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Could Asbestos be the Cause of Your Cancer?

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When tiny asbestos fibers get trapped inside of your throat, lungs, stomach, or other organs they can cause damage to your body, including several forms of cancer. Your cancer may have been caused by asbestos exposure even if it has been 10, 20, or even 50 years since you were exposed to asbestos.

If you or a loved one has developed one of the cancers listed below and were born before 1959, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact Norris Injury Lawyers today for a free case evaluation.

Cancers frequently associated with asbestos exposure include:

  • Lung Cancer
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Throat Cancer (Pharyngeal/Laryngeal)
  • Stomach Cancer
  • Colon/Rectal Cancer
  • Mesothelioma

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What We do for You

When you choose Norris Injury Lawyers to help you with your asbestos-associated cancer claims, we:

Investigate the cause of your illness

We evaluate work history to identify possible exposure.

And there is no risk to you in the process. You are never responsible for any fees or expenses unless we are able to collect money for you. If we don’t get you money, we “eat the expenses.”

Create and gather needed documents

We secure medical documents to confirm your cancer diagnosis and link your diagnosis to your asbestos exposure.

After talking with you or a coworker, we prepare work exposure affidavits.

Keep our clients’ time in mind

We talk by phone to gather information from you and then get to work handling all aspects of the your claim.

We create a timeline of work history to pinpoint when exposure occurred.

The Process

Opening an asbestos-related cancer case may seem intimidating. That is why we are here to help.

With more than forty-five years of legal experience and thousands of successfully resolved asbestos cases, we know what to do. With Norris Injury Lawyers by your side, you can rest easy knowing that your case is being handled by a team of professionals with years of experience handling asbestos claims. We’ll do the grunt work for your case and determine what type of compensation you may be entitled to.

If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, lung, colon/rectal, stomach, esophageal, laryngeal, or pharyngeal cancer, please call us. We will discuss your work history and help determine if asbestos exposure may have caused your cancer.

Step 1:
Call Norris Injury Lawyers

If you have received a cancer diagnosis for an asbestos-related cancer, give us a call. Under our No Fee Guarantee® there is no cost for your initial call and consultation. In fact, you don’t owe us a dime unless we get you money.

Step 2:
Work History Investigation

If your case meets the initial criteria for an asbestos-cancer case, we will proceed to investigate your work history for any possible exposure to asbestos. We will look into details such as jobsites, the positions you worked in, and timeframes prone to asbestos exposure.

Step 3:
Gather Medical Records

We will work to gather the necessary medical documentation to substantiate your claim. After securing a pathology report and chest x-ray from your medical providers, we then have expert doctors evaluate the records to confirm asbestos exposure.

Step 4:
Pursue Compensation

Once a valid asbestos-related cancer case has been prepared, we file and pursue claims with asbestos bankruptcy trusts to get you your compensation. This process does not involve going to court.

Who is at Risk?

The longer and more frequent the exposure to asbestos, the greater chance a person has of developing an asbestos-related cancer. This does not mean that there is a “safe” level of asbestos exposure. As asbestos is a known carcinogen, no matter how small the amount, there is no safe level of exposure to the substance. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that even with the 1% limit for products containing asbestos, 1 out of 300 workers will develop lung cancer from exposure to asbestos.

High risk groups include:

  • Those born before 1959
  • Certain Job Types
  • Certain Geographical Areas
  • Smokers
  • Family Members

You are at a higher risk of developing an asbestos-related cancer if:

  • You were born before 1959
  • You have worked specific jobs commonly associated with asbestos
  • See jobs commonly associated with asbestos
  • You have worked in an environment with asbestos
  • You are a veteran
  • You are or were a smoker

Unsure if You Have Been Exposed to Asbestos?

In the late 1900s, thousands of products were manufactured in the US with high amounts of asbestos. Laws later implemented put a limit on how much asbestos a product can contain; however, asbestos is still being used in products today.

If you are unsure you were exposed, talk with us. Norris Injury Lawyers will examine your work history to confirm asbestos exposure. Leave the detective work to us. Your main focus should be on recovering to the fullest extent possible, or at least remaining comfortable if your diagnosis is terminal.

Investigating asbestos exposure

3,000+ products containing asbestos were manufactured in the 1900s
Workers in hundreds of fields were exposed to asbestos in the 1900s
Norris Injury Lawyers investigates every client’s work history for asbestos exposure

Client Testimonials

Christina Sloan
Christina Sloan
2023-06-26
The staff at Norris made an incredibly difficult time so much easier. They are kind and compassionate, truly caring about people and not just a legal outcome. I never felt like I was a burden with all my questions - everyone I was in contact with there went out of their way to make sure I was heard and supported. If you need a lawyer, Norris needs to be your first call.
B S
B S
2023-06-19
I’m thoroughly impressed with the experience I’ve had including having all my questions addressed. The confidence I have in navigating this claim after speaking with Sky is much appreciated. I appreciate everything more than you will ever realize! Thanks so much!
Gabbie Scott
Gabbie Scott
2023-06-19
Norris Injury Lawyers is the place to go if you have a personal injury claim. All the staff are super kind and knowledgeable. The attorneys speak to you like you are a friend rather than a client. They are all good, honest people. I’ve come in contact with other attorneys before who have “stuck their nose up” at me and talk to me like I am not human and that is definitely not an issue here. I would give them 100/5 stars if I could. I have the absolute most respect for these people.
Britt Davis
Britt Davis
2023-06-13
Great staff that are attentive and focused on helping! Highly recommend!
Isabelle Berry
Isabelle Berry
2023-06-08
Norris Injury Lawyers are very trustworthy, knowledgeable and kind. They will give you the utmost respect and care in every matter.
Alexis Rivas
Alexis Rivas
2023-06-08
Norris Injury Lawyers is a great firm. Everyone there was so helpful and explained everything in a way that I understood. I recommend them to anyone
carter matthews
carter matthews
2023-06-02
Very good firm. Would recommend.
Julie Hadicke
Julie Hadicke
2023-05-24
Norris Law Firm is such an Awesome Staff to work with. I am in the final step of an Asbestos claim for my deceased Father. They made all paperwork requests needed easy to get started on this claim and have kept me informed throughout. Each and everyone that I have spoke to over the phone (as I live several states away) has been so pleasant and understanding. So very glad that I chose Norris to handle this case. I praise all that they are doing. Highly recommend.
Sid Smotherman
Sid Smotherman
2023-05-24
Contacted Norris Injury Lawyers after we were hit by a car on our motorcycle. We were kept informed of the progress of our case every step of the way. They negotiated a very fair settlement for us. Very happy with the professionalism of everyone at Norris Injury Lawyers.