Do asbestos claims have a statute of limitations?

Like the majority of personal injury claims, asbestos exposure claims have a statute of limitations.

The average time limit is 2-5 years from the moment you are diagnosed with a disease caused by asbestos exposure, such as mesothelioma, but it may be shorter or longer depending on where you live. It is important to know that more than one state's statute of limitations may apply to your asbestos exposure case.

For this reason, we strongly advise you to contact our team of experts as soon as you receive your diagnosis since if the statute of limitations expires, you are no longer eligible for compensation.

It is worthy of note that the statute of limitations for asbestos exposure claims in your state may change, which is why it is crucial to contact Atraxia Law as soon as possible. Otherwise, you will not be able to benefit from the compensation you deserve for your injury. For wrongful death asbestos exposure claims, the statute of limitations becomes effective the moment the individual passes away.

There are certain factors that can affect the statute of limitations for asbestos exposure claims, such as the following:

• the type of claim you file: different statutes of limitations may apply to different types of claims – for instance, a statute of limitations for a trust fund claim may be different than that for a personal injury claim
• the state you live in: you may be eligible to file a claim for asbestos exposure in the state where you currently live or another state where you have lived before
• when and where you were exposed to asbestos: the state of exposure might be the best place to file, and furthermore, the date when your exposure began and ended may influence your claim’s statute of limitations
• the location of the company: in many cases, the best place to file your asbestos exposure claim is the state where the manufacturer responsible for your exposure is located
• the date of your diagnosis: the day of your diagnosis is one of the most important factors affecting the statute of limitations of your case
• the degree of severity: in special cases, an extension gets granted, and the severity of your diagnosis and how far along the disease has progressed can play a major role

The statute of limitations applies to both asbestos exposure claims filed with asbestos trust funds and asbestos exposure lawsuits. After you reach out to our team of professionals, we will carefully evaluate your situation to determine whether you are eligible for filing a claim for asbestos exposure, which will ease the next steps of the legal process significantly.

Quality assistance for victims of asbestos exposure

Atraxia Law has been dedicating its endeavors to helping victims of asbestos exposure find out whether they are eligible to file a claim for the past 35 years. We are here to make the process of filing a claim as easy as possible for you, as we are aware that most people who struggle with diseases caused by asbestos exposure are elderly and in a lot of suffering. Eventually, we will let you know if you can file a claim for asbestos exposure.