Silicosis Legal Damages

Silicosis is a complex and incurable lung disease that can progress at varying rates, but no matter what type of silicosis a person has, their quality of life will greatly diminish over time. If you have been diagnosed with this condition, you may wonder whether another party is responsible and what type of silicosis legal damages you may be able to claim. If you have grounds for a toxic exposure lawsuit, success with the claim could yield a substantial recovery.

Building Your Silicosis Lawsuit

A silicosis lawsuit is a toxic exposure claim. This is an inherently challenging type of case because it can be very difficult to assess exactly how a plaintiff developed the condition. Silicosis lawsuits arise from many different situations, and it is possible for many people working in various industries to be exposed to silica dust and develop silicosis over time. The severity and frequency of exposure typically determine how fast the disease progresses.

Additionally, silicosis can continue to progress even after exposure has ended. This means you may have been exposed to silica dust at a previous job and only recently began experiencing symptoms. Silicosis manifests at different levels of severity, each entailing different levels of symptom severity and reduced life expectancy. The first step in building your silicosis lawsuit is determining exactly when and where you were exposed.

It is possible for there to be one defendant or multiple defendants in your case. Defendants in toxic exposure lawsuits for silicosis often include employers who have failed to ensure adequate workplace safety measures, product manufacturers who produced defective safety equipment, stone product manufacturers, suppliers, and other businesses. Your attorney can help you determine who is liable for your condition and then assess the extent of your damages.

Economic and Non-economic Silicosis Legal Damages

If you are successful with your silicosis lawsuit, it is possible to claim compensation for various economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages are more straightforward and include any direct financial losses related to your diagnosis. These may include your medical expenses, lost income, and your future earning capacity if you can no longer work due to your condition.

Non-economic damages include physical pain, emotional distress, and psychological suffering you have endured because of your condition. It can be very difficult for the average person to assign monetary value to these intangible losses, but the right attorney can help their client determine a suitable figure that reflects the overall severity of their condition. Wallace & Graham, P.A., approaches every case with the goal of maximizing our client’s recovery.

Ultimately, silicosis legal damages can be complex and extensive, and if you intend to file a toxic exposure lawsuit for silicosis, it will be crucial to hire legal counsel you trust to guide you through your case. The team at Wallace & Graham, P.A., has the experience and resources you need on your side to approach this difficult case with peace of mind and will do everything we can to resolve your case as efficiently as possible.

Silicosis Legal Damages FAQs

Q: Who Is Liable for My Silicosis?

A: Liability for your silicosis may fall to one or more parties. It’s possible for an employer to be at fault if they fail to ensure proper workplace safety, provide training, or ensure appropriate safety gear for their workers. It is also possible for a product manufacturer, supplier, or other business to bear liability. An experienced attorney can review the details of your situation and help you determine the fault of your diagnosis.

Q: What Is My Silicosis Lawsuit Worth?

A: The potential value of your silicosis lawsuit will depend on several factors. If you can prove liability for your diagnosis, it is possible to claim compensation for all related medical expenses, your lost income and lost earning potential, and any other expenses you have incurred because of the disease. Additionally, you have the right to seek pain and suffering compensation that reflects the severity of your symptoms and the psychological trauma you have experienced.

Q: Should I Hire an Attorney for a Silicosis Lawsuit?

A: Yes, you should hire an attorney for a silicosis lawsuit. A toxic exposure claim is inherently complicated, and you need an attorney you trust to not only build an effective case but also to accurately identify all of the silicosis legal damages you are eligible to claim. Ultimately, hiring the right attorney to represent you can make a tremendous positive difference in the outcome of your case and greatly improve your chances of maximizing your recovery.

Q: How Are Pain and Suffering Calculated in a Silicosis Lawsuit?

A: In a silicosis lawsuit, pain and suffering can be calculated based on the overall severity of the symptoms you have endured thus far, how long your life expectancy is due to the progression of the disease, and the psychological toll the diagnosis has taken. There is no set formula for determining the total value of pain and suffering compensation in a silicosis lawsuit, and your attorney can be invaluable when it comes to maximizing this aspect of your recovery.

Q: What Does It Cost to Hire a Silicosis Lawyer?

A: The cost to hire a silicosis lawyer will only be a percentage of your total case award when Wallace & Graham, P.A., represents you. We take silicosis cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning our firm will only charge our client a fee if and when we win their case, and our fee is a percentage of the total compensation we recover for them. This policy ensures that legal counsel is accessible and affordable to those who need it most.

Wallace & Graham, P.A., understands how devastating it is for anyone to be diagnosed with silicosis, and if another party is directly responsible for your illness, it is natural to want to maximize your silicosis legal damages. Our firm has the experience necessary to handle the most challenging silicosis lawsuits, so contact us today and schedule a free consultation with our team to learn how we can help with your recovery.