Sheet Metal Worker Asbestos Lawsuits
Sheet metal workers are at risk of developing mesothelioma and other diseases due to asbestos exposure on the job. Historically, sheet metal workers often operated in construction settings and used metal fabrication machinery in areas where significant levels of asbestos became airborne.
If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, our skilled asbestos exposure lawyers can help. Contact us online or call (618) 659-9833 to discuss your sheet metal worker asbestos lawsuit in a free consultation.
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- Compensation Available to Sheet Metal Workers Diagnosed With Asbestos Diseases
- Asbestos Exposure Risks for Sheet Metal Workers
- Why Choose Gori Law for Your Sheet Metal Worker Mesothelioma Claim?
- If You Developed an Asbestos-Related Disease as a Sheet Metal Worker, You May Be Entitled to Compensation
- Sheet Metal Worker Asbestos Exposure FAQs
- Sheet metal installers, fabricators, extrusion formers, supervisors, mechanics, and other workers have a heightened risk of mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure in or near construction settings, metal fabrication machinery, HVAC ductwork, concrete, and electrical wiring.
- Victims may be entitled to significant damages through a mesothelioma lawsuit, wrongful death lawsuit, or asbestos trust fund claim.
- To protect your claim, you must file your sheet metal asbestos exposure claim before the statute of limitations in your state expires.
- Our asbestos attorneys have over 100 years of combined experience and have recovered over $4 billion in high-value compensation for our clients.
Compensation Available to Sheet Metal Workers Diagnosed With Asbestos Diseases
Compensation may be substantial when you are diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness after working in the sheet metal industry. Though damages vary based on your state and the types of claims you file, you may be compensated for economic, non-economic, and punitive damages.
- Mesothelioma lawsuit – Economic damages available in a mesothelioma lawsuit include medical bills, lost wages, and transportation costs. Non-economic damages may include pain and suffering, emotional distress, and lowered quality of life. Punitive damages may also be available in cases involving serious misbehavior by defendants.
- Wrongful death lawsuit – You may be eligible for damages through a wrongful death lawsuit if your family member died due to an asbestos-related illness. Depending on the laws of your state, damages may include loss of financial support, funeral costs, your loved one’s pain and suffering, loss of companionship, punitive damages, and more.
- Asbestos trust fund claims – An asbestos trust fund claim allows you to seek compensation after an asbestos defendant files for bankruptcy. Whether you are a victim or a surviving family member, you may be entitled to economic and non-economic damages.
Asbestos Exposure Risks for Sheet Metal Workers
Sheet metal workers may have been exposed to asbestos through machinery wiring, gaskets, valves, pumps, and thermal insulation. Exposure can also occur through products and applications that incorporate sheet metal, such as concrete, irrigation piping, aerospace equipment, automobiles, boats, ducts, and spray-on asbestos.
Sheet metal workers exposed to asbestos through a wide range of occupations have a heightened risk of mesothelioma, including:
- Sheet metal assemblers and mechanics
- Sheet metal HVAC fabricators
- Air conditioning or heating duct installers
- Sheet metal assembly workers
- Architectural sheet metal workers
- Sheet metal supervisors
- Aviation metal smiths
- Duralumin metalworkers
- Extrusion formers
- Spouters
- Tinsmiths
- Coppersmiths
- Wind turbine sheet metal workers
Why Choose Gori Law for Your Sheet Metal Worker Mesothelioma Claim?
When you choose Gori Law, you get more than an award-winning mesothelioma attorney dedicated to your case. You get our entire team working for you around the clock to recover the compensation you deserve as soon as possible.
Mesothelioma claims are complex and require knowledge that only comes through years of experience. We have been litigating mesothelioma claims for over 20 years, and our attorneys have more than 100 years of combined experience.
We work as a cohesive team to provide compassionate service and personalized representation. Our winning track record proves that our approach works. We have recovered over $4 billion in compensation for our clients, including:
$2.3 million
for a sheet metal worker diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma.
$2.2 million
for a sheet metal worker diagnosed with mesothelioma.
$2.1 million
for a sheet metal worker diagnosed with mesothelioma.
We offer free case reviews and charge no upfront fees for our services. When you allow us to review your case, we also donate to the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation.
If You Developed an Asbestos-Related Disease as a Sheet Metal Worker, You May Be Entitled to Compensation
The companies that manufactured asbestos products or supplied them to your employer may still be in business, bringing in profits while you are suffering from a terminal illness they caused. These companies should bear the consequences, not you.
We can help you recover substantial compensation for your financial and emotional losses, but time is of the essence. Contact us online or call (618) 659-9833 to schedule your free mesothelioma case review.
Sheet Metal Worker Asbestos Exposure FAQs
How Can I Prove My Asbestos Exposure Happened on the Job as a Sheet Metal Worker?
To prove occupational asbestos exposure, you may need copies of your employer’s inventory records from the years you were exposed and evidence that you worked in areas where asbestos was present (e.g., pay stubs, project plans, and eyewitness testimony). You must also have medical records confirming and linking your diagnosis to your employment. We can gather this evidence for you and, if necessary, help you obtain the medical tests to confirm the cause of your diagnosis.
How Long Do I Have to File a Sheet Metal Worker Asbestos Exposure Claim?
Every state sets its own asbestos statute of limitations, which governs the time you have to file your sheet metal worker mesothelioma claim. In most states, this time frame is one to three years, but exceptions exist. Do not wait to reach out to an experienced mesothelioma attorney.
Your attorney will need time to investigate the source of your exposure, gather evidence, and build your case before it can be filed. If you wait too long, you could lose out on significant compensation. Contact us today to get started.
Are Family Members of Sheet Metal Workers Also at Risk for Asbestos Exposure?
If you lived in the same household as a sheet metal worker during their exposure period, you may have also been exposed to asbestos they carried home on their clothing, hair, skin, and shoes. This is known as secondary asbestos exposure, which can occur by hugging a contaminated worker, washing their clothing, or even riding in the car with them. You could also be exposed if microscopic asbestos fibers became airborne and spread through your home’s air conditioning.
How Long Does It Take To Settle a Sheet Metal Worker Asbestos Exposure Case?
It could take anywhere from a few months to a few years to settle a sheet metal worker asbestos exposure claim. Your mesothelioma case timeline will depend on many factors, including the amount of investigation needed, whether your case settles out of court, and the types of claims you can file.
Our experienced mesothelioma attorneys often resolve asbestos trust fund claims within 90 days and complex lawsuits in 12 to 18 months. Fast-track your mesothelioma claim — call (618) 659-9833 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation.
