Cancer Attorney in Washington, D.C.

The National Cancer Institute estimated that approximately 766,130 men and 713,220 women would be diagnosed with and 562,340 men and women would die of cancer of all kinds in 2009. In 2006, the American Cancer Society (ACS) reported 2,680 new cancer cases in Washington, D.C. and 1080 deaths from cancer.

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 Washington, D.C. may be attributable to asbestos exposure. The Washington, D.C. cancer attorneys of Environmental Litigation Group (ELG) can assist you with all types of  Washington, D.C. cancer litigation.

Statute of limitations for Washington, D.C. cancer lawsuits

All states have a statute of limitations, or a period of time, for permissible filing of a cancer lawsuit.  For a Washington, D.C. cancer lawsuit, failure of your attorney to file within the time period forfeits your right to sue. While generally there is a ten-year statute of limitations for personal injury cases in Washington, D.C., for some cases there is a discovery rule that states that the interval to file a lawsuit begins when the problem either was discovered or should have been discovered.

A specific law governing asbestos states that lawsuits concerning injury or death from exposure to asbestos should be launched within one year of the discovery that asbestos exposure caused the injury. The statute of limitations for wrongful death cases is also one year in Washington, D.C.  An experienced Washington, D.C. asbestos attorney can advise you as to the statute of limitations for your claim.

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

A cancer lawyer in Washington, D.C. at ELG can help

Cancer lawsuits in Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. at ELG. Fill out our online form or call 1-800-749-9200.

Our firm handles Washington, D.C. throat cancer litigation and lung cancer litigation in Washington, D.C as well as other types of cancer cases that arise from the use of a defective product or that are due to the negligence of another party such as mesothelioma. Our Washington D.C. mesothelioma lawyers and cancer attorneys are waiting to hear from you.