Mesothelioma & Asbestos Law Firm In Arizona
A mesothelioma diagnosis raises questions about whether you may qualify for compensation. An Arizona mesothelioma lawyer can explain your legal rights and available options for financial recovery.
Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen (ELSM) has more than 40 years of experience representing mesothelioma patients and their families nationwide, including clients throughout Arizona. ELSM focuses exclusively on mesothelioma cases. Our law firm understands that every mesothelioma case is unique and provides you with personalized guidance and support throughout the legal process.
Arizona Mesothelioma Legal Rights At a Glance
- Statute of limitations: Arizona generally allows two years to file a mesothelioma personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit.
- Arizona client results: ELSM has secured mesothelioma settlements totaling more than $267 million for clients living in Arizona, including an individual recovery of approximately $89.3 million.
- Compensation options: Depending on your case, you may be eligible to pursue mesothelioma compensation through asbestos lawsuits, asbestos trust funds, VA benefits, and workers’ compensation.
- Common asbestos exposure sites: ELSM clients have documented asbestos exposure at Arizona construction sites, manufacturing plants, military facilities, mines, power plants, and other industrial jobsites.
- Statewide representation: ELSM represents clients throughout Arizona and will travel to you for a free mesothelioma case evaluation.
Filing Mesothelioma Lawsuits in Arizona
Filing a mesothelioma lawsuit in Arizona begins with investigating when, where, and how you were exposed to asbestos. Your employment history, military service, medical records, use of asbestos-contaminated consumer products, and other circumstances can help identify companies that may be responsible.
An Arizona mesothelioma attorney can also determine whether a personal injury lawsuit or wrongful death lawsuit may apply based on the circumstances of your case.
ELSM can help you:
- Research your employment and military history and identify other potential sources of asbestos exposure.
- Identify companies that may be responsible for your exposure.
- Gather medical records, employment records, and other evidence needed to support your lawsuit.
- Prepare and file the necessary legal documents.
- Handle communications involving defendants and their attorneys and negotiate settlements on your behalf.
- Keep you and your loved ones informed throughout the legal process.
Because mesothelioma can develop decades after asbestos exposure, some of the companies connected to your exposure may have closed or merged by the time of your diagnosis. These circumstances do not necessarily prevent you from pursuing a lawsuit. ELSM investigates your asbestos exposure to determine which companies may still be responsible.
Do I Have to File My Mesothelioma Lawsuit in Arizona?
Not necessarily. Where you can file depends on the circumstances of your case. You may be eligible to file your mesothelioma lawsuit in Arizona or another state based on factors such as where your asbestos exposure occurred and where potentially responsible companies operated. An Arizona mesothelioma lawyer can evaluate the states connected to your case and determine where you may be eligible to file.
Mesothelioma Compensation in Arizona
Mesothelioma can create significant expenses for patients and their families. Mesothelioma compensation can help cover treatment and other medical expenses, lost wages, lodging for treatment, supportive care, and other losses related to a mesothelioma diagnosis.
Depending on your case, mesothelioma compensation may be available through:
- Asbestos trust fund claims
- Mesothelioma lawsuits
- VA claims
- Workers’ compensation claims
Arizona residents may be eligible for financial recovery from multiple sources. Our mesothelioma law firm can review your individual circumstances, determine which Arizona mesothelioma claims may apply, and identify the compensation options available to you.
Meet Our Welcome Team
When you contact ELSM for a free mesothelioma case evaluation, our Welcome Team will help you get started. Attorneys Jennifer Lucarelli and Kyle Navin will listen to your concerns, learn about your diagnosis and possible asbestos exposure, and answer your initial questions.
Our legal team travels to meet you where you are. Your case evaluation is always free, and our attorneys can explain what to expect and provide support throughout the legal process.
Arizona Mesothelioma Statute of Limitations
Under Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-542, Arizona generally allows two years to file a mesothelioma personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit. For personal injury claims, Arizona courts recognize a discovery rule that can affect when the filing period begins. For wrongful death claims, the two-year filing period generally begins on the date of death.
An ELSM mesothelioma attorney can review the circumstances of your case and determine which filing deadline applies.
Why Acting Quickly Matters
Speaking with an attorney soon after a mesothelioma diagnosis gives your legal team more time to investigate when and where your asbestos exposure occurred and gather evidence to support your case. Employment records can become harder to locate, companies may change ownership, and witnesses with knowledge of older Arizona jobsites may become more difficult to find.
Mesothelioma Settlements for Clients Living in Arizona
Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen has secured more than $267 million in mesothelioma settlements for clients living in Arizona, including the results below. Each mesothelioma case is different, and settlement amounts depend on the specific facts and circumstances involved. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
| State | Disease | Occupation / Exposure | Age | ~ Monies to Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | Mesothelioma | Cosmetic Talc User | 75 | ~$89,300,000 |
| AZ | Mesothelioma | Talc Powder User | 77 | ~$10,800,000 |
| AZ | Mesothelioma | Navy Veteran | 64 | ~$6,700,000 |
| AZ | Mesothelioma | Laborer | 41 | ~$6,100,000 |
| AZ | Mesothelioma | Plant Worker / Construction Worker | 67 | ~$4,700,000 |
| AZ | Mesothelioma | Navy Veteran / Powerhouse Worker | 61 | ~$4,000,000 |
| AZ | Mesothelioma | Navy Veteran / Welder | 56 | ~$4,000,000 |
| AZ | Mesothelioma | Construction Worker / Talc Powder User | 55 | ~$3,300,000 |
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Jobsites in Arizona With Documented Mesothelioma Cases
Arizona workers faced asbestos exposure at jobsites throughout the state. ELSM clients have worked at jobsites in industries including construction, manufacturing, mining, military, and power generation. Asbestos-containing insulation and other materials were historically used around machinery, pipes, boilers, and other equipment at many industrial worksites.
ELSM has represented mesothelioma clients living in Arizona who worked as electricians, laborers, machinists, mechanics, military personnel, plant workers, and welders.
ELSM clients have worked at the following Arizona jobsites:
- Alcoa Corporation - Phoenix
- American Smelting & Refining Company - Hayden
- Apache Generating Station - Cochise
- Arizona Light and Power Company - Phoenix
- Arizona State University - Tempe
- Calumet and Arizona Mining Company - Douglas
- Copper Queen Consolidated Mining Company - Douglas
- Duval Mine - Tucson
- Flagstaff Electric Light Company - Flagstaff
- General Electric - Cochise, Phoenix
- Hughes Aircraft - Tucson
- Kaiser Refractories - Tempe
- Luke Air Force Base - Phoenix
- Magma Copper Company - San Manuel
- Morenci Power Plant - Morenci
- Page Power Plant - Page
- Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Plant - Tonopah
- Phelps Dodge Copper Mine - Ajo
- Ray Consolidated Copper Company - Hayden
- Reynolds Metals Company - Phoenix
- Salt River Project - Phoenix, Tempe
- Tucson Gas and Electric Company - Tucson
- University of Arizona - Tucson
Even if your employer or jobsite is not listed, you may still be eligible to file a mesothelioma claim. Asbestos exposure may also have occurred during military service, while renovating a home, through secondary asbestos exposure, or from using asbestos-contaminated consumer products such as certain talcum powders and talc makeup. ELSM can investigate potential asbestos exposure from your work and military history, home repair activities, and personal product use.
ELSM Mesothelioma Clients in Arizona
ELSM has represented mesothelioma patients and their loved ones throughout Arizona. Our clients live in the Arizona towns and cities listed below:
Top Arizona Cities and Towns Where ELSM Clients Live
| Apache Junction, AZ | Avondale, AZ |
| Buckeye, AZ | Bullhead City, AZ |
| Chandler, AZ | Cottonwood, AZ |
| Elfrida, AZ | Flagstaff, AZ |
| Fountain Hills, AZ | Gilbert, AZ |
| Glendale, AZ | Gold Canyon, AZ |
| Goodyear, AZ | Green Valley, AZ |
| Kingman, AZ | Lake Havasu City, AZ |
| Marana, AZ | Maricopa, AZ |
| Mesa, AZ | New River, AZ |
| North Phoenix, AZ | Oracle, AZ |
| Oro Valley, AZ | Peoria, AZ |
| Phoenix, AZ | Prescott, AZ |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | Safford, AZ |
| San Manuel, AZ | San Tan Valley, AZ |
| Scottsdale, AZ | Sierra Vista, AZ |
| Snowflake, AZ | Springerville, AZ |
| Sun City, AZ | Sun City West, AZ |
| Sun Lakes, AZ | Surprise, AZ |
| Tubac, AZ | Tucson, AZ |
| Winkelman, AZ | Yuma, AZ |
Total number of Arizona towns and cities represented by ELSM: 42
Arizona Asbestos Laws
Arizona regulates asbestos during renovation, demolition, removal, transport, and disposal to help limit exposure to airborne asbestos fibers. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) administers federal asbestos requirements under the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) in much of the state. Maricopa, Pima, and Pinal counties administer asbestos requirements within their jurisdictions.
Arizona Laws Affecting Mesothelioma Lawsuits
Arizona has specific requirements for asbestos personal injury lawsuits. Under A.R.S. § 12-782, a person pursuing an asbestos lawsuit must disclose certain existing or anticipated claims against asbestos bankruptcy trusts and provide related claim information within specified time periods.
Under A.R.S. § 12-783, an asbestos personal injury claim must also include a sworn statement providing information about the injured person's asbestos exposure history. These requirements make identifying where, when, and how asbestos exposure occurred an important part of preparing an Arizona mesothelioma lawsuit.
Asbestos Safety Guidelines in Arizona
Older homes, workplaces, schools, military facilities, and other buildings in Arizona may still contain asbestos-containing materials. Renovation, demolition, maintenance, or repair work can disturb these materials and release asbestos fibers into the air. Naturally occurring asbestos deposits have also been identified in several areas of Arizona.
Depending on the building, location, and type of work involved, asbestos requirements may include:
- Inspecting regulated facilities for asbestos before renovation or demolition work.
- Using appropriately certified asbestos professionals for regulated work.
- Providing advance notification before certain renovation and demolition projects.
- Following requirements for safely removing and handling asbestos-containing materials.
- Properly transporting and disposing of asbestos-containing waste.
Arizona’s asbestos requirements are designed to reduce exposure by preventing asbestos fibers from becoming airborne during renovation, demolition, and other work that may disturb asbestos-containing materials.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a mesothelioma lawsuit in Arizona?
Arizona generally has a two-year statute of limitations for mesothelioma personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits. For personal injury claims, the filing period may depend on when the injury and its cause were discovered or reasonably should have been discovered. For wrongful death claims, the two-year filing period generally begins on the date of death. An attorney can review the circumstances of your case and determine the applicable filing deadline.
Can I file an Arizona mesothelioma claim?
You may be able to file an Arizona mesothelioma claim if you were diagnosed with mesothelioma after asbestos exposure. One or more companies may be legally responsible. ELSM can investigate your work and military history, household asbestos exposure and home repair activities, and personal consumer product use to identify potential sources of asbestos exposure and determine your legal options.
Where did asbestos exposure occur in Arizona?
Asbestos exposure in Arizona occurred in mines, manufacturing plants, military facilities, power plants, and other industrial jobsites. ELSM has represented Arizona mesothelioma clients with work histories involving these types of jobsites. Asbestos exposure could also occur during home renovation, through secondary exposure, or from asbestos-contaminated consumer products, including certain talcum powders and cosmetics. Reviewing your complete exposure history can help identify the companies that may be responsible.
Why should I choose a law firm that focuses exclusively on mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma cases can involve asbestos exposure that occurred decades before a diagnosis, making detailed investigation especially important. A law firm focused exclusively on mesothelioma has experience researching older jobsites and asbestos-containing products, identifying potentially responsible companies, and pursuing available sources of compensation. ELSM has more than 40 years of experience representing mesothelioma patients and their loved ones.
How much does an Arizona mesothelioma lawyer cost?
ELSM handles mesothelioma cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay no upfront costs or attorney's fees, and ELSM receives an attorney's fee only if compensation is recovered for you. Your initial mesothelioma case evaluation is also free.
What will I need to do during my mesothelioma lawsuit?
Your level of involvement can depend on your case and your preferences. ELSM's mesothelioma lawyers handle much of the legal work, including investigating your asbestos exposure, gathering records, communicating with defendants, and preparing your case. We keep you informed while working to minimize the demands the legal process places on you and your family.
Select a state below to learn more about our team and the results we've secured in your area.
Request a Free Mesothelioma Case Evaluation in Arizona
Request a free case evaluation now if you or someone you love has been diagnosed with mesothelioma. The evaluation will cost you nothing. Our lawyers will travel to visit you at your convenience or conference call with you over the phone. We understand how difficult a time this is for you and will assist in any way that we can. You can also call us toll-free at 800-336-0086 at any time.
Attorney Brian Early is a managing partner at ELSM. For the past 25 years, he has represented more than 500 mesothelioma clients. He dedicates his practice to pursuing justice for people and families affected by asbestos exposure.
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