Mesothelioma is often referred to as "asbestos disease" because it usually results from exposure to asbestos, either directly or indirectly. Lawyers are often needed by people suffering from mesothelioma, in order to obtain compensation from the relevant companies. The claims awarded are often considerable sometimes in excess of tens of millions of dollars.
Since some lawyers will often take on asbestos related cases on a "no win no fee" basis, it need not cost anything initially to get legal help in obtaining a settlement for mesothelioma. Also, since settlements are usually completed before the final court case, the person suffering from asbestos disease will rarely have to actually appear in court.
Finding the best lawyer to handle the case is obviously relevant. Most states in the US (as well as most areas in the UK, Canada and Australia, where most other cases occur) have lawyers who can handle such cases, but sometimes it might be better to work with a more accomplished lawyer from elsewhere. Some lawyers specifically state that they will work with claimants from various US states.
Jobs where workers are exposed to asbestos include shipbuilding, boiler making and lagging (because asbestos is used to insulate boilers), electricians, carpenters etc. (who might have to drill or cut asbestos), pipe fitters and plumbers (because asbestos is used to insulate pipes), motor mechanics (because asbestos is used for brake pads and clutches), fire fighters, and other occupations.
As well as obtaining compensation for the disease itself, claims can be made for travel expenses to medical facilities, care given (whether paid for or not), loss of earnings, items bought due to the disease, and loss to family members.
Someone with mesothelioma having made a claim for state benefits does not usually prevent a legal claim from being made.
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