How A Mesothelioma Lawyer Can Help With The Challenges Of Your Lawsuit

By Author: Vicki Sutherland
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A confirmed mesothelioma diagnosis is something that will terrify the bravest person. This disease is a deadly cancer that originates from the thin membrane that covers many internal organs. The most commonly affected area is the chest and abdominal cavity, both of which have a poor prognosis. The most tragic part of this disease is that it is usually detected in advanced stages with little hope of recovery. The only cause of this insidious disease is asbestos exposure.

Patients are often at crossroads when they are diagnosed with mesothelioma. There is no clear answer of whom to blame. Mesothelioma cases are at times quite difficult. Manufacturers were aware of the hazardous and carcinogenic properties of asbestos, yet continued to use it or others would not own up to using it in buildings. Beside medical help, victims of this disease should seek counsel from a mesothelioma lawyer who can help them seek compensation from whoever is responsible for their pain and suffering.

It is extremely important to find an experienced and devoted mesothelioma lawyer. This illness is unlike any other cancer and asbestos litigation ...
... is not a run of the mill compensation lawsuit. First, there is a large amount of documentation required to be filed with the court that has jurisdiction to hear the case. However, the biggest challenges for a mesothelioma lawyer are often in establishing that the plaintiff is suffering due to wrongful or negligent asbestos exposure and then identify the person or entity (usually a manufacturer) responsible for it. This is easier said than done.

Just to give an example, it is not necessary for courts in the state a patient lives in to hear the case. Moreover, several states have different laws governing asbestos litigation and one can easily lose rights to file a claim. For example, there are strict and varying deadlines after a patient becomes aware of an asbestos related disease. If the lawsuit is filed in New York, it must be filed within three years of first diagnosis. However, if it is in New Jersey or Pennsylvania, it must be filed within two years. This means that individuals having health problems due to asbestos exposure should seek medical aid and consult a mesothelioma lawyer as soon as possible, because time for filing a claim may be limited.

Baron and Budd, P.C. is a national law firm that has fought for the rights of asbestos patients since 1970 and has a long history of precedent-setting results. More information about asbestos compensation lawsuits is available at www.mesotheliomanews.com.

About Author :-

Vicky has been writing on legal subjects for nearly ten years. His information quest began when his Father was diagnosed with mesothelioma and hasn’t stopped since. With a mission to help inform other victims of mesothelioma and their families, Vicky has also been a legal student working to becoming a Mesothelioma lawyer for the past few years. He believes that his duty as an Mesothelioma lawyer will be to protect and defend the rights of all victims of this terrible disease. Through his writing, he hopes to affect as many lives as positively as possible, helping to improve their outlook while lending a compassionate, helping hand.