Mesothelioma is a rare, incurable, and aggressive cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Patients diagnosed with mesothelioma can pursue legal action against those responsible for their exposure. If you have been diagnosed with an asbestos disease, contacting a lawyer as soon as possible can help maximize your chances of getting the compensation you deserve.
Mesothelioma can take 10 to 60 years to develop after the first asbestos exposure. When asbestos fibers are inhaled or ingested, they get lodged in the chest cavity where they remain for decades, gradually damaging the surrounding tissue. Once tumors develop, however, the disease typically progresses very quickly.
Once you are diagnosed, the clock starts ticking on the legal action you can take. There is a statute of limitations for these cases. Because of the long latency period of asbestos-related disease, the date of diagnosis is the key, not the date of the asbestos exposure. Each state has its own regulations regarding asbestos lawsuits. In Pennsylvania, the statute of limitations is two years after the diagnosis of mesothelioma.
Why Should I Hire a Mesothelioma Lawyer?
After so many years have passed, it can be difficult to pinpoint the exact circumstances of your asbestos exposure. An experienced mesothelioma lawyer will know what questions to ask to determine where and when you were exposed and which evidence to gather to prove it. Contacting a lawyer as soon as you are diagnosed gives them more time to look into your history, determine who is at fault for your asbestos exposure, and build a case.
Choosing the right lawyer is just as important as reaching out quickly. Asbestos lawsuits can be complicated and have unique characteristics, and not all attorneys have the knowledge, experience, or desire to take on these cases. Finding a lawyer who has a history of success with mesothelioma cases is critical.
Our Philadelphia Mesothelioma Lawyers at Shein Law Provide Comprehensive Representation to Clients With Asbestos Diseases
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, lung cancer, or another asbestos disease, contact our Philadelphia mesothelioma lawyers at Shein Law. Call 877-743-4652 or contact us online to schedule a consultation. Located in Philadelphia and Pennsauken, New Jersey, we serve clients across Pennsylvania and New Jersey.