by If you or a family member have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, it’s imperative to know how you can best protect your legal interests.
Mesothelioma lawsuits assist victims in recovering damages for their medical treatment, lost earning capacity, and emotional distress.
Presented below are the top 5 things that should concern you before filing a mesothelioma lawsuit.
Mesothelioma Is Directly Associated with Asbestos Exposure
The leading reason behind the development of mesothelioma is asbestos exposure.
You may have a strong legal case if you were employed in the construction, shipbuilding, or manufacturing industries where workers came in contact with asbestos.
There are claims for even indirect exposure such as the spouses of the workers who would wash the workers’ asbestos-contaminated clothing.
You May Be Eligible Even If Exposure Occurred Decades Ago
The symptoms of mesothelioma are usually manifested 20–50 years after the victim has been exposed to asbestos.
Do not assume that there is simply too much time which has been passed.
Most states have unique laws known as statutes of limitations where these laws allow mesothelioma victims to file claims even decades after the exposure took place.
Lawsuits Can Result in Postive Outcomes
Most successful mesothelioma lawsuits lead to significant compensation, often in settlement amounts.
Compensation can cover:
Medical treatments
Income replacement
Emotional distress
Funeral expenses (in wrongful death cases)
Settlements in some cases have provided victims and their families with millions of dollars, particularly those who
