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Connecticut law limits the amount of time people diagnosed with mesothelioma have to file a lawsuit. This time limit is three years from the date of diagnosis. In the event that asbestos exposure resulted in the death of a loved one, the family has three years from the date of death to file a lawsuit. If this time limit passes before a lawsuit is filed, the plaintiff can be barred from pursuing this action. Because it will take time to assemble proof against the parties that caused asbestos exposure, it is important not to hesitate to contact an experienced mesothelioma lawyer.
Norwalk Connecticut Mesothelioma Treatment Options
The Cancer Care at C. Anthony and Jean Whittingham Cancer Center at Norwalk Hospital provides multidisciplinary treatment that is personalized to each patient. Care may include radiation oncology, surgical oncology, medical oncology, pulmonology and palliative care. Additionally, the center participates in various clinical trials to give patients access to more advanced treatment options and investigative drugs.
Norwalk residents may choose to select additional assistance from Cancer Care of Connecticut, which has provided assistance to cancer patients for more than 75 years. This organization provides counseling, educational resources, support groups and financial assistance to cancer patients.
Norwalk veterans may seek treatment from the Stamford Outpatient Clinic. The clinic provides general internal medical care for immediate and chronic health problems, preventative medical care, diagnostic laboratory testing, physical exams, x-rays and pharmacy services.
Asbestos and Mesothelioma Lawsuits in Norwalk Connecticut
News reports show at the end of 2017, a jury handed down a $22 million verdict against two U.S. mineral companies, including Norwalk-based Vanderbilt Minerals, LLC. The other mineral company was San Jose-based Imerys Talc America. The Oakland, California jury found that the companies were negligent and strictly liable for the wrongful death of a paint tinter who had worked in the industry for 50 years. The companies had marketed their talc products to the pain and ceramics industry. According to the lawsuit, the companies did not disclose the presence of asbestos in their talc powder. The man died from mesothelioma at the age of 72. Vanderbilt had also been subject to litigation and found liable in similar cases in Kentucky, New York and New Jersey. The award included $4.6 million in punitive damages.
