Finding a Mesothelioma Lawyer

Many patients are aware of the fact that they worked around asbestos products but they are unaware of the extent to which they are exposed or how they were exposed to this carcinogen. Once a person is diagnosed with mesothelioma it means that he is exposed to asbestos multiple times in his life and it happened decades before the diagnosis. The value of the case depends on the number of asbestos products the person was exposed to, the number of identifiable defendants that still exist, the person's age and earning capacity. The speed of the case depends on factors like the state where the person worked and lived when he was exposed to asbestos.

The outcome of the asbestos lawsuit ultimately depends on the lawyer chosen to represent the case. While some families receive a hefty amount, some end up receiving a paltry amount. While some receive their first cheque within three months of filing the claim other have to wait for long years. The basic difference lies in the patient's situation and the law firm chosen.

One should not wait for long in taking the legal course once diagnosed with mesothelioma due to various reasons. Statutes of Limitations are there giving you a limited tine to file the case. It may vary from state to state. How ever the time starts on the day of diagnosis. Financial pressure on the family can be released by filing the suits, knowing that compensation is on the way. Another important fact is that the more experienced lawyers and law firms often are excellent sources of information regarding doctors and treatment options available for the disease.

You should not depend on TV ads to hire a lawyer. Before finalizing the lawyer you should be aware of his actual credentials like the type of accomplishments the law firm has achieved, how committed they are to mesothelioma cases, whether these cases are a major part of their practice, how many other similar cases they have handled etc. You should be aware of the fees of the lawyer. Contingency is the term used to refer the fact that the lawyer gets paid only after the compensation amount is released. The contingency fee may vary from 33% to 40%. How ever it is advisable to discuss about it openly to avoid inconveniences in future.

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