An asbestos lung cancer lawsuit is a legal claim against companies that manufactured asbestos-containing products that led to a patient’s asbestos lung cancer diagnosis. Lung cancer patients may file personal injury lawsuits. Families who lost a loved one may file a wrongful death claim.
Written by Joe Lahav, Esq. | Edited by Walter Pacheco | Last Update: February 9, 2026
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The types of asbestos lung cancer lawsuits include product liability lawsuits, personal injury lawsuits, wrongful death lawsuits and others. These asbestos lung cancer lawsuits fall into several categories such as who is filing the lawsuit, the type or level of injury and who they are suing. Product liability and personal injury lawsuits cover individual exposure, while families of loved ones who died of cancer can file wrongful death suits.
According to KCIC, a total of 1,472 people filed asbestos lung cancer lawsuits in 2023. That’s up 8% from the asbestos lung cancer lawsuits filed in 2022.
An asbestos lung cancer lawsuit may be filed by anyone who has been diagnosed with lung cancer and was exposed to asbestos. This includes patients who experienced primary or secondary asbestos exposure. Even if you didn’t work around asbestos, you may still be able to file an asbestos-related lung cancer claim.
Before filing your claim, consider scheduling a consultation with an asbestos lawyer. They’ll be able to tell you whether you have a viable case and what to expect if you proceed with a lung cancer or mesothelioma lawsuit.
The right legal representation is everything. We’ll connect you to a top asbestos lung cancer lawyer who will help you secure financial compensation.
Find an AttorneyThe asbestos lung cancer process typically begins with the plaintiff hiring an asbestos lawyer and filing a lawsuit. As with any legal process, lung cancer lawsuits take time, effort and paperwork.
Following this process is an important part of receiving compensation from asbestos lung cancer settlements. Be sure to contact an attorney as soon as possible to start pushing your case forward in the correct way.
To prevail in a legal claim for lung cancer or mesothelioma cancer, you have to prove you were exposed to asbestos, and your cancer developed as a result of that exposure. The evidence you assemble should be related to your past employment, asbestos-related products you’ve used and a timeline of when your lung cancer first developed.
As the plaintiff, the courts place the burden of proof on you, so even if the defendant is responsible for your condition, they usually won’t be held accountable without solid evidence. If the evidence points toward your cancer resulting from asbestos exposure, the courts or jury should find the company that exposed you liable for the damages you’ve suffered.
Gathering this information greatly strengthens your case. With appropriately thorough records, it will be difficult for the defendant to argue their innocence.
The benefits from filing an asbestos lung cancer lawsuit involve different types of compensation that can ease some of the financial burden from an asbestos-related lung cancer diagnosis. Cancer scans and treatments are expensive, and many people can’t afford them. Filing a lung cancer lawsuit holds negligent companies accountable and helps you afford essential medical treatment.
Types of Lung Cancer Lawsuit Compensation
Asbestos lawsuit settlements range from $1 million to $2 million. Compensation from a lawsuit can allow you to receive the care, facilities and resources you need to manage your condition.
An experienced asbestos lung cancer lawyer can help you throughout the process of building a case for asbestos-related lung cancer claims, filing a lawsuit and receiving compensation. Because they specialize in asbestos-related lung cancer lawsuits, they understand the unique challenges that you face living with cancer and are more willing to make accommodations.
To ensure you’re confident in the attorney you hire, many asbestos lawyers offer free consultations. These consultations allow you to meet the lawyer and get a better sense of whether they’re right for you. Finding the right attorney allows you to avoid stressing about the lawsuit so you can focus on treatment and recovery.
You shouldn’t have to choose between getting care and paying for it. Get the financial support you deserve.
Explore Your OptionsYes, you can usually schedule the first consultation with an asbestos lawyer for free, after which you can decide whether to hire them.
Absolutely! If you can prove in court that you developed lung cancer as a result of asbestos exposure, you may be entitled to compensation.
You can sue anyone responsible for your asbestos exposure. Typically, this is the company or companies that manufactured the asbestos you were exposed to.
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Joe Lahav is a lawyer and legal advisor at The Mesothelioma Center, where he also served as a Patient Advocate for seven years. Joe lost his mother to cancer and understands the emotional toll mesothelioma can have on families.
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