A mesothelioma attorney is an attorney who specializes in the intricacies and unique issues dealing with asbestos exposure and mesothelioma claims. A good mesothelioma lawyer likely only practices or mostly practices in the field of asbestos and mesothelioma as the rigors of litigation are a full-time commitment.
Initiating your claim as soon as possible is paramount to provide financial relief to you and your family to help cope with a disease which is not your fault. Medical bills and other expenses can quickly pile up and even cause bankruptcy. The compensation you deserve can allow you breathing room and even help take care of family which is why using a skilled mesothelioma lawyer is so crucial.
Who Are The Responsible Parties?
Often, the victims of asbestos exposure are confused and overwhelmed by all the potential places or sites where they could have been subjected to the mineral. This is another reason to hire a mesothelioma lawyer. An experienced attorney can help lift that burden by walking you through job sites, facilities, product identification and manufactures.
What Type of Claim Should be Filed?
Generally there are three or four types of claims that are filed although there are several different claims within each subtype. Generally a mesothelioma claim involves:
- Injury or wrongful death claims
- Workers compensation claims
- Bankruptcy trust claims
- VA claims (if there was military service)
Sadly, many of these companies were well aware of the dangers to which they were subjecting their employees. The compensation you deserve doesn’t only help to take care of family and pay medical bills but also sends a strong message to all other corporations that they need to put worker saftey over their bottom line. It is through the pressures applied through the verdict and settlement process that create new precedent and a safer environment for the next generation of workers.
The Paul Law Firm advocates for victims of asbestos-related diseases. If you or a loved one is suffering from mesothelioma, call the Paul Law Firm. With over 2.5 billion dollars collected for victims of asbestos exposure, we have the knowledge and the experience to fight for you. We also understand that fighting doesn’t just happen in the courtroom. It also happens in a lab where we are fighting for a cure. Check out the Mesothelioma Research Foundation of America here.
Call us today at 1-855 88 LEGAL (885-3425) or contact us online to discuss your case with one of our experienced mesothelioma lawyers.
