Today, the risks associated with smoking cigarettes are well known. We also now aware of questionable conduct by the tobacco industry dating back to the early 1950’s.which have caused or contributed to many illness, addictions, and deaths. Many states, individual and class action suits are now pending in courts across the country. There is an on-going controversy regarding a global settlement, and the need for legislative relief. Whether you or a loved one have a claim for a tobacco related condition, depends on a number of important factors. These factors may include when the smoking started, how many cigarettes were smoked a day, the extent of nicotine addiction, and the resulting medical condition. Civil lawsuits can provide a viable means to insure that those person’s injured are properly helped with medical bills, loss wages, justly compensated for pain and suffering, and the loss of quality of life. The courts may provide a viable means for protecting your rights.

If you believe you, a love one, or friends have suffered injury due to cigarettes, you may have a valid injury claim and entitled to compensation. Legal claims involving cigarettes, may involve complex legal, medical and technical issues. The following are a few important legal, factual and evidentiary matters to consider when evaluating a claim .

• How long have you smoked cigarettes or other tobacco product?

• What age did you begin smoking?

• Do you believe you were induced to smoke by cigarette company advertising?

• Has a doctor diagnosed you as suffering from an ailment related to a tobacco product?  

• When were you diagnosed with lung cancer, respiratory ailment, or other  smoking related illness?  

• When you began smoking were you aware of the dangers involved?

• Have you been diagnosed as being addicted to a tobacco product?

• Have you ever tried to stop smoking?

• Do you hae heatlth insurance?

• Do you know the prognosis for your illness?

• Did a family member die from a smoking related disease?

• Who are the beneficiaries for a wrongful death claim?

It is important that an experienced legal team evaluate a tobacco related claim accident. Complex legal, factual, and evidentiary issues may be involved. If you, a friend, or a loved have sustained an illness or injury from cigarettes or a tobacco product, do not compromise your rights by making statements to the press, insurance investigators, potential defendants, their representatives, and do not sign anything. Consider the suggestions in our accident guide, and call us immediately. We may be able to help. At Larry King, P.C., we recognize the unique issues pertaining to your claim. You can call us at (757) 595-8100 seven days a week, 24 hours a day, everyday of the year. We also offer a free legal-infoline service, and you can now contact us on this web site by using the following Personal Injury Contact form. We are committed to doing the extra things it takes to help our clients.