California Mesothelioma Lawyers - Attorneys

The attorneys of Levin Simes Kaiser and Gornick are California mesothelioma lawyers with years of successful experience. Malignant mesothelioma lawyers specialize in litigating lawsuits brought against all parties responsible for a mesothelioma victim’s toxic exposure to asbestos. The growing number of asbestos disease victims has led to a corresponding increase in the number of lawyers and firms committed to the litigation of asbestos injury and wrongful death claims.

A good deal of asbestos litigation revolves around helping malignant mesothelioma victims. Malignant mesothelioma is a rare, deadly cancer believed to be responsible for more than 200,000 deaths worldwide. Although there are a number of traditional and non-traditional treatment modalities used to combat malignant mesothelioma, the disease has thus far proven incurable. The average post-diagnostic survival rate for mesothelioma sufferers is between one and two years.

Malignant mesothelioma victims have a right to compensation, and mesothelioma attorneys are experts in fighting to uphold this right.
Asbestos Regulation and Asbestos Claims

Increased awareness of the serious health hazards associated with asbestos exposure led to regulation of the carcinogenic mineral in the early 1970s. Wide-ranging asbestos regulation was initiated as part of section 112 of the Clean Air Act to quell occupational asbestos exposure. Estimates have suggested that more than 100 million workers were faced with toxic asbestos exposure over the course of the 20th century. Exposure to asbestos in the workplace has been labeled the worst occupational health disaster in U.S. history, the effects of which reverberate throughout the country to this day.

The regulation of asbestos helped to increase awareness of the dangers associated with asbestos exposure. Those afflicted with asbestos diseases such as asbestosis, asbestos lung cancer and malignant mesothelioma began to contact asbestos lawyers to learn about their rights as victims of hazardous asbestos exposure. Post-regulation investigations determined that many asbestos product manufacturers were aware of the ill effects of asbestos exposure, but chose to remain silent to protect business interests. This grievous act of negligence has led to the longest running mass tort in the history of the United States.
Malignant Mesothelioma Lawsuits

Malignant mesothelioma lawsuits serve as a means through which victims of hazardous asbestos exposure can receive compensation from those responsible for their illness. Asbestos exposure is the only known cause of mesothelioma. It therefore stands to reason that whoever was responsible for a mesothelioma victim’s exposure to asbestos is also responsible for their development of mesothelioma.

According to the RAND Institute of Civil Justice, more than 730,000 asbestos lawsuits have been filed against more than 8,400 companies. Defendants have spent more than $70 billion in legal expenses, approximately 70 percent of which constitutes compensation for plaintiffs. The costs associated with asbestos litigation are expected to exceed $200 billion.

Between 1970 and 2002, 37 asbestos-related companies filed for bankruptcy as a result of personal injury and wrongful death litigation. Between 2000 and 2004, 36 asbestos-related companies filed for bankruptcy. These figures reflect a surge in asbestos litigation in recent years. This could be attributed to the fact that more people are aware of their rights as victims of asbestos and have filed suit. It could also be attributed to the fact that companies with an indirect connection to asbestos production are now being targeted along with asbestos product manufacturers.

The treatment and management of an asbestos disease is costly and its effects can drastically diminish quality of life. Asbestos lawsuits serve to offset these costs and provide for loved ones of those who die as a result of the disease.
Filing a Malignant Mesothelioma Lawsuit

There is a statutory deadline for the filing of malignant mesothelioma lawsuits. Although the rules that govern the process vary from state to state, the deadline for filing a mesothelioma lawsuit is typically between one and two years. Failure to file a mesothelioma lawsuit before the statutory deadline lapses can affect a victim’s eligibility for compensation.

If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of asbestos exposure, you may be entitled to receive compensation. The lawyers of Levin, Simes, Kaiser & Gornick are adept at handling asbestos claims. Boasting a team of experienced mesothelioma lawyers who are able to trace cases of the disease to a source of asbestos exposure, the law firm of Levin, Simes, Kaiser & Gornick is dedicated to getting you the financial restitution you so rightly deserve.


Providing expert legal advice for asbestos exposure victims throughout the United States, including Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego, our attorneys have helped numerous victims file mesothelioma lawsuits in California to help them receive the compensation they deserve.