Why Choose Bergman Oslund Udo Little?
Deciding how to move forward with a mesothelioma lawsuit can be overwhelming. Choosing a local law firm experienced in cases specific to mesothelioma and asbestos litigation in your area is essential to navigating these complicated cases. A compassionate local law firm can help you navigate one of the most challenging times of your life.
Bergman Oslund Udo Little is a local law firm dedicated to mesothelioma and asbestos claims. With offices in Seattle, Washington, and Portland, Oregon, our attorneys have deep experience navigating the legal landscape of the Pacific Northwest and extensive knowledge of the asbestos-exposure sites in the area. We have a proven track record for securing the highest client settlements and winning numerous mesothelioma cases at trial.
Choosing the right lawyer for your case can take the pressure and stress off of you so you can focus on your health and your family. A successful partnership with your attorney is built on mutual trust. We treat our clients with compassion and respect.
Why Choose Bergman Oslund Udo Little?
At Bergman Oslund Udo Little, we have been fighting for families facing the challenges of asbestos exposure and mesothelioma in Washington and Oregon since 1995. Here are some reasons many Pacific Northwest families have turned to us for representation:
- Asbestos law is our primary practice area We maintain a singular focus, only representing families affected by mesothelioma and asbestos exposure.
- Our attorneys have decades of experience representing asbestos-exposure clients in the Seattle and Portland areas.
- Our award-winning attorneys have received recognition from both SuperLawyers and The National Trial Lawyers.
- Our founding partner, Matt Bergman, represented over 850 mesothelioma victims and works with legislative groups to help determine litigation law for asbestos cases.
Our small size has allowed us to maintain a personalized approach that larger firms can’t replicate. We treat every client like family, building strong relationships and mutual respect. A small team of legal professionals serves your family to determine how mesothelioma and asbestos exposure have impacted your lives and build a strategy tailored to the unique effects of your diagnosis on you and your family.
Our firm takes a holistic approach, going beyond the courtroom to offer asbestos-exposure victims education, service, advocacy, and comprehensive support. We are more than a law firm. We are a dedicated partner in the fight for the rights, health, and well-being of our clients and community. As a local law firm, we can meet with clients in their homes and guide families through an otherwise difficult process.
You don’t have to take our word for it. Our Client testimonials attest to the impact we’ve had on their lives.
Why Choose a Local Mesothelioma Law Firm Over a National One?
Choosing a local law firm over a national law firm gives you access to more personalized service, local knowledge and expertise, connections to the community, increased accessibility to your professional legal team, a more efficient and cost-effective process, and focused expertise.
Deeply rooted in the Washington and Oregon communities, we are a local firm with the resources and experience that have made us the Pacific Northwest’s premier mesothelioma law firm.
The attorneys of Bergman Oslund Udo Little work and live in the communities they serve. Having grown up in Seattle and attended college and law school in Portland, founding partner Matt Bergman developed such a dedication to these communities that he opened offices in both cities. Partners Vanessa Oslund, Chandler Udo, and Brendan Little all have deep roots in the Pacific Northwest. Our attorneys understand the profound effect mesothelioma and asbestos exposure have on communities in the Pacific Northwest.
Local Knowledge and Expertise
Many industries in the Pacific Northwest have widely used asbestos, exposing workers and residents in our community to this dangerous material. Even though asbestos use has significantly decreased in recent decades, exposure still occurs due to legacy asbestos.
Bergman Oslund Udo Little attorneys know the areas, jobs, and products most commonly associated with asbestos exposure. Our extensive proprietary database of asbestos-exposure job sites throughout the Pacific Northwest includes comprehensive information about the following:
- Shipyards, including Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Swan Island Shipyard, and Todd Shipyards
- Paper mills, including Cowlitz County Paper Mills, Crown Zellerbach Paper Company, Weyerhaeuser, and Zidell Dismantling and St. Regis Paper Mill
- Oil refineries, including Texaco Oil Refinery and Skagit Oil Refinery
- Power plants, including Centralia Power Plant and Hanford Nuclear Site
- Foundries, including ALCOA Aluminum Smelter
- Military and air bases, including Umatilla Army Depot and Portland Air Force Base
- Schools and universities, including the University of Oregon and Oregon State University
- Other facilities, including airports, breweries, distribution centers, hospitals, hotels, office buildings, warehouses, and waterways
We also have exhaustive information on the common occupations affected by asbestos exposure in Oregon and Washington. Our asbestos database covers many local jobs with increased risk of asbestos exposure, including:
Bergman Oslund Udo Little has also compiled detailed information on local mesothelioma doctors and treatment centers to ensure you get the best possible treatment to meet your needs.
Community Connections
Our dedication to the Pacific Northwest community and supporting mesothelioma and cancer victims extends to our work with local charities and nonprofit organizations such as the following:
- Miles for Meso: A charity walk benefiting The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation
- The Swedish Foundation Thoracic Program: Funding research and mesothelioma patient care
- The Michael & Carrie Woeck Foundation: Founded by the children of Bergman Oslund Udo Little clients Michael and Carrie Woeck to benefit Seattle Care Alliance’s Family Assistance Fund
What To Expect When You Work With Us
When you work with us, we simplify the legal process to reduce your stress levels and allow you to focus on your health and your family. Though each case is unique, mesothelioma litigation typically proceeds as follows:
- Initial evaluation. An experienced mesothelioma attorney will discuss your mesothelioma diagnosis and asbestos exposure with you. We'll assign a small team of legal professionals to analyze your case and collect evidence regarding your medical condition, work history, residences, etc., to determine if filing a lawsuit could benefit you. If so, your dedicated legal team will file a complaint on your behalf.
- Discovery. Our attorneys will investigate, build a strong case, and share information about your case with the opposition.
- Settlement. We will negotiate with the opposition to obtain a settlement that gives you the justice and compensation you deserve.
- Trial. If a fair settlement cannot be reached, we will represent you at a trial, fighting to hold those responsible for your illness accountable for their actions.
Damages for mesothelioma and asbestos exposure cases can result in compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other expenses. If you have lost a loved one to mesothelioma, a wrongful death suit against those responsible could compensate you for medical and funeral expenses, loss of companionship, and other costs.
Your dedicated legal team will also pursue other pathways for compensation, if applicable. These include:
- Asbestos trust funds. Companies responsible for asbestos exposure that file for bankruptcy protection must establish trust funds for current and future victims. Your team can help you determine if an asbestos trust fund claim or a lawsuit will be more beneficial.
- Veterans benefits. Veterans diagnosed with mesothelioma from asbestos exposure during their military service can file for disability compensation. Family members of veterans who succumbed to mesothelioma can explore Dependency and Indemnity Compensation.
We understand that adding legal fees to a budget already taxed by expensive medical care does not help provide the relief you need. That’s why we work on a contingency basis.
Over $1 Billion Recovered for Asbestos Victims in Oregon and Washington
Bergman Oslund Udo Little attorneys have recovered over $1 billion in mesothelioma and asbestos-exposure compensation for our clients over the past 25 years, with some of the highest verdicts and settlements in the Portland and Seattle areas. Some notable results include the following:
Our personalized, client-centric approach allows us to provide unparalleled, compassionate attention to families dealing with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related illness.
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