The American Lung Association (ALA) lists many chemicals and hazardous substances that have the potential to cause lung cancer. These substances include radon, asbestos, nickel, chromium, arsenic, and uranium. Upon receiving a lung cancer diagnosis, you may have many questions regarding your ability to recover fair compensation. You may have a case against a manufacturer who did not outline the potential hazards of a product. You may have a medical malpractice claim against a health care professional who did not properly diagnose your condition.
If you believe that you or a loved one developed lung cancer as a result of another party’s actions, then you may have the opportunity to take legal action. Pintas & Mullins Law Firm can help you better understand your financial recovery options and calculate the cost of your losses.
To discuss your options with a member of our personal injury team, call Pintas & Mullins Law Firm today at (800) 217-6099. We can explain the benefits of teaming up with a Florida lung cancer lawyer.
You Do Not Need to Worry About the Cost of Representation
Sometimes, lung cancer claimants who have the grounds of an insurance claim or lawsuit do not take action because of concerns regarding legal fees. These concerns regarding finances, when combined with the cost of medical bills, are understandable. However, Pintas & Mullins Law Firm provides representation on a contingency-fee-basis.
By operating on a contingency-fee-basis, prospective claimants have the ability to explore their legal options without worrying about the cost. We do not provide our assistance on an hourly basis, nor do we charge any retainers. We get compensated for our services out of the settlement or court award that we recover for you and your family. You could work with a Florida lung cancer lawyer at no out-of-pocket cost to you. When you call Pintas & Mullins Law Firm today, we can answer any questions that you may have about contingency-fee-based representation. You can get started with a free case evaluation today.
Evidence in a Florida Lung Cancer Case
If you want to fight for compensation after a lung cancer diagnosis, you will need to gather information about your condition and associated losses. Your Florida lung cancer lawyer must show the liable party that you developed lung cancer as a result of a toxic substance, and that as a result, you deserve compensation for your losses.
The following forms of evidence could serve your personal injury case:
- Your medical records
- Your employment records, if a work-related exposure led to your condition
- Statements from your doctor
- An itemized list of your damages
- The results of any lab tests that measure the presence of a toxic substance in a given area
A member of our legal team can explain what other pieces of information could bolster your case when you call Pintas & Mullins Law Firm today.
For a free legal consultation, call (800) 217-6099
Settlement Offers After a Cancer Diagnosis
After presenting the facts of your case, the liable insurance company may offer you a settlement. They may employ a variety of tactics meant to pressure you into accepting money. However, this sum may not be enough to cover your healthcare-related expenses and losses.
To help you receive a fair settlement, in regard to dealing with the insurance company, your Florida lung cancer lawyer will:
- Connect the other party’s negligence to your condition
- Present the cost of your itemized expenses
- Cite law and legal precedent when entering into the negotiations process
- File a lawsuit, if the involved parties cannot reach a fair settlement deal
You do not have to negotiate for a settlement on your own. A lawyer from Pintas & Mullins Law Firm can do that for you. Call today to get started.
Fighting for Your Rights in Court
Your lawyer will not employ any legal measures without consulting you first. If negotiations with the liable insurance company prove unfruitful, then you may need to file a lawsuit and present your case in court. The statute of limitations surrounding your case will be based on when you received your diagnosis or when your initial exposure took place.
The National Cancer Institute notes that it may take anywhere from 10 to 40 years for a person to develop cancer after being exposed to a harmful substance. Still, regardless of how much time has passed between your diagnosis and initial exposure, you may have legal options available to you.
If you need to go to court to recover compensation, then your lawyer will:
- File your case to the appropriate court and circuit
- Use evidence to connect your lung cancer diagnosis to the harmful substance in question
- Employ witness statements to bolster your allegations
- Cite your medical records and consult with your doctors
- Present the cost of your losses, both present and future
While you take the time to treat your condition, your lawyer will fight for your right to fair compensation.
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Partner with a Florida Lung Cancer Lawyer
Whether you or a loved one was diagnosed with lung cancer, such news can drain you emotionally, physically, and financially. Such news may make you feel as though you are not mentally equipped to deal with the responsibilities of pursuing legal action.
Pintas & Mullins Law Firm understands how you are feeling right now. We want to help you fight for justice either on behalf of yourself or a loved one. Should you choose to work with our firm, you can rely on a Florida lung cancer lawyer to help you draft a demand letter, file a lawsuit, and carry out the obligations that go into recovering compensation.
Our team does not shy away from even the toughest of cases. To discuss your case with a member of Pintas & Mullins Law Firm, you can call (800) 217-6099. Your first consultation is free.
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