Exposed to Asbestos at Work in North Dakota? Get Legal Help Now

Despite the common knowledge that asbestos is harmful, many individuals still face asbestos exposure at work. If a doctor has diagnosed you with mesothelioma because of your current or past workplace exposure, your North Dakota employer may be liable due to negligence. Contacting a lawyer ensures that you get compensation for your medical expenses and subsequent losses.

The North Dakota asbestos attorneys at Carabin Shaw can help you file a lawsuit for your asbestos injury. Our team understands the difficult losses that come from asbestos injuries, and we have the knowledge and experience to get you the compensation you deserve.

Contact us today via our toll-free number at 800-862-1260, and get in contact with our English- AND Spanish-speaking staff members who are available 24/7 to take your call and schedule a free case review.

North Dakota has many worksites where asbestos exposures have occurred, such as at military bases and power plants. Noteworthy exposures occurred across multiple North Dakota cities when they received contaminated ore from Libby, MT over the course of 45 years. An insulation factory in Minot, ND received contaminated vermiculite from Libby, exposing its workers and nearby residents to the harmful mineral over an extended time period.

Despite multiple asbestos exposure worksites throughout the State of North Dakota, asbestos exposure can happen nearly anywhere. The substance was used in popcorn ceilings, ceiling tiles, and paint. Many insulated pipes and plaster walls contain asbestos. The material is durable and fire resistant, so industries used it frequently prior to and during the discovery of its harmful effects.

While the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enacts legislation and regulations to control the use of asbestos and protect people from its harmful effects, many people still suffer from mesothelioma in North Dakota each year.

The courts hold employers liable for work injuries based on negligence and fault. Negligence occurs when a party had a duty to protect the victim from injury, failed to act upon that duty, and the victim was injured as a result of this negligence. A lawyer files a personal injury lawsuit related to asbestos injury against at-fault parties based on negligence.

Negligence does not mean that the employer intentionally harmed the asbestos victim. Instead, it means that they had a duty to prevent the injury but failed to act upon this duty. In the case of asbestos injuries, many companies chose to continue manufacturing or using asbestos products despite their knowledge of its harmful effects. In these cases, the courts have awarded some victims additional punitive damages.

North Dakota Workforce Safety & Insurance covers all workers’ compensation claims in the state. Depending on your situation, you may also hire an attorney and file a personal injury claim to get compensation. A qualified legal team with experience in asbestos claims will help you to proceed with legal matters in a successful manner.

If you’ve lost a parent, spouse, or child due to asbestos injury, you might be able to claim a wrongful death injury. The damages are not always equal in North Dakota wrongful death cases to the damages available to the injured party, but they should be proportionate to injury caused by the death.

Between 1991 and 2019, asbestos caused the deaths of 2,800 people in North Dakota. The family members of those people deserve compensation for their loss. The statute of limitations is 2 years for a wrongful death case in North Dakota.

The quality lawyers at Carabin Shaw understand the support you need during your asbestos lawsuit whether you are injured or lost a loved one due to asbestos exposure. We understand that legal fees can be a barrier to seeking compensation, which is why we offer our services on a contingency-fee basis. That means you don’t pay unless we are able to help you get compensation for your losses.

Our client reviews show our commitment to our clients. We value communication and transparency, so you understand your case every step of the way. There’s no reason to avoid seeking compensation for your mesothelioma or other asbestos injury. Call Carabin Shaw today.

For more information:

• Workforce Safety
• ATSDR