California Mesothelioma Lawyer & Asbestos Attorneys in CA (2024)

How Asbestos Is Linked to Mesothelioma in California

Many asbestos-related companies knew that asbestos was dangerous, but they chose to put their profits over the well-being of their employees and customers. As a result, millions may be at risk of developing mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer caused by asbestos exposure, lung cancer, and other serious diseases.

Asbestos fibers can become lodged in the lining of certain organs and irritate healthy tissues and cells. However, symptoms may take between 20 and 50 years to appear.

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 California

There are currently over 9,000 known job sites linked to asbestos exposure throughout the state of California.

Known asbestos sites located in California include:

• 20th Century Fox
• 32nd Street Naval Supply Center
• American Chemical Corporation
• Atlantic Richfield Oil Company
• Baker Iron Works
• California and Hawaiian Sugar Co
• California Electric Power Co
• Carnation Company
• Del Monte Insulation
• East West Refining Company
• Fairchild Semiconducting
• Hunters Point Naval Shipyard
• IBM
• Johns Manville Corporation
• Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical
• Lockheed Aircraft Corporation
• Naval Hospital
• Pacific Bell
• Pacific Gas & Electric Company
• San Francisco Airport
• United States Naval Shipyard
• Western Talc Company

These are just a few workplaces throughout California 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 California can help determine if you may have been at risk of exposure at any of these sites.

California 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.

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 California Mesothelioma Lawyer Can Help

Mesothelioma lawyers in California can help you pursue compensation through a variety of avenues. Many clients start receiving money in as few as 90 days.

Learn about the different ways a California mesothelioma attorney may be able to secure compensation for your family.

Mesothelioma Lawsuits

By working with Sokolove Law to file a mesothelioma lawsuit in California, 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 California 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 California Mesothelioma Lawsuit

When you work with Sokolove Law, we strive to make filing a California 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, our team can provide you with a free legal consultation to determine if you may be eligible to file a claim.

During your consultation, we'll 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 California 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 California 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 California Mesothelioma Settlement Amounts

Sokolove Law has secured over $5 Billion for mesothelioma victims across the country, including in California.

Some of our past in California include:

• $10.23 Million for a boiler tender and U.S. Navy veteran
• $9.6 Million for a construction worker in California
• $8.4 Million for a California client with mesothelioma
• $7 Million for a wire installer and laborer from Lancaster
• $6.49 Million for a machinist from Phelan
• $6.47 Million for a California laborer and electrician
• $6.2 Million for a mesothelioma patient in California
• $5.36 Million for a California mechanic and forklift operator
• $4 Million for the family of a boiler worker who passed away from mesothelioma
• $3.7 Million for a California construction worker

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 California 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.

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