Asbestos Attorneys for Injured Workers
For over 20 years, the asbestos attorneys at Brayton Purcell have been extensively involved in protecting the legal rights of asbestos victims, including injured workers and their families. Many of our clients suffer from asbestosis, mesothelioma, lung cancer, or other asbestos–related diseases. We are there for them, providing support and understanding as well as legal advocacy.
Getting You the Help You Need
We seek compensation for our clients to the full extent allowed by law. This includes damages for pain, suffering, loss of wages, and medical expenses. We also pursue compensation for families who have lost a loved one due to asbestos exposure.
If a company that is involved with asbestos goes through bankruptcy, we will nevertheless fight for a client’s rights. We oppose efforts by otherwise solvent companies to avoid their responsibilities to the very people they have harmed the most.
We offer you this pledge: to handle your asbestos case effectively and efficiently; to answer your questions and concerns; to keep you informed; and to provide excellent representation.
Choosing an Asbestos Attorney
We understand that choosing an asbestos attorney can feel like a daunting task, especially while grappling with the effects of a serious disease. We are available to talk with you about your potential case, to discuss your legal choices, and to give you time to make an informed decision. Please contact us for a free evaluation of your asbestos case. We charge no fee for an initial consultation.
Our client base is nationwide. We handle cases from throughout the country, selecting and associating with high quality local counsel when necessary. We file actions in states in addition to California, Oregon, Washington, Utah and Hawaii, where our asbestos attorneys are based. Our main offices are in California, Oregon (for the Washington/Oregon region) and Utah.
Our Verdicts and Settlements
Our asbestos attorneys are considered to be among the foremost in the field. Below are just some of our verdicts. Please feel free to contact us if you would like a more complete list of our court cases.
- Compensation of $1,083,000 to a retired pipefitter with asbestosis and colon cancer caused by his on–the–job exposure to asbestos (Merle Sandy v. Exxon Mobil Corporation, 2006, San Francisco Superior Court, California, No. 324212).
- A $1.9 million award to a retired sheet metal worker who was exposed to asbestos and developed peritoneal mesothelioma (cancer of the membranes surrounding the stomach) (Genaro Garcia and Dalia Garcia v. Duro Dyne Corporation, 2005, San Francisco Superior Court, California, No. 418098).
- Over $3.4 million for Ralph Pierce, a 70–year old retired machine operator and supervisor suffering from colon cancer from his exposure to asbestos products (Ralph Pierce v. Certainteed Corporation, 2005, San Francisco Superior Court, California, No. 408642).
- Damages of $8,673,704 to a former United States Navy machinist and engineering officer suffering from terminal pleural mesothelioma caused by his service–related exposure to asbestos (Anthony Cadlo and Maxlyn Cadlo v. John Crane Inc. and Metalclad Insulation Corp., 2005, San Francisco Superior Court, California, No. 412325).
- Over $5 million to an asbestos lung cancer victim who was employed as a Navy machinist and engineering officer. He had worked with asbestos gaskets and steam packing as well as with asbestos–containing marine valves during his career (Edward Jones v. John Crane Incorporated, et al., 2003, San Francisco Superior Court, California, No. 407782, affirmed on appeal).
- A total of $33.7 million to a navy electrician and his wife. Mr. Todak, who suffered from mesothelioma, was awarded $22.7 million and his wife received $11 million for loss of consortium (Alfred Todak v. Foster Wheeler L.L.C., 2002, San Francisco Superior Court, California, No. 320621).
- A verdict of over $1.5 million to a millwright who was exposed to asbestos–containing Limpet spray. He contracted non–Hodgkins lymphoma and colon cancer (Ray Sundberg v. ACandS, Inc. et al., 2001, King County Superior Court, Washington, No. 21756–0).
- An $8 million verdict in favor of an insulator who contracted mesothelioma from work around boilers at a refinery (Alan Vasen v. Exxon Mobil Corporation, 2001, San Francisco Superior Court, California, No. 312211).
Our asbestos lawyers always try to settle clients’ cases without the risk and expense of trial, and most of our cases settle without the need for a trial. However, our ability to efficiently bring cases to trial and obtain good verdicts proves very useful. The defendants’ knowledge that they are dealing with experienced asbestos trial attorneys assists us in settlement negotiations and adds value to our cases.
Contacting Our Asbestos Lawyers
If you would like to request more information about how our asbestos attorneys can help you, you may contact us through this web site or by calling 800–361–0315. Also see the list of Brayton Purcell office locations for asbestos lawyers at our main offices in California, Utah, and Oregon.