Pursuing Compensation for Asbestos Lung Cancer Victims in New Mexico

Asbestos is a group of durable minerals used widely in U.S. industries until the 1970s. In New Mexico, for instance, mining exposed many workers to industrial asbestos products and rock containing naturally occurring asbestos. For many, regulations came too late to prevent the health consequences appearing decades later—as one asbestos cancer researcher puts it, asbestos is a “time-bomb with a very long fuse.”

As a result, it’s important for each victim to find a lawyer who can prove that exposure in the past caused devastating health consequences today. If you suspect asbestos caused your lung cancer, the New Mexico attorneys at Carabin Shaw will fight to make your case for the maximum compensation for the physical and emotional costs you’ve endured.

Although the risks of asbestos have decreased with more recent regulations, knowledge of past sources can help you link emerging symptoms to your exposure years ago.

Occupational exposure is the most common basis of New Mexico asbestos-related lung cancer cases. In the past, employees who worked for the state’s biggest industries experienced asbestos exposure in mines, power plants, and oil refineries.

Today, New Mexico construction workers face the most frequent exposures to asbestos. Asbestos abatement jobs also involve direct exposure, and these workers must receive training to ensure that they don’t contaminate the environment.

Many New Mexico residents live in aging buildings with asbestos in ceilings, appliances, and plumbing. The acts of renovation, repair, and maintenance can also disturb asbestos fibers in old buildings.

Pursuing compensation for asbestos exposure in residences can be complicated because state asbestos laws don’t regulate single-dwelling homes. However, the terms of your lease may offer protections, and an attorney can help you understand all of your rights.

In New Mexico, various parties have a duty to be aware of asbestos risks in order to maintain your safety.

In 1990, New Mexico adopted federal asbestos regulations that govern the following:

• Notification of asbestos removal
• Asbestos management plans for some building owners and managers
• Accreditation and certification for proper asbestos handling
• Disposal of asbestos-contaminated waste

Someone’s failure to comply with these regulations strengthens your case for asbestos lung cancer compensation due to their negligence.

In general, you could pursue action against one or more of the following parties for your asbestos-related health issues:

• Employers or former employers
• Product manufacturers
• Construction contractors
• Asbestos removal companies
• Property owners or landlords

Experienced lawyers like the members of our team at Carabin Shaw strive to hold everyone who contributed to your suffering accountable.

Your legal team also helps you take every possible step to receive the best compensation options for asbestos-related illnesses. For example, your case might involve the following legal actions:

• Personal injury lawsuit, which requires you to prove that someone else’s negligence caused your illness
• Wrongful death lawsuit, which provides financial security for surviving family
• Workers’ compensation claim for medical, income, or death benefits
• Asbestos trust claim, if the manufacturer of the product that harmed you was court-ordered to provide a trust for victims

Carabin Shaw reviews show how we consistently advocate for maximum compensation. For victims of asbestos lung cancers, including mesothelioma, we seek justice through repayment of the following damages and more:

• Medical bills
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Reduced earning potential
• Diminished quality of life

Moreover, we offer our services on a contingency-fee basis, so you pay legal fees only if the outcome of your case is successful.

Call the toll-free number 800-862-1260 to schedule a free initial consultation. Our staff is available to support you 24/7 in Spanish or English. Even if you worry that linking your cancer to asbestos exposure will be difficult, our experienced team might discover options that you didn’t know were possible.

For more information:

• ATDSR
• DOI
• ENV.NM