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Mesothelioma Lawsuits
What are Mesothelioma Lawsuits
A Mesothelioma lawsuit is a civil legal action brought in a court of law.
In a Mesothelioma lawsuit, the person suing is called a plaintiff and the person being sued is the defendant. In Mesothelioma lawsuits there can be 10-20+ asbestos companies named in any trial.
In a Mesothelioma lawsuit, typically the plaintiff is suing an asbestos company for being diagnosed with Mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease.
A Mesothelioma lawsuit is one way that victims and companies can resolve disputes arising out of toxic asbestos exposure.
There are many factors involved that are unique to each Mesothelioma lawsuit, including:
Age At Diagnosis
Asbestos Exposure
Children
Dependents
Employer Negligence
Funeral Expenses
Length of Asbestos Exposure
Loss of Earnings
Loss of Pension
Marital Status
Medical Expenses
Money Economic Losses
Number of Defendants
Occupation
Pain and Suffering
Type of Mesothelioma Diagnosis
Asbestos companies knew as far back as the 1920s that exposure to asbestos can be deadly and chose not to inform workers and their families.
Who is Eligible for Asbestos Trust Funds?
Asbestos manufacturers of products and materials have admitted fault and set up trust funds to compensate workers for their asbestos exposure. There are more than 30 billion dollars in 60+ asbestos trust funds for patients diagnosed with Mesothelioma cancer, asbestos lung cancer, and other asbestos-related diseases.
If you know someone who has been diagnosed with Mesothelioma contact us to learn more about your legal rights for compensation.
If you have been diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease such as Mesothelioma, you have legal rights and may eligible able to recover compensation from Asbestos Trust Funds.
Get a free consultation from an experienced Mesothelioma lawyer to know if you have a valid legal claim today.
Types of Mesothelioma Lawsuit Compensation
- Bankruptcy Trust Funds
- Asbestos Trust Funds
- Settlements
- Trial Verdicts
Veterans also can seek compensation from the Veterans Administration.
Victims of asbestos exposure can file for Mesothelioma lawsuits from the 30 billion dollar asbestos trust funds.
An experienced Mesothelioma lawyer will get you a larger compensation settlement!
Mesothelioma Statute of Limitations
Asbestos Trust Funds have a strict Statute of Limitations.
Statutes of Limitations is the time a Mesothelioma victim has to file a lawsuit.
The Statute of Limitations for Mesothelioma and asbestos exposure varies from state to state.
The Statute of Limitations for Mesothelioma begins when a person is either diagnosed or dies, not the date of their exposure.
An experienced Mesothelioma attorney can help you file a claim before your Statutes of Limitations expires.
Veterans Eligible for Asbestos Trust Fund Settlements
Veterans diagnosed with Mesothelioma have legal rights and may be eligible to recover compensation from negligent asbestos companies and asbestos trust funds.
There are approximately 25 million veterans in the U. S. Military United States.
U.S. Navy Ships contained more than 300 asbestos-containing products and materials that were used regularly in the constructions of ships until 1980. Thousands of military veterans served on U. S. Navy ships with the peak exposure years from 1930-1980.
Asbestos products onboard ships included insulation, pipes, boilers, cement, sealers, gaskets, cables, tubes, valves, electrical fixtures, wiring, pumps, decking, paints, non-skid flooring, and in bulk headwalls, ship hulls, mess halls, engine rooms, navigation rooms, and sleeping quarters.
Military personnel most at risk include boilermakers, electrician's mates, enginemen, demolition workers, machinist mates, mechanics, metalsmiths, repairmen, pipefitters, ship fitters, technicians, welders, and civilian contractors. 1 out of 3 veterans will develop an asbestos-related disease in their lifetime.
No Legal Fees Unless You Win!
Contact a Mesothelioma lawyer today for a free, no obligation Mesothelioma case evaluation to find out if you have a viable claim.
Our Mesothelioma lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, which means NO MONEY OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES by the asbestos victims or their families. You will find the contingency fees to be among the lowest in the country.
Get a free Mesothelioma case evaluation from a qualified Iowa Mesothelioma lawyer today by calling 800.291.0963.
Mesothelioma and Asbestos Exposure
Highest Risk Trades
Highest Risk Trades
Highest Risk Trades
25 Million People are at Risk for Developing Mesothelioma!
Asbestos Jobsites
Highest Risk Trades
Highest Risk Trades
70-80% of people who develop Mesothelioma have worked on job sites!
Asbestos Products
Highest Risk Trades
Asbestos Products
3,000 Asbestos containing products were used in the U.S.
Asbestos Exposure
Military Trade Workers
Asbestos Products
Asbestos companies have paid claimants more than $18 billion since the late 1980s.
Military Trade Workers
Military Trade Workers
Military Trade Workers
There are 21.5 million living veterans that served in the U. S. military forces.
Asbestos Companies
Military Trade Workers
Military Trade Workers
Asbestos Companies have put 25 Million People at Risk for Mesothelioma!
Mesothelioma Medical Information
Mesothelioma Cancer
Mesothelioma Diagnosis?
Mesothelioma Diagnosis?
Mesothelioma primarily occurs in Veterans between the ages of 55-75.
Mesothelioma Diagnosis?
Mesothelioma Diagnosis?
Mesothelioma Diagnosis?
Pleural Mesothelioma (lungs) accounts for 70-90% of all Mesothelioma patients.
Mesothelioma Treatment
Mesothelioma Diagnosis?
Mesothelioma Treatment
3 main treatments for Mesothelioma are surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.
Women and Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma Survival Rate
Mesothelioma Treatment
Nearly 1 in 4 Diagnosed Mesothelioma Cases Each Year are Women.
Mesothelioma Survival Rate
Mesothelioma Survival Rate
Mesothelioma Survival Rate
The average life expectancy is 12-21 months after a Mesothelioma diagnosis.
Asbestos Lung Cancer
Mesothelioma Survival Rate
Mesothelioma Survival Rate
There is about 15,000 Asbestos-related cancers diagnosed each year in U. S.
Mesothelioma Legal Information
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Mesothelioma Settlements
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Mesothelioma Settlements
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Mesothelioma Settlements
Asbestos companies have paid claimants more than $18 billion since the late 1980s.
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Start a Mesothelioma Claim
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About 600,000 victims have filed claims for damage for their asbestos exposure.
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Asbestos Trust Funds
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Asbestos Trust Funds
There is more than 30 billion in asbestos trust funds. Find out if you qualify today.
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