Can I Get Compensation For Mesothelioma If I Was A Smoker?

New Orleans Mesothelioma Attorney For People Who Have A History Of Smoking

Yes, because mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos.

A history of smoking or other lifestyle choices doesn’t harm your ability to get compensation if you’ve been diagnosed with this deadly form of cancer.

Most people who develop mesothelioma were exposed to asbestos in the workplace years before.

Some were exposed to asbestos during military service.

Others are family members of a person who worked in an asbestos-contaminated workplace and brought asbestos fibers home on their clothes, skin, and hair. This is called secondary asbestos exposure.

In all cases, manufacturers of asbestos, products that include asbestos, and employers themselves may be liable for injuries caused by their toxic products and dangerous work environments.

You Are Still Eligible For Compensation In A Mesothelioma Lawsuit Even If You Are A Smoker

If you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma in New Orleans, The Gertler Law Firm can help you receive the compensation you deserve.

We were the first Louisiana law firm to obtain a judgment in a case linking mesothelioma to asbestos. We’ve been helping families get the resources they need when facing down this disease for more than three decades.

Call us today at (504) 527-8767 for a free consultation.

We have a firm with experienced and compassionate New Orleans mesothelioma attorneys.