New York Mesothelioma Lawyers & Asbestos Settlements in NY (2024)

How Asbestos Is Linked to Mesothelioma in New York

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was widely used throughout the 20th century due to its strength and heat-resistant properties. However, asbestos has since been linked to dangerous health conditions like mesothelioma, lung cancer, and other asbestos-related diseases.

After being inhaled or ingested, asbestos fibers can become lodged in the lining of certain organs and irritate healthy tissues and cells.

Over time, the tissues and cells that have been affected by asbestos may mutate and become cancerous. In most cases, this does not happen until 20-50 years after the initial exposure.

Common symptoms of mesothelioma include:

• Chest pain
• Coughing
• Fatigue
• Lumps under the skin
• Nausea
• Pain in the abdomen
• Shortness of breath
• Weight loss

Mesothelioma can be difficult to diagnose because its symptoms are so similar to those of other illnesses.

If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms and you have a history of asbestos exposure, it is important to see your physician right away.

List of Asbestos Exposure Sites in New York

There are currently over 6,000 known job sites linked to asbestos exposure throughout the state of New York.

Known asbestos sites located in New York include:

• 14th Street Powerhouse
• Acme Steel
• American Railway Express Company
• Barclay Building
• Carnegie Music Hall
• Central Hudson Gas & Electric
• Defoe Shipyard
• East River Gas Light Company
• General Electric Company
• Hanco*ck Air Force Base
• International Paper Company
• JFK Airport
• Kings Park Hospital Power Plant
• Kings Point Maritime Academy
• Long Island Lighting
• Mohican Brick Company
• Newton Falls Papermill
• Park City Towers
• Risley Lumber Company
• Sand Creek Junior High School
• Sanderson and Porter
• Union Bag and Paper Company
• World Trade Center

These are just a few workplaces throughout New York where asbestos has been found.

It is important to note that this list does not reflect the current conditions of these locations. Many sites have since removed all asbestos-containing materials.

Use our free asbestos exposure job site database to see if you may have been exposed to asbestos while at work.

An asbestos attorney in New York can help determine if you may have been at risk of exposure at any of these sites.

New York Workers at Risk for Asbestos Exposure

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most asbestos exposures happen at work.

Since asbestos is more likely to be found at certain job sites or in certain materials, some occupations can put workers at an increased risk of developing mesothelioma.

Jobs with an increased risk of asbestos exposure include:

• Auto or aircraft mechanics
• Boilermakers
• Cabinet makers
• Carpenters
• Construction workers
• Custodial and maintenance workers
• Drywall installers
• Electricians
• Factory workers
• Firefighters
• Insulators
• Miners
• Painters
• Plumbers
• Shipyard workers
• U.S. military service members

Even people who have not directly worked around asbestos can be diagnosed with mesothelioma. Often, this is due to secondhand exposure to asbestos.

Secondhand exposure happens when someone who works around asbestos or asbestos products unknowingly brings the fibers home on their clothes or in their hair, potentially exposing their entire household. It can be just as devastating as being directly exposed to asbestos in the workplace.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, our team may be able to pursue compensation on your behalf. Contact us today to learn more.

Ways a New York Asbestos Lawyer Can Help

Mesothelioma lawyers in New York can help you pursue compensation through a variety of avenues. In some situations, you may begin receiving money in as few as 90 days.

Learn about mesothelioma lawsuits, asbestos trust funds, and VA benefits for mesothelioma below.

Mesothelioma Lawsuits

By working with Sokolove Law to file a mesothelioma lawsuit in New York, you can get help:

• Identifying the asbestos-containing products you were exposed to
• Holding the companies that manufactured those products accountable for your illness
• Pursuing life-changing amounts of compensation for your treatment and family

Over 99% of mesothelioma lawsuits result in settlements, which means many of our clients never have to step foot in court in order to receive compensation.

Our New York mesothelioma attorneys can also help families file an asbestos claim after the death of their loved one.

Asbestos Trust Funds

When the dangers of asbestos were made public, thousands began to file lawsuits against the companies that had knowingly exposed them to this toxic mineral.

Many companies attempted to declare bankruptcy to avoid paying, but the U.S. government ordered these companies to establish asbestos trust funds for victims of asbestos exposure.

Asbestos trust fund claims don’t require you to go to court, and if you were exposed to a variety of asbestos products, you may also be able to access compensation from multiple trust funds.

VA Claims for Mesothelioma

If you or your loved one developed mesothelioma as a result of asbestos exposure during military service, you may be able to file a claim for VA benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Our VA-accredited lawyers can help you prepare your claim, even if you have been denied benefits in the past. Filing a mesothelioma lawsuit will not have any impact on your VA claim.

How to File a New York Mesothelioma Lawsuit

When you work with Sokolove Law, we strive to make filing a New York mesothelioma lawsuit as stress-free as possible for you and your family.

If you have a case, our mesothelioma attorneys can handle every step of the legal process for you, so you can focus on your health and your loved ones.

1. Contact Sokolove Law

At Sokolove Law, we can provide you with a free legal consultation to determine if you may be eligible to file a claim.

During your consultation, we will ask you questions about your life and work history to determine how you were exposed to asbestos.

If you have a case, we can travel to meet you at a time and location of your choosing at no cost to you.

Our team understands how difficult a mesothelioma diagnosis can be and how quickly medical bills can pile up. That’s why we work to get started on your case as quickly as possible — often within 24 hours of your initial call.

Call us at (800) 647-3434 now to get started.

2. We’ll Gather Evidence for Your Case

Asbestos exposure can take place 20-50 years before a mesothelioma diagnosis, which can make identifying the manufacturer of the asbestos-containing products you were exposed to difficult.

Thankfully, Sokolove Law has decades of experience working on mesothelioma cases, which has allowed us to compile a warehouse of evidence on:

• Known sites of asbestos exposure
• Asbestos-containing products
• The companies that may have put you in harm's way

We can use our experience and evidence to identify the manufacturers responsible for your exposure and build a strong legal case on your behalf.

3. File a New York Mesothelioma Claim

Our attorneys can send demand letters to those responsible for your asbestos exposure, and if they do not agree to pay, we will prepare and file a mesothelioma lawsuit or claim on your behalf.

By working with an experienced legal team, you can get help filing your mesothelioma claim and ensuring that all deadlines are met and the paperwork for your case is properly submitted.

When you work with Sokolove Law, we will pursue compensation through all of the avenues available to you in order to maximize the amount of money you receive.

4. Negotiate a Mesothelioma Settlement

Your New York asbestos attorney may be able to negotiate a mesothelioma settlement with the asbestos manufacturer on your behalf.

While the majority of cases end in a settlement, your team at Sokolove Law is also prepared to go to trial and present your case in court if needed.

There, a judge and jury will hear your case and decide how much compensation you may receive through a mesothelioma verdict.

Our New York Mesothelioma Settlement Amounts

Sokolove Law has secured over $5 Billionfor mesothelioma victims across the country, including in New York.

Some of our past mesothelioma settlements and verdicts in New York include:

• $5.4 Million in settlements for a client with mesothelioma
• $4 Million for a New York laborer and union member with mesothelioma
• $3.9 Million for a New York client who did heating and cooling work
• $3 Million for a machinist on Staten Island with mesothelioma
• $2.9 Million for a New York electrician with pleural mesothelioma
• $2.85 Million for a client in New York with peritoneal mesothelioma
• $2.3 Million for a New York boiler tender and mechanic
• $2.1 Million for a New York tank investigator at oil companies
• $2 Million for a peritoneal mesothelioma patient from Niagara Falls

It is important to note that mesothelioma compensation is not guaranteed in any case, and settlement amounts will vary based on the facts and circ*mstances surrounding each individual case.

Let Our New York Mesothelioma Lawyers Fight for You

At Sokolove Law, we understand how truly devastating a diagnosis of mesothelioma can be. Let us put our resources to work for you in your fight for justice.

Our firm has over 45 years of experience helping mesothelioma patients and their families pursue compensation from the companies responsible for their asbestos exposure.

We believe everyone deserves fair and equal access to the justice system, so there are no upfront or out-of-pocket costs — we only get paid if you do, so there’s no financial risk to taking legal action.

Call us at (800) 647-3434 or fill out our contact form for a free case review now. Our team is standing by 24/7 to help with any questions you may have.