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Financial recovery if Affected with Mesothelioma There
are a handful of possible sources of financial assistance and/or compensation for people with mesothelioma.
Manufacturers of Asbestos Products Generally, the greatest amount of compensation can be recovered from the asbestos
industry. Financial security for surviving family members is most often made possible by these awards that are frequently in the
millions of dollars. Law firms handling these cases do so on a contingency fee basis. This means there are no upfront expenses
and the firm's payment, if any, comes only from the award or mesothelioma financial settlement amount they secure on your
behalf. In the past 2 years, most of the major asbestos manufacturing companies have filed for bankruptcy due precisely to these
type of cases, and more are expected to follow. It is therefore important to move quickly once the decision to pursue recovery
against a manufacturer is made.
Disability Insurance
Disability claims may be filed if one has such insurance either
privately or through an employer.
Social Security Disability
Disability claims can be filed with the federal social
security system.
Worker's Compensation
Only if asbestos exposure can be linked to a particular job-site can a worker's
compensation claim be filed against an employer. It is also possible that a worker's compensation claim will conflict with the
pursuit of other legal remedies, so it is advisable to consult with an attorney before pursuing this or any other avenue of
monetary recovery.
Legal Assistance
Mesothelioma lawsuits are divided into two categories - one, where the person
suffering from mesothelioma is living (a personal injury case) and the second, where the person with mesothelioma has died
(wrongful death case), and the plaintiff is a spouse, relative and/or representative of the deceased person's estate.
When the person who would normally be the plaintiff is deceased, an alternate individual (usually the spouse or a close
relative) stands in as the plaintiff, and the injuries claimed include the loss of life itself. The most important part of a
wrongful death case is locating persons who worked with the plaintiff to provide testimony that the deceased individual would
have provided regarding work history and asbestos exposure.
If you or someone you love has recently been diagnosed with
Mesothelioma, call our office today for a free confidential consultation no matter where you live. We will gladly help you
understand the critical medical and legal issues surrounding mesothelioma diagnosis, treatment and
financial recovery.
Because of the aggressive nature of mesothelioma it is important that the patient and his or her family move quickly to document
the facts and circumstances particular to the individual's exposure to asbestos. This includes gathering information on work
history, the types and brands of asbestos products encountered in ones past as well as the different work locations where
exposure may have occurred and names of co-workers.
We are able to assist in this research by providing access to
asbestos documents, catalogs and advertisements (dating from 1940 to 1970). These resources and images are often crucial in
jogging the memory and aiding in the proper identification of products.
Because we are able to work with local
mesothelioma attorneys in any state. There is never a need to travel or inconvenience the mesothelioma patient and his or her
family in any way.
When a mesothelioma patient hires our firm, a complete investigative procedure is immediately
initiated and this documentation will speed this process along so that we may quickly determine the appropriate course of legal
action. With most of our mesothelioma patients, a lawsuit must be filed immediately in order to obtain sworn statements of work
history, evidence of exposure and product identification, and the client's physical and mental condition.
If the
diagnosed client is unable to come to our offices, depositions (interviews) may be conducted at their home, hospital or any
other location which is comfortable and convenient to the client. If a deposition is not possible due to the progressed stage of
the disease, other methods of obtaining the required proof of exposure and resultant illness will be pursued with the assistance
of the client's closest relatives.
Time Is Of The Essence
Not only does mesothelioma progress rapidly, but rules of
legal procedure, known as STATUTE OF LIMITATION, require that a claim be filed within a short window of time from the date of
initial diagnosis. If you wait too long, it may be impossible to recover for any of the financial, physical and emotional
hardships, regardless of the amount and strength of the proof gathered.
If you do not know the period of time in which
your legal action must be filed, call our offices and we will provide you with the appropriate deadline.
Never A Fee
Remember, we do not require any payment up front. Attorney fees or expenses are only recovered if we recover for you. We do not
charge unless we win a favorable verdict or negotiate a mesothelioma financial settlement on your behalf and all the specifics
of this "contingency fee" will be clearly explained before we begin pursuing legal recovery together.
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