Can you file a wrongful death suit against your dads job he died from cancer being exposed to asbestos?

Answer 1

It depends on a number of factors as in: what state has jurisdiction; what if the statute of limitations for the state in which either a worker's compensation claim or a civil claim is made. In most states, the Executor/Administrator of the deceased person's estate is responsible for disbursement of any money received for this, if any. Also, there typically has to be some medical documentation of an asbestos-related disease & some proof of exposure. Also, the exposure has to be medically linked to the disease. Some of the companies which sold these products have gone through the bankruptcy process and claims may be filed with these trusts, although the money, if awarded is typically lower than in a civil claim, but the burden of proof is also somewhat less. The best thing to do is consult an attorney in your area who specializes in this area of practice. I am not an attorney, but I am a paralegal in this particular field of law. Most lawyers will take a case, if they accept it, on a contingency fee, meaning that they only get paid if the client gets any money. However, it is a time-consuming process which takes patience.