Asbestos exposure significantly increases the risk of lung cancer. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed, you may be entitled to compensation — even if you were also a smoker.
While mesothelioma is exclusively caused by asbestos, lung cancer can also be caused or significantly worsened by asbestos exposure. Workers who inhaled asbestos fibers on the job have a substantially higher risk of developing lung cancer — and that risk multiplies for those who also smoked.
Importantly, a history of smoking does not disqualify you from filing an asbestos claim. If you were exposed to asbestos at work and later developed lung cancer, the companies that exposed you may still be liable.
Asbestos exposure combined with smoking can increase lung cancer risk by up to 90 times compared to the general population. You still have legal rights.
Families affected by asbestos-related lung cancer can pursue compensation through trust fund claims, personal injury lawsuits, and wrongful death actions — the same avenues available to mesothelioma families. Our attorneys understand how to build a case that connects your lung cancer diagnosis to your asbestos exposure history.
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Call 1-800-875-3000Yes. A smoking history does not prevent you from filing an asbestos lung cancer claim. If asbestos exposure contributed to your cancer, the companies responsible may still be held liable.
We work with medical experts and occupational historians to document your exposure history, identify the specific asbestos-containing products you encountered, and establish the medical connection between your exposure and your diagnosis.
You may be eligible for trust fund claims, personal injury settlements, and wrongful death compensation. The amount depends on your exposure history, diagnosis, and other factors.
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