A mesothelioma diagnosis turns a family's world upside down. Decades after exposure, the company that put asbestos in your workplace, your home, or your school is still responsible — and Segal Law Firm makes them pay.
Asbestos cases are different from any other personal injury case. The exposure happened decades ago. The company may have reorganized or gone bankrupt. The science is intricate. We've handled these cases for years — and we move with the urgency they deserve.
What asbestos liability looks like today
Asbestos was used in construction, shipbuilding, power plants, schools, brake products, and consumer goods for most of the 20th century. The companies that mined and sold it knew the dangers — and concealed them. Today, a mesothelioma or asbestos lung-cancer diagnosis decades later still gives rise to powerful legal claims.
Recovery comes from multiple sources: lawsuits against still-operating defendants, claims against asbestos bankruptcy trusts set up by companies that filed for protection, and in some cases VA benefits for veterans exposed during service. We pursue every avenue.
What patients and families may recover
- Medical treatment costs
- Lost wages & retirement loss
- Pain and suffering
- Trust fund compensation
- Wrongful death damages
- Loss of consortium
What patients & families should do
Time is critical — both medically and legally.
Get a confirmed diagnosis
Pathology and imaging from a mesothelioma specialist. Diagnosis is the foundation of every claim.
Build a work history
Every job, every job site, every product handled. We help reconstruct exposure even when records are decades old.
Gather military service info
Veterans exposed during service — especially Navy — may have additional benefits and claim paths.
Call us quickly
Mesothelioma cases move on tight schedules to ensure the patient is alive to give testimony. The sooner we start, the better.
Why mesothelioma families choose Segal
Exposure investigation expertise
Industrial hygienists, occupational experts, and historians who can pinpoint exposure decades after the fact.
Trust-fund navigation
Dozens of asbestos bankruptcy trusts exist. We file with every one your exposure history qualifies for.
Patient-first scheduling
We meet at the hospital, the home, or by video — whatever works best while you focus on treatment.
Trial-tested negotiation
Asbestos defendants pay more to firms they know will go to trial. We are one of those firms.
Mesothelioma cases move fast.
Once diagnosed, the legal team works on a compressed schedule to gather evidence and preserve testimony. Calling early can dramatically expand recovery options.
The exposures we handle
Where asbestos harm happened
Mesothelioma
Pleural, peritoneal, pericardial. The signature asbestos cancer — and the cases with the highest recoveries.
Asbestos lung cancer
Lung cancer caused or contributed to by asbestos exposure, often in workers who also smoked.
Asbestosis
Scarring of the lungs from long-term asbestos exposure. Can disable workers and qualify for compensation.
Pleural disease
Plaques, thickening, effusions. Often the first warning sign of more serious asbestos disease.
Construction trade exposure
Insulators, electricians, plumbers, pipefitters, masons, drywallers — all routinely exposed for decades.
Navy & shipyard veterans
Asbestos was used throughout Navy ships and yards. Veterans have multiple avenues for recovery.
Power plants & refineries
Industrial settings with extensive asbestos in piping, boilers, gaskets, and insulation.
Secondary household exposure
Spouses and children exposed to fibers brought home on a worker's clothes. These cases are real — and recoverable.
Frequently asked
Answers before you call
I was exposed 40 years ago. Is it really still a case?+
Yes. Mesothelioma can take 20–50 years to appear, and the law accommodates this. The statute of limitations generally runs from diagnosis — not from exposure.
The companies that exposed me are out of business. Now what?+
Many bankrupt asbestos companies established trust funds to pay future claims. We file with every trust your exposure history qualifies for — often multiple per case.
I'm a veteran exposed in the Navy. What about my VA benefits?+
Asbestos claims do NOT conflict with VA benefits — you can pursue both. Many of our clients receive both VA compensation and civil recovery.
Do I have to live in New York?+
No. We handle asbestos cases for clients across the country. Jurisdiction depends on where the exposure happened and where the defendants do business.
How long does a case take?+
Mesothelioma cases are usually expedited because of the diagnosis. Many resolve within 12–18 months. Other asbestos cases may take longer.
What does it cost?+
Nothing upfront. We advance every cost — including expert fees — and only get paid out of the recovery.
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