Our Firm Now Takes Asbestos Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma Cases in Canada

More than 80 percent of the cases of men in Canada with mesothelioma were likely exposed to asbestos in the workplace.

Such occupational exposure continues, primarily in the mining and construction sectors, though cases have been reported among men and women in other types of industries and jobs.

Family members of people who work with asbestos, and those exposed to asbestos-containing products at home or who live close to asbestos facilities, are also at increased risk for developing the asbestos-related diseases.

The largest plaintiffs’ firm in New York State, Weitz & Luxenberg PC -- which has joined forces with famed consumer advocate Erin Brockovich -- is now able to help Canadians clients with a diagnosis of mesothelioma or lung cancer from asbestos seek justice for the harm asbestos exposure has caused them.

The firm has begun speaking with people who were diagnosed after being exposed to American-made asbestos products in Canada or the USA.

Weitz & Luxenberg may be able to help them or their family members file a claim against the manufacturer in the United States and receive compensation.

Weitz & Luxenberg, now 60 lawyers strong, came in at the forefront of asbestos litigation in the late 1980s.

The firm’s Asbestos Litigation unit has over 35,000 clients and has won some of the most groundbreaking cases.

In 2008, our mesothelioma lawyers achieved a $16.25 million verdict in an asbestos lawsuit. The case, which clears a new path to justice in asbestos litigation, is believed to be the first successful asbestos verdict against a dental supply company.

The firm is known for spearheading such asbestos cases, among others, securing a jury verdict in May 2007 of $37 million for two smokers with lung cancer who had been exposed to asbestos. The jury determined that the occupational exposures to asbestos of both men were "substantial factors" in causing their lung cancers and rejected the defense that the sole cause of their lung cancers was smoking.

Residents of Canada have a right to seek compensation for an asbestos illness.

Many residents of Canada have come forward to say their work environment led to a diagnosis of mesothelioma, asbestosis or lung cancer from asbestos products made in the U.S.

If this has been your experience, our asbestos lawyers may be able to help you receive compensation for your health problems.

If you would like a free consultation or more information about your legal options, please complete the form on this page, and a representative of our law firm will contact you as soon as possible.