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I was exposed to asbestos in my previous career and now have mesothelioma – can I get any help?

April 26, 2017asbestos career help mesothelioma previous

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I was exposed to asbestos in my previous career and now have mesothelioma – can I get any help?

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People exposed to and injured by asbestos in their work may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. The states vary in their treatment of workers’ compensation claims for asbestos-related diseases – some states treat them more restrictively than other disease claims and some more generously. In some states and in some situations, workers may, in addition to receiving workers’ compensation, be able to sue their employers. Workers also may have legal claims against other potentially responsible third parties, such as insurance companies and asbestos manufacturers.