Key Steps And Critical Evidence To Building A Strong Mesothelioma Lawsuit

Being diagnosed with mesothelioma is devastating. Exposure to asbestos decades earlier is the most common cause. If you or a loved one has received a diagnosis, you may have the right to seek compensation under both federal and Louisiana law. This can include coverage for medical costs, lost income, and pain and suffering. But what steps should you take to pursue the compensation you deserve?

Filing mesothelioma claims isn’t just about seeking justice. They’re just as much about ensuring financial stability for you and your family in spite of the suffering you’ve endured and constraints you’ve been limited to as a result.

This process can be incredibly complex. But with the right mesothelioma lawyer, you can build a strong case and significantly improve your chances of seeing justice served. Van Robichaux, founder of Mesothelioma Claims based in New Orleans, LA, aims to impart to you the key knowledge you’ll need to build a strong claim. Continue reading to explore critical steps of the mesothelioma claim process and key evidence you’ll want to have to fortify your claim as much as possible.

Step 1: Consulting A Mesothelioma Attorney

The first step is to contact a mesothelioma lawyer, ideally one with extensive experience handling these specific cases. Mesothelioma lawsuits involve unique legal and medical complexities, making specialized experience all the more invaluable.

During your consultation, the lawyer will likely do several things, including:

• Review your medical history and diagnosis
• Investigate your asbestos exposure history
• Determine which companies or entities are likely to be liable
• Forecast some of your options, whether that be:
  • Filing a personal injury lawsuit or wrongful death claim
  • Seeking compensation from an asbestos trust fund

Step 2: Gathering Key Medical And Exposure Evidence

One of the most important yet challenging aspects of any mesothelioma lawsuit is proving that your illness was caused by asbestos exposure that came about from someone else’s negligence. To do this, you’ll need solid documentation of your medical and work history.

Medical records will serve as the foundation of your case. If you hire an attorney, they will work with doctors and other medical specialists to compile:

• Confirmation of your mesothelioma diagnosis. This can come about via biopsy or image testing.
• Pathology reports and treatment records that detail how you’ve been affected by the mesothelioma.
• Expert testimony that will convincingly establish a link between your exposure and subsequent suffering.

Pinpointing where and when you were exposed can be especially difficult, but a skilled attorney should be able to do wonders here. They’ll investigate, digging into your employment records to corroborate whether you were at any job sites that were known to have asbestos. On top of this, they’ll also look into any exposure that may have occurred at your house due to a family member bringing it from somewhere else.

Step 3: Filing Your Lawsuit

The legal implications in your mesothelioma lawsuit are profound and far-reaching. As such, you can’t risk anything as you begin the process of finally filing your lawsuit. Once your attorney has gathered all of the evidence they’ll need, they’ll move forward with formally filing your lawsuit.

It’s at this point in the process that you’ll enter discovery. This is where you’ll share your evidence with the other side, and they’ll reciprocate. After this, you’ll begin negotiating a settlement. This is where having years of finely honed experience can make all the difference in the outcome of your case.

Filing a lawsuit doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll go to trial, but a good mesothelioma attorney will be ready to, should your case move in that direction. The reality is that most cases settle before ever getting to this point. A judge or jury will determine the outcome of your claim if it ends up going to trial.

Understanding The Legal Implications Of Your Mesothelioma Lawsuit 

As you begin the mesothelioma lawsuit process, you need to be aware of some key realities that will weigh into your case. Perhaps more important is the statute of limitations. Failing to file with in the statute of limitations do so means you forego your right to bring the claim.

In addition, there’s a strong chance your claim may be directed at multiple parties. Given the nature of mesothelioma cases, exposure tends to occur through multiple sources, with multiple parties ultimately responsible.

As helpful as this guide aims to be, you’ve likely gotten a sense of how complicated these cases can quickly become. Don’t risk going it alone and destroying your financial health and future.

Van Robichaux is here to answer any questions and guide you through the entire mesothelioma claims process, regardless of where you are in the country. Email or call (504) 285-9900 today to learn more.