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Friday, February 6, 2009

Why Victims should File Mesothelioma Cancer Lawsuits

By Heidi Wingrain

If mesothelioma has entered your life either as a disease you're contending with or as a killer in the life of a family member, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit. Since the victims in mesothelioma cases aren't to blame for what happened to them, you can either file a personal injury claim if you are the victim or a wrongful death suit in behalf of another person. The rights in these different kinds of lawsuits will vary depending on the county and state where they are filed. However, getting a lawyer who specializes in mesothelioma cancer lawsuits will definitely be in your best interests with either kind of suit.

Mesothelioma is a life-threatening lung cancer that is caused by prolonged exposure to asbestos. A lawsuit can also be filed by a person who has developed the condition through association with a person working in an asbestos-related environment. Even if you aren't sure where you got the disease, the lawyer you hire will be able to have private investigators research your history to locate the job in which you were exposed. If you already know where you worked that exposed you to these harmful carcinogens, then your lawsuit will be able to proceed much more quickly than if time needs to be spent investigating first.

Time limits for filing mesothelioma lawsuits vary from state to state, so you'll want to check out what they are in the state where you're filing your suit to make sure that you don't act too late. Although most states have time limits from 1 to 2 years, be sure to check the laws where you are. Time limits are based on the date of diagnosis, and they hold true for both personal injury suits and wrongful death lawsuits. In both cases, failure to file within the time limits will result in your being unable to file a suit against your employer at any time in the future.

Don't hesitate to file mesothelioma lawsuits because you're afraid of what an expert lawyer is going to cost you. These people are well aware of the lost wages and medical bills you're already facing, and so they work on a no win, no fee basis. By so doing they guarantee that they will win your case and get adequate restitution for you or else the work they put in will be given free of charge.

After you and your lawyer have discussed your claim and the evidence you can provide, he'll be in a better position to project the amount of a settlement you might expect to receive. The more information you can give him and the severity of your condition will both help him get the maximum amount of settlement possible. While there's no guarantee of what you'll get, it might encourage you to know that others who have filed similar claims have gotten hundreds of thousands or even multi-millions of dollars in restitution. I think you'll agree that money like this is worth fighting for, because it will provide for your entire family the rest of their lives. - 17273

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