Lung Cancer Settlements
With a lung cancer settlement, you can receive compensation from the companies responsible for your illness. Settlements for asbestos-related lung cancer pay $1 million or more in some cases. See if you can pursue lung cancer lawsuit settlements with our team’s help.
What Is the Average Settlement for Asbestos Lung Cancer?
The average settlement for asbestos lung cancer varies by case, but some patients have received over $1 million.
Top lung cancer lawyers may be able to pursue settlements on your behalf from asbestos manufacturers. Asbestos exposure can cause lung cancer 10-50 years later, and these companies hid the risks for decades.
You may be able to secure a settlement for lung cancer even if you smoke or used to smoke. Asbestos worsens the damage that smoking does to the lungs.
You can use settlement compensation to help cover the costs of cancer treatment, mortgages, or any other expenses as you see fit.
Get a free case review for help finding lawyers who can pursue lung cancer settlements on your behalf. They’ll do all the work, meaning there’s no extra stress on you.
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Notable Lung Cancer Lawsuit Settlements
Our legal partners have secured lung cancer lawsuit settlements worth millions of dollars for many past clients.
Some notable lung cancer settlements include:
- $3 million to a Missouri woman
- $2.77 million to a Tennessee pipefitter
- $2.18 million to an Illinois electrician
- $2 million to a California construction worker
- $2 million to a New York railroad worker
- $1.95 million to a Colorado man
- $1.6 million to a California couple who both had lung cancer
- $1.57 million to a Nevada Marine Corps veteran and boilermaker
- $1.57 million to a California plumber
- $1.36 million to a California mechanic
Work with a skilled attorney who can secure the highest lung cancer settlements possible. Call (877) 446-5767 now or contact our team to find lawyers who may be able to recover compensation for you.
Lung Cancer Settlements vs. Asbestos Trust Funds
You may also qualify for asbestos trust fund payouts in addition to lung cancer settlements. Many asbestos companies filed for bankruptcy to avoid lawsuits but were forced to set aside money in trusts to stay in business.
More than $30 billion is available across dozens of asbestos trust funds. You may qualify for compensation from multiple trusts.
Lung Cancer Group’s legal partners can help you pursue lung cancer settlements and trust fund compensation at the same time if you’re eligible.
Who Qualifies for Lung Cancer Settlements?
Many people may be able to pursue a lung cancer settlement.
These include:
- Lung cancer patients
- Family members who lost a loved one to lung cancer
- Representatives of a lung cancer patient’s estate
In any of these cases, a lawyer will show how you or a loved one were exposed to asbestos. Asbestos can cause lung cancer and can increase the damage that smoking does to the lungs, meaning you can get a settlement even if you smoked.
Our legal partners can see if you or someone you love qualifies to file an asbestos claim and will work to get the highest lung cancer compensation payouts.
How to Reach Lung Cancer Settlements
The process to secure a settlement for lung cancer generally follows the steps listed below. A lawyer can help you with each step, allowing you to focus on your health while still getting compensation.
1. Connect With a Lung Cancer Attorney
Finding the right attorney is crucial to pursuing lung cancer settlements. Lawyers at top law firms do all the work for you and provide legal advice along the way. With their help, you have the best chance of getting the highest settlement possible.
Call (877) 446-5767 or contact us now to find skilled lawyers who can assist in pursuing a lung cancer settlement.
2. Gather Information
Once you’ve chosen a lawyer to work with, they can gather evidence to support a lung cancer lawsuit for you.
They’ll gather evidence to support your lawsuit, such as:
- Medical records, including biopsy or X-ray results
- Documents related to your work history
- Military service information, if any
Attorneys at top lung cancer law firms will use this information to explain how you were exposed to asbestos and that this caused you to get sick.
3. File a Lung Cancer Lawsuit
Once the needed information is collected, your attorney can then file your asbestos lung cancer lawsuit. You won’t have to file it, saving you time and stress.
Your lawsuit will be filed against all companies that made the asbestos-containing products you were exposed to.
If you’re seeking a settlement on behalf of a loved one who passed away, lawyers can file a wrongful death lawsuit. This lawsuit will show how asbestos companies are responsible for your relative’s lung cancer diagnosis and death.
4. Negotiate an Out-of-Court Settlement
Your attorneys will negotiate with lawyers representing the defendants (asbestos companies being sued) and fight for an asbestos lung cancer settlement on your behalf.
In the rare event settlements aren’t reached, your legal team will make sure your lawsuit is as strong as possible for a trial.
Factors That Affect Lung Cancer Settlements
Many factors affect how much financial compensation you may receive from a lung cancer settlement.
Some of these factors include:
- Health care costs: Medical treatment can be expensive. Your attorneys will aim to secure lung cancer settlements that cover your health care costs.
- Number of defendants: Your legal team may be able to reach settlements with multiple defendants, which could increase your total payout.
- Pain and suffering: This is additional compensation your legal counsel can demand based on your diagnosis.
- Your attorney: Find a lawyer who has helped others with lung cancer secure strong payouts through settlements, verdicts, and asbestos trust fund claims.
A top lung cancer lawyer can determine which factors may affect any potential settlements and work to get the compensation you deserve.
Get a free case review for help finding lawyers with a track record of success in securing strong lung cancer settlements.
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Get Help to Reach a Lung Cancer Settlement
If you or a loved one was diagnosed with lung cancer, a settlement can award life-changing compensation.
Lung Cancer Group stands ready to help you and your family seek lung cancer settlements.
Here are key points to remember about lung cancer settlements:
- Some lung cancer victims have received $1 million+
- You can use settlement money for medical expenses and any other costs
- Our partner lawyers can help pursue settlements with less stress
Get a free lung cancer case review to learn if you can work with an attorney and start pursuing a lung cancer lawsuit settlement right now.
Lung Cancer Lawsuit Settlements FAQs
What is the average payout for lung cancer?
The average payout for asbestos lung cancer is around $100,000, but many patients have received $1 million or more depending on the circumstances.
Take the first step towards reaching an asbestos claims payout. Call (877) 446-5767 now.
Can you claim for lung cancer?
Yes. It may be possible to file a claim for a lung cancer legal settlement if you were exposed to asbestos decades earlier.
Manufacturers of asbestos-based products hid the health risks for decades. This could be the reason why you got sick.
As a result, you may be eligible to pursue lung cancer legal compensation from these companies through settlements.
How much money do you get for lung cancer?
How much money you’ll get after a lung cancer diagnosis (if any) depends on the specifics of your legal case.
That said, many of those who’ve worked with our legal partners have received $1 million or more.
For example, a Missouri woman received $3 million in lung cancer compensation by working with our partner law firm.
Call (877) 446-5767 now to learn how much you could receive and explore your legal options.
Can I reach a settlement for a lung cancer lawsuit from smoking?
Possibly, yes. You may be able to pursue a settlement for lung cancer if you smoked and were exposed to asbestos fibers. Smokers exposed to asbestos are 100 times more likely to develop lung cancer than nonsmokers.
We may be able to help you pursue a lung cancer settlement, if eligible — even if you smoked.
What is the average mesothelioma settlement?
Mesothelioma is another asbestos-related disease that you can pursue settlements for. The average mesothelioma settlement is $1 million to $1.4 million, with some patients receiving even more.
Our team can connect you with lawyers who may be able to pursue lung cancer or mesothelioma lawsuit settlements on your behalf. Learn more: Contact us now.
Can I pursue settlements for other asbestos-related diseases?
Yes. Besides lung cancer and mesothelioma, you may be able to pursue settlements for other asbestos-related illnesses.
These illnesses include:
- Asbestosis (a noncancerous illness that weakens the lung over time)
- Colon cancer
- Gastrointestinal cancer
- Throat cancer
An attorney can prove how asbestos exposure led to your illness, identify the companies responsible, and fight for settlements on your behalf.
How long does it take to reach a lung cancer lawsuit settlement?
The amount of time it takes to settle a lung cancer claim varies. Some cases award settlement compensation in a few months, while others may take longer.
For best results, reach out to an asbestos lawyer soon after your lung cancer diagnosis so they can quickly start working to secure a settlement for you.
Don’t delay: Laws known as statutes of limitations prevent you from filing a lawsuit and reaching a settlement if you wait too long.
