Litigation is, unfortunately, a required element to secure speedy, just compensation.
For individuals stricken with asbestos related mesothelioma, there may be substantial compensation available if they act quickly to engage an experienced mesothelioma lawyer who is proficient in asbestos legal issues and proving asbestos exposure. Most often mesothelioma lawsuits end up with a settlement without ever going to trial or even into a court. In our experience, this is the preferred scenario for most families with a mesothelioma case.
Since the only known cause of mesothelioma in the United States is asbestos, the key to successful case is proving exposure to the product(s) responsible for the injury. That is why you need to hire an experienced asbestos related disease attorney.
This is not to say that the asbestos industry will simply give away any money. The large corporations that we routinely go up against will hire some of the best attorneys that money can buy to defend and delay against paying compensation to you. This is why retaining an experienced mesothelioma lawyer with a background in this type of case can help you and your family get the asbestos settlement or verdict you deserve.
Coady law firm attorneys have represented many hundreds of clients stricken from asbestos related mesothelioma with compassion, diligence and success. They began their works in mesothelioma case 25 years ago, and they are still hard at it today.
Why you are entitled to compensation
For centuries there has been increasing evidence that asbestos caused respiratory diseases in humans. By the 1930s, the asbestos industry was selling millions of dollars worth of asbestos insulation. Asbestos, a mineral that was plentiful and inexpensive to use, was an effective insulating material. It was used in all sorts of insulations-pipecovering, cement, gaskets, blankets, building materials, automotive products and other various uses.
Around this time, the asbestos trade associations and industry giants began to fund scientific studies to prove that asbestos was safe, but their scientists came to the opposite conclusion. They found asbestos was a highly toxic carcinogen which caused respiratory illnesses, including cancer, in laboratory animals and, it was believed, in humans.
Faced with this evidence, the asbestos industry did not warn users of the health risks, or take steps to prevent harm. Instead, they covered up this evidence and continued with business as usual. Scientific reports were edited and modified, test results were altered or destroyed, and funding for this research was stopped. The asbestos industry then embarked on a campaign to keep the information from reaching the general public. Manufacturers of safer, non-asbestos insulations were bought out by the asbestos industry giants, stifling competition and safeguarding the cover-up.
Through the tireless efforts of some of those pioneering scientists, the United States government finally realized the hazards of asbestos, and began a slow campaign to curtail, and ultimately, prohibit, its use in the United States.
What we can do for you
Our firm is experienced in helping victims of asbestos related mesothelioma and lung cancer realize the appropriate compensation with as little inconvenience on the part of the victim and their family as possible.
When to contact us:
It is important that you contact us as soon as possible upon learning that you or a loved one has been diagnosed with an asbestos-related cancer for three reasons. First, all states have a statute of limitations in which you must file your case, which often starts running at the time of diagnosis. Your case needs to be filed before that time has expired otherwise compensation may be barred. Second, a case in which the plaintiff is alive is often set for trial more quickly because those cases get priority in most jurisdictions. Third, the person with the disease is usually the best person to establish their exposure history, which is often essential information for a successful settlement.
How your case will typically develop:
A Coady Law Firm attorney will meet with you for an initial interview to discuss your background information, exposure history, medical history, and to answer any questions you may have. We will then set the best course to help you and your family, and begin your case. Initial settlement proceeds can generally be expected within 60 days.
Affording an attorney:
We work on a contingency-fee basis, which means that we do not receive any fees until and unless you recover compensation. If for some reason we are unable to recover any compensation for you, there is no obligation for you to reimburse expenses or pay any legal fees. It is a no-risk arrangement for you.
Our Track Record
Each mesothelioma case is different in so many ways. We represent diverse individuals, both men and woman, some older, some younger with varied occupations, different intensities of exposure(s), numerous places of exposure, assorted lengths and a full range of asbestos product exposures. Some cases, unfortunately, even come to us with little or no easily identifiable exposures to asbestos.
As every case is distinct, and dependent on a number of important variables, the result we obtain for any particular client is different from that obtained for any other client. As a result, neither we nor any attorney can make a prediction based upon past results as to what results will be achieved in your case. Past results cannot predict or guarantee future awards. We promise one thing: no one will work harder for you than we will.
However, case results do provide a tool by which you can measure to some degree the capabilities of the law firm who represents you. Expertise in this type of case is vitally important. Clients come to our firm at a time of intense personal crisis in their lives, the consequences of which will touch and concern their entire family. The stakes could not be higher. The experience within our firm representing mesothelioma clients reaches back 25 years-an entire quarter of a century. We work diligently for our clients, and we believe that our results speak for themselves.
Many of our clients are happy to share with you their experiences. We are pleased to put them in touch with you if desired.
Below are some of the settlement and verdict results realized by clients of
Coady Law Firm:
|
State |
Occupation(s) |
Disease |
Age |
Results |
|
NY |
Coast Guard / Mechanic |
Mesothelioma |
50 |
|
|
CA |
Navy Machinist |
Mesothelioma |
70 |
$10.5 Million |
|
IL |
Engineer / Maintenance |
Mesothelioma |
69 |
$9.0 Million |
|
IL |
Navy / Electrician |
Mesothelioma |
74 |
$7.6 Million |
|
MA |
Housewife / Teacher |
Mesothelioma |
52 |
$5.1 Million |
|
NY |
Refinery worker |
Mesothelioma |
69 |
$5.0 Million |
|
TX |
Laborer |
Mesothelioma |
58 |
$4.8 Million |
|
IL |
Electrician |
Mesothelioma |
71 |
$4.1 Million |
|
GA |
Navy / Powerhouse worker |
Mesothelioma |
65 |
$3.9 Million |
|
MA |
Navy Machinist |
Mesothelioma |
78 |
$3.65 Million |
|
IL |
Housewife |
Mesothelioma |
64 |
$3.1 Million |
|
MA |
Mechanic |
Mesothelioma |
46 |
$2.95 Million |
|
WI |
Plumber |
Mesothelioma |
72 |
$2.8 Million |
|
CT |
Construction worker |
Mesothelioma |
63 |
$2.7 Million |
|
TX |
Plumber |
Mesothelioma |
72 |
$2 Million |
|
TX |
Navy veteran |
Mesothelioma |
77 |
$1.9 Million |
|
NY |
Metalworker |
Mesothelioma |
83 |
$1.85 Million |
|
TX |
Mill worker |
Mesothelioma |
72 |
$1.825 Million |
|
OK |
US Air Force |
Mesothelioma |
46 |
$1.8 Million |
|
MA |
Housewife |
Mesothelioma |
52 |
$1.4 Million |
|
PA |
Manufacturing |
Mesothelioma |
45 |
$1.2 Million |
|
MA |
Shipyard worker |
Mesothelioma |
80 |
$1.1 Million |
|
CA |
Navy / Electrician |
Mesothelioma |
79 |
$1.1 Million |
As needed, local counsel is retained in state of filing at no additional cost to our clients.
Client Testimonials
Our clients’ privacy is our first priority. The following letters have been provided only with the consent, approval and/or request of all clients.
Upon request, you will be put in contact with one or several of our clients that have indicated a williness to speak with prospective clients at their request.
Dear Mr. Coady,
Words cannot fully convey the gratitude I feel or the efforts and personal attention you,
and your staff, have extended on my behalf.
When following my husband’s death it was suggested that I contact you, and you took the case;
I was hopeful. However, I was unprepared for the diligence and magnitude of your efforts with
resulting benefits to me and my family. By easing my burdens and lessening worries, as well
as improving my quality of life, I know my husband would be pleased that I pursued the suggestion
and be grateful to you.
It is evident the success of your firm is derived from not just serving your clients, but in
assisting them with compassion. At a time when grief and despair can cloud thinking and who one
reaches out to is of utmost importance, you and your staff earned my trust as well as my sincere
appreciation.
Dear Bud,
Both my husband and I had a good feeling about you from the first time we met you.
We were impressed with how promptly you agreed to see us and how compassionately you
listened to our concerns. My husband and I immediately knew that not only had we
retained a lawyer, we had found a new friend. I think your strongest talent as a
lawyer is your compassionate nature. My husband had such great faith in your ability
that he told me that I shouldn’t worry about anything after he was gone. He was able
to accept his fate more easily because he knew that you and your staff would be my advocate!
He would have been so pleased with the outcome of the settlement. Because of the diligent
work that you and your staff did, the kids and I were able to continue with our lives,
missing him greatly, but financially secure.
Dear Buddy,
It was truly a pleasure to have you guide us through all the legal issues regarding
Pam’s illness. It is comforting to know that both my and Pam’s initial impression of
you, when you sat at our kitchen table that March afternoon, turned out to be all we
had hoped and more. Both your diligence and compassion at such a horrible time in our
lives has more than earned my respect and prayers. I recommend you and your staff
without reservation to anyone dealing with that dreaded disease. The ultimate settlement
you worked to provide has helped the kids and I tremendously during our grieving period.
To say thank you seems trite with what you have accomplished.
Dear Bud,
This note, to tell you what a great gentleman you are, is long overdue. Your kindness,
compassion and hard work have not gone unnoticed.
My husband’s last year was easier because of you and his dying made easier knowing that
he left a fine legacy for his family. His “personal” legacy was impressive, and because
of you, he was able to leave a trust.
I will never be able to thank you enough or tell you how much all of your efforts and
caring are appreciated.
My best regards to you and your family.
Dear Buddy and everyone else involved in the case,
I’m still numb from the news! I don’t believe all the research and preparation that went
into getting ready for trial- you all are awesome! My husband would have said you had “all
your ducks in a row and went to work with plenty of bullets”.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! This was a trying experience with a very positive outcome
and I’m glad it’s over! My husband is smiling on all of this and so are we!
Dear Mr. Coady,
I thought it was just about time I thanked you for all the good checks you
sent me. I wouldn’t have them if it wasn’t for you. They all came at special times when I needed
them badly. Like I needed a new roof on the house. I wondered how I’d pay that and you sent a check
that week. Another time a new septic system was needed and then I also needed a car. Always I needed
something. This time it’s all mine and that’s wonderful. I will use it wisely and feel great because
I’ll have a little bank account just for me.
Thank you for all the work you have done for me.
Dear Mr. Coady,
I was so pleasantly surprised with the check that you sent me. I looked at it several times and
could hardly believe what I was seeing. It is just a blessing.
I want to thank you so very much for all you have done for me, really I would not have known where
to start without your expert advice.
We are doing well, taking one day at a time - it is not easy.
Dear Mr. Coady,
I would like you to know I received your check on March 15, 2005. I must say I think I’m still
in shock, but most appreciative.
I want to thank you again for all the time you have spent on my case. It is through your long
hours and hard work that my future is now more secure.
I hope you and your family enjoy a Happy Easter.
Dear Bud,
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for representing me and my deceased
wife in our individual asbestos cases. As you remember, my wife and I had separate cases
that were tried in court simultaneously. I marveled at the amount of work that was
accomplished by you and your wonderful staff while preparing for the trial and I appreciate
the way in which you kept me informed periodically as to the status of the case. I was
indeed fortunate in seeing the fruits of your efforts during the trial which ended in our favor.
The advance planning was certainly reflected by your presentation at the trial.
Thank you Bud for everything including your kindness and your display of confidence during
this trying time, it kept my spirits high.
I can’t say enough good things about Attorney Coady and what he did for our family.
An acquaintance recommended that we contact him after my husband was diagnosed with
mesothelioma. Mr. Coady took a personal interest in this case- he treated us as if we were family- and
worked tirelessly and aggressively to obtain settlements which made the most sense for us. This included
settling some claims earlier so that my husband could receive some tangible benefits while he was still
alive.
I have no doubt that it was because of Mr. Coady’s efforts and expertise that my
husband was able to receive the number and size of the settlements that he did.
I would recommend Attorney Coady’s services wholeheartedly and without hesitation.