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 $5.9 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.

Secondhand Asbestos Exposure Victims in Oregon

For much of the 20th century, thousands of Oregon workers may have carried asbestos fibers home on their clothing, skin, and hair without knowing it.

As their spouses or children washed their clothes, embraced them at the door, or simply shared their living space, they may have been exposed to the same deadly fibers. This is known as secondhand asbestos exposure.

If you developed lung cancer and your only known exposure was through a family member who worked with asbestos, our lung cancer attorneys in Oregon can review your case for free to determine if you have legal options.

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

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 $5.9 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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Oregon Lung Cancer Compensation Options

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

Oregon lung cancer compensation options include: 

• Asbestos trust funds: An estimated $30 Billion is still available in asbestos trusts, which were created by bankrupt 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 Oregon lung cancer lawyers can determine all of the options you qualify for and pursue payouts from each one to maximize your total results.

Oregon Work Sites with Asbestos

Over 1,700 job sites in Oregon have used asbestos at some point, putting countless workers and their families at risk of exposure to this dangerous mineral.

Oregon work sites linked to asbestos include: 

• Albina Shipyard
• Babcock & Wilcox
• Commercial Iron Works
• Crown Zellerbach Corporation
• Georgia Pacific Corporation
• International Paper Company
• Kaiser Shipyard
• Mountain States Power Company
• Northwest Marine Iron Works
• Oregon Portland Cement Company
• Owens Corning
• Portland Gas & Electric
• Portland Shipyard
• Republic Steel Corporation
• Reynolds Metals
• Shell Oil
• St. Helens Pulp & Paper
• Tongue Point Naval Shipyard
• Weyerhaeuser Timber
• Willamette Iron & Steel

These aren’t the only Oregon 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 a 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.

Asbestos Exposure at Kaiser's Portland Shipyards

When the United States entered World War II, industrialist Henry J. Kaiser launched an emergency shipbuilding operation that would become one of the largest in the nation.

Two of those shipyards were in Portland: the Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation in the St. Johns neighborhood and the Swan Island Shipyard on the Willamette River. Together, they built nearly 600 ships between 1941 and 1945.

During this time, asbestos was widely used throughout U.S. Navy ships. Workers often labored in poorly ventilated spaces with no protective equipment, unaware of the risks associated with asbestos-containing insulation, gaskets, and more.

Decades later, many of those workers and their families are still paying the price. If you or a loved one worked at Swan Island, Oregon Shipbuilding, or any other shipyard, our Oregon lung cancer attorneys can investigate your exposure history and help you pursue compensation.

North Ridge Estates, Oregon's Asbestos Superfund Site

Located about 3 miles north of Klamath Falls, North Ridge Estates sits on the site of a World War II-era U.S. Marine barracks facility built in 1944.

When buildings on the property were demolished between 1965 and 1977, contractors buried the debris and contaminated the land with asbestos from pipe insulation, vinyl floor tiles, roofing materials, and asbestos-lined steam pipes.

Homes were built over the contaminated ground throughout the 1990s.

In June 2024, the EPA conducted a new removal action on the property at the Kingsley Firing Range Annex, excavating and disposing of additional contaminated soil. Asbestos has resurfaced each spring as frost heave pushed buried materials back to the surface.

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 $5.9 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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