How to Find Mesothelioma Settlement Lawsuits

Mesothelioma settlements tend to be so large that many corporations have had to file for bankruptcy, For this reason, and because lawsuits can take many months and years to get resolved. Mesothelioma, or asbestos cancer, has no known cure and medical treatment for this disease.

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Get diagnosed
Thousands of people have filed lawsuits

Before you hire an attorney, take the following steps

• See a doctor, preferably a physician that specializes in asbestos cancer; inform the doctor of your past exposure to asbestos.
• Get a written diagnosis from your doctor. Your attorney will want evidence of your medical diagnosis

 Contact an attorney
Look online for a lawyer in your state that specializes in Mesothelioma lawsuits. Chances are that other lawsuits have been filed in your state; look for an attorney who has already filed Mesothelioma lawsui

 Gather together the documentation you need
Be prepared to show an attorney the extent, present and future of your financial 

• Medical expenses (current and projected)
• Severity of pain and suffering
• Loss of income (present and projected)

 Get a consultation
Be sure to ask the attorney about his or her track record involving Mesothelioma lawsuits.

• How many have been filed?
• How many are still in the court docket?
• How many have been settled out of court?
• What is the average dollar amount of the settlements?
• What is the average length of time from filing to receiving compensation?
• What percentage of the settlement goes to the attorney? Most Mesothelioma cases are handled on a contingency fee basis
• Is there a statute of limitations on filing? (Mesothelioma can take as long as40 years to develop after a person has been exposed to asbestos