Asbestos and mesothelioma lawsuits

What mesothelioma lawsuits involve

Mesothelioma is a cancer of the lining of the lungs or abdomen, and it is closely tied to asbestos exposure. Claims are brought against the companies that made or supplied asbestos products, and often against several of them, because exposure frequently happened across different jobs and sites.

Who may be able to take part

• You worked in construction, shipyards, refineries, power plants, insulation, plumbing, railways or the motor trade
• You served in the military, particularly the Navy
• You were exposed second-hand, for example through dust on a family member''s work clothes
• You or a close family member has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer or asbestosis

Only a lawyer can tell you whether you have a claim. Time limits are often short after a diagnosis or a death, so ask as early as you can.

What helps a law firm review your situation

Your work history — employers, job titles, sites and years — your military service if any, and your diagnosis and treating hospital.

What these claims cover

Medical treatment and travel, lost income, pain and suffering, care at home, and the loss of a family member. Some claims are made against trusts set up by companies that have since gone bankrupt. No one can promise an outcome or an amount; every case is different.

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