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Addressing the Court

Silicosis: You Don’t Pay Anything Until We Win

In August 2024 Los Angeles County jury awarded $52.4 million to Gustavo Reyes Gonzalez, a 34-year-old artificial stone fabricator who developed accelerated silicosis after 15 years of working with engineered stone countertops. This is the first verdict of its kind in the United States related to artificial stone products. Reyes, who required a double lung transplant and faces a shortened life expectancy, sued more than 30 manufacturers and suppliers; most settled before trial, but Caesarstone USA, Cambria, and Color Marble went to verdict and were found liable. The case highlights a growing epidemic of silicosis among countertop workers and is expected to be the first of hundreds of similar lawsuits as more workers come forward with life-threatening silica-related illnesses.

We believe that every silicosis victim deserves access to justice—regardless of their financial situation. We handle silicosis cases on a contingency fee basis: you pay nothing unless and until we win your case for you.​

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What Does This Mean for You?​

 

  • No Upfront Costs: You do not owe us anything to start your case. There are no retainers or hourly fees.

  • No Out-of-Pocket Legal Expenses: We advance all costs needed to pursue your claim. If we do not recover compensation for you, you owe us nothing—no fees, no expenses.

  • We Only Get Paid If You Win: Our fee is a percentage of the compensation we recover for you. If there is no recovery, you pay nothing.

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What Expenses Do We Cover?


Pursuing a silicosis lawsuit can involve significant costs, but we handle all of these on your behalf, including:

  • Attorneys' Fees: The costs of attorney hours. Each silicosis case involves hundreds or thousands of hours of many attorneys working on the case.

  • Attorneys' Staff Fees: The case typically involves many hudreds or thousands of hours of attorneys' staff.

  • Court Filing Fees: The cost to file your lawsuit and related court documents.

  • Expert Witness Fees: Payment for medical, occupational, and industry experts needed to prove your case.

  • Medical Records and Documentation: Costs to obtain your medical records and other essential documents.

  • Investigation Costs: Fees for investigating your exposure history and identifying responsible parties.

  • Deposition and Transcript Fees: Costs for taking and transcribing depositions of witnesses and experts.

  • Travel and Administrative Expenses: Any necessary travel, postage, printing, binding, and administrative costs related to your case.

  • Technology Costs: To expedite case managment and represent you most effectively in the modern court, we utulize dozens of highly specialized high-tech software solutions. 

 

You will never be asked to pay for these expenses out of your own pocket while your case is ongoing. We only recover these costs if we secure a settlement or court award for you.

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Why Do We Do This?

 

  • Access to Justice: We want every client to have the opportunity to hold negligent companies accountable, regardless of their financial situation.

  • Aligned Interests: Our success is tied to yours. We are motivated to maximize your compensation.

  • Peace of Mind: You can focus on your health and family, knowing that we are investing in your case and handling all legal aspects.

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For more detailed information or to schedule a FREE consultation, please contact us here.​

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