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Deciding to file a lawsuit after being diagnosed with a terminal disease such as mesothelioma, can be a difficult decision.   Every person needs to be aware of their rights as an employee especially when it comes to life threatening hazards on the job.   In the past, companies have been aware that they were manufacturing and distributing asbestos containing materials and the health risks involved.  Even after the discovery that asbestos was the cause of certain lung diseases such as mesothelioma, companies have still produced hazardous materials with terminal impacts to their employees, employee’s families, and consumers.  A person diagnosed with an asbestos related disease should seek legal advice from a qualified mesothelioma lawyer. 

Questions to consider when deciding whether to file a lawsuit:

• Why were you not forewarned of the dangers of working with asbestos?
• Can you financially afford aggressive treatment for your disease?
• Can you pay large medical bills incurred during diagnosis?
• Can you provide financial security for your family for years to come?

Points to considered:

• Personal Disability will not usually cover all medical and personal expenses lost due to inability to work.
• Life Insurance policies do not usually provide enough for the deceased’s family to maintain a comfortable life style.
• Companies who are not held accountable will continue to sacrifice innocent workers and their families.   
  

During the first lawsuits filed, companies were found liable for producing asbestos products with no concern given to their employees.  Settlements were typically awarded out of court.

However, mesothelioma lawsuits can have a different outcomes based on a number of factors.

• Statutes of Limitations:  Speak with a lawyer as soon as possible after diagnosis, or in the event of death, the executor of the state should contact a lawyer as soon as possible.  Most states have a limitation on the amount of time in which a mesothelioma lawsuit can be filed.
• It is not necessary to know the exact time and source of your exposure, but all the information that you have will certainly help your case.  A qualified mesothelioma lawyer can help identify possible unknown sources of asbestos exposure.  

Type of Lawsuits

• Personal Injury:  Filed by plaintiff when mesothelioma is diagnosed.
• Wrongful Death:  Filed by the family of person diagnosed on behalf of their descendant.

A successful suit is one of the few ways to ensure financial security for your family and to help offset some of the medical expenses during treatment and diagnosis.  A settlement will also provide a means to pay for treatment options that may not be affordable without additional help.

Don’t wait – contact an experienced Mesothelioma lawyer today.

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