Lung Tumor Lawsuits

Lung tumor lawsuits allow victims and families to seek compensation and justice. Past lung tumor lawsuits have awarded $1 million or more in some cases. Skilled attorneys make filing lung tumor lawsuits easy, handling each step in the process for you. Work with Lung Cancer Group to find top attorneys who can file lung tumor lawsuits for you, if eligible.

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Written and Fact-Checked by: Lung Cancer Group

Last updated: March 10, 2025

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What Are Lung Tumor Lawsuits?

If you or a loved one has lung cancer, you may qualify to file a lung tumor lawsuit to seek compensation from those responsible.

Lung cancer is sometimes caused by a toxin called asbestos. Manufacturers used asbestos in products for decades despite knowing the health risks, putting many in danger of lung cancer and other health issues 10-50 years later. As a result, you may be able to sue these companies after a lung cancer diagnosis.

A lung tumor lawsuit can help you seek financial compensation to cover medical expenses, recoup lost wages, and protect your family’s future.

While each case is different, some lung cancer patients have secured millions of dollars by working with lawyers in our network.

Get a free case review to find out if you can file a lung tumor lawsuit.

Settlements & Verdicts From Lung Tumor Lawsuits

Lung tumor lawsuits typically award compensation through out-of-court settlements. While each case is different, other patients who have worked with our partner lawyers have received $1 million in lung cancer settlements.

In the rare event that a settlement isn’t reached, a lung cancer attorney can work to negotiate a payout through a trial verdict in court.

Our legal partners have recently secured:

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

How much an asbestos lung tumor lawsuit could pay out varies by the unique factors in your case. With that said, the lung tumor law firms in our network will work to secure maximum compensation for you and your family.

Call (877) 446-5767 now to find out if you can file a lung tumor lawsuit.

Who Is Eligible for Lung Tumor Lawsuits?

Anyone affected by a cancer diagnosis, including patients and loved ones, may be eligible to file lung tumor lawsuits.

Those who could qualify for lung tumor lawsuits include:

Patients diagnosed with lung cancer
Family members of someone who died from a lung tumor
Estate representatives of a person who died from lung cancer

Another key aspect of filing lung tumor lawsuits is determining your asbestos exposure. Since manufacturers of asbestos-containing products hid the health risks, it’s possible to sue them if you got sick.

You may have been exposed to asbestos if you worked in the construction, plumbing, or shipbuilding industries, or lived with someone who did.

Did You Know?

You may still be eligible to file a lung cancer lawsuit even if you smoked. Asbestos increases the damage that cigarette smoke does to the lungs, according to a report from the Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.

Top attorneys can determine if you’re able to file a lung tumor lawsuit.

Which Types of Lung Tumors Qualify for a Lawsuit?

You may qualify to file a lawsuit for any type of lung cancer. This is because asbestos exposure can potentially cause all lung cancer types.

Types of lung cancer that you can sue for include:

Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC): The most common type, including squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma.
Small cell lung cancer (SCLC): A less common but more aggressive form of lung cancer.

An attorney can review your medical records and determine if you can file a lung tumor lawsuit.

How Do Lung Tumor Lawsuits Work?

Lung tumor lawsuits follow a series of steps. Skilled attorneys can guide you through the process, handling all the work on your behalf, so you can focus on your health and family.

Here are the steps of a lung tumor lawsuit:

Get a free case review: A skilled lung tumor lawyer will evaluate your case, offer legal advice, and determine if you can take legal action.
Gather evidence: If you qualify to file a lawsuit, your lawyer will collect evidence needed to build your case, including medical records and work history. The goal will be to show how on-the-job asbestos exposure led to your diagnosis.
File the lawsuit: Your legal team will file a lawsuit on your behalf. You won’t have to file yourself, saving you time and energy.
Pursue a settlement: Your lawyer will work to reach a favorable lung tumor lawsuit settlement, allowing you to get a strong payout quickly.

If settling your lung tumor lawsuit isn’t an option, your lawyer will fight for you and your family in court.

Types of Lung Tumor Lawsuits

Experienced lawyers at lung cancer law firms can file different types of lawsuits on behalf of patients. Find out which type may best suit your situation below.

Lung Tumor Personal Injury Lawsuits

You may qualify to file personal injury lung tumor lawsuits if you worked with or around asbestos and now have cancer. These lawsuits award $1 million or more in some cases.

Lung cancer lawyers will pursue financial compensation for damages like your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Lung Tumor Wrongful Death Lawsuits

If a loved one passed away from asbestos-related lung cancer, you can file a wrongful death lawsuit to cover funeral costs, leftover medical expenses, and more.

Like personal injury lawsuits, these may pay out over $1 million depending on the circumstances of your case.

Class Action Lung Tumor Lawsuits

Class action lung tumor lawsuits allow multiple people who developed lung cancer to jointly file. If the class action is successful, everyone receives the same amount of compensation.

However, class action lung tumor lawsuits are rarely filed today because individual legal claims typically award more compensation.

Get a free case review to find out if you can pursue a lung tumor lawsuit.

Other Compensation Options for Lung Tumors

In addition to lawsuits, you may qualify for compensation from other sources with help from an experienced lung cancer lawyer.

More compensation options for lung tumors include:

Asbestos trust funds: These funds were established by bankrupt manufacturers of asbestos-containing products, which can’t be sued. There is over $30 billion available in asbestos trust funds today.
VA benefits: Veterans with lung cancer may receive over $4,000 a month in disability compensation and get free or low-cost medical treatment through military benefits.

Top attorneys can help you pursue lung tumor lawsuit compensation, trust fund claims, and VA benefits simultaneously if you’re eligible.

What Factors Affect Lung Tumor Lawsuits?

The outcome of your lung tumor lawsuit depends on several factors.

Factors that impact lung tumor lawsuit payouts include:

Proof of asbestos exposure (job history, medical records, CT scans, chest X-rays, or biopsy results)
Severity of the disease (early vs. late-stage lung cancer)
Statute of limitations (the time limit for filing a lawsuit)

The lung tumor lawyers in our network will work to secure a strong lawsuit payout, allowing you to afford any expenses that you and your family face.

Get a free consultation now to find out your eligibility and to learn the potential value of your case.

Get Legal Help Filing Lung Tumor Lawsuits

At Lung Cancer Group, we believe that you shouldn’t have to face high medical bills if the negligence of asbestos companies caused you to develop a lung tumor.

Families like yours didn’t know that asbestos was dangerous until it was too late. Thankfully, lung tumor lawsuits can award you with compensation.

Every case is different, but many other families affected by lung cancer have secured over $1 million by working with our legal partners — allowing them to afford medical expenses and get peace of mind.

Our partner lung cancer attorneys can handle the legal process on your behalf, making it easy to pursue the justice and compensation you deserve.

Call (877) 446-5767 now to learn if you may qualify to file a lung tumor lawsuit.

Lung Tumor Lawsuit FAQs

Can you sue someone for lung cancer?

Yes, you may be able to sue manufacturers of asbestos-containing products after a lung tumor diagnosis.

Many companies that made asbestos-containing materials knew exposure could cause illnesses 10-50 years later. Top attorneys can help prove that your lung tumor was linked to asbestos exposure and work to secure a strong payout in your case.

You may qualify even if you smoked because asbestos worsens the damage that smoking causes, making cancer more likely.

What is the average payout for lung cancer?

The average lung tumor lawsuit pays out around $100,000. That said, other families who worked with our legal partners have received $1 million or more from lung cancer lawsuits.

Get a free case review now to find out how much you could potentially receive from a lung tumor lawsuit.

What is the settlement for lung cancer?

A lung tumor settlement allows you to quickly receive compensation from a lawsuit without going to trial.

The vast majority of lung tumor lawsuits reach settlements, allowing families to get the payouts they need to cover medical bills and other expenses without having to wait.

Top lung tumor attorneys in our network will work to pursue strong settlements in your case.

Do you need a lawyer for a lung tumor lawsuit?

Yes, you’ll need a lawyer to make a lung tumor lawsuit much easier.

Without a lawyer’s help, you’ll have to handle all aspects of the lawsuit yourself. This can be incredibly stressful and the odds of receiving compensation are low.

The skilled attorneys we work with:

Handle the step of lung tumor lawsuits for you, from filing to securing a payout
Have the experience and resources to build the strongest case possible
Know how to avoid mistakes and ensure your lawsuit is properly filed

Call (877) 446-5767 for help finding lung tumor attorneys near you.