Asbestos Lawyers | Edwardsville Office | Serving Danville, AL
Representation for People Suffering from the Effects of Asbestos Exposure
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Highly Recommended Asbestos Firm, Nationally Recognized With Groundbreaking Wins in Mesothelioma claims. Free Consultation.
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Asbestos Lawyers | Chestnut Hill Office | Serving Nationwide, AL
For More Than 40 Years, Sokolove Law Has Helped Bring Justice and Compensation to Thousands of Mesothelioma Victims and Their Families.
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Backed with all the resources only Bailey & Glasser LLP can offer, our highly skilled Mesothelioma, Asbestos & Lung Cancer practice group is ready and prepared to help nationwide!
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Asbestos Lawyers | Decatur Office | Serving Danville, AL
402 East Moulton Street, PO Box 1607, Decatur, AL 35602
Lead Counsel independently verifies Asbestos attorneys in Danville and checks their standing with Alabama bar associations.
Our Verification Process and CriteriaAsbestos, a naturally occurring substance, was widely used until the 1970s. But the hazards from exposure, such as serious and life threatening health issues, including lung cancer, were not known.
If you have been exposed to asbestos you may have a legal remedy to pay for past, current, and future medical expenses, loss of wages, pain and suffering, and perhaps to punish the party that caused your exposure. But you will need a Danville attorney experienced in handling asbestos cases to negotiate a settlement or take your case to trial.
Specialized legal help is available for most legal issues. Each case is unique; seeking legal help is a smart first step toward understanding your legal situation and seeking the best path toward resolution for your case. An experienced lawyer understands the local laws surrounding your case and what your best legal options might be. More importantly, there are certain situations and circumstances – such as being charged with a crime – where you should always seek experienced legal help.
Prepare for your consultation by writing down notes of your understanding of the case, jot down questions and concerns for the attorney, and gather your documents. Remember that you are trying to get a sense of whether the attorney has your trust and can help you address your legal issues. Questions should include how the attorney intends to resolve your issue, how many years he/she has been practicing law and specifically practicing in your area, as well as how many cases similar to yours the attorney has handled. It can also be helpful to broach the subject of fees so that you understand the likely cost and structure of your representation by a specific attorney and/or legal team.
In general, how much an attorney costs will often depend on these four factors: billing method and pricing structure, type of legal work performed, law firm prestige, and attorney experience. Depending on the legal issue you are facing, an attorney may bill you by the hour, settle on a flat fee, or enter into a contingency fee agreement. The type of legal work you need help with will also play a role in cost incurred.
Pro se – This Latin term refers to representing yourself in court instead of hiring professional legal counsel. Pro se representation can occur in either criminal or civil cases.
Statute – Refers to a law created by a legislative body. For example, the laws enacted by Congress are statutes.
Subject matter jurisdiction – Requirement that a particular court have authority to hear the claim based on the specific type of issue brought to the court. For example, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court only has subject matter jurisdiction over bankruptcy filings, therefore it does not have the authority to render binding judgment over other types of cases, such as divorce.