Legal Question in Workers Comp in New York

I filed a claim againist the US Gypsum asbestos settlement trust for Meso cancer (caused by exposure to asbestos). I worked got USG back in 67 to 68. My claim was denied because I should have filed under workmans comp. This type of cancer does not reveal itself right away. It can take more than 30 years to reveal itself. I was diagnosed in 2001 thirty fours years later. How can the workmans comp laws come into play after that long of a period of time? Need some guidance here, something does not seem kosher. I know live in Illinois but worked for USG in the Grassey Point New York plant. If necessary I can email or fax their letter of refusal.

Craig Ketchum 02/12/11


Asked on 2/12/11, 2:42 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Locksley Wade Law Office of Locksley O. Wade

You should bring your claim to a tort attorney (negligence) in your state that is familiar with mesothelioma claims. Do not try to handle this yourself given the complex nature of such a claim.

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Answered on 2/20/11, 8:01 am


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