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Why Should I File a Mesothelioma Claim?
Filing a Mesothelioma claim against negligent asbestos manufacturers will help compensate you for expensive medical treatments, recover lost income, and suffering from a diagnosis.
U. S. Courts have determined that asbestos manufacturers and distributors can be held liable for injuries that developed as a result of their exposure. Some settlements have ended in Multi-million dollar retribution.
The first Mesothelioma cancer case recorded in medical journals was in the early 1920s. The link with secondhand asbestos exposure was established in the 1960s.
Mesothelioma lawsuits can be very complicated, and you will be asked to provide documentation of your work and medical history. An experienced Mesothelioma attorney can help you determine whether additional expenses are covered under your asbestos claim.
Before a Mesothelioma lawsuit is filed, there must be a direct link established between the asbestos company, exposure to asbestos-containing products, and a Mesothelioma diagnosis.
Options For Filing a Mesothelioma Claim
2 Types of Mesothelioma Lawsuit Claims
Mesothelioma Personal Injury Claims - Is a lawsuit that can be filed by any individual diagnosed with Mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma Wrongful Death Claims - Is a lawsuit that can be filed on behalf of surviving family members if a family member has died from Mesothelioma.
Most Mesothelioma lawsuits will settle out of court before a trial begins.
Mesothelioma Claim Process
4 Steps in the Mesothelioma Claim Process
Step 1: Filing of Case – This will determine which asbestos companies are liable to file your claim. Claimants will need to provide evidence of their workplace asbestos exposure.
Step 2: Review of Case – Trustees will review your claim, medical history, and asbestos exposure, allowing them to determine if you a candidate for financial compensation.
Step 3: Liquidation – Trustees will determine how much financial compensation to payout. A Mesothelioma lawyer can negotiate an individual claim for a larger settlement than the fixed amount set up by asbestos trust funds.
Step 4: Compensation Payment – When an agreement is reached with an asbestos company or asbestos trust fund, the settlement amount is paid to the victim.
Mesothelioma Statute of Limitations
Statutes of Limitations is the period a Mesothelioma victim has to file a lawsuit.
The Statute of Limitations for Mesothelioma and asbestos exposure varies from state to state.
The Statute of Limitations for Mesothelioma begins at the diagnosis not at the point of exposure.
An experienced Mesothelioma attorney can help you file a claim before your Statutes of Limitations expires.
Who Pays Asbestos Compensation Claims?
Compensation for Mesothelioma claims can come from several different sources based on the liability, length of exposure, and when the asbestos exposure occurred.
Asbestos Companies
Asbestos Companies are responsible for exposing their workers to toxic asbestos-containing products and materials.
Asbestos Trust Funds
Asbestos companies that have filed for bankruptcy protection have established asbestos trust funds to pay claims. About 60 trust funds are totaling more than 30 billion.
Insurance Companies
Many large insurance companies have funds set aside for asbestos exposure victims diagnosed with Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related cancers. These funds set aside are for any future claims from asbestos victims.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (DAV)
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recognizes Mesothelioma as a covered disease for individuals exposed during their military service. Veterans can have their medical expenses paid through the VA.
Veterans Mesothelioma Diagnosis & Asbestos Trust Funds
Asbestos manufacturers of products and materials have admitted fault and set up trust funds to compensate workers for their asbestos exposure. There are more than 30 billion dollars in asbestos trust funds for patients diagnosed with Mesothelioma cancer, asbestos lung cancer, and other asbestos-related diseases. If you know someone who has Mesothelioma, contact us to learn more about your legal rights for asbestos compensation.
Veterans diagnosed with Mesothelioma have legal rights and may be eligible to recover compensation from negligent asbestos companies and asbestos trust funds. Get a free consultation from an experienced Mesothelioma lawyer to know if you have a valid legal claim today.