Oregon Lung Cancer Lawyer

Asbestos Exposure & Lung Cancer in Oregon

For most of the 20th century, asbestos was widely used throughout Oregon. Decades later, this exposure has caused some residents to develop illnesses like lung cancer and mesothelioma.

At least 3,364 Oregon residents passed away from asbestos lung cancer between 1999 and 2017, according to the Environmental Working Group.

“Asbestos fibers are respiratory hazards proven to cause lung cancer, mesothelioma and asbestosis and as such, are a danger to the public health. There is no known minimal level of exposure to asbestos fibers that guarantees the full protection of the public health.”
– Oregon Legislative Assembly

Our Oregon lung cancer lawyers may be able to help patients and the family members of those who have passed away take legal action to hold asbestos-related companies accountable for the harm they’ve caused.

Compensation from an Oregon 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 $6 Billion for thousands of asbestos exposure victims and their families.

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Who Can File a Lung Cancer Lawsuit in Oregon?

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

Those who may qualify to 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 for compensation from any asbestos-related companies that played a role in their illness.

"Smoking can cause lung cancer. So can exposure to asbestos. Tobacco smoke and asbestos actually operate with a synergistic effect, meaning that your likelihood of developing cancer is multiplied if you’re a smoker who was exposed to asbestos."
– Ricky LeBlanc, Managing Attorney at Sokolove Law

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.

Statute of Limitations on Oregon Lung Cancer Claims

The statute of limitations on Oregon lung cancer claims is 2 years after your diagnosis (ORS § 30.907). If a loved one has passed away from lung cancer, surviving family members have 3 years from the date of death to file a wrongful death claim (ORS § 30.020)

Once this deadline expires, you may lose your chance to take legal action and pursue compensation. It’s important to contact an Oregon lung cancer attorney as soon as possible.

Our Oregon Lung Cancer Settlements & Verdicts

At Sokolove Law, we’ve secured more than $6 Billion for clients with lung cancer and other asbestos-related diseases, including for families in Oregon.

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

• $1.6 Million to a plumber and his wife who were both diagnosed with lung cancer
• $1 Million for a master electrician
• $912,000 to a non-small cell lung cancer patient
• $3.8 Million for a Klamath Falls laborer with mesothelioma
• $825,000 to a steel mill worker
• $760,000 for a lung cancer patient who worked in boiler rooms
• $2.72 Million to a U.S. Navy veteran and woodworker in Myrtle Creek with mesothelioma
• $757,000 for a steelworker with asbestos lung cancer
• $809,000 to a stage 4 lung cancer patient
• $3.79 Million for a Beaverton insulator and asbestos abatement worker with mesothelioma
• $902,000 to the brother of a construction worker with non-small cell lung cancer

Payouts from a lung cancer lawsuit come from the companies that made or sold asbestos-containing products. Many of these companies knew about the risks but chose to stay silent.

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

While there’s never a guarantee of compensation in any case, we’ll fight hard to get you everything you’re entitled to. Contact our Oregon lung cancer law firm now to see if you may be eligible for compensation.

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How an Oregon Lung Cancer Attorney Can Help

Investigating whether asbestos played a role in your lung cancer diagnosis may seem overwhelming, but you don’t have to fight this battle on your own.

Our Oregon lung cancer attorneys can take on that burden for you by:

• Reviewing your work history and potential sources of asbestos exposure
• Identifying manufacturers and companies that may be responsible for your illness
• Gathering evidence and documentation to support your claim
• Handling the legal process while you focus on your health and family
• Seeking compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and other damages

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 Oregon 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

Let Our Asbestos Lung Cancer Lawyers in Oregon Fight for You

At Sokolove Law, our lung cancer lawyers in Oregon 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 $6 Billion for victims impacted by lung cancer and other asbestos-related diseases.

There are no upfront costs or hourly fees to work with our Oregon 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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