Belleville Mesothelioma Lawyer
Mesothelioma victims might be eligible to pursue financial compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, and other damages they’ve sustained. If you’re in the Belleville area and have been sickened by asbestos exposure, The Gori Law Firm can help you pursue justice. Our Belleville office serves clients throughout St. Clair County and across Illinois. Our experienced Illinois mesothelioma attorneys know how to handle these complex cases, and we’re ready to help you fight for the compensation you deserve.
Asbestos Law Firm Serving Belleville and St. Clair County, IL
At The Gori Law Firm, we’re proud of our Illinois roots. With four offices in Illinois located in Belleville, Edwardsville, Alton and Granite City, our attorneys are available to serve all Illinoisans affected by mesothelioma.
We give back to our community through more avenues than just legal representation. Our firm has contributed significantly to expanding access to low-cost legal representation for Illinois residents. We’ve provided financial support to important Illinois legal aid organizations, such as the Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation, to which we donated $250,000.
We expanded our firm’s operations into Belleville in 2021. Our convenient location, which is mere steps away from the St. Clair County Courthouse, saves time for our Belleville clients and enables us to serve you more efficiently.
Why Choose The Gori Law Firm?
The Gori Law Firm is deeply dedicated to mesothelioma advocacy. With over 20 years of experience litigating mesothelioma claims and over 100 years of combined legal experience, our knowledgeable asbestos attorneys have recovered over $4 billion in settlements and verdicts for our clients nationwide. Our clients get the best outcomes when our whole firm works together. Our entire team works closely with each client to provide necessary personal support and resources throughout their cases.
“We use a team approach that ensures that each client is an individual case, that gets their own team and own attention to their case. You’re not just a case for us, you are a client that will have a personal relationship with your team who will fight for you to get the compensation you deserve,”
– Sara Salger, Managing Partner
Some notable mesothelioma case results we’ve obtained for our clients include the following:
for a 73-year-old insulator who has since died from mesothelioma
for a 76-year-old carpenter who later died from mesothelioma
in wrongful death damages for the spouse of a 67-year-old inspector killed by mesothelioma
for a 59-year-old father who developed mesothelioma from his work as an inspector
Our Commitment to Mesothelioma Research and Ending Asbestos-Related Illness
We’re not just committed to helping our clients get compensation for their asbestos exposure. We’re also devoted to supporting research for a cure for asbestos-related illnesses. For every mesothelioma case consultation our office performs, we make a donation to the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation. If you allow us to review your claim, we’ll contribute on your behalf to the vital work this organization performs for mesothelioma victims—whether you hire us or not.
Compensation Options for Mesothelioma Victims in St. Clair County
St. Clair County mesothelioma victims have several options for pursuing compensation for their illnesses. Victims and their families might be eligible to file a lawsuit, file asbestos trust fund claims, and apply for VA disability benefits. The Gori Law Firm will analyze your circumstances and identify all the paths available to maximize your compensation.
Mesothelioma Personal Injury Lawsuits
If you are a mesothelioma victim, you might be eligible to pursue a personal injury lawsuit against the parties responsible for your asbestos exposure and seek compensation for your losses.
You can generally pursue compensation for your economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages compensate you for financial losses related to your mesothelioma, such as medical bills, lost wages, and lost earning potential. Non-economic damages compensate you for the more subjective impacts on your life, such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.
In rare cases, a judge might award punitive damages when the defendant acted maliciously or with reckless disregard for others’ safety. These damages don’t compensate the victim for a specific loss. Rather, they are intended to punish the defendant and deter future harm.
Asbestos Trust Funds
Many asbestos manufacturing companies were driven to bankruptcy by the high number of mesothelioma and asbestos-exposure claims against them. The bankruptcy courts required them to set aside separate trust funds to compensate asbestos-exposure victims. The claims process is more streamlined than litigation. Claimants are typically paid per a predetermined compensation schedule, which assigns reimbursement rates to varying degrees of illness, including death.
If you have developed an asbestos-related illness and a company with an existing asbestos trust fund is responsible for your asbestos exposure, you might be eligible to file a claim with the fund to receive compensation. If several bankrupt companies with trust funds are responsible, you can file claims with multiple trust funds. A knowledgeable mesothelioma attorney can file a claim for you and secure any trust fund compensation you may deserve.
Mesothelioma Wrongful Death Lawsuits
The immediate families of deceased mesothelioma patients, including their spouses, children, and parents, might also be eligible to pursue legal action against the parties responsible for their loved ones’ asbestos exposure. While nothing can undo the loss, wrongful death lawsuits compensate certain family members for the losses.
As in personal injury suits, economic or non-economic are recoverable in wrongful death lawsuits. Economic damages in wrongful death suits can include medical bills, loss of household income, and funeral expenses. Non-economic wrongful death damages commonly compensate mourning families for such things as grief, loss of companionship, and pain and suffering endured by the mesothelioma victim until their death.
If you’ve lost a loved one to mesothelioma or another asbestos-related illness, an attorney can advise you about your options for compensation.
Mesothelioma VA Claims
If you’re a veteran who was exposed to asbestos during military service and developed mesothelioma as a result, you might be entitled to disability benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. A successful VA claim provides access to monthly disability compensation and health care benefits for your mesothelioma. These benefits can give you much-needed additional income and medical support while you fight your illness. Veterans with mesothelioma are eligible for 100 percent disability benefits, the highest compensation available.
Families of deceased veterans might also be eligible for VA benefits, including compensation for spouses, children, and parents, plus medical and funeral expense reimbursement.
If you’re a veteran or the family member of a deceased veteran, a lawyer can help you file your VA mesothelioma claim. Our experienced attorneys can handle the entire VA claims process, from completing the paperwork to submitting a thorough application to give you the best chance at receiving VA benefits.
Contact a Belleville Mesothelioma Attorney for a Free Consultation
If you suffer from mesothelioma in Belleville or St. Clair County, The Gori Law Firm wants to fight for you. Our team has deep roots in the Belleville community and is devoted to helping clients get justice and compensation for asbestos-related illnesses.
We’re committed to improving the world through our advocacy against asbestos exposure. Call (618) 659-9833 or contact us online today to receive a free legal consultation for your mesothelioma claim that will benefit the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation.
Belleville Mesothelioma Lawsuit FAQs
The process of filing a mesothelioma lawsuit typically raises many questions for plaintiffs. Here are a few common ones we receive at The Gori Law Firm.
How Much Is My Belleville, IL, Mesothelioma Case Worth?
Every mesothelioma case is unique, and the details of your case will affect your total compensation. However, the average mesothelioma settlement amount is roughly between $1 million and $1.4 million. The average mesothelioma verdict amount is approximately $2.4 million. An Illinois mesothelioma lawyer can tell you how much compensation you can expect based on the facts of your mesothelioma case.
What Are Common Sources of Asbestos Exposure in Illinois?
Illinois has many sites known for asbestos exposure, including factories, power plants, construction sites, foundries, and hospitals. The Gori Law Firm has extensive information on the many places where Illinois residents were exposed to asbestos and can determine the source of your exposure. We’re prepared to help our clients bring strong cases against those parties responsible for their exposure.
How Long Does It Take to Settle a Mesothelioma Lawsuit in Illinois?
Case timelines can vary dramatically, depending on the facts and circumstances. In straightforward mesothelioma cases, clients have received payouts for their claims in as little as 90 days. In more complex cases, the payout timeline is typically 12 to 18 months. Our mesothelioma attorneys work hard for all our clients, no matter how complex the claim.
What Is the Statute of Limitations for Mesothelioma Cases in Illinois?
In Illinois, the statute of limitations for mesothelioma cases is two years from the date of diagnosis. Although that might seem like plenty of time, you should always file your lawsuit as soon as possible after being diagnosed with mesothelioma if you intend to pursue legal action. If you miss the statutory window to sue, you’ll likely lose your chance to file your mesothelioma claim.
How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Belleville Mesothelioma Attorney?
Between medical bills, losing the ability to work, and mounting financial costs, we know how difficult and expensive a mesothelioma diagnosis can be. To alleviate some of this burden on our clients, The Gori Law Firm operates exclusively on a contingency fee basis. You don’t pay us anything unless our lawyers win your case.