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In spite of what some may say, there are a number of possible sources of financial assistance and/or compensation for patients that have mesothelioma. Asbestos Products Manufacturers In most cases, the greatest amount of compensation can be recovered from the asbestos industry. The financial security of the surviving family members are most often made possible by these awards that frequently run in the millions of dollars. Asbestos law firms that handle these cases do so on what is called a contingency fee basis. What this means is that there are no upfront expenses or the law firm's payment for the patient or family. If there are any, it comes only from the award or settlement amount they secure on your behalf. Most of the major asbestos manufacturing companies have filed for bankruptcy in the past 2 years, due precisely to these type of asbestos cases, and more are expected to follow. Because of this, it is therefore important to move quickly once the decision to pursue recovery against a manufacturer is made. Disability Insurance Claims Insurance and disability claims may be filed if you have such insurance either privately or through your employer. Social Security Disability The disability claims can be filed with the federal social security system. Worker's Compensation Generally, only if the asbestos exposure can be linked to a particular job-site can a worker's compensation claim be filed against an employer. And it is also possible that a worker's compensation claim will conflict with the pursuit of other legal remedies, so it is wise to consult with an attorney before pursuing this or any other avenue of monetary recovery. Legal Assistance Most mesothelioma lawsuits can be divided into 2 categories - one is where the person suffering from mesothelioma is living (a personal injury case) and in the second is where the person with mesothelioma cancer has died (wrongful death case), and the plaintiff is a spouse, relative and/or representative of the deceased person's estate. In cases where the person who would normally be the plaintiff is deceased, an alternate individual (usually the spouse or a close relative) will stand in as the plaintiff, and the injuries that are 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 a person that you love has recently been diagnosed with Mesothelioma lung cancer, please call our office today for a free confidential consultation no matter where you live. Our staff will gladly help you understand the critical medical and legal issues surrounding mesothelioma diagnosis, treatment, and financial recovery. But because of the very aggressive nature of mesothelioma as a disease, it is important that the patient and his or her family move very quickly to document the facts and circumstances particular to the individual’s exposure to asbestos. This also includes gathering all 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 any co-workers. We can assist you in this important 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 that were worked with or around. And because we are able to work with local mesothelioma attorneys in any state where you might be, there is never any need to travel or inconvenience the mesothelioma patient and his or her family in any way. When a patient with mesothelioma hires our firm, a complete investigative procedure is immediately initiated and this professional documentation will speed this process along so that we may quickly determine the appropriate course of legal action. With almost all of our mesothelioma patients, a lawsuit must be filed immediately in order to obtain sworn statements of work history, evidence of exposure, product identification, and the client’s physical and mental condition. In the case where a 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 There is no time to waste, since not only does mesothelioma cancer 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 were to 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 are not sure or do not know the period of time in which your legal action must be filed, call our offices today and we will provide you with the appropriate deadline. Never A Fee And remember, we do not require any payment from you up front. All 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 settlement on your behalf and all the specifics of this “contingency fee” will be clearly explained to you before we begin pursuing the legal recovery together.
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