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 can pursue settlements on your behalf from manufacturers of asbestos products if you’re eligible. 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, increasing your risk of cancer.
You can use settlement compensation to cover the costs of lung cancer treatment, mortgages, or any other expenses as you see fit.
Get a free case review to find out if you can work with lawyers to pursue lung cancer settlements. Skilled lung cancer lawyers will do all the legal work for you, making the process as stress-free as possible.
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Notable Lung Cancer Lawsuit Settlements
Our legal partners have secured lung cancer lawsuit settlements worth millions of dollars for many clients.
Some notable lung cancer settlements include:
- $3 million to a Missouri woman
- $1.36 million to a California mechanic
- $1.57 million to a California plumber
- $2 million to a California construction worker
- $1.6 million to a California couple who both had lung cancer
- $1.95 million to a Colorado man
- $2 million to a New York railroad worker
- $1.57 million to a Nevada Marine Corps veteran and boilermaker
- $2.18 million to an Illinois electrician
- $2.77 million to a Tennessee pipefitter
A skilled attorney can work to secure the highest payouts from lung cancer settlement funds in your case. Call (877) 446-5767 now to find out your eligibility.
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, depending on which asbestos-containing products you were exposed to.
Lung Cancer Group’s legal partners can pursue both lung cancer settlements and trust fund compensation on your behalf if you qualify.
Who Qualifies for Lung Cancer Settlements?
Many asbestos victims may be able to pursue lung cancer settlements depending on the circumstances of their case.
Those who may be eligible include:
- Lung cancer patients
- Family members who lost a loved one to lung cancer
- Representatives of a lung cancer patient’s estate
To determine if you qualify, speak with a lung cancer lawyer. An attorney can prove how you or a loved one were exposed to asbestos, and that this led to the diagnosis.
From there, skilled lawyers will work to negotiate asbestos lung cancer settlements so you can get the financial compensation you deserve.
How to Reach Lung Cancer Settlements
The process to secure a settlement for lung cancer generally follows the steps listed below. A lawyer can handle each step, allowing you to focus on your health while still seeking compensation.
1. Connect With a Lung Cancer Attorney
Finding the right attorney is crucial to pursuing lung cancer settlements. Lawyers at top law firms provide legal advice and work to pursue the highest settlements possible.
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2. Gather Information
Once you’ve chosen a lawyer to work with, they can gather evidence for your lung cancer lawsuit.
Evidence needed for lung cancer settlements may include:
- 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 prove 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 of the 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.
4. Negotiate an Out-of-Court Settlement
Your attorneys will negotiate with lawyers representing the defendants (asbestos companies being sued) and fight for the highest asbestos settlement amount possible.
Most cases settle, but in the rare event yours doesn’t, your legal team can take your case to court and work to secure compensation through a trial verdict.
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: Lung cancer treatments can be expensive. Your attorneys will aim to secure lung cancer settlements that cover as much of your health care as possible.
- Number of defendants: Your legal team may be able to reach settlements with multiple defendants, depending on the asbestos-containing products you were exposed to, 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 Accessing 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 and our legal partners stand ready to help you and your family in pursuing settlements.
Here are key points to remember about lung cancer settlements:
- Some settlements are worth $1 million+
- You can use settlement money for any expenses you face
- 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 now.
Lung Cancer Lawsuit Settlements FAQs
What is the settlement for lung cancer?
A lung cancer settlement is a legal agreement that resolves a lawsuit to avoid a trial.
Settling a lung cancer lawsuit allows you to receive compensation relatively quickly from companies that made and sold asbestos-containing products.
Top lung cancer lawyers can help negotiate settlements on your behalf, allowing you to get a strong payout.
Can you claim for lung cancer?
Yes, you can file legal claims for lung cancer to seek compensation.
Manufacturers of asbestos-based products hid the fact that exposure could lead to lung cancer. As a result, you may be eligible to pursue lung cancer legal settlements from these companies.
What is the average payout for lung cancer?
The average payout for asbestos lung cancer varies by case, but some patients have received $1 million or more depending on the circumstances.
Take the first step toward reaching an asbestos claims payout. Call (877) 446-5767 now.
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.
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. Get a free case review now to learn more.
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.
