Asbestos claims are those filed after a person’s health has been directly or indirectly impacted by exposure to the mineral or an individual has lost a loved one due to an asbestos-related illness. There are essentially three types of asbestos reclamos: personal injury, wrongful death, and trust fund claims. The statute of limitations (the timing allowed for filing each of these types of claims) is a crucial component of the process regardless of which legal avenue is ultimately pursued.










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Statutes of Limitations Can Impose  a Deadline on Many Asbestos Claims









That’s why it’s important not to delay filing for your asbestos compensation.





When a person has been exposed to asbestos fibers and suffers consequences from that exposure, they have a legal right to take action and file a claim (or a lawsuit). Typically, the statute of limitations applies to the amount of time someone has to file after they have suffered an injury or have experienced the death of a loved one. 





















When does a statute of limitation start to run for an asbestos claim?









That can depend on the state and its application of the discovery rule.





The statute of limitations starts when plaintiffs discover they have been injured, in negligence cases, the statute of limitations typically spans a two-year period in most states, but up to three or even four years in some areas. It’s important to be familiar with the differences between state laws for this reason. 





The Discovery Rule and Asbestos Claims





The statute of limitations begins with what is referred to in legal jargon as the ‘discovery rule.’ This discovery rule begins at the time of diagnosis of an asbestos-related illness or the date of death of a loved one, depending on the type of case being pursued — specifically, the day of diagnosis for personal injury claims and the time of death for wrongful death lawsuits.










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What is the Discovery Rule?









In many states, the statutes of limitations only begin to run once you discover the injury.





This discovery rule is important to asbestos claims because the plaintiff and the defendant both have the legal right to move on with their life and business, respectfully, without fear of litigation.











    

        

            

                
                    

                        
                            
“Por lo general, quienes desarrollan enfermedades relacionadas con el asbesto no muestran signos de enfermedad durante mucho tiempo después de la exposición”.

                            
Fuente: Instituto Nacional del Cáncer
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Timely filing is in the best interest of the plaintiff because even a small amount of exposure to asbestos can cause significant problems and may lead to mounting healthcare bills, funeral costs or other expenses in addition to compromised health.





Asbestos-related illnesses can lead to lost wages, an inability to work, disabilities, a degraded quality of life and even fatalities. 





Seeking financial compensation within a timely manner can help alleviate financial strain brought on by the exposure to asbestos. 





Furthermore, the statute of limitations keeps the integrity of all involved intact by preserving evidence that’s brought forth. Understanding that witnesses’ memories can quickly fade, moving in a timely manner is one way to ensure the details of the matter are shared while they’re relatively fresh. The health of a plaintiff is also likely to decline. 





Moreover, acting as soon as the problem is found, knowing there is a limit on the time one has to file a claim, provides an incentive to not stall on taking action, encouraging people to be active in addressing injuries and seeking compensation.











    

        

            

                
                    

                        
                            
“La evidencia general sugiere que no existe un nivel seguro de exposición al asbesto”. no hay nivel seguro de exposición al asbesto."

                            
Fuente: Instituto Nacional del Cáncer
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There are valid reasons for statutes of limitation, but they limit the time to file an asbestos claim. So do not wait once you’ve discovered that you’re injured.





Specific timeframes are particularly beneficial to defendants and protect their right to move on. This allows companies and other entities that were not aware of the dangers of asbestos to move forward without having to constantly ‘look over their shoulder’ and be forced to defend lawsuits arising from decades-old incidents. The statute of limitations gives them the peace of mind to know that they can address claims, budgeting for this,  and move on with their business without having it fold from ongoing litigation.













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Estatuto de Reposo









Along with the statute of limitations, there is also a statute of repose. This statute, which applies in some construction defect claims, is different from the plazo de prescripcións in that the clock begins ticking when construction work is substantially complete. In most states, the statute of repose is about ten years.





Statutes of Limitations vs. Statutes of Repose





The distinction between the statute of limitations and the statute of repose is important because they both define the time period in which a claim can be filed, but they’re application differs. 













       
        
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Fideicomisos de asbesto 









In addition to personal injury and wrongful death claims, asbestos companies have set up fondos fiduciarios for people who have suffered from asbestos exposure. These companies and their insurers have proactively placed close to $30 billion into trusts to offset the costs of litigation. 





Each asbestos trust applies its own date of limitations, and in general, exposure must have taken place before 1982, but the discovery dates vary. Asbestos trusts are one of the easiest and quickest ways to receive money from an asbestos claim because the funds are readily available and it doesn’t take a lengthy trial to receive them. 





Asbestos Trusts are generally the easiest and quickest way to receive compensation for an asbestos claim.





It’s important to note that trust fund payouts and lawsuits differ, and talking with an attorney is the best way to ensure the proper avenue is taken to receive compensación. 





These trust funds are appealing to a lot of people because they offer fewer fees, they pose no risk to the plaintiff, require no testimonies or sworn depositions, and take less time than lawsuits.





















Secondhand Exposure









Another important factor to consider when dealing with asbestos illnesses is that secondhand exposure is still exposure. Secondhand exposure casos are often harder to prove but that should not keep anyone from seeking compensation for their injuries even if they were not directly impacted. 











    

        

            

                
                    

                        
                            
“Algunas fibras de asbesto pueden pasar por alto... las defensas naturales de su cuerpo... y alojarse en lo profundo de sus pulmones. Esas fibras pueden permanecer en su lugar durante mucho tiempo y es posible que nunca se eliminen”.

                            
Fuente: Asociación Americana del Pulmón


                        		
                    

                
            

        

    












Loved ones of asbestos workers were commonly exposed when fibers were brought into the home and family vehicles in hair and on clothing, work boots and tools. Asbestos-related illnesses can easily result and are just as damaging to individuals impacted. 





If you or a loved one has an asbestos-related illness, monetary compensation can ease the burden exposure places on both your health and finances. 





With proper advice from a well-versed asbestos lawyer, you can decide if filing a claim is right for your situation. You will be guided step-by-step through the process by a professional who knows your rights and the laws surrounding asbestos exposure, and will help ensure you file your claim or lawsuit properly to avoid having it rejected. 





The team at AsbestosClaims.law also works on contingency, meaning they don’t get paid until you do. Contacting an experienced attorney is the best first step to take to receiving the funds you deserve.





















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Para Justinian C. Lane, obtener una indemnización por las víctimas del asbesto es algo personal.





Los abuelos de Justiniano y su padre trabajaron con asbesto en su juventud y murieron de cánceres relacionados con el asbesto en sus últimos años.  





En el momento de cada una de sus muertes, nadie en la familia de Justiniano sabía que eran elegibles para presentar una demanda por asbesto y buscar una compensación de los fideicomisos de asbesto.





Debido a que nadie en la familia de Justiniano conocía sus opciones, nunca recibieron compensación alguna por la muerte de sus seres queridos. 





Si cree que su lesión o la de su familiar estuvo relacionada con la exposición al asbesto, podría tener derecho a una compensación significativa.





Este es dinero que podría usar para cubrir los costos de los servicios de remoción de asbesto, pagar el tratamiento médico y proteger de manera preventiva su bienestar físico. 





También hay fideicomisos de asbesto que ofrecen compensación mucho más rápida y fácilmente (sin presentar una demanda).





Si desea ayuda para presentar un reclamo, ponerse en contacto por correo electrónico a [email protected] 	o llámenos o envíenos un mensaje de texto al (833) 4-ASBESTOS (427-2378) o (206) 455-9190. Escucharemos su historia y le explicaremos sus opciones. Y nunca cobramos por nada a menos que reciba dinero en su bolsillo.





Además de demandas legales, discapacidad de veteranos, seguridad social y protección del empleo como compensación de trabajadores, FELA y La ley de Jones para los trabajadores marítimos, hay fideicomisos de asbesto que se han establecido para indemnizar a los perjudicados por el asbesto sin tener que presentar una demanda.





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1 Instituto Nacional del Cáncer (NIH) Hoja informativa sobre asbesto.






2 Instituto Nacional del Cáncer (NIH), Hoja informativa sobre asbesto.