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CONNECTICUT: MESOTHELIOMA ATTORNEYS HELP CT ASBESTOS VICTIMS

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HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT – Mesothelioma attorneys from the national asbestos litigation firm of Levy Konigsberg LLP (“LK”) are continuing to help Connecticut mesothelioma patients and families obtain legal compensation from companies who manufactured, sold or used asbestos-containing products.

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Connecticut Asbestos-Related Diseases

Each year thousands of men and women are diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, or asbestosis as a result of their unnecessary exposure to asbestos and asbestos-containing products. Due to the presence of numerous industrial employers throughout Connecticut, insulators, steel workers, plumbers, laborers, electricians, pipefitters, chemical operators, machinists, powerhouse workers, boilermakers, engineers and many other trades were routinely exposed to asbestos on a daily basis at their places of employment.

Shipyards and Asbestos Exposure in CT

Connecticut workers were frequently exposed to asbestos by their employment in Connecticut’s prevalent shipbuilding industry. The largest shipbuilding exposure site in Connecticut was General Dynamics’ Electric Boat Shipyard.

Established in 1899, Electric Boatyard has employed thousands of individuals at its shipyard in Groton, Connecticut, where they built submarines, liberty ships, submarine chasers, diesel engines, and PT boats. Electric Boat employees also regularly undertook overhauls of maritime vessels, removing, replacing and installing products and equipment, much of which was asbestos-containing. The vessel building and overhaul work performed by Electric Boat employees typically occurred in cramped spaces with poor ventilation systems resulting in regular exposure to high levels of asbestos dust. Employees of Electric Boat regularly worked with gaskets, packing, raw asbestos, insulation, and other asbestos-containing materials throughout their careers. Mesothelioma attorneys at LK are experienced in identifying the unique asbestos exposures suffered by Electric Boat employees who built and overhauled vessels in Groton, Connecticut.

Exposure at Connecticut’s shipyards affected numerous individuals, including shipyard employees, bystanders, independent contractors, shipyard visitors and military personnel.

LK successfully represented the family of Alan Donn, a U.S. Navy veteran with a twenty-year naval career. During the course of his service, Mr. Donn worked around both naval and shipyard personnel working on various pieces of equipment and machinery using asbestos-containing gaskets, packing and thermal insulation, including steam piping, pumps, valves, turbines, generators, steam traps, and air compressors. Although Mr. Donn, as an officer, did not generally work hands-on with asbestos-containing materials himself, he supervised and stood watch while others did so, including during new construction and major overhauls of submarines. As a result of such “bystander asbestos exposure”, Mr. Donn later developed mesothelioma, an asbestos-caused cancer that occurs most commonly in the pleura or peritoneum that line the lungs and abdominal cavities, respectively.

Mesothelioma Cases in Connecticut

Asbestos exposure in Connecticut was not limited to shipyards. Due to the presence of numerous industrial employers throughout CT, insulators, steel workers, plumbers, electricians, pipefitters, chemical operators, machinists, powerhouse workers, boilermakers, engineers and many other trades were routinely exposed to asbestos. Each year, approximately three thousand men and women across the country, including many in Connecticut, are diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma due to their work with or around asbestos-containing products.

An experienced LK mesothelioma attorney will determine the best venue for your asbestos lawsuit to be filed. Many Connecticut residents worked at locations in New York or regularly traveled to New York for short-term work. Depending on your employment history, your asbestos lawsuit may be filed in New York City. Attorneys at LK will thoroughly review your employment history to determine the best location to file your lawsuit. During your free consultation, an experienced LK attorney will explain the importance of where your case is filed.

Connecticut worksites where asbestos exposure was common include:

  • Allen Manufacturing Company (Hartford, CT)
  • Allied Chemical (Danbury, CT)
  • American Brass (Ansonia, CT)
  • American Chain (Bridgeport, CT)
  • American Cyanamid (Stamford, CT)
  • American Machine & Foundry (Greenwich, CT)
  • Ansonia Sewage Treatment (Ansonia, CT)
  • American Steel & Wire (New Haven, CT)
  • Ashland Chemical Company (Bethel, CT)
  • Bassick Company (Bridgeport, CT)
  • Blakeslee Westinghouse (Branford, CT)
  • Bloomfield Telephone (Bloomfield, CT)
  • Bridgeport Gas Company (Bridgeport, CT)
  • Bryant Electric (Bridgeport, CT)
  • Buckley Brothers Oil Company (Bridgeport, CT)
  • Callahan Valve Company (Hartford, CT)
  • Colt Firearms (Hartford, CT)
  • Continental Can (Danbury, CT)
  • Continental Oil (Danbury, CT)
  • Echlin Manufacturing (Branford, CT)
  • Electric Boat (Groton, CT)
  • Emhart (Berlin, CT)
  • Farrell Manufacturing (Ansonia, CT)
  • General Electric (Bridgeport, CT)
  • Hess Oil (Groton, CT)
  • Industrial Refractories Company (Bridgeport, CT)
  • Knox Glass (Danielson, CT)
  • Kohler (Dayville, CT)
  • Malleable Iron (Branford, CT)
  • Mobil Oil (Hartofrd, CT)
  • New England Tobacco Company (Bridgeport, CT)
  • Ohio Rubber (Stratford, CT)
  • Olin Ramset (Branford, CT)
  • Pfizer Chemical (Groton, CT)
  • Pratt & Whitney (East Hartford, CT)
  • Raff Corporation (Hartford, CT)
  • Raybestos (Stratford, CT)
  • Remington Fire Arms (Bridgeport, CT)
  • Royal Typewriter (Hartford, CT)
  • Schaeffer Brewery (Berlin, CT)
  • Singer Sewing Machine (Bridgeport, CT)
  • Spencer Turbine (Hartford, CT)
  • Steel Point Powerhouse (Bridgeport, CT)
  • Superior Electric (Bristol, CT)
  • Synco Resin Plant (Bethel, CT)
  • Texaco (New Haven, CT)
  • Thames Shipyard, Groton, CT)
  • Union Carbide (Danbury, CT)
  • Uniroyal (Middlebury, CT)
  • United Aircraft (Hartford, CT)
  • United Technologies (East Hartford, CT)
  • United Tool (Bloomfield, CT)
  • U.S. Surgical Company (Stamford, CT)
  • Vanderbilt Chemical (Bethel, CT)
  • Viking Wire (Danbury, CT)
  • Vulcan Radiator (Hartford, CT)
  • Warner Company (Bridgeport, CT)

 

CONNECTICUT MESOTHELIOMA FAQ

How Do I File a Mesothelioma Claim?

To file a successful claim, a medical doctor must diagnose you with the disease. Once diagnosed, connect with a mesothelioma litigation firm – a law firm that has a record of success in settlements and in court.

Do the Law Firms Advertising on TV Litigate Mesothelioma Claims?

Some of the law firms that pump out advertising do not actually litigate cases, but simply refer them to other firms for some amount money. It is imperative that you are represented by a mesothelioma attorney who is confident and professional at trial, and who is committed to you, as an individual. For a free case evaluation, contact us.

Where Does the Settlement Money Come From?

A settlement in a mesothelioma case may come from trusts established by companies in the asbestos industry. The money paid out of these funds can be very important to a family who is trying to subsist off the low value benefits provided through workers’ compensation.

Will I be Under More Stress to File a Claim?

The process of filing a mesothelioma claim in Connecticut takes only three simple steps:

  • Meet with our attorneys for one to two hours.
  • Fill out a questionnaire.
  • Tell us your individual story.

90 percent of mesothelioma cases are settled out of court.

How Much Will a Mesothelioma Claim be Worth?

The value of a settlement or jury award will vary, based on the facts in the case. The factors that come into play include medical evidence, the extent of your injuries, the financial losses related to the disease, and the emotional anguish, and pain and suffering associated with mesothelioma, among others. Other issues of importance include the strength of the supporting evidence, the companies that manufactured the asbestos-containing products, and the resources available to pay out claims, whether in an asbestos trust or in liability insurance. Any law firm that gives you a dollar number you can expect is not being completely honest with you.

How Can I Prove I Was Exposed Years Ago?

If you developed mesothelioma, you were exposed to asbestos, and it is necessary to identify where the exposure occurred. In many cases, the location of the exposure can be found without great effort, and in others, such as a worker who provided services to several job sites, a list of liable parties may be developed. Once all liable parties are identified, a lawsuit can be filed to recover damages from all parties, whether from an existing company’s insurance, or an asbestos bankruptcy trust.

Will My Claim be Part of a Class Action?

A mesothelioma claim is not a class action lawsuit. Every case is filed on behalf of individual victims, not as a group. On occasion, a case that is going to trial could be “joined” for a single trial due to similar circumstances and issues, with one jury responsible for the decision about compensation.

What if I Have Mesothelioma But Don’t Know Where I Was Exposed?

Many people in Connecticut who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma have no idea where the exposure occurred. When asbestos was in wide use, manufacturers did not need to warn consumers of the risks. Law firms that focus on mesothelioma claims can help identify the source of the exposure. It may be the result of working with an asbestos-containing product, or even breathing in fibers carried on on clothing by a family member. To determine the source of the exposure, a full review of your work and life history can be performed.

How Much Does a Mesothelioma Litigation Attorney Cost?

At Levy Konigsberg, our mesothelioma litigation team takes on cases on a contingency fee basis. If we represent you, there are no out-of-pocket costs, and we are only paid if we win your case. It is a no-risk situation that allows you to have top-level representation without concerns about cost.

We handle mesothelioma lawsuits against major companies that exposed people to asbestos and put their health at risk.

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We work on contingency, which means there’s no cost to hire and no fee unless we win.

Why Choose Levy Konigsberg?

Since the 1980s, Levy Konigsberg has evolved into a nationwide powerhouse for mesothelioma litigation in the U.S. Our national mesothelioma lawyers have represented numerous individuals and groups of workers, successfully securing multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts.

 

Our top-rated mesothelioma lawyers have:

  • A massive knowledge of asbestos law and science
  • Decades of experience to their legal practices
  • Tried hundreds of asbestos and mesothelioma cases before juries
  • Secured record mesothelioma and asbestos compensation verdicts
  • Achieved some of the highest peer reviews and ratings available
  • Helped hundreds of satisfied clients

Additionally, we offer:

  • A caring and understanding approach to your case
  • Personalized attention and counsel based on each unique case
  • No upfront costs for handling your mesothelioma case
  • Fast and efficient handling of your mesothelioma case
  • Frequent case updates and reliable attorney accessibility

Understanding the science of asbestos exposure is an invaluable resource. One of the many benefits of our early involvement in mesothelioma litigation is our access to pioneering researchers and experts in this complex and ever-changing medical field. We put these experts to work on behalf of our clients, in the courtroom and in treatment of their disease.

Our lawyers bring to bear on every case a level of experience that can only come from decades of working together toward a common goal—maximum compensation for mesothelioma victims and their families.

Each new generation of mesothelioma attorneys at the firm acquires the skills, techniques, and knowledge of our senior partners through mentoring relationships. Not only does this benefit every lawyer, but it also benefits our clients in the form of consistently successful representation.

 

A Long History of Success in Mesothelioma Cases

Countless lawyers who advertise themselves as mesothelioma attorneys have never actually handled an asbestos case before. In fact, they refer them out to real mesothelioma lawyers for a fee.

That is not how we operate.

We are true, experienced mesothelioma attorneys who personally work on each case from beginning to end. We are always happy to meet our clients, whether at our New York, New Jersey, California, Georgia, Washington, or Maryland offices, at a client’s home or hospital, or anywhere in the country.

Our legal team has succeeded by negotiating tirelessly with manufacturers of asbestos products and their insurance companies, no matter how influential or uncooperative they are. We are even often able to recover compensation from companies that have long been bankrupt.

Most defense lawyers are familiar with our solid reputation and credentials and know in advance that we will not settle for less than the best possible offer. They know that we build every mesothelioma and asbestos case as if it is going to trial, and we have taken hundreds of cases to juries when a fair settlement had not been offered.

The mesothelioma attorneys at Levy Konigsberg have also served as lead counsel in major state and federal mass consolidation cases designed to benefit many hundreds of people diagnosed with mesothelioma and other types of asbestos-related diseases.

We are proud of the work our lawyers do on behalf of our clients, often in groundbreaking cases against the toughest defendants. Our law firm has obtained landmark asbestos and mesothelioma jury verdicts for exposures to welding rods, cable, asbestos gaskets and packing, commercial talc, and industrial equipment, including the first-ever jury verdicts against welding rod, cable, and commercial talk manufacturers.

Our law firm is frequently referenced by the legal press for our association with the largest and landmark asbestos and mesothelioma verdicts in virtually every category, including various jurisdictions, types of asbestos products involved, and forms of asbestos exposure.

We have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation for victims of mesothelioma and asbestos cancers, and we are prepared to fight for you.

 

Providing Your Case with the Individual Attention It Deserves

Unfortunately, many law firms today use a generalized approach to handling cases of the same type, even those as complex as mesothelioma cases.

With a goal of cutting back on the time spent on each case, they use broad-brush practices and techniques to process cases as fast as they can, often risking the possibility of missing important details in a case and, thus, undermining the goal of negotiating the best possible compensation for their clients.

Contrary to such mentality, we treat every case as if it was our only one. We investigate each case with a team of lawyers, paralegals, and leading experts in the field, all while being in constant communication with the clients, to ensure that we have done everything we could to reach the full potential of each individual case.

In many courts, mesothelioma cases are treated urgently and given high priority. This is particularly true if the claimant is alive. In some jurisdictions, the entire case can be resolved within four to five months; in others, it can take longer.

Here, at Levy Konigsberg, our mesothelioma cancer attorneys do everything possible to avoid delays and move our clients’ cases as quickly as we can. We accomplish this in large part due to the coordinated work of our team members and the fact that every mesothelioma case goes through a strict control and supervision, including regular follow-ups and reviews by the lead lawyers.

Our mesothelioma attorneys update clients on a regular basis, so that they always know of every important development on their case and that it is being taken care of. Our lawyers and support staff take every phone call with a high level of priority and try to answer them on the spot.

If unavailable at that very moment, we call clients back as promptly as possible. It is not uncommon that our mesothelioma attorneys provide clients with their personal cell phone numbers to address any urgent questions that the clients may have in the future.

 

Reach Out to Our Award-Winning Mesothelioma Attorneys Today for a Free Consultation

Our mesothelioma attorneys fight for justice on behalf of innocent people, including the victims of deadly asbestos exposure. Companies that knew the threat asbestos poses must be held accountable for the illnesses and harm that resulted from their negligence. If you were exposed to asbestos, the mesothelioma lawyers at Levy Konigsberg are ready to help.

Our partners have been honored with an AV® Preeminent™ rating, the highest given, from the nationwide Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™. Year after year, our partners are designated by their peers as Super Lawyers® and as the Best Lawyers® in America.

While we are proud of our awards and accolades, our clients remain the central and most important part of our practice. Their satisfaction is our top priority. We understand that every client’s case is their whole life. Our attorneys treat each client with the care they deserve, addressing their unique needs and doing our utmost to help them put their life back together as much as possible.

We offer a free initial consultation, and cover the expenses of building your case, so there is no cost to you unless we recover compensation for you.

We have offices located in New York, New Jersey, California, Georgia, Washington, and Maryland. Many of our mesothelioma lawyers are licensed to practice law in a number of U.S. states and have the capability and extensive experience of representing mesothelioma clients throughout the United States. You are encouraged to contact us with any questions.

Cases of Asbestos Exposure

Mesothelioma News

ATTENTION: Mesothelioma has no known cure and often causes severe pain, suffering, and other types of damage, such as loss of consortium, and loss of income. Additionally, due to the exceedingly high cost of mesothelioma treatments, many families exhaust savings and accumulate financial debt in order to pay for the medical expenses of their family member.

Under the law of most states, pain and suffering from mesothelioma may be compensated through the award of money damages, usually obtained with the help of experienced mesothelioma attorneys. In some states other types of damages may also be recovered.

Asbestos litigation affords mesothelioma victims the opportunity to receive financial compensation and hold accountable the companies that caused their asbestos exposure.

IMPORTANT: If you or your family member has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you should get in touch with a mesothelioma lawyer as early as possible to determine if you have a mesothelioma case and to:

  • Preserve your rights to bring a legal action against the responsible parties within the limited time frame allowed by law, known as statute of limitations;
  • Obtain maximum compensation in your case by being able to:
    • Preserve evidence and establish facts of the asbestos exposure while the claimant is still alive and able to provide information;
    • File and resolve a lawsuit against the responsible parties before they file for bankruptcy or, if they already have, to obtain compensation before their bankruptcy trust funds run out of money;
  • Expedite your case, as courts tend to give higher priority to mesothelioma lawsuits where the claimant is still alive.

NOTE: We have offices located in New York, New Jersey, California, Georgia, Washington, and Maryland. Many of our mesothelioma lawyers are licensed to practice law in a number of U.S. states and have the capability and extensive experience of representing mesothelioma clients throughout the United States. You are encouraged to contact us with any questions.

Since the 1970s, our founding partners were pioneers in championing the rights of asbestos and mesothelioma victims. In fact, Stan Levy was the first personal injury lawyer in the Northeast to pursue an asbestos case and one of the first mesothelioma attorneys in America.

Later, in 1985, he formed Levy Konigsberg with a mission to apply his extensive experience and legal knowledge to seek justice and financial compensation on behalf of asbestos and mesothelioma victims across the United States.

Find out whether you have a case by speaking to one of our experienced mesothelioma lawyers.

Trust Levy Konigsberg's Legal Team for Proven Results in Mesothelioma Cases

Levy Konigsberg LLP, a nationally recognized law firm, has built a legacy over three decades, securing billions in compensation for its clients. Led by award-winning attorneys, we specialize in representing individuals and families across the country who have suffered from asbestos exposure and devastating illnesses such as mesothelioma. Our top-rated trial practice holds corporations accountable for exposing workers and communities to asbestos, with numerous testimonials and successful case results.

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