Who Can File A Wrongful Death Suit In A Mesothelioma Case In New Orleans?

Mesothelioma hits older Americans the hardest, which can leave their families devastated.

Family members, including the victim’s spouse and children, are able to file claims of wrongful death against companies that produced asbestos, employers who failed to inform workers about the dangers of exposure to carcinogenic asbestos in the workplace. In some cases, that could be other parties who may bear responsibility for slowly poisoning a loved one who ultimately succumbs to the disease.

Many companies in the United States faced the spectre of an almost endless stream of lawsuits related to their production of toxic materials that contained asbestos, or their unwillingness to properly train and protect their employees who worked with the mineral.

Nearly every case of mesothelioma could have been prevented if business leaders had made decisions to protect people instead of profits. Since they didn’t, courts have taken a hard line in bankruptcy restructuring and other corporate activities.

A number of asbestos trust funds in Louisiana have been created by companies who bear responsibility for sickened workers. In cases where a lawsuit is required, courts in Louisiana recognize that mesothelioma is caused by asbestos exposure.

If your loved one has died of mesothelioma in New Orleans, you may be eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit for asbestos exposure and hold bad actors accountable.

At The Gertler Law Firm, we’ve helped countless New Orleans families protect their financial futures and find some measure of peace when a loved one has been taken from them too soon. Call us today at (504) 527-8767 for a free consultation with an experienced New Orleans mesothelioma and asbestos injury attorney.