Los Angeles Mesothelioma Lawyer
The Gori Law Firm is a prominent nationwide team of award-winning attorneys with our local office near Los Angeles, CA, committed to advocating for mesothelioma victims. With over 100 years of combined legal experience, we have won over $4 billion in settlements and verdicts for our clients. Our Torrance mesothelioma lawyers provide comprehensive legal support, and we can represent you in a claim against the parties or entities whose actions contributed to your asbestos-related illness.
Navigate this page
- Navigating to Our Torrance, CA Office
- Our Mesothelioma & Asbestos Lawyers in Torrance, California
- Mesothelioma Compensation Options for California Residents
- California Statute of Limitations for Asbestos Lawsuits
- Our Mesothelioma Settlements and Verdicts
- Schedule a Free Consultation With Our Los Angeles Mesothelioma Law Firm
- Frequently Asked Questions About California Mesothelioma Lawsuits
At The Gori Law Firm, we have successfully represented countless mesothelioma victims in California and throughout the U.S., securing significant compensation in settlements and court verdicts. Our experienced mesothelioma attorneys fight to hold corporate entities responsible for exposing employees and others to asbestos.
When you hire our team to represent you in a mesothelioma lawsuit, you’ll benefit from our years of experience, which helps us secure prompt trial dates and settlements. We also provide extensive support services for clients suffering from asbestos-related conditions, including financial planning, medical care referrals, assistance with insurance, and guidance through Medicare matters.
Additionally, we donate to the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation for every case we review. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation in our Torrance office.
Navigating to Our Torrance, CA Office
Schedule your free, no-obligation consultation with our Torrance, CA office by filling out our online contact form. Do not wait to take legal action. We are available 24 hours, seven days a week to take your call.
Parking and Public Transportation
Our Torrance office is located just one block from two bus stops. The Carson St. and Hawthorne Blvd. stop serves bus lines 1, 6, and 9. Clients can also take the Hawthorne Bl at Carson St. stop, accessible via the 4X, 7, and 8 lines.
We have free on-site parking available for visitors.
Driving Directions
Get onto I-110 S and continue for 14.3 miles. Take Exit 7B for Carson St. Turn right onto W Carson St. and drive for 3.8 miles. The Gori Law Firm is on your left.
Get onto I-5 N. Use the right two lanes to take Exit 113C to merge onto CA-91 W/State Hwy 91 W and continue for 18 miles. Use the right three lanes to take Exit 6 to merge onto I-110 S toward San Pedro. Take Exit 7B for Carson St., and turn right onto W Carson St. Follow W Carson St. for 3.8 miles, and The Gori Law Firm will be on your left.
Get onto I-110 N, and take Exit 5 for Sepulveda Blvd. Turn left onto W Sepulveda Blvd., and continue for four miles. Turn right onto Hawthorne Blvd., then make a left after the Bank of America Financial Center. The Gori Law Firm will be on your left.
Get onto CA-1 S and continue for 0.8 miles. Turn left onto Torrance Blvd., and make a right onto Palos Verdes Blvd. Turn left onto W Carson St. and continue for 0.9 miles. Turn right, and The Gori Law Firm will be on your left.
Neighborhoods We Serve
The Gori Law Firm’s office serves Torrance and the greater Los Angeles area, including Long Beach, Lakewood, Hermosa Beach, Inglewood, Santa Monica, Culver City, Beverly Hills, Pasadena, Santa Ana, and Anaheim.
Our Mesothelioma & Asbestos Lawyers in Torrance, California
At The Gori Law firm, our team of skilled attorneys in Torrance has dedicated their careers to helping those suffering from asbestos lung disease and mesothelioma and their families recover the compensation they need.
We believe this collective dedication is the underlying factor of our success for mesothelioma victims in the Los Angeles area and throughout the country. Among other things, our mesothelioma lawyers are known for:
- Having diverse experience in asbestos, mesothelioma, and other injury claims
- Obtaining seven and eight-figure court verdicts in asbestos litigation for our clients
- Winning accolades and awards, including Super Lawyers Rising Stars and National Trial Lawyers Top 100
- Providing comprehensive experience in case management, including depositions, witness prep, and settlement negotiations
Spotlight on Los Angeles Mesothelioma Attorney Dimitri Nichols
Dimitri Nichols is a California native and an accomplished mesothelioma attorney in Los Angeles. He has won numerous multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements for asbestos exposure victims and their grieving families. He has substantial trial experience and has won national recognition as a Super Lawyers Rising Star.
Dimitri Nichols
Attorney
Mr. Nichols has experience in trials representing plaintiffs in asbestos as well as case management to include expert witness prep, intake, depositions, and negotiations of settlements. Delivering substantial awards for his clients, Mr. Nichols has helped asbestos victims and their families obtain multiple seven and eight figure verdicts. Mr. Nichols was a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2012-2015, CAALA, CAOC, AAJ-NLD.
Mesothelioma Compensation Options for California Residents
If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you have multiple paths available for compensation. With over 100 years of combined legal experience, our dedicated Los Angeles mesothelioma lawyers can identify all your legal options and pursue compensation from each available source.
Mesothelioma Lawsuits
In a mesothelioma lawsuit, you can pursue damages for your pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost wages, and other losses. You may also be eligible for punitive damages. A lawsuit seeks to hold accountable those parties responsible for your asbestos exposure. Potential defendants include asbestos product manufacturers and distributors, building contractors, property owners, and others.
We have recovered over $4 billion in settlements and verdicts in mesothelioma lawsuits. Our asbestos litigation work over the years has allowed us to accumulate detailed knowledge of the asbestos industry. We can identify the companies responsible for your asbestos exposure and file suit on your behalf.
Wrongful Death Lawsuits
If your loved one died of mesothelioma, your family may be eligible to pursue the following damages through a mesothelioma wrongful death lawsuit:
- Funeral and burial costs
- Lost financial support
- Lost inheritance
- Loss of companionship
- Loss of comfort
- Loss of parental guidance
- Punitive damages
State law also allows you to combine a wrongful death action with a survival action, which allows you to pursue the damages the deceased could have recovered had they survived, including compensation for their pain, suffering, and financial losses.
California’s wrongful death law allows the spouse, domestic partner, children, and, in some cases, grandchildren to pursue wrongful death damages. If the victim dies without any of these survivors, wrongful death proceeds are recoverable by the next of kin according to the laws of succession in the state. A personal representative of the deceased or an eligible family member may file the wrongful death action.
Asbestos Trust Fund Claims
Many of the manufacturers of asbestos products filed for bankruptcy protection as the public started holding them accountable for the harms of asbestos exposure. Bankruptcy shields businesses from lawsuits for wrongdoing that occurred beforehand. However, the courts required bankrupt companies with asbestos liabilities to establish asbestos trust funds to compensate asbestos victims and their survivors.
Our experienced California asbestos lawyers in Los Angeles can determine your eligibility and file your asbestos trust fund claims.
VA Disability Claims
If you were exposed to asbestos during military service, you may be eligible for benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The VA offers health care free of copays and deductibles and monthly disability compensation to veterans with asbestos-related illnesses. Family members, caregivers, and survivors may also be eligible for VA compensation. We can determine your eligibility for benefits and file your VA claim.
California Statute of Limitations for Asbestos Lawsuits
The statute of limitations sets the deadline for filing an asbestos-exposure lawsuit. In California, you generally have two years from the date of your diagnosis to file a mesothelioma lawsuit or two years from your loved one’s death to bring a wrongful death action. Asbestos trust fund claims have separate deadlines, but these often match the deadlines for filing suit. There is no time limit to file a VA claim.
Regardless of the deadline, involving an attorney as soon as possible is critical. Before filing your lawsuit, your attorney will need time to identify all your sources of asbestos exposure and gather evidence to support your claim. If you miss the deadline, you could lose your right to pursue compensation through a lawsuit or trust fund claim.
Our Mesothelioma Settlements and Verdicts
Since 2008, we’ve won over $4 billion for our clients. Some of our top mesothelioma and asbestos exposure verdicts and settlements include:
Schedule a Free Consultation With Our Los Angeles Mesothelioma Law Firm
If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you deserve justice and compensation. The manufacturers of asbestos-containing products and other parties responsible for your asbestos exposure owe you compensation for the harm you’ve suffered.
Our award-winning Los Angeles mesothelioma lawyers have over 20 years of experience litigating mesothelioma claims. Our entire team will work closely with you, provide the resources you need, and fight for the results you deserve. Call us now at (213) 786-2950 or contact us online to schedule your free case review.
Frequently Asked Questions About California Mesothelioma Lawsuits
What Is the Time Limit for Filing a Mesothelioma Lawsuit in Torrance, California?
You have one year following a mesothelioma diagnosis or one year from when you should have reasonably known that your condition was caused by asbestos exposure to file a claim in California. Don’t delay speaking to a mesothelioma attorney in Torrance, CA to explore your legal options. Your lawyer will need time to investigate your case, assemble evidence, and initiate a lawsuit.
What Should I Look For in a Mesothelioma Lawyer?
When seeking a Torrance mesothelioma attorney, consider their experience handling asbestos litigation. Ideally, your attorney understands the complexities of mesothelioma law and can demonstrate successful past results from settlements and trial verdicts.
How Much Does It Cost To Hire a Mesothelioma Attorney in Torrance, CA?
The Gori Law Firm offers free consultations for all mesothelioma and asbestos exposure victims. For every client who meets with us for a case evaluation, we donate to the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation. There is no fee for our legal services unless we recover a settlement or verdict for you.
How Much Compensation Can I Recover?
The compensation you may be eligible for depends on the circumstances of your case and the specific parties who may be liable for your illness. Our Torrance mesothelioma lawyers can review your situation and provide an estimate of potential damages.
Can I Pursue a Claim if My Loved One Passed Away Due to an Asbestos-Related Illness?
It’s possible. Generally, the deceased’s personal representative or surviving spouse, domestic partner, and children may initiate a wrongful death claim for asbestos-related illness in California. Speak with a Torrance mesothelioma attorney to learn whether you have grounds for a wrongful death lawsuit.
