{"id":102677,"date":"2026-11-04T16:10:40","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T16:10:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/mesothelioma\/mesothelioma-asbestos-exposure-lawsuit-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-11-06T03:11:24","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T03:11:24","slug":"mesothelioma-asbestos-exposure-lawsuit-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/mesothelioma\/mesothelioma-asbestos-exposure-lawsuit-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Asbestos Exposure Lawsuit Florida: Can You Sue?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-102675\" alt=\"An unmarked cargo delivery van with hazard lights on, stopped on a quiet Florida residential street with no people visible.\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/an-unmarked-cargo-delivery-van-with-hazard-lights-on-stopped-photo-1.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/an-unmarked-cargo-delivery-van-with-hazard-lights-on-stopped-photo-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/an-unmarked-cargo-delivery-van-with-hazard-lights-on-stopped-photo-1-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/an-unmarked-cargo-delivery-van-with-hazard-lights-on-stopped-photo-1-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/an-unmarked-cargo-delivery-van-with-hazard-lights-on-stopped-photo-1-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/an-unmarked-cargo-delivery-van-with-hazard-lights-on-stopped-photo-1.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Asbestos Exposure Claims \u00b7 Serving Florida<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Exposed to Asbestos Years Ago? You May Still Have Options<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Asbestos diseases such as mesothelioma can appear decades after exposure. If you or someone you love was exposed at work, in the military, or at home, our Florida-based attorneys can review your history and explain what may be possible.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Request a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Request a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By CHG Lawyers \u00b7 Published November 4, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<h2>Exposure to asbestos can raise a legal question for you and your family<\/h2>\n<p>If you worked around asbestos, served in the military, or brought asbestos dust home on a loved one&#8217;s clothes, you may have a legal claim. Whether you do depends on where, when, and how the exposure happened.<\/p>\n<p>This page explains the asbestos exposure lawsuit that Florida families ask about most. It uses plain language.<\/p>\n<p>A serious diagnosis brings fear and many questions. You may wonder what caused the illness. You may wonder whether an old job still matters. You may ask what your family should do next.<\/p>\n<p>You do not have to answer all of these questions today.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/resources\/mesothelioma\/\">Mesothelioma<\/a> is a cancer linked to asbestos. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.osha.gov\/asbestos\/hazards\">OSHA<\/a> notes that these diseases have a delayed onset. They often appear many years after exposure. Many people cannot connect their illness to a job or a home until long after the exposure.<\/p>\n<p>Follow your doctors&#8217; care. Bring your medical questions to them. This page covers the legal side only. It does not give medical advice.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you worked around asbestos, or a family member did, and now face a diagnosis, you don&#x27;t have to sort out your options alone, and our team can talk with you. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What an asbestos exposure lawsuit is and who it may name<\/h2>\n<p>An asbestos exposure lawsuit is a civil case. It asks a court to hold responsible companies accountable for an asbestos-related illness. Lawyers also call these cases asbestos claims.<\/p>\n<p>Most are filed against companies. Those companies allegedly exposed people to asbestos through their products or work sites. Lawsuits claim that some companies knew or should have known about asbestos hazards. They claim those companies did not protect the people nearby. These are allegations. A court would have to decide them.<\/p>\n<p>Defendants may include manufacturers, distributors, and property owners. The right defendants depend on where and how the exposure happened.<\/p>\n<p>Some claims go to court. Others are paid through asbestos bankruptcy trusts. Some companies set up these trusts through bankruptcy to pay these claims.<\/p>\n<p>A trust claim can run separately from a lawsuit. It has its own paperwork. No payment, amount, or timeline can be promised.<\/p>\n<p>Florida also sets rules on where these cases may be heard. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0774\/Sections\/0774.205.html\">Florida Statute 774.205<\/a>, an asbestos claim may be brought in Florida courts. This is true if the injured person lives in Florida. It is also true if the asbestos exposure that was a substantial contributing factor to the person&#8217;s physical impairment happened in Florida.<\/p>\n<h2>Who may have a claim<\/h2>\n<p>People exposed to asbestos may have a claim. This can happen at work, through military service, or at home through a family member. The facts of each situation decide whether a claim is possible.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Workers.<\/strong> People who worked in plants, on job sites, or in trades may have been exposed. These trades include construction, shipbuilding, and maintenance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Military service members.<\/strong> Veterans may have been exposed during service. Service records can help show where and when. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-13\/title-38\/section-3.303\">38 C.F.R. \u00a7 3.303<\/a>, a disease diagnosed after discharge can still be tied to service. This applies when the evidence shows it was incurred there. VA benefit rules are separate from a lawsuit. Keep the two questions apart.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Take-home exposure.<\/strong> Family members may have breathed in fibers. The fibers were carried home on work clothes, boots, or hair. This is often called take-home exposure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Surviving family.<\/strong> When an asbestos disease causes a death, Florida&#8217;s Wrongful Death Act may allow the family to seek damages. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.21.html\">Florida Statute 768.21<\/a>, a surviving spouse may recover for loss of companionship and protection. The spouse may also recover for mental pain and suffering. Each parent of a deceased minor child may recover for mental pain and suffering.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What the claim turns on: where, when, and how the exposure happened<\/h2>\n<p>A claim turns on the facts of the exposure. It also turns on the records that prove those facts. The key facts include where you were and when it happened. They include how long you worked or lived there. They also include what materials were involved.<\/p>\n<p>People often ask whether a short exposure can cause harm. That is a medical question. Take it to your doctors. For a legal claim, the focus is on the exposure history and the records behind it.<\/p>\n<p>Proof often includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Job and payroll records, union records, and employer names and dates<\/li>\n<li>Military service records<\/li>\n<li>Names of products or work sites, and any photos<\/li>\n<li>Statements from co-workers or family members who saw the exposure<\/li>\n<li>Medical records and the diagnosis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You do not need every document before you start. A lawyer can help gather records. Asbestos cases often involve records from many years back. No single document decides a claim. Each case is reviewed on its own facts.<\/p>\n<p>See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0774\/Sections\/0774.204.html\">Florida Statute 774.204<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Our <a href=\"\/resources\/mesothelioma\/orlando\/\">mesothelioma claims guide<\/a> covers next steps in more detail.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-police-officer-photographs-the-bumper-of-a-white-delivery-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"A police officer photographs the bumper of a white delivery van at a suburban intersection in daylight.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>How the process works, what to expect, and why timing matters<\/h2>\n<p>The process usually starts with a free, confidential first consultation. Next comes a records review and a decision on the right route. Each step depends on the facts of your exposure.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free first consultation.<\/strong> You describe the exposure, the diagnosis, and your questions. There is no obligation to continue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Records review.<\/strong> Your exposure history and medical records are reviewed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation.<\/strong> The companies, sites, and products involved are looked into.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choosing a route.<\/strong> A claim may be a lawsuit, a bankruptcy trust claim, or both.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resolution.<\/strong> A case may end in a settlement or go to trial.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timing matters. Florida sets time limits for many civil claims in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">Florida Statute 95.11<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It starts when the person discovers, or should have discovered, a physical impairment from an asbestos-related condition. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0774\/Sections\/0774.206.html\">Florida Statute 774.206<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>That rule is complex. Do not wait to ask about your deadline.<\/p>\n<p>Florida law also says punitive damages may not be awarded in asbestos claims. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0774\/Sections\/0774.207.html\">Florida Statute 774.207<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A claim may be referred to, or handled together with, another law firm. If that happens, the firm will tell you. No outcome, amount, or timeline can be promised. Case status can change over time.<\/p>\n<h2>Why CHG Personal Injury Lawyers for your Florida asbestos exposure questions<\/h2>\n<p>CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is a Florida-based personal injury firm. It serves people throughout Florida. Igor Hernandez is the responsible lawyer for this page.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Licensed Florida lawyers.<\/strong> Our lawyers are licensed attorneys admitted to The Florida Bar.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Range of cases.<\/strong> The firm handles personal injury cases of every severity. These range from car accidents and slip-and-falls to catastrophic injuries and wrongful death.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Asbestos claims.<\/strong> The firm takes on or refers mesothelioma and other asbestos-related claims, depending on the case.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Free first consultation.<\/strong> The first consultation is free and confidential. There is no obligation to continue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fees.<\/strong> CHG charges no attorney&#8217;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Common questions about asbestos exposure lawsuits in Florida<\/h2>\n<p>Most readers ask three things. They ask whether they can sue. They ask how to prove exposure. They ask whether family members can file. The short answers below are a starting point.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How do I file a mesothelioma lawsuit?<\/summary><p>Filing starts with a consultation. It continues with a review of your exposure history and medical records. Next steps depend on the defendants, the deadlines, and the facts.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Will 30 minutes of asbestos exposure hurt me?<\/summary><p>That is a medical question for your doctors. For a legal claim, the focus is on where, when, and how the exposure happened.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I claim for exposure to asbestos?<\/summary><p>A claim may be possible for workers, military members, and family members. Florida courts may hear a claim when the injured person lives in Florida. They may also hear it when the substantial exposure happened in Florida.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How do I prove I was exposed to asbestos?<\/summary><p>Job and military records help. So do product or site names, photos, statements, and medical records. You do not need every record before you start.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a family member sue after a loved one dies from an asbestos disease?<\/summary><p>Florida&#8217;s Wrongful Death Act may allow survivors to seek damages. Deadlines apply. Survivors should ask about their options soon rather than later.<\/p><\/details><h2>Talk with CHG about your asbestos exposure and your options<\/h2>\n<p>If you worked around asbestos, served in the military, or lived with someone who did, you do not have to sort it out alone. You may now face a diagnosis or a hard question about the past.<\/p>\n<p>Igor Hernandez and our team serve Florida families. We can review your situation in a free, confidential first consultation. <a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/a> to start that conversation.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>This is attorney advertising. The information provided is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. Cornish Hernandez Gonzalez, PLLC, 2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Suite 300, Coral Gables, FL 33134. 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Igor Hernandez is the responsible attorney for this page.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free First Consultation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your first consultation is free, confidential, and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No Fees Unless There Is a Recovery<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CHG charges no attorney&#x27;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Time Matters<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deadlines apply to asbestos-related claims, and the rules can be complex. A claim may also be handled with, or referred to, another law firm, depending on the facts. Please contact our team promptly so we can review your situation while your records and memories are fresh.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Contact Our Team<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact Our Team<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Where Asbestos Exposure Often Happens<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Construction and Industrial Work<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many people were exposed while working around insulation, pipes, boilers, flooring, or demolition, often on job sites and in plants decades ago.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shipyards and Maritime Work<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crews who built, repaired, or worked aboard ships were frequently exposed to asbestos materials in engine rooms and confined spaces.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Military Service<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Veterans may have been exposed aboard vessels, in barracks, or at bases where asbestos-containing materials were used.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Household Exposure<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Family members sometimes breathed in asbestos fibers carried home on work clothing, or lived near a worksite where dust was present.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How We Can Help Your Family Get Started<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Free Consultation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We listen to your story, including where and when exposure may have occurred, and answer your questions at no cost and without obligation.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Exposure and Medical Review<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We gather your work, service, and home history along with medical records, so the facts can be organized clearly.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Identifying Responsible Parties<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look at which companies, employers, or trusts may be connected to your exposure, since each situation is different.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. 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