Q. How do I find out if my breathing problems were caused by asbestos?

A. You should see a physician competent in detecting asbestos-related illness. Give the physician a full history of your asbestos exposure, and have an x-ray and a full pulmonary function test performed.


Q. If I file an asbestos personal injury lawsuit, will my claim be in a group or class action?

A. If you hire the lawyers at Humphrey, Farrington & McClain to represent you in your asbestos personal injury action, your claim will be handled individually unless you otherwise agree. However, cases are often handled in a group to minimize the costs of litigation.


Q. I filed a claim in the Fibreboard lawsuit after I received a packet in the mail. Do I need to do anything else?

A. Yes, you should take additional action. There are many companies that made asbestos products. Although Fibreboard sent mailings about its class action to thousands of people all over the United States, it is just one of the companies that manufactured products. Unless you were exposed ONLY to Fibreboard’s asbestos products, you may need to take additional steps to protect your interests. Even if your only exposure was to Fibreboard products, you may need to take additional action.


Q. Is there a time limit for filing a claim?

A. Yes, there are always time limits for filing asbestos claims in civil, workers’ compensation and even bankruptcy. This is often called the statute of limitations or statute of repose. These time limits differ depending on the state, the court and even the claim. You should receive personal advice as to what statutes of limitations apply to your claim.