Cancer Attorney in Alabama

The National Cancer Institute estimated that approximately 766,130 men and 713,220 women would be diagnosed with all forms of cancer in 2009 and 562,340 men and women would die from it. In Alabama, 21,694 deaths were attributable to cancer during the period of 2002-2006.

Many cases of cancer in Alabama may be linked to asbestos exposure. Asbestos was commonly used in Alabama in power generation plants, steel and iron mills, oil refineries, and marine construction and repair sites.

The Alabama cancer attorneys of Environmental Litigation Group, P.C. (ELG) can assist you with all types of Alabama cancer litigation.

Statute of limitations for Alabama cancer lawsuits

An Alabama asbestos attorney can let you know how the statute of limitations applies to your situation. States have a statute of limitations, or a period of time, for permissible filing of a cancer lawsuit. For an Alabama cancer lawsuit, failure of your attorney to file within the time period forfeits your right to sue. To determine how the statute of limitations applies to your situation, contact an Alabama cancer lawyer at ELG.

For asbestos cases in Alabama, the discovery rule that says the statute of limitations begins when an asbestos victim is diagnosed. Alabama was among the first states to allow parties who develop asbestos diseases to bring a cancer lawsuit in Alabama within a year of their diagnosis.

It is important to note that the Alabama law applies only to asbestos cases, and only to those exposed after May, 19, 1980 who have been professionally diagnosed. Alabama does not apply the discovery rule to those whose illnesses were caused by other toxic substances, such as benzene.

A cancer lawyer in Alabama at ELG can help

Cancer lawsuits in Alabama brought against companies who pollute and destroy our environment are called toxic torts. Injuries from exposure to toxic substances can result in serious physical and financial harm to victims and their families. The Alabama cancer lawyers at ELG can seek to recover medical costs, loss of wages, loss of enjoyment in life, pain and suffering, and loss of companionship of your loved ones. Our Alabama mesothelioma attorneys can help you obtain the compensation you deserve.

Contact the cancer lawyers in Alabama at ELG. Fill out our online contact form or call us at 1-800-749-9200.

Our firm can assist clients dealing with an Alabama throat cancer lawsuit, lung cancer litigation in Alabama or any type of cancer case that arises out of the use of a defective product or is due to the negligence of another party.