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A mesothelioma claim can help your family get financial compensation for medical bills and other costs that come with an asbestos-related cancer diagnosis. There are several types of mesothelioma claims, including mesothelioma lawsuits, asbestos trust fund claims and Veterans Affairs (VA) claims.
Filing a mesothelioma claim is straightforward when you work with Simmons Hanly Conroy. Since 1999, our firm has helped secure over $9 billion in mesothelioma claims for deserving families.
Call (800) 326-8900 now to learn more about your options during a free legal consultation.
A mesothelioma claim is a legal action through which a person diagnosed with mesothelioma or their family requests financial compensation from the manufacturers of asbestos-containing products. This compensation is a form of restitution for the needless suffering inflicted on individuals and families due to asbestos exposure.
While there is no amount of money that can right the wrongs inflicted on asbestos victims, a mesothelioma legal claim can provide much-needed benefits during a difficult time. These include providing financial security and peace of mind for you and your family members.
A mesothelioma claim can award you with compensation that can help:
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Since 1999, Simmons Hanly Conroy has helped thousands of victims across the country secure over $9 billion from their mesothelioma cancer claims.
Notable mesothelioma settlements and verdicts our team has secured include:
$60 Million
VerdictNew York laborer
$40 Million
VerdictWashington U.S. Navy veteran
$4.9 Million
SettlementMontana man and his family
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When a victim of mesothelioma engages Simmons Hanly Conroy, they have an absolute army of people working on their case. We really have the resources to represent our clients essentially anywhere.
We've developed the greatest expert witnesses in the country, a team of medical staff, thousands of warehouses full of documents, and a legal team that has hundreds of years of experience — all of these resources marshaled together to help their case.
When you work with us, your dedicated trial team will handle all aspects of your mesothelioma case and investigate all possible sources of recovery, including employers and manufacturers.
At the same time, our experience and success have put us in touch with some of the world’s best physicians and experts. These key contacts ensure you’ll have access both to top-notch legal representation and expert witnesses.
You may be eligible to file an asbestos claim if:
Not sure if you’re eligible? During a free, no-obligation legal consultation, we can review the details of your claim and let you know if you have a case.
Your trial team at Simmons Hanly Conroy understands that time is of the essence in a mesothelioma claim. Hiring a skilled law firm to handle filing your mesothelioma claim can help you secure the compensation you deserve in a reasonable amount of time.
In general, the mesothelioma claims process involves the following steps.
STEP 1
Working with a highly skilled law firm is vital because mesothelioma claims can be complicated, and an experienced firm will make the process as easy as possible for you.
Questions to ask when screening a mesothelioma law firm:
STEP 2
The law firm will perform extensive research and conduct interviews to determine the best way for you and your loved ones to move forward.
As a part of submitting your mesothelioma claim, your attorney will continue building and strengthening your case to help ensure you receive the compensation you deserve. This may include further investigation of your personal, medical and work histories.
At Simmons Hanly Conroy, we make this process as easy as possible by gathering the following evidence for you:
STEP 3
In most mesothelioma claims, an asbestos settlement can be reached after the investigation period or very early on in the trial.
In a mesothelioma settlement, compensation is agreed upon by both parties outside of court. In a mesothelioma trial, an asbestos verdict amount is determined by the judge and jury.
Though most of our mesothelioma claims result in settlements, our attorneys are prepared to argue your case in a court trial as well.
The statute of limitations on mesothelioma claims varies, which can make it difficult to determine without the help of an experienced legal team. However, once the mesothelioma statute of limitations passes, you won’t be able to take legal action and pursue compensation for your illness again.
If you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease, get started on the legal process as soon as possible. Contact Simmons Hanly Conroy today.
Mesothelioma claimants may have several different pathways to receiving financial compensation. A skilled mesothelioma lawyer can help you navigate all potential avenues you can pursue. They can also help families decide what the best option for their unique situation is.
A mesothelioma lawsuit is one of the most common ways to secure justice from those responsible for making you sick. Through a lawsuit, your lawyer will seek mesothelioma compensation on your behalf from the makers of specific asbestos-containing products believed to have caused your cancer.
Personal Injury Lawsuits
The victim files a mesothelioma lawsuit against the manufacturers of asbestos-containing products and their employer.
Product Liability Lawsuits
The victim files a mesothelioma lawsuit against the company that made the asbestos-containing product to which they were exposed.
Wrongful Death Lawsuits
When someone dies from mesothelioma, a survivor or court-appointed representative can file a mesothelioma wrongful death lawsuit.
A mesothelioma lawsuit may be brought to trial for a verdict, or it may be settled before it gets to court.
Mesothelioma settlements are more common and occur when a defendant is released of any additional responsibility in exchange for a sum of money. Reaching a verdict can take years, and while they may result in a higher reward, there is no guarantee that a judge or jury will rule in the victim’s favor.
Further, for a mesothelioma claim to be successful, your legal team must prove your exposure to asbestos.
This information should show:
Filing a claim for mesothelioma is an opportunity to hold companies that knew the dangers of asbestos exposure accountable for putting their profits above people. It’s your chance to secure justice and fight back against the companies that exposed you to asbestos and got you or your loved one sick.
People with mesothelioma claims may have additional options beyond filing a lawsuit. Because each case is unique, it’s important to speak with an experienced attorney to learn about all possible avenues to secure recovery.
The asbestos attorneys at Simmons Hanly Conroy can help you file asbestos exposure claims and pursue compensation through all of the avenues available to you.
Types of asbestos exposure claims include:
Asbestos Trust Fund Claims
Manufacturers of asbestos-containing products have more than $30 billion sitting in active asbestos bankruptcy trusts to cover current and future mesothelioma claims. This is because many companies that made asbestos-containing products filed for bankruptcy in an effort to limit the amount they’d have to pay the victims of asbestos exposure. Asbestos trust claims are commonly pursued in addition to a personal injury claim or wrongful death claim.
Veterans Benefits
Every branch of the Armed Forces used asbestos for decades. Sadly, 30% of people diagnosed with mesothelioma are veterans. Military veterans, retirees and their loved ones may be entitled to benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). A VA claim may include medical care and money granted through disability benefits.
Based on your asbestos exposure history, you may be eligible to submit claims to multiple mesothelioma funds. Our attorneys will work with you to determine the best way to pursue your mesothelioma claims based on your unique circumstances.
We understand that facing a mesothelioma claim can seem intimidating and even overwhelming. It’s our goal to put you at ease by handling the mesothelioma claims process for you. Contact us today to learn more about how we may be able to help with your case.
Simmons Hanly Conroy has helped thousands of mesothelioma victims and their families across the United States with their asbestos cases.
Our legal teams have access to the resources needed to hold large corporations and businesses accountable for their wrongdoing. Our ability to successfully handle mesothelioma claims is unmatched.
What sets Simmons Hanly Conroy apart in handling mesothelioma claims is our combination of compassion, resources and experience. This winning combination has allowed us to help thousands of people harmed by asbestos secure the results they deserve.
The experienced mesothelioma attorneys at Simmons Hanly Conroy are dedicated to giving personal attention to families affected by mesothelioma, no matter where they live. The experienced lawyers at our nationwide law firm work with mesothelioma victims in every state, even traveling to you if needed.
Yes. State laws called statutes of limitations usually allow victims one to five years (depending on the state) from the diagnosis or discovery of mesothelioma to file a lawsuit.
If a mesothelioma claim is not started within the allowed timeframe, mesothelioma patients and their survivors could be forever prevented from doing so.
The mesothelioma statute of limitations varies depending on the facts and location of each case.
It is critical not only to act promptly but also to hire an experienced mesothelioma law firm that will find ways to get the most money possible in the least amount of time. Working with the right mesothelioma attorney could be the difference between winning and losing a case.
There isn’t one “best” type of mesothelioma claim, and the type of claim you should file depends on the specific factors in your case.
You may even be able to pursue compensation through multiple types of claims.
At Simmons Hanly Conroy, we handle each mesothelioma claim on an individual basis, walking our clients through all possible options available to them.
It is well documented that manufacturing and insurance companies knew of the dangers of asbestos exposure as early as the 1930s. They knew that mesothelioma and lung cancer were directly related to inhaling asbestos fibers, yet they remained silent.
Even today, asbestos companies work hard to avoid admitting fault. This is why Simmons Hanly Conroy mesothelioma attorneys work tirelessly to help secure compensation for those harmed by asbestos. We encourage anyone who developed mesothelioma to contact our team and learn their legal options.
The primary factor involved in mesothelioma claim amounts is proving liability against specific companies or manufacturers. A link must be established between the mesothelioma diagnosis and asbestos-containing products that were made by specific manufacturers.
Because each mesothelioma claim is unique, it is important to work with a skilled asbestos law firm that can identify all possible sources of recovery.
These compensation sources may include:
Our long history of filing — and securing compensation from — mesothelioma claims gives us a clear understanding of how to build the strongest case possible.
Our clients don’t have to worry about the factors involved in mesothelioma claims and can, in turn, focus on their health and their families instead.
If a mesothelioma patient begins the legal process but passes away before the claim is completed, their spouse, child or estate representative may be able to continue the lawsuit and pursue compensation on their behalf.
Potentially, yes. The mesothelioma patient’s spouse, children or estate representative may be able to file asbestos claims after the death of their loved one.
During a free legal consultation, we can review the details of your situation and let you know if you’re eligible to take legal action — at no cost or obligation to you.
Potentially, yes. If more than one company is responsible for your exposure to asbestos, you may be eligible to file mesothelioma claims against each of the companies or any bankruptcy trusts they’ve established.
To learn more about eligibility and legal options, fill out our contact form for a free legal consultation.
To file a mesothelioma lawsuit, yes. Filing an asbestos mesothelioma claim without a lawyer experienced in asbestos litigation can be extremely difficult, especially when you may already be battling the symptoms of a rare cancer like mesothelioma.
By working with Simmons Hanly Conroy, you can put the legal process in our hands while you focus on what matters most: your health and your family. Contact us now to learn more about working with us.
The potential value of an individual asbestos mesothelioma claim can be difficult to predict. A variety of factors can influence how much an asbestos claim may be worth, like:
In general, a mesothelioma case can be worth around a million dollars, depending on the above factors and the specific facts surrounding your exposures and other types of liabilities.
As a national mesothelioma law firm, Simmons Hanly Conroy has helped thousands of clients nationwide secure compensation from asbestos claims.
Get a free legal consultation today to learn more about how the specific circumstances regarding your potential claim may impact its worth.
How long a mesothelioma claim may take varies from case to case according to a number of different factors, which can make the duration of the claim process hard to predict.
At Simmons Hanly Conroy, our mesothelioma attorneys understand that time is of the essence for many of the families contacting us.
Our extensive experience in filing mesothelioma claims allows us to be one of the fastest asbestos law firms in the country to secure results for our clients.
Fill out our contact form now to learn more about how we may be able to help with your case.
Filing an asbestos claim does not prohibit veterans with mesothelioma from filing VA claims or receiving VA benefits.
Contact our team now to discuss your situation. It costs nothing to speak with us.