Why do asbestos cases drag for years?
Why does a single asbestos lawsuit stretch across the calendar like a shadow of eternity? The answer lies not in a simple crack of law but in the stubborn maze of evidence, history, and resistance. This is not an ordinary workplace injury claim that resolves with quick settlements. This is a war fought with documents, medical charts, corporate denials, and the very ticking clock of a victim’s life. Every thread pulls into another knot that delays resolution. Let’s uncover why these cases often linger for years in the American legal battlefield.

The burden of medical proof
The first obstacle comes with the medical evidence, and it is never easy. Asbestos disease rarely shows itself overnight but creeps in after decades of silent exposure. Lawyers must track down old x-rays, doctor reports, and occupational histories stretching back years. Each medical testimony must connect exposure...







