The following article will cover:
- What to expect when you file a mesothelioma claim.
- How an attorney can help you collect the evidence you need to prove your losses.
- The options that victims of asbestos exposure may have to find financial compensation.
What Is A Mesothelioma Claim?
Mesothelioma cases are categorized under product liability and personal injury due to their relationship with asbestos exposure. This form of cancer targets the lining of the lungs and is singularly attributed to asbestos exposure. Our firm has a deep-rooted history of dealing with these cases in Louisiana. In fact, a partner in our firm managed Louisiana's very first asbestos case back in the 1970s.
What Kind Of Symptoms Are Typical In Mesothelioma Cases?
Difficulty when breathing is the most prevalent symptom associated with mesothelioma. Additionally, clients often experience episodes of shortness of breath, especially during mildly physically exerting activities like climbing stairs.
How Could I Have Been Exposed To Asbestos?
Exposure to asbestos can stem from several sources, most commonly:
- Employment at businesses or shipyards that utilized asbestos-laden products prior to the mid-1980s.
- "Secondary exposure", where the family members of those who worked in contaminated locations are indirectly exposed to asbestos by their loved ones.
Can You Get Mesothelioma Without Asbestos Exposure?
It's an extreme rarity to get mesothelioma if you have not been exposed to asbestos. Mesothelioma is overwhelmingly tied to asbestos exposure.
Can I File A Personal Injury Lawsuit If I Have Mesothelioma?
Individuals impacted by asbestos exposure can file lawsuits against a wide range of parties including their employers, suppliers of the contentious asbestos products, or even contracting companies that had employed such products.
Unfortunately, a big challenge you may face is that many companies associated with these products have now gone bankrupt. As a result, our firm occasionally finds itself in the position of helping clients file bankruptcy claims to find relief from the debt incurred by their illness.
Is There A Time Limit Within Which I Should File A Mesothelioma Claim Or A Lawsuit?
Yes, mesothelioma claims or lawsuits should be filed within one year from the date when the mesothelioma diagnosis was officially made. In the state of Louisiana, this window of time is called the "prescriptive period". It operates in parallel to the statute of limitations, providing a claim period of one year from the time the mesothelioma diagnosis becomes known to the patient. For more information on Filing A Mesothelioma Claim In Louisiana, an initial consultation is your next best step.
