Lung Cancer Lawsuit

Compensation from a lung cancer lawsuit can help you and your family afford expenses following a diagnosis. Some lung cancer patients have received $1 million or more by filing a lawsuit with help from our legal partners. Learn more about how lung cancer lawsuits can help and if you’re eligible to file.

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Written and Fact-Checked by: Lung Cancer Group

Last updated: November 26, 2024

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About Asbestos Lung Cancer Lawsuits

You or a loved one may qualify to file a lawsuit if you developed lung cancer following asbestos exposure.

Companies that made and sold asbestos products knew they were putting people at risk but hid the facts to keep making profits. A lawsuit can demand that these companies pay for expenses related to your illness.

Key Facts About Lung Cancer Lawsuits

Lung cancer lawsuits have awarded over $1 million in some cases.
You may qualify to file a lung cancer lawsuit against several companies, maximizing your case’s potential value.
With legal help, you can pursue lung cancer lawsuit compensation with as little stress as possible.

Lung Cancer Group has partnered with experienced law firms who can file a lung cancer lawsuit for you if eligible.

Find out if you qualify with a free lung cancer case review.

Who Is Eligible for a Lung Cancer Lawsuit?

Many patients are eligible to file lung cancer lawsuits if they develop this illness after working with or around asbestos-containing products.

You may qualify for a lung cancer lawsuit if:

You were diagnosed with lung cancer following asbestos exposure
You lost a loved one to lung cancer
You have another asbestos-related disease like mesothelioma

Can you file lung cancer lawsuits from smoking? Yes, you may be able to file an asbestos lung cancer lawsuit even if you smoked. Asbestos exposure worsens the damage that smoking does to the lungs.

Our partner lung cancer law firms can determine how, when, and where you were exposed to asbestos and file a lawsuit on your behalf if eligible.

Which Types of Lung Cancer Qualify for a Lawsuit?

It’s possible to file lawsuits for all types of lung cancer. Any type of lung cancer can be caused by asbestos exposure.

You may qualify to file a lung cancer lawsuits for:

Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC): Our legal partners secured nearly $1 million for a patient in West Virginia through a non-small cell lung cancer lawsuit.
Small cell lung cancer (SCLC): More aggressive than NSCLC, money from a small cell lung cancer lawsuit can help cover medical bills and any other costs.
Other types: Lawsuit compensation could be available for adenocarcinoma, lung carcinoid tumors, squamous cell carcinoma, large cell carcinoma, and other rarer types.

For best results, make sure to quickly reach out to a lung cancer law firm after you or a loved one is diagnosed. There are time limits to file a lung cancer lawsuit, and if you wait too long, you could miss out on the compensation that you deserve.

Compensation From Lung Cancer Lawsuits

Lung cancer lawsuits sometimes award $1 million or more in financial compensation, helping patients and families cover medical expenses, household bills, and other costs.

Examples of lung cancer compensation our partner lawyers have secured include:

$3 million to a Missouri woman
$1.95 million to a Colorado man
$1.6 million to a California plumber and his wife
$2 million to a California construction worker
$2 million to a New York railroad worker
$1.57 million to a Nevada Marine Corps veteran and boilermaker
$1 million to a New York electrician
$1.36 million to a California mechanic
$2.18 million to an Illinois electrician
$2.77 million to a Tennessee pipefitter

Top attorneys will work to pursue the highest lung cancer compensation payouts in the shortest amount of time.

Our team can help file lung tumor lawsuits and pursue compensation on your behalf. Contact us today to find out your eligibility.

Factors Affecting Lung Cancer Lawsuit Compensation

How much compensation you may receive for an asbestos lung cancer lawsuit can vary.

Factors affecting lung cancer lawsuit values include:

Frequency and extent of asbestos exposure
Number of asbestos companies responsible for exposure
Patient’s health and severity of cancer at the time of diagnosis

Working with a trusted asbestos lawyer is the best way to secure the most compensation possible for your case.

Our legal partners will fight to maximize your lung cancer case value, helping you to afford medical treatments and keep your family financially secure.

Types of Lung Cancer Lawsuits

There are a few types of lung cancer lawsuits, with the two most notable being personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits. Learn about each below.

Lung Cancer Personal Injury Lawsuits

Lung cancer personal injury lawsuits are filed by patients who develop lung cancer due to asbestos exposure.

These lawsuits demand compensation from manufacturers of asbestos-containing products, which knew the health risks but hid them for decades.

Almost all personal injury lawsuits are settled out of court. Lung cancer lawsuit settlements allow you to get compensation quickly without the hassle of a trial.

Wrongful Death Lawsuits

Family members may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit if they lose a loved one to asbestos-related lung cancer.

A wrongful death lawsuit allows the family to seek compensation for leftover medical bills, funeral expenses, and other costs. Like personal injury lawsuits, compensation is typically awarded through out-of-court settlements.

Asbestos Class-Action Lawsuits

Class-action lawsuits are filed by a group of individuals who have suffered the same type of harm. Any compensation awarded is then divided up equally.

Lung cancer class-action lawsuits are not typically filed today. Each asbestos lung cancer case is unique. For example, how, when, and where asbestos exposure occurs varies from person to person.

Also, a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit will likely award much more money than a class-action lawsuit for lung cancer ever could.

Other Compensation Options for Lung Cancer

You or a loved one may qualify for additional lung cancer compensation outside of a lawsuit.

These lung cancer compensation options include:

Asbestos trust funds: Many manufacturers of asbestos-containing products established bankruptcy trusts to avoid lawsuits. These asbestos trust funds contain over $30 billion today. An attorney can help you file claims with any trusts you qualify for.
VA benefits: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers benefits typically worth over $4,000 a month to married veterans with lung cancer.

Our partner lung cancer lawyers can help you pursue lawsuits and other forms of compensation that you’re eligible for.

Reasons to File a Lung Cancer Lawsuit

Lung cancer lawsuits can help patients in multiple ways, and the best asbestos lawyers can make the process as simple as possible.

Filing a lung cancer lawsuit can help you:

Pay for treatment: Lung cancer treatment can cost over $140,000 without insurance, according to the American Cancer Society. You may still face significant costs even if you have coverage.
Hold asbestos companies accountable: Asbestos manufacturers knew of the risks but hid them, allowing you to get sick. Lawsuits can help you and your family feel a sense of justice against those responsible.
Protect your family: With a lawsuit, you can seek money to ensure your family will be taken care of if you pass away.

Get a free lung cancer case review to find out if you qualify to file a lawsuit right now.

How Do Asbestos Lung Cancer Lawsuits Work?

Our partner attorneys make filing a lung cancer lawsuit as stress-free as possible, handling all the work on your behalf. Learn how filing a lawsuit works with our partner lawyers’ help below.

1. Find an Asbestos Lung Cancer Lawyer

You’ll need to connect with a skilled attorney to have the best chance of filing a successful lawsuit.

Our partner lung cancer lawyers have decades of experience, charge no upfront fees, and will work to pursue the highest payouts possible in your case.

Call (877) 446-5767 now to find out if our lung cancer lawyers can help you take legal action.

2. Gather Evidence and Documentation

If you qualify to work with our legal partners, they can start collecting evidence to build your lung cancer lawsuit.

This evidence may include:

Job descriptions revealing your history of asbestos exposure
Medical bills showing how much money was spent on your treatment
Medical records documenting the severity of your illness
Pay stubs demonstrating past employment
Physicians’ statements connecting asbestos exposure to the lung cancer diagnosis

Using this evidence, your lawyers can show which companies made the asbestos-containing products you were exposed to and why you deserve compensation.

3. File the Lung Cancer Lawsuit

After gathering evidence and documentation, your legal team will file your lung cancer lawsuit in the best court system for your case. You won’t file yourself, which saves you and your family time and hassle.

Your lung cancer lawyers will ensure your lawsuit is filed within the statute of limitations (legal deadline). They can also file asbestos trust fund claims at the same time, maximizing the value of your case.

4. Receive Compensation

Once your lawsuit has been filed, your lawyer will work to quickly secure the highest compensation amounts possible.

In most cases, this is done by reaching a settlement agreement. However, in the very rare event that a settlement isn’t reached, your lawyers can argue your case at trial.

Get Help With a Lung Cancer Lawsuit

Lung Cancer Group has partnered with experienced law firms that have recovered $10.1 billion for victims of lung cancer, mesothelioma, and other asbestos-related diseases through lawsuits.

Our partner lawyers make a lung cancer lawsuit as stress-free as possible, handling all the work for you. Some lung cancer patients have received $1 million or more with help from our legal partners.

Call (877) 446-5767 or get a free lung cancer case review now to find out if you’re eligible for lung cancer lawsuit compensation.

Lung Cancer Lawsuit FAQs

Can you get money for lung cancer?

Yes, you can potentially get money for lung cancer through a lawsuit. Some lung cancer lawsuits have awarded over $1 million, allowing families to cover medical bills, funeral costs, and basic living expenses.

What is the average payout for lung cancer?

The average payout for lung cancer is around $100,000, but it may be possible for you to get much more with legal help.

For example, a Missouri woman received $3 million after working with our legal partners to file a lung cancer lawsuit.

Can you sue someone for lung cancer?

Yes, you can potentially sue manufacturers of asbestos-containing products for lung cancer. Working with or around asbestos materials could cause you to develop lung cancer 10-50 years later.

You may qualify to file a lawsuit even if you smoked because both smoking and asbestos exposure can lead to lung cancer.

Our legal partners can help you or a loved one determine if you were exposed and file a lawsuit on your behalf, if eligible.

How much money do you get for lung cancer?

You could possibly receive millions of dollars through a lung cancer lawsuit, depending on the circumstances of your case.

Factors like the asbestos-containing products you were exposed to, the severity of your illness, your medical expenses, and more all play a role in how much you may receive.

Call (877) 446-5767 for help determining how much your lung cancer lawsuit could be worth.

Do you need a lawyer for a lung cancer lawsuit?

Yes, it’s highly recommended that you work with an experienced lawyer to file a lung cancer lawsuit.

An experienced personal injury lawyer can:

Determine whether you are eligible to file a lung cancer lawsuit
Collect evidence for the lawsuit
File your lung cancer claim by any deadlines
Work to pursue the highest payouts for you

The lung cancer lawyers we’ve partnered with handle every step of the legal process for you, making it significantly easier than if you go it alone.

How long will a lung cancer lawsuit take?

How long a lung cancer lawsuit takes varies with each case. However, in some instances, patients receive the first payouts within 90 days of filing.

A lung cancer attorney can give you a better idea of how long your lawsuit will take.

Can I sue for asbestos exposure?

Yes, it’s possible to file asbestos exposure lawsuits if you have lung cancer or another asbestos-related illness.

A lung cancer attorney can determine if your lung cancer diagnosis is linked to asbestos exposure and pursue compensation. If so, they can file a lung cancer lawsuit against the companies that made the products that made you sick.

Get a free case review to find out your eligibility for an asbestos cancer lawsuit.