You likely have many questions after being diagnosed with mesothelioma. In addition to being concerned about your health, you may begin to think about your family. Financial compensation for what you have endured can help them in the future. Accordingly, you should contact a mesothelioma lawyer as soon as possible after your diagnosis. Here are some questions you may have for an attorney.
Do I Need a Mesothelioma Lawyer?
There are many details in a mesothelioma case that you and your family cannot handle on your own. Not only are you dealing with a serious health challenge, but you also most likely do not know the legal process. A mesothelioma lawyer can represent you in your case from beginning to end. They can investigate your asbestos case and file a claim or lawsuit on your behalf. Then, they will work to maximize your financial compensation.
How Does a Mesothelioma or Asbestos Trust Fund Work?
When companies go bankrupt in the face of massive asbestos liability, one requirement is establishing a trust fund to pay future claims like yours. Because the company is bankrupt, you can no longer sue them. However, you may file a claim, and the trust fund may pay it. Trust funds have a payout percentage designed to ensure that future claimants will be paid.
What Happens if I Do Not Live Until the End of the Lawsuit?
If you pass away before the case is concluded, your family may still be entitled to financial compensation. The case would then become a wrongful death lawsuit. Your family would be compensated for the damages that they have suffered. In addition, your estate may also be paid for what you endured while living with mesothelioma.
How Do I Know Where I Was Exposed to Asbestos?
You need to file a claim against the right defendants responsible for your asbestos exposure. It is not always easy to know where you were exposed if you worked at several jobs where you may have been around asbestos. Your lawyer would investigate your history and help determine the right entities from which you should seek compensation. An experienced attorney knows how to pinpoint where and to what products you were exposed.
Contact Our Experienced Philadelphia Mesothelioma Lawyers at Shein Law for Legal Help
Our Philadelphia mesothelioma lawyers at Shein Law are here to fight for your legal rights after you have been diagnosed with an asbestos disease. To schedule a consultation, call 877-743-4652 or contact us online. Located in Philadelphia and Pennsauken, New Jersey, we serve clients in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.