Asbestos Mesothelioma Bankruptcy Claims
If you or a family member has a Mesothelioma diagnosis or an Asbestos-related disease, we can help you file a claim for any eligible Asbestos Bankruptcy Trusts. There are then 50 asbestos trust funds in the U. S. These are funds set aside for people diagnosed with Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. It is essential to know that these Asbestos Trust Funds have restrictions including short time frames (1-3 years in most states) to file your mesothelioma claim.
Mesothelioma and Asbestos Exposure
- Malignant Mesothelioma is commonly diagnosed in people between the ages of 50 and 75 years old.
- There are 2,500-3,000 malignant Mesothelioma cases diagnosed each year in the United States.
- 1 in 3 U. S. military veterans will develop an asbestos-related disease in their lifetime.
- Men are 4 times more likely to be diagnosed with malignant Mesothelioma than females.
- 70-80% of all diagnosed Malignant Mesothelioma cases reported had workplace experience.
Documentation required to file for an Asbestos Trust Fund Claim usually includes:
Medical Documentation: A Pathology report showing that the claimant’s diagnosis with Mesothelioma or an asbestos-related disease.
Medical Documentation: That describes the extent that asbestos contributed to the claimant’s diagnosis.
Doctor’s Statement: A statement from a qualified doctor regarding the Mesothelioma diagnosis.
Evidence: that the claimant had exposure to asbestos at work or from an asbestos companies product or products that can include witness affidavits, employment records, invoices, and asbestos-containing products.
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Important Things you need to know about Asbestos Bankruptcy Claims:
- Mesothelioma and asbestos-related disease claims can settle in the seven-figure range.
- In the last 40 years, more than 6000 asbestos companies have been named in asbestos claims.
- Mesothelioma claims cases can often be long and upsetting and can last 1-3 years on average.
- Many asbestos companies have filed for bankruptcy protection. There is currently more than 30 billion in bankruptcy funds.
- Asbestos companies knew that asbestos was harmful but continued to produce and sell asbestos products.
- The number of men diagnosed with Mesothelioma between 2003 and 2054 is estimated to be 71,000.
- Less than 10% of people diagnosed with Mesothelioma will live five years or longer
- The average survival time for those diagnosed with Mesothelioma is one year.
- The study estimates that by 2030, there will have been 60,000 people diagnosed Mesothelioma.
- The average cost of Mesothelioma treatment is estimated to be between $400,000 and $800,000.
- The study estimates that by 2030, there will have been 250,000 people diagnosed with Asbestos-related cancers.
- It is not unusual for there to be 30+ asbestos companies named in each claim depending on the number of products involved.
- Having an experienced Mesothelioma lawyer is VERY important to your case and settlement amount.
Malignant Mesothelioma has been linked to workplace asbestos exposure.
Mesothelioma Damages
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Malignant Mesothelioma
Malignant Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that affects the lining of the lungs, abdomen, heart, and major organs in the body. Mesothelioma cancer cells are in the sac lining the chest (pleura) or the abdomen (peritoneum). There are about 3,000 new fatal Mesothelioma cases diagnosed each year in the U. S. If you are experiencing any Mesothelioma symptoms, you should contact a doctor immediately.
Diagnosed With Mesothelioma?
If you or a family member has a malignant Mesothelioma diagnosis, you are going to have a lot of questions about living with Mesothelioma and what legal options you have against asbestos manufacturers and asbestos companies for your asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma is a seriously deadly disease. According to the American Cancer Society, with the average survival time for people with Mesothelioma is 4-18 months.
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Family Member Died From Mesothelioma?
If you have a family member that has died from Mesothelioma cancer, immediately consult with an experienced Mesothelioma lawyer about your available compensation from asbestos trust funds.
It is VERY IMPORTANT that you file your Mesothelioma claim within your states Statute of Limitations.
We have seen many families lose their right to file a lawsuit because their Statute of Limitations had expired while they were grieving. Although there is a tremendous mourning period with the loss of a loved one, it is crucial not to let your Statute of Limitations expire before filing a Mesothelioma lawsuit. In most states, the Statute of Limitations is 2-3 years. Some states have a 6-year Statute of Limitations.
Mesothelioma Latency Period
Mesothelioma has a long latency period of 10-50 years. Many Veterans, Shipyard Workers, Construction Workers, Power Plant Workers, Mill Workers, Steel Workers, Railroad Workers, Pipefitters, Insulators, Electricians, Carpenters, Welders, Auto Mechanics, Veterans, Factory Workers, and laborers are living in the early stages of a variety of asbestos-related diseases. Many Mesothelioma lawyers will not accept asbestosis, asbestos lung cancer, pleural plaques, pleural thickening, colon cancer, and esophageal cancer cases.
Mesothelioma Lawsuit – Representation Fees
Mesothelioma Lawsuits are costly to bring to trial. If a Mesothelioma lawyer asks you for money to help with expenses for your case, you should run the other way. All Mesothelioma and asbestos-related cases are “contingency-based cases,” meaning no out of pocket expenses to you or your family. Mesothelioma lawyers earn their money by winning your case against asbestos companies. They do not get paid unless you get paid.
When a settlement is reached, your lawyer is paid a percentage of the settlement, which is compensation for their time, travel, and other expenses during your Mesothelioma case. Usually, it ranges from 33-40% of the total compensation amount after deducting the costs. Be sure to discuss the matter of fees and payments that the contingency fees covered with your lawyer, which will save you any problems or questions that might occur later.
Mesothelioma Lawsuit – Free Consultation
Our Mesothelioma Lawyers offer you a free no-obligation consultation to determine the merits of your case. During this time, the attorney will be able to access your case and determine your chances for filing a successful Mesothelioma lawsuit. It’s crucial that you are honest and that you provide as much information as possible regarding your work history, asbestos exposure, and current medical condition with your Mesothelioma attorney. During this time, your lawyer will explain the legal process to you as it applies to Mesothelioma claims and informs you as to what your expectations should be for a successful outcome.
Mesothelioma Lawsuit Settlements
Your Mesothelioma lawsuit value will depend on how many asbestos-containing products you were exposed to, the number of defendants (asbestos companies) available, your age, earning capacity, and overall health. Mesothelioma cancers have links to asbestos exposure.
There is a long history of asbestos companies lying, deceiving, cheating, and conspiring to conceal the dangers of asbestos exposure from their workers. Many asbestos companies knowingly misled their workers about safety measures that could have prevented them from getting Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. A Mesothelioma diagnosis brings financial stress, loss of income, medical expenses, and treatments that may not be covered by health insurance. Filing a Mesothelioma lawsuit can help with these added expenses.
There are More Than 30 Billion Dollars Set Aside for Mesothelioma and Asbestos Victims in Asbestos Bankruptcy Trusts
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