A mesothelioma lawsuit is a claim that is filed as a personal injury claim or a wrongful death lawsuit. A personal injury lawsuit is brought on behalf of the mesothelioma or asbestos related illness victims. A wrongful death claim is filed on behalf of the mesothelioma victim’s family after the victim has passed away due to mesothelioma or asbestos related illness.Â
There are five main steps – preparation, filing, discovery, negotiations, and trial or settlement. The most common way mesothelioma cases are settled is through a pre-trial settlement. Most mesothelioma claims will settle before trial. In a pre-trial settlement, the compensation for a mesothelioma claim will likely be received within one year. However, cases can continue throughout litigation to trial verdicts. Although some mesothelioma claims have been completed in as short as a few months, it is not unheard of for the mesothelioma claim process to last years to completion.
Mesothelioma Compensation Types
An asbestos claim will help you get compensation after your mesothelioma diagnosis. A mesothelioma, or asbestos claim is a law suit filed against asbestos companies so that you or your loved one can get compensation for your asbestos exposure. Your mesothelioma attorney will file your mesothelioma, or asbestos claim so you can get compensation for your injury.
Compensation for a mesothelioma injury can come from multiple sources, including various asbestos trust funds, through filing a veteran’s claim, or through lawsuits and other settlements. Companies that produced asbestos containing products are found liable for the mesothelioma injury. The average amount of compensation for patients and their families ranges from $1 million to $2.4 million.
There are three types of mesothelioma compensation: personal injury lawsuits, wrongful death lawsuits, and trust fund claims. Personal injury claims are filed after you have a mesothelioma diagnosis. A wrongful death claim can be filed by your loved ones after a patient dies of mesothelioma. Trust fund claims are funded by bankrupted companies that exposed people to asbestos-containing products or materials. Asbestos bankruptcy claims now have more than $30 billion to compensate mesothelioma victims.
Our Services
Mesothelioma Cancer Claims
At Pinto Law we specialize in mesothelioma cases. Mesothelioma is a deadly and incurable rare type of cancer. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with mesothelioma you are entitled to financial compensation.Â
Asbestosis Claims
Along with many other cancers, asbestosis is caused by asbestos exposure. We are here to help you get justice from negligent companies.Â
Lung Cancer Claims
Lung Cancer can be caused by asbestos exposure in the workplace, in the home, or from a secondary source. After a diagnosis is important to hold the guilty party liable.
How to File a Claim
Generally, the steps to filing a claim begin with meeting with a mesothelioma attorney, either in person or video conference call. Next, is the gathering evidence stage, followed by the filing of a claim, then discovery, and either settlement, lawsuit and liquidation (payment of claim).Â
Filing a claim starts with seeking out a qualified asbestos attorney. A qualified asbestos attorney understands the asbestos claims process and will determine all areas of compensation you could qualify for.Â