Lawyers who work with mesothelioma sufferers and their families work on a contingency fee basis, which means you don’t pay anything up front for your mesothelioma case, and you pay nothing if your case isn’t successful. Your lawyers will receive a percentage of any settlement or award you receive. There are real advantages to working with attorneys when it comes to seeking compensation for mesothelioma, but you want to find lawyers who are experienced in these types of cases, transparent … [Read more...]
Will I Have To Testify In Court If I File A Mesothelioma Lawsuit In New Orleans?
It’s possible that if your mesothelioma lawsuit reaches the trial stage, you may want to testify in your case. While a party to a lawsuit isn’t required to testify, your lawyer will usually advise you to tell your story to the jury personally. That said, most lawsuits, and most mesothelioma lawsuits, are settled out of court before they ever go to trial. It’s usually beneficial to both the plaintiff and the defendant to avoid the expense and, for the company being sued, the public … [Read more...]
What Do I Do If The Company I Worked For Went Bankrupt Because Of Asbestos Lawsuits But I’ve Developed Mesothelioma In Louisiana?
Some of the largest companies in America were forced to file for bankruptcy to protect themselves from lawsuits by people who were injured, especially employees and retirees. The government allowed these companies to do so with the condition that they create trust funds that could pay out claims then and in the future. More than $18 billion has since been paid out of the trusts to millions of claimants who’ve developed mesothelioma. If your former employer is responsible for one of the … [Read more...]
How Long Does A Mesothelioma Case Take In New Orleans?
There’s no set time frame for how long a legal case takes in New Orleans, whether for mesothelioma or anything else. Some can be resolved in a matter of months, while others may be more complex and last longer. The biggest driver in how we approach the timing of a case is your medical condition. Many people with mesothelioma aren’t diagnosed until the cancer is significantly advanced, and speeding the process so you can have justice and security for your family is a top … [Read more...]
Where Do I File A Lawsuit If I Live In New Orleans And Have Mesothelioma But Worked In Other States, Too?
Your lawyer will make sure that your case is filed in all the relevant jurisdictions. Often, we’ll meet with a new client who knows of one job where they were exposed to asbestos, but as we talk through their work history, it becomes clear that their occupational asbestos exposure was much more significant than even they realized. Many manufacturers of asbestos-containing products have also been held liable for damages, and that often requires your lawyer to present evidence in other … [Read more...]
How Can I Get Compensation If I’ve Developed Mesothelioma In New Orleans?
Mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos, usually chronic exposure, and it’s almost always employment related, though the disease can take decades to develop. There are cases where family members of a person who worked in an asbestos-contaminated environment develop the disease because the microscopic asbestos fibers are transported home on the worker’s clothing, hair, and skin. Because most exposures are occupational, companies who created an unsafe working environment for their … [Read more...]
I Was Exposed To Asbestos In Another State. Do I Have To Go There To Get Compensation If I Have Mesothelioma In New Orleans?
No, you won’t have to go to the other state to file a lawsuit for compensation for asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma cases frequently feature claims in several jurisdictions, and many of the employers whose Louisiana operations caused people to get sick are headquartered elsewhere. All of which means that an experienced New Orleans mesothelioma lawyer will have the knowledge and resources to handle your suit even if the exposure took place elsewhere. Mesothelioma cases are complex, and … [Read more...]
What Is A Mesothelioma Claim Worth In New Orleans?
Mesothelioma claims vary widely in their facts, so there’s not a single answer for what a case can be worth. Generally speaking, your lawsuit will ask for compensation for specific things, like compensation for medical expenses for mesothelioma treatment, lost wages if you can no longer work because of the disease, the pain and suffering you experience, hardships that your spouse and children face because of your illness, and similar factors. Speaking with a mesothelioma attorney is the … [Read more...]
I Don’t Know Where I Was Exposed To Asbestos Before I Retired In New Orleans. Can I Still Get Help If I Have Mesothelioma?
Yes, you can still get help once you’ve developed mesothelioma even if you aren’t sure where you were exposed to asbestos. There are a number of documented professions and job sites in the state where asbestos is known to have been widely used, so determining how you were exposed may just be a matter of talking through your work history with an experienced New Orleans mesothelioma attorney. Once your jobs and the approximate dates of employment have been identified, your lawyer can begin … [Read more...]
Do I Have To Sue The Navy If I Developed Mesothelioma After Service-Related Exposure To Asbestos?
No, when you were exposed to asbestos through your service in the U.S. Navy, you will most likely work through a benefits process with the Department of Veterans Affairs. The upside is that this helps to document the full exposure history for all Navy veterans, but the downside is that the process can be complex, highly detailed, and an initial denial of a claim can result in a protracted delay. All of these are reasons why you should work with an experienced New Orleans asbestos injury … [Read more...]