My spouse has asbestosis and the stress of living with this disease causes her extreme anxiety and depression. Does she have any legal right to compensation for her emotional problems?
Some states recognize a right to recover damages for mental illness or emotional problems related to wrongful exposure to asbestos. You should speak with a skilled asbestos lawyer in your jurisdiction to determine whether your spouse has any available legal remedies in your state. For example, she may have a legal claim to workers’ compensation and/or a potential claim against a former employer or another third party, such as an asbestos manufacturer or insurance company.
