After an individual begins to show symptoms of this disease and a diagnosis done, the next step is to explore available treatment options. Therefore, deciding to pursue legal recourse and choosing a mesothelioma lawyer to represent you in an asbestos or mesothelioma lawsuit are important decisions that should be made carefully.
Facts about your Situation
Most mesothelioma patients were aware they worked around asbestos, but some do not know how they got exposed or how often. While so many people are not sure if they were ever near this carcinogen. There are thousands of products which contain asbestos such as insulation, pipes, cigarette filters, brakes, hair dryers, basement and roof material and so many others were found throughout the working place and at home. If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, it is more than likely that you were exposed to asbestos several times in you life and that occurred decades before your diagnosis.
In summary, the value of your case will depend on how many asbestos containing products you have been exposed to, your age and earning capacity, and the number of identifiable defendants that still exist (some have declared bankruptcy). The speed of your case may depend on a number of variables such as the state where you lived and worked when you were exposed to asbestos.
The Law Firm You Choose
After your diagnosis and you have been given the news about this terrible disease, you might not feel that you have the time to solve the legal questions like should I speak with a lawyer? Should I file a claim? However, you should not wait too long to learn about your legal rights for at least 3 months.
A. Statutes of Limitations - This means you only have a limited time to file your case after diagnosis. The statute of limitations time period is set by individual states and varies. So the clock usually begins to tick on the day of diagnosis.
B. Financial Pressure - Diagnosing this disease may bring financial stress, more expense, less income, and treatments which are not covered by insurance. Having in mind that money may be on the way from filing a claim can bring financial relief.
C. Lawyers can be Excellent Resources - You should know that the more experienced mesothelioma lawyers and law firms can some times be excellent source of information about some doctors and treatment options available for mesothelioma.
You should also know that selecting a good mesothelioma lawyer is important. What counts are their credentials and some questions you should ask them include:
1. How committed are they to mesothelioma/asbestos cases?
2. What type of accomplishments has the law firm achieved?
3. Are these case a substantial part of their practice or just a small piece?
4. Are they going to handle the case or they are going to refer the case to another firm?
4. Do they have several years’ worth of experience working on asbestos settlement lawsuit?
5. How many other cases like yours have they handled?
6. Do they have a good success ration?
Make sure you understand the fees being charged. Contingency is the term which means that the lawyer gets paid only after they have collected the money for you, and the amount of the contingency fee that your lawyer may charge is 33 percent to 40 percent. It is very important to openly discuss fees, know what services they cover, whether there will be any extra charges, and how are they calculated. Make sure all these should be agreed upon when you initially hire the lawyer.
Considering the importance of a mesothelioma lawsuit, your attorney should not only be skilled, dedicated and experienced, but should also be a trusted friend who understands that your state of health should take precedence. The best mesothelioma lawyers are not only expert at what they do, but they should also be people who are supportive, loving, caring, compassionate and thoughtful.
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