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Asbestos Exposure & Lung Cancer in Georgia

For most of the 20th century, asbestos was used in shipyards, schools, homes, and workplaces throughout Georgia. However, exposure to asbestos may cause residents to develop illnesses like lung cancer and mesothelioma decades later.

The consequences of asbestos use are still being felt today. The rate of lung cancer cases in Georgia is significantly higher than the national average, and the disease remains the leading cause of cancer-related death in the state, according to the American Lung Association.

“Manufacturers of asbestos-containing products put profits ahead of people and didn’t inform workers of these dangers.”
– Jim Sokolove, Firm Founder (Retired 2013)

Now, patients and their families may be able to file an asbestos lung cancer lawsuit to hold these companies accountable for their negligence.

Compensation from a Georgia lung cancer lawsuit can help pay for medical bills, lost wages, and more. While the average lung cancer payout is around $100,000, some of our clients have received over $1 Million.

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Since 1979, Sokolove Law has secured over $5.7 Billion for thousands of asbestos exposure victims and their families.

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Who Can File a Lung Cancer Lawsuit in Georgia?

You may be able to file a Georgia lung cancer lawsuit if you or a loved one was diagnosed with this cancer after being exposed to asbestos.

Those who can take legal action include:

• Lung cancer patients
• Their immediate family members
• The representative of a patient’s estate

Lung cancer patients with a history of smoking may still be eligible to file a lawsuit against any asbestos-related companies that played a role in their illness.

“While lung cancer is often thought of as a smoker's disease, smoking is not its only cause. There are a number of risk factors that may cause lung cancer, including asbestos exposure.”
– Dr. Michael Milano

If your loved one has already passed away from lung cancer, you may be able to seek justice on their behalf by filing an asbestos claim after their death.

How a Georgia Lung Cancer Attorney Can Help

When you work with our Georgia lung cancer attorneys, we’ll make the legal process as easy and stress-free as possible by handling every aspect for you.

If you have a case, our lung cancer lawyers in GA can: 

• Determine which asbestos-containing products you were exposed to
• File lung cancer claims against the companies that made or sold them
• Pursue compensation on your behalf

The vast majority of asbestos claims we handle result in compensation without clients having to travel or go to court.

Call (800) 647-3434 now to see if our Georgia lung cancer attorneys may be able to fight for your family.

“Hiring Sokolove Law was the smartest thing we ever did. Filing the lawsuit was easy because the firm made it easy. We didn’t have to do anything.”
– John, Asbestos Exposure Victim & Firm Client

Deadlines on Lung Cancer Claims in Georgia

In Georgia, you only have 2 years to file an asbestos lung cancer claim after your diagnosis or the death of a loved one.

This deadline is set by a state law called the statute of limitations. Once it passes, you may lose your chance to take legal action, so it’s important to contact a Georgia lung cancer attorney as soon as possible.

Our Georgia Lung Cancer Settlements & Verdicts

At Sokolove Law, we’ve secured more than $5.7 Billion for clients with lung cancer and other asbestos-related diseases, including in Georgia.

Some of our past asbestos lung cancer settlements and verdicts include: 

• $1.6 Million for a plumber and his wife who both developed lung cancer
• $912,000 to a union worker with non-small cell lung cancer
• $825,000 for a steel mill worker
• $1.18 Million to a Camilla laborer and maintenance worker with mesothelioma
• $760,000 for a lung cancer patient who worked in boiler rooms
• $809,000 to a stage 4 lung cancer patient
• $3.13 Million for a Chatsworth laborer and trashman with mesothelioma
• $902,000 to the brother of a construction worker with non-small cell lung cancer
• $1 Million for a master electrician

While there’s never a guarantee of compensation in any case, we’ll fight hard to get you everything you’re entitled to. We’ve successfully helped thousands of families.

Contact our Georgia lung cancer law firm now to see if you may be eligible for compensation.

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Georgia Lung Cancer Compensation Options

Patients in Georgia and their families may be able to secure lung cancer compensation from multiple options, including legal claims and benefits for veterans.

Georgia lung cancer compensation options include: 

• Asbestos trust funds: An estimated $30 Billion is still available in these trust funds, which were created by bankrupt asbestos companies to avoid lawsuits. Trust fund claims can be filed from the comfort of your home.
• Lung cancer lawsuits: While lung cancer lawsuits award $100,000 on average, we’ve secured more than $1 Million for some clients. Many patients start receiving payouts in as few as 90 days.
• VA benefits: If you developed lung cancer from military asbestos exposure, you may be eligible for monthly payments worth over $3,930. Our VA-accredited attorneys can help you get a 100% disability rating and access the benefits you deserve.

Compensation can help families with medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses. Our Georgia lung cancer lawyers can determine all of the options you qualify for and pursue payouts from each one in order to maximize your total results.

Georgia Work Sites with Asbestos

Over 1,900 job sites in Georgia have used asbestos at some point, putting countless workers and their families at risk of exposure to this dangerous mineral.

Georgia work sites linked to asbestos include: 

• American Cyanamid Company
• Atlanta Water Works
• Babcock & Wilcox
• Brunswick Pulp and Paper Company
• Cherokee Mills
• Coca-Cola Company
• Continental Can Company
• Delta Airlines
• Emory University
• Ford Motor Company
• General Motors
• Georgia Iron and Coal Company
• Georgia Power Company
• Hudson Insulation
• International Paper Company
• Robins Air Force Base
• Southern Cotton Oil Company
• University of Georgia

These aren’t the only Georgia sites where asbestos was present. If you or a loved one developed an asbestos-related illness like lung cancer or mesothelioma, you may be eligible for compensation.

With our experienced team of investigators and warehouse of evidence on asbestos-containing products, we can work to prove your exposure history — even if it took place decades ago or you don’t remember where it happened.

Let Our Lung Cancer Lawyers in Georgia Fight for You

At Sokolove Law, our lung cancer lawyers in Georgia have over 45 years of experience helping families seek justice from asbestos lawsuits.

Our goal is to handle every aspect of a lung cancer claim on your behalf, so you can focus on what matters most — your health and your loved ones.

We’ve secured more than $5.7 Billion for victims impacted by lung cancer and other asbestos-related diseases.

There are no upfront costs or hourly fees to work with our Georgia lung cancer lawyers. We only get paid if you do.

Call (800) 647-3434 now or fill out our contact form to see if we can fight for the compensation you deserve.

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