The mesothelioma lawyers at the O’Brien Law Firm have had a long history of representing asbestos insulators in Missouri who contract asbestos disease. We have represented scores and scores of asbestos insulators over the years. Many of these clients came out of the union halls of Insulators Local 1 in St. Louis and Insulators Local 27 in Kansas City.
As demonstrated by a case recently resolved for a living mesothelioma victim, our representation extends beyond clients working for local Missouri unions. It is our sincere honor and privilege to represent members of such an important, hardworking trade across the country.
A Case Beyond Missouri’s Borders
Fans of geography may be aware that Missouri shares a border with eight different states – no other state in the country has more contiguous neighbors. This interesting fact is relevant for more than just the occasional trivia night. Because Missouri has so many neighbors, the number of laborers from out of state who find their way to the Show Me State for work is significant. This was especially true in the insulator context in the 1960s and 1970s.
The mesothelioma client in question is a member of Insulators Local 90 in Memphis, Tennessee. Over the course of a 30-year career that began in the mid-60s, this insulator worked regularly in Missouri and several other Midwest states, including Illinois, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Texas, in addition to his home state.
The O’Brien Law Firm’s reputation as a leader in asbestos injury law extends all over the Midwest, as does our client list; the gentleman in question came to us following his unfortunate mesothelioma diagnosis because he has served as a fact witness for a former asbestos-caused lung cancer client.
Quick Action and a Strong Result
The case presented hurdles, including several defendants challenging the St. Louis Circuit Court’s jurisdiction. Our client worked in seven different states, and not every defendant could be found in Missouri or manufactured or sold its asbestos products within Missouri’s borders. Despite these challenges, the O’Brien Law Firm was able to successfully resolve the civil portion of this mesothelioma case for comfortably over $5,000,000, an outstanding result for the client by any metric.
When the civil aspect of a mesothelioma case concludes, our work is not yet finished. We now move on to the asbestos bankruptcy claim phase of the case, where we hope to recover an additional seven figures in settlement monies on behalf of our deserving client.
Seek Justice With Experienced Mesothelioma Lawyers
Mesothelioma cases demand urgency, knowledge, and relentless advocacy. At the O’Brien Law Firm, we have decades of experience representing asbestos insulators and their families, achieving substantial results in Missouri and across the country. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related illness, you don’t have to face the legal process alone.
Reach out to the O’Brien Law Firm today for a free, confidential consultation. Our team is ready to guide you through every step and fight for the compensation you deserve.