Atascadero
- Auburn
- Bakersfield
- Benicia
- Buellton
- Carlsbad
- Carson
- Cazadero
- Ceres
- Cerritos
- Chatsworth
- Chico
- Chula Vista
- Citrus Heights
- Clovis
- Coalinga
- Concord
- Corona
- Coronado
- Costa Mesa
- Covina
- Del Mar
- Diamond Bar
- Discovery Bat
- Dorris
- Duarte
- El Cajon
- El Cerrito
- El Dorado Hills
- El Segundo
- El Sobrante
- Elk Gove
- Escondido
- Fair Oaks
- Fallbrook
- Fontana
- Foresthill
- Fresno
- Garden Grove
- Georgetown
- Glendale
- Glendora
- Grass Valley
- Hayward
- Hemet
- Hesperia
- Hidden Hills
- Huntington Beach
- Igo
- Keyes
- La Mirada
- La Puente
- La Quinta
- Laguna Hills
- Lake Forest
- Lakeside
- Lakewood
- Landers
- Lincoln
- Lodi
- Los Angeles
- Madera
- Manhattan Beach
- Maricopa
- McKinleyville
- Meadow Vista
- Menifee
- Merced
- Milpitas
- Mission Viejo
- Modesto
- Montara
- Montebello
- Moreno Valley
- Mountain View
- Murrieta
- Newark
- Newcastle
- Oak Park
- Oakland
- Orange
- Orangeville
- Palm Desert
- Palm Springs
- Pasadena
- Paso Robles
- Penn Valley
- Pioneer
- Pismo Beach
- Placentia
- Placerville
- Pleasant Hill
- Pleasanton
- Poway
- Romana
- Rancho Cucamonga
- Rancho Mirage
- Rancho Palos Verdes
- Redding
- Redwood
- Rescue
- Richvale
- Ridgecrest
- Riverside
- Roseville
- Sacramento
- San Bernadino
- San Carlos
- San Diego
- San Dimas
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- San Juan Capistrano
- San Marcos
- San Mateo
- San Pedro
- San Rafael
- San Ramon
- Santa Ana
- Santa Barbara
- Santa Clara
- Santa Paula
- Santa Rosa
- Santee
- Sebastopol
- Sierra Madre
- Simi Valley
- Sonoma
- South Lake Tahoe
- South San Francisco
- Stockton
- Studio City
- Sylmar
- Taft
- Tarzana
- Tracy
- Trinity Center
- Truckee
- Tulare
- Upland
- Vacaville
- Vallejo
- Venice
- Villa Park
- Visalia
- Vista
- Walnut Creek
- Watsonville
- Westlake Village
- Westminster
- Whittier
- Wilmington
- Wilton
- Woodcrest
- Woodland Hills
Our California injury law firm has experienced Mesothelioma attorneys who can handle cases across the state, including the cities listed.
How Do I File An Injury Claim After Being Diagnosed With Mesothelioma?
Anyone who lived, worked, or served in the military in California or is a family member of someone harmed by asbestos in California may be able to file a claim.
Deadline To File A Claim
California law imposes a statute of limitations to file a personal injury claim or a wrongful death claim. A statute of limitations is a deadline to settle a claim or file a lawsuit. Each state has its statute of limitations applicable to filing a lawsuit for injuries caused by exposure to asbestos or contracting Mesothelioma.
The California statute of limitations includes the following:
- Mesothelioma Cases — Claimants must file a lawsuit within one year of being diagnosed with Mesothelioma. If the victim passes away, their family has one year from the date of death to file a lawsuit on their behalf.
- Personal Injury Claims — In California, individuals typically have two years from the date of the injury or accident to file a personal injury lawsuit.
Understanding your rights and knowing when to file a lawsuit can be overwhelming. People who have been injured because of asbestos exposure should speak to an experienced accident attorney. A lawyer knows how to comply with legal procedures, from filing the complaint to presenting evidence and communicating with the judge or jury.
Our California Mesothelioma attorneys can help you even if you do not live near our headquarters. We can arrange meetings at your location or anywhere that is convenient for you. In the years we have been practicing personal injury law, our attorneys have helped victims and their families navigate and resolve their cases.
Our attorneys are knowledgeable about California asbestos laws. We want to use our knowledge and skills to support your case. You do not have to go against these companies alone.
Asbestos Lawsuits In California
California’s major superior courts, including those in San Francisco and Los Angeles, handle a large volume of asbestos cases. The court’s electronic filing system assists in organizing the vast number of issues and ensuring that they move forward. Plaintiffs who do not have a good prognosis for life expectancy are prioritized. However, asbestos lawsuits rarely proceed to a full trial.
California Asbestos Law
Asbestos cases in California are divided into two types of activities: applications on the surface and activities of construction, grading, quarrying, and surface mining. These categories are safety laws that protect Californians against natural asbestos deposits. Collectively, these regulations are called Asbestos Airborne Toxic Control Measures.
- Applications on the Surface — Laws regulating applications on the surface apply to the manufacture, sale, or use of natural materials, including gravel, sand, and other similar materials where asbestos exists. The Asbestos Airborne Toxic Control Measures regulations apply to control and limit this type of activity to decrease the amount of asbestos present within the state and decrease the number of asbestos-related diseases and deaths in the future.
- Construction, Grading, Quarrying, and Surface Mining — The provision of the Asbestos Airborne Toxic Control Measures regulations that regulate this activity applies to handling building and mining operations in places where asbestos is known to currently exist. Most California businesses must submit to the authority of an air quality control officer and comply with every provision of the Asbestos Airborne Toxic Control Measures regulation.
Additionally, businesses in California must comply with the General Industry Safety Orders in the California Code of Regulations. This part of the code states restrictions on the use of asbestos and other controlled carcinogens. This California law increases the federal regulations set forth by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). It aims to protect workers from being exposed to asbestos.
California also follows the Environmental Protection Agency’s National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants regulations. These regulations operate to reduce the number of airborne pollutants known to cause adverse health effects after exposure. Suppose an employee works for a company that removes asbestos from buildings, residences, and other structures. In that case, the employee must be certified by the California Division of OSHA before beginning this type of work.
It can be overwhelming trying to understand California asbestos laws. California Mesothelioma lawyers can help you learn about your rights if you or a family member has been injured because of asbestos exposure.
Speak With Skilled Mesothelioma Attorneys For Legal Representation
If you have been injured by asbestos or been diagnosed with mesothelioma, one of the most important things you can do is hire an attorney to handle your case. To protect your rights and pursue compensation for medical bills and lost income, you need an advocate who knows how to negotiate with insurance companies and defense lawyers.
Your family member cannot be replaced with money, and your time spent recovering cannot be returned, but working to obtain appropriate compensation for such harms can provide some relief to you or your family.
In California, deaths from mesothelioma have increased in recent years. Asbestos-related cases in California continue to increase because the state has not rectified the effects of past asbestos exposure.
Consult with an attorney if you have any questions. Arash Law and the team led by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., can assist you and your family in pursuing compensation for injuries resulting from asbestos exposure. California Mesothelioma lawyers can help you:
- Identify the worksites or locations where asbestos was present.
- Prepare detailed medical and military records, if applicable.
- Advocate for interests during settlement negotiations.
- File your claim within the California time limits.
Our legal team represents clients throughout California, including those in Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Riverside, Santa Clara, Bakersfield, Santa Barbara, San Jose, Fresno, San Diego, and Sherman Oaks. Contact us at (888) 488-1391 to schedule your free initial consultation.
