How to File a Mesothelioma and Asbestos Lung Cancer Lawsuit

If you or a loved one was diagnosed with mesothelioma or lung cancer due to asbestos exposure, you could file a mesothelioma and asbestos lung cancer lawsuit to recover damages, including medical expenses, lost income and benefits, pain and suffering, and a host of other losses.

Learn more about filing a mesothelioma and asbestos lung cancer lawsuit. Our lawyers can help you determine if you qualify for a case with a free case consultation.

Filing a Mesothelioma or Asbestos Lung Cancer Lawsuit

If you would like to recover compensation for your mesothelioma or asbestos lung cancer diagnosis or for a loved one, our Mesothelioma lawyer can help you file a lawsuit against the manufacturer or any combination of entities responsible for exposing you to asbestos. They violated your rights as a worker who handled or operated in the vicinity of asbestos, and we’re here to get justice for you.

Typically, these lawsuits are filed against the manufacturers, installers, and implementers of the substance or against companies responsible for distributing, selling, or reselling them. In many cases, defendants in these lawsuits prefer to settle before their trials even begin for fear of how a jury or judge might penalize them with high award amounts should they decide to favor the plaintiffs.

On the other hand, plaintiffs sometimes prefer to take their cases through the trial process in hopes that what the defendants fear will transpire. Both sides take risks with deciding whether to settle or go to trial. To help with these monumental decisions, we can provide you with legal representation.

Statutes of Limitations for Mesothelioma Personal Injury Lawsuits

If you are considering filing a mesothelioma and asbestos lung cancer lawsuit, you should be aware of the urgency that might come into play with your case. Every state has its statute of limitations for filing a personal injury lawsuit for mesothelioma and asbestos lung cancer. If you fail to file within this time limit, the law will likely bar you from recovering compensation.

Wrongful Death Lawsuits for Mesothelioma

If your loved one died from mesothelioma or asbestos lung cancer, you may also be entitled to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit. The typical statute of limitations for wrongful death is three years, but some states may give you a longer or a shorter time.

We can tell you exactly how long you have to file when you meet with us. Our team can walk you through different processes for this type of claim.

Evidence You Need to Prove Your Mesothelioma Diagnosis

Proving asbestos exposure is crucial in a mesothelioma case; gathering the right evidence can strengthen your claim significantly. One key piece of evidence is imaging scans that illustrate the extent of the cancer. Imaging techniques like X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs can provide visual evidence of mesothelioma tumors and help establish a link between asbestos exposure and disease development.

Blood tests can also play a crucial role in supporting your mesothelioma diagnosis. Certain biomarkers associated with mesothelioma can be detected in blood samples. Elevated levels of these biomarkers can indicate the presence of mesothelioma and can be used as evidence to demonstrate a connection between asbestos exposure and disease development.

In addition to medical evidence, a physician’s statement explicitly linking your asbestos exposure to your mesothelioma diagnosis is vital. This statement should be from a qualified medical professional experienced in diagnosing and treating mesothelioma cases. The physician’s experience and detailed explanation of the causal relationship between asbestos exposure and your diagnosis can provide powerful court evidence, reinforcing your claim’s validity.

When our mesothelioma lawyers meet with you for your free case consultation, we’ll evaluate your case and determine the specific evidence we need to prove your diagnosis.

Recovering Compensation in a Mesothelioma or Asbestos Lung Cancer Lawsuit

Our mesothelioma lawyers understand the financial stress you may be going through after receiving the news. If you or a loved one was diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos lung cancer, you may be entitled to recover compensation, such as:

Medical expenses
Lost wages
Lost earning capacity
Pain and suffering
Mental anguish

Wrongful Death Damages

When facing the devastating loss of a loved one due to mesothelioma, understanding the potential wrongful death damages that you can recover is essential. These damages aim to compensate for the financial and emotional losses you suffered due to the wrongful death. Here are some of the damages that you can obtain in a wrongful death claim:

Medical expenses related to the treatment of mesothelioma
Funeral and burial expenses
Loss of financial support and income
Loss of consortium or companionship
Loss of inheritance
Pain and suffering experienced by the deceased before death

Recovering these wrongful death damages can help ease the financial burden and provide a sense of justice for the family left behind. It is important to consult with an experienced attorney in mesothelioma cases to understand the specific damages that may apply to your situation and to go through the legal process effectively.

Asbestos Victims’ Trust Funds

Several asbestos industry entities have created a victims’ trust fund to help people bear the costs and burdens of their diagnoses of mesothelioma or asbestos lung cancer.

Claiming these funds happens outside the standard claims procedures of an insurance company, lawsuit, or workers’ compensation claim. That said, the requirements for compensation from the funds are specific and strict. You should consider bringing an attorney with you as you embark on this process.

Asbestos Was All Around the U.S.

For decade after decade, starting in the mid-1800s, “the miracle mineral” found its way into buildings and products of every sort, including homes, schools, cars, tools, machines, insulation, and factories, just to name a few.

During this period, countless people who worked in asbestos manufacturing facilities and manufactured products containing asbestos or used machine parts that contained asbestos suffered the effects of the substance, with countless cases of asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma.

The first successful asbestos lawsuit was decided in 1971. Since then, countless lawsuits have been filed. Working with our law firm will allow you to file a mesothelioma and asbestos lung cancer lawsuit to recover damages for your asbestos-related condition.

Call a Mesothelioma and Asbestos Lung Cancer Lawyer Today

A mesothelioma and asbestos lung cancer lawyer from Zanes Law will do everything from A to Z to help you receive the compensation you deserve for your mesothelioma or asbestos lung cancer diagnosis.

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