What is mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a rare form of lung cancer that affects people who have been exposed to asbestos. Asbestos is a toxic material that was found in insulation as well as flooring and is still found in older homes today.
I worked with asbestos 30 years ago and was recently diagnosed with mesothelioma - do I have a case?
Chances are that you do. Your mesothelioma attorney will have to review your work records and medical records to see what type of case you have before filing.
What if I was exposed to asbestos at home?
Mesothelioma lawsuits are generally filed against employers who knowingly exposed their employees to this toxic substance which resulted in their work related injury, but individuals who suffered asbestos exposure at home may be eligible for compensation. Talk to a mesothelioma attorney for information related to your specific case.
My father died of mesothelioma two years ago and worked as a janitor of a school where he replaced asbestos tiles. Can I still file a mesothelioma lawsuit?
You should talk to a mesothelioma attorney right away. The statute of limitations regarding the claim and how long you have to file varies from state to state on mesothelioma cases. The sooner you contact a personal injury lawyer, the better.
My company went out of business, but I got mesothelioma. Can I still file a claim?
Maybe. Your mesothelioma attorney will want to review your employment records and your exposure to asbestos and see if any other company was involved. In many cases, more than one company is at fault and the personal injury lawyer will include several defendants in the lawsuit.
What type of damages can I expect from my mesothelioma lawsuit?
Nothing can make up for your lost health or the loss of a loved one. However, the damages that you receive from your mesothelioma lawsuit can compensate you or your family members for lost earnings, hospital bills, medical care and other factors that go along with this disease.
How much does it cost to initiate a mesothelioma lawsuit?
Most personal injury lawyers, including mesothelioma attorneys, work on a contingency basis. This means that they do not receive any money until you win your case. You may have to pay some court costs, but this varies. Most personal injury attorneys will simply take a percentage of the money recovered through your case.
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mesothelioma attorney can help victims file
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wrongful death claims for injuries related to asbestos exposure.
