Cancer Attorney in Georgia

The National Cancer Institute estimated that approximately 1,479,350 men and women would be diagnosed with all forms of cancer in 2009 and that 562,340 men and women would die of it. In Georgia, 35,967 deaths were attributable to cancer during the period of 2002-2006.

A person wrongfully exposed to toxins such as asbestos, DES, lead, dioxin, PCB, benzene, and many others, may have a cause of action against the manufacturer or party responsible for releasing the toxin. Many cases of cancer in Georgia may be linked to asbestos exposure.  The Georgia cancer attorneys of Environmental Litigation Group, P.C. (ELG) can assist you with all types of Georgia cancer litigation. If you or someone you love has developed cancer due to the negligence of others you should contact our Georgia mesothelioma lawyers and cancer attorneys to discuss your case as soon as possible.

Statute of limitations for Georgia cancer lawsuits

All states have a statute of limitations, or a period of time, for permissible filing of a cancer lawsuit. For a Georgia cancer lawsuit, failure of your cancer attorney to file within the time period forfeits your right to sue. While generally there is a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury cases in Georgia, for some cases there is a discovery rule that states the interval to bring a suit begins when the problem either was discovered or should have been discovered. Wrongful death cases fall under the same statute of limitations and follow the same discovery rule with the time beginning at date of death.

To determine how the statute of limitations applies to your situation, contact a Georgia cancer lawyer at ELG.

A cancer lawyer in Georgia at ELG can help

Cancer lawsuits in Georgia that are 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 Georgia 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.

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

Our firm can advise clients dealing with throat cancer litigation in Georgia, lung cancer litigation in Georgia and other types of cancer cases such as mesothelioma that arise out of the use of a defective product or are due to the negligence of another party. Our Georgia asbestos attorneys and cancer lawyers are waiting to hear from you.