Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Sadly, Illinois has one of the highest rates of asbestos-related disease in the nation due to its strong industrial history.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestosis, or another asbestos-related disease, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation. We have decades of experience holding negligent asbestos companies accountable and recovering life-changing settlements.
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Choosing the right law firm can be the difference between a case that stalls and one that delivers justice. Our Illinois asbestos attorneys combine national resources with local knowledge of Illinois industries to maximize recovery.
Why families trust us:
With a national reputation in asbestos litigation, the mesothelioma attorneys are dedicated to holding negligent companies accountable and securing justice for victims of asbestos exposure. For over three decades, our team has recovered more than $1 billion in compensation for individuals and families affected by mesothelioma and asbestos-related lung cancer.
On this page, you can meet the attorneys who will stand by your side, explain your legal options, and fight tirelessly to protect your rights. Whether through settlements or trial verdicts, our mission is to achieve the best possible outcome while providing compassionate support every step of the way.
Paul Danziger
Rod De LLano
Michelle Whitman
Illinois’s industrial, manufacturing, and construction industries made asbestos use widespread. From Cook County to Madison County, asbestos products were used in steel, chemical, automotive, and power plants.
Over 7,000 asbestos exposure sites have been documented in Illinois. Some of the most notable include:
If you worked at one of these facilities, you may have been exposed. Even if you don’t see your job site listed, asbestos exposure was common at thousands of Illinois workplaces.
While asbestos touched nearly every part of Illinois, certain cities and counties saw especially high levels of exposure:
High-risk occupations included:
Secondary Exposure: Many Illinois families were exposed secondhand when workers unknowingly brought asbestos fibers home on their clothing and shoes. Spouses and children were put at risk simply from household contact.
Our law firm and others have recovered hundreds of millions for Illinois families. Some examples include:
$6,142,500 – 68-year-old woman developed mesothelioma from secondhand asbestos exposure from her husband’s work clothes.
$5,939,010 – 46-year-old man diagnosed with mesothelioma after asbestos exposure from boat repair and demolition projects.
$4,750,000 – Navy veteran developed mesothelioma from asbestos exposure during military service.
$3,921,750 – 68-year-old man exposed in the Navy, as a mechanic, and in construction developed mesothelioma.
$3,600,450 – Navy veteran and construction contractor diagnosed with mesothelioma after decades of asbestos exposure.
$1,886,580 – 62-year-old woman developed mesothelioma after secondhand asbestos exposure from her husband’s shipyard job.
Illinois courts, especially Madison County, are nationally recognized for asbestos litigation. Families here have recovered some of the largest verdicts in the U.S.
If you’ve been diagnosed, you may be eligible for multiple paths of compensation:
Illinois law sets strict deadlines for filing claims:
If these deadlines pass, you may lose your right to compensation. Contact an Illinois mesothelioma lawyer immediately.
Specialized treatment can improve survival and quality of life. Illinois is home to world-class cancer centers with mesothelioma expertise:
From your first call, our team takes on the burden so you can focus on health:
You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
Settlements average $1M–$1.4M, with some Illinois verdicts exceeding $10M.
No. Our attorneys will come to you anywhere in Illinois, and most cases settle without trial.
Trust fund claims can begin paying within 90 days. Lawsuits often resolve in 6–12 months.
We maintain a database of Illinois asbestos job sites and can often identify exposure sources.
Yes. Wrongful death lawsuits allow families to seek compensation for medical bills, funeral costs, and lost income.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer, you may be entitled to significant compensation. We serve South San Francisco and the entire Bay Area with no upfront costs and no stress.
Do you have any questions? We would love to help you with that. Please give us a call or send us an email.
