The experienced Naperville mesothelioma and asbestos lawyers at Throneberry Law Group also blend the old and the new. We use proven methods that have obtained life-changing results for asbestos exposure victims in Illinois and throughout the nation. As part of a statewide team of Illinois mesothelioma lawyers, we also embrace evidence-based techniques that improve our efficiency and put us in a better position to obtain fair compensation for your serious injuries.
Should I Call a Lawyer?
Yes, victims should reach out to a Naperville mesothelioma and asbestos lawyer. A lawyer does much more than fight for compensation in court.
Attorneys have professional relationships with doctors and other top-flight medical professionals who focus on mesothelioma and other asbestos poisoning diseases. These doctors, most of whom are Board Certified environmental oncologists and other such pros, are a step above other doctors, especially in terms of asbestos exposure illness diagnosis and treatment.
As a bonus, these doctors usually charge nothing upfront for their professional services, since the last thing an asbestos exposure victim needs is more outstanding medical bills.
Additionally, victims need special guidance. Most attorneys, even more personal injury attorneys, have a singular focus. But asbestos exposure victims have multiple legal and non-legal options. Only an experienced lawyer evaluates a claim and moves it forward in the right direction.
Moreover, a Naperville asbestos and mesothelioma lawyer helps victims deal with the psychological and emotional aspects of their conundrums. At Throneberry Law Group, your mental health is just as important to us as your physical health.
Finally, we advocate for victims in the statehouse as well as the courthouse. We work for victim-friendly laws in a world that often prefers industry-friendly laws. Your story becomes part of our story when our lawyers draft legislative documents and appear at legislative hearings.
Finding the Right Naperville Asbestos and Mesothelioma Lawyer
We mentioned medical issues above. Frequently, asbestos poisoning cases involve unique diagnosis and treatment issues that legally complicate these matters and drive up the cost of medical bills.
For example, many asbestos exposure illnesses have more than a 50-year latency period. In other words, many asbestos poisoning victims are extremely sick, and no one, not even their doctors, knows it.
The diagnosis delay means that legal options may be limited as well. Illinois’ statute of repose is a good example. Section 13-213 cuts off construction defect claims, such as talc-asbestos cross-contamination, after a certain number of years.
This statute is often inapplicable, and even if it is, other alternatives are available. These challenges simply mean that the road to fair compensation in an asbestos exposure case may be long and winding.
As a result, only a handful of Naperville personal injury lawyers are qualified to take on such cases. The right asbestos lawyer has:
Experience: Because these cases are so much different from other personal injury matters, asbestos litigation experience is critical. Furthermore, your lawyer should be an experienced winner, not an experienced loser.
Dedication: Some lawyers take on a few asbestos cases here and there, mostly for existing clients. Undedicated asbestos lawyers are unable to properly evaluate all available legal options, as mentioned above.
Accessibility: Your Naperville mesothelioma lawyer should be professionally and logically accessible. Good lawyers don’t hide behind nonlawyer assistants and have office locations throughout the area.
An experienced, dedicated, and accessible Naperville mesothelioma lawyer is well-positioned to obtain maximum compensation. This compensation usually includes money for economic losses, such as medical bills, and non-economic losses, such as pain and suffering. Additional punitive damages may be available as well.
Obtaining Compensation for Injuries
Usually, the most compensation is available in a civil case. Illinois law does not cap punitive damages. These damages must be high enough to get a company’s attention and force it to change the way it does business. A million dollars to a multinational conglomerate is like a thousand dollars to you and me.
However, civil cases are often lengthy and complex. Therefore, a faster alternative, like VA disability, may be a better option. Some recent legal changes have streamlined this process, and the horrible nature of asbestos exposure illnesses often qualifies these claims for fast-track review.
We are not finished. A non-legal option, such as an insurance claim or bankruptcy victim compensation claim, might be available as well.
Known Asbestos Exposure Sites in Naperville
Naperville grew into a research and corporate hub, and its large campuses carried their own asbestos risk. Bankruptcy trusts have recognized a number of Naperville sites as asbestos exposure locations, including the Amoco (now BP) Naperville Research Campus and the earlier Standard Oil Research Center, the Nalco Research Center, and the Western Electric and Bell Laboratories Indian Hill facility. The historic Kroehler Manufacturing furniture works, along with many Naperville schools, offices, and homes built before 1980, added to the exposure. The workers who built or maintained these facilities, and the trades that renovate them now, can all encounter asbestos.
Work With a Tough-Minded Attorney at Throneberry Law Group
These different legal options are available, and we have only scratched the surface. But victims must take the first step. We cannot reach out to you.
Instead, only an experienced Naperville mesothelioma lawyer at Throneberry Law Group can obtain the compensation these victims need and deserve. Start the process now with a confidential consultation.