Spouses, Adult Children of Asbestos Workers May Qualify for Compensation

Workers who were exposed to asbestos and diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer or other illnesses may qualify to file a lawsuit.

The spouses and adult children of asbestos workers who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos lung cancer may qualify to take legal action or file a claim with an asbestos trust fund on behalf of their loved one. 

Spouses and children who have suffered secondary exposure to asbestos may also be eligible to file a lawsuit on their own behalf and receive compensation for their injuries. 

If you or a loved one were exposed to asbestos and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos lung cancer, contact the lawyers at Hissey Mulderig & Friend by calling toll-free at 1-866-806-8117, or by filling out our free claims submission form on the right side of this page. 

Asbestos Lawsuits Filed by Spouses and Children 

Thousands of asbestos workers have filed lawsuits against companies that manufactured asbestos products or that used these products in the workplace and caused their employees to be exposed. 

In addition, the spouses and adult children of asbestos workers who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer or asbestos lung cancer may also be eligible to take legal action on behalf of a loved one. 

The spouses and children of workers with an asbestos-related illness may also be able to file a claim with one of the asbestos bankruptcy trusts that have been set up to compensate victims of asbestos exposure. 

Secondary Asbestos Exposure Lawsuits 

In many cases, the spouses and adult children of asbestos workers may themselves be exposed to asbestos as a result of asbestos fibers that are brought into the home by workers on their clothing, hair, or skin. 

Secondary asbestos exposure can result in the families of asbestos workers themselves being diagnosed with asbestos diseases such as mesothelioma or asbestos lung cancer. 

If you think you may have been exposed to asbestos through secondard exposure and believe that you have developed symptoms of an asbestos-related disease, you may also be eligible to receive a free asbestos health exam courtesy of our law firm to help you determine your health status. 

In cases where secondary asbestos exposure leads to an asbestos-related disease, spouses and children may qualify to file a lawsuit against the companies responsible for their asbestos exposure and receive compensation for their illness, medical expenses, and other potential damages. 

Start Your Asbestos Claim Today 

If you or a loved one were diagnosed with mesothelioma or lung cancer due to asbestos exposure in the workplace or secondary exposure in your home, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit or an asbestos bankruptcy trust claim and receive compensation. 

Individuals who were exposed to asbestos and believe they have developed symptoms of an asbestos-related disease may also qualify to receive a free asbestos health examination courtesy of our law firm. 

Start the process of filing your claim today or get help scheduling free asbestos testing by calling the attorneys at Hissey Mulderig & Friend toll-free at 1-866-806-8117. You can also contact our law firm by filling out the free claims submission form located at the top of this page.

Last updated on: July 18, 2025

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