Mesothelioma Cases

Information about mesothelioma cases and how to file lawsuit

The most important aspect in filing a lawsuit is to find a lawyer as soon as possible after diagnosis because there is a statue of limitation that varies from state to state. Lawyers will also need the extra time to put a mesothelioma case together and conduct the necessary research for individual cases. Also, many mesothelioma victims may only live for 4 to 24 months after diagnosis of this terminal cancer.

Mesothelioma victims are entitled to compensation if it can be proven that others are responsible for their condition. Mesothelioma is a cancer that many believe could have been prevented. Lawsuits are mainly filed against companies that didn’t protect their workers from asbestos exposure. The payouts for mesothelioma lawsuits have been from the hundreds of thousands of dollars to multi-million dollars. Some cases have been for less. These mesothelioma cases have been settled in and out of court. Most mesothelioma lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. These lawyers are paid only if a case is won and/or compensation received. How much they will be paid from this compensation varies. Some mesothelioma lawyers require payment up to 35% or higher of the compensation won.

Some cases simply cannot be won. This can be due to the fact that the mesothelioma victim passed the state limitations on filing a case because they waited too long after diagnosis to speak to a lawyer. Other cases may not be so easy to prove. Sometimes a person doesn’t know where they came into contact with asbestos.

If a person doesn’t know where they came into contact with asbestos, sometimes a lawyer will hire a private investigator to try and put the pieces together to find out which company or companies may be at fault.

Not always does the mesothelioma victim have to file a lawsuit. Sometimes, if the mesothelioma victim has died, the family or real estate executor of the victim can file a lawsuit. Again, there are different time limits that vary from state to state, so it is beneficial to speak to a lawyer as soon as possible for the best outcome.