WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF MESOTHELIOMA LAWSUITS?

By now you have probably gain a lot of information and resource to realize that you need the help of an attorney. Before moving ahead you must know the different types fo mesothelioma law suits. There are two main types of mesothelioma lawsuits: The first one is personal injury and following is wrongful death cases. Normally in these cases, the victim’s former employer or the company they worked for that sold the asbestos product will be classified as the defendant, no matter what types of claim.

A personal injury case is often brought by the mesothelioma effected victim. These claims should be filed within a max of 4 years of the diagnosis.  These cases can allege:

• Primary Asbestos Exposure: Mesothelioma as a result from direct contact with asbestos
• Secondary Asbestos Exposure: Mesothelioma as a result from contact with an individual who came into contact with asbestos

A wrongful death case on the other hand is typically filed by a family member of the deceased. Please, it's important to note that there is a limited time frame in which a lawsuit claim may be filed after a loved one’s pass away of mesothelioma, so it is very important to contact an attorney as soon as you possibly can. In some cases, compensation for mesothelioma injuries may be pursuit through a workers’ compensation claim. If the victim was exposed to the asbestos while in the military, veteran’s benefits may be available. To learn more, contact the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs. These claims can be just as complex as traditional mesothelioma lawsuits and may require the assistance of an experienced mesothelioma attorney.