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How to Prepare for a Consultation

When you are planning to meet with a knowledgeable asbestos lawyer for the first time, it is important to be prepared with the following information:

When you were diagnosed
What symptoms you are dealing with
List of medical procedures/treatments you have received
History of asbestos exposure
If you are a veteran, when did you serve, and were you exposed to asbestos during service?
If you believe your asbestos exposure is occupational, list where you worked and what dates.
All of the companies that may have exposed you to asbestos, even ones where you worked 50 years ago.

You also should be prepared to tell your attorney what you want from the case. It is very helpful to your chances for the lawyer to know what you want out of the case up front. Do you think you want to settle for faster money, or potentially go for more at trial? Having a very good grasp of your diagnosis and prognosis is critical to understand how you want to approach the case.

If you are unsure about how you were exposed, make a list of where you worked, lived, and enjoyed social activities. The best asbestos lawyers are skilled and will conduct a thorough investigation and will work with top experts to determine how and when you were exposed.

The source of exposure will be important to determining who is liable; sometimes, there may be more than one person/company that can be named as defendants in your case.

When you go to this first meeting, you should have a large file of documents with you. The strength of your case almost always comes down to the number of relevant documents that you and your attorney can produce that prove negligence by a former employer.

Some of the documents that you may want to have in your file include:

Employment agreements, leases
Financial documents showing your losses since the diagnosis
All copies of medical bills
Any correspondence you have had with the companies involved
Witness information

The last item to carefully discuss is how the firm is compensated. You should know exactly how attorney fees and expenses will be handled. A mesothelioma claim can take months even in the best circumstances. There will be thousands in ongoing costs to handle discovery and possibly be going to trial. Who is going to handle those costs?

In many cases, the attorney will pay for the ongoing legal costs, and these are eventually reimbursed at settlement or verdict. This arrangement is handled by a contingency arrangement. The attorney will receive a typical ⅓ or so of any potential verdict or award. But this amount can vary and you need to verify how the attorney is paid.

It also is recommended that you talk with the attorney at length and note how well he or she communicates. This is a very important case for your life and future. It is critical that the attorney be an effective communicator both verbally and in writing.

After evaluating the facts, your lawyer will discuss your options and will help you make the right decision on what is best for you and your family.

Is Asbestos Litigation Really an Option?

Yes. You should contact a mesothelioma law firm if you or someone you love is diagnosed. In most cases, people who are diagnosed with mesothelioma were exposed to asbestos decades ago, most often in the workplace. Our mesothelioma attorneys will work with you to determine when and where you were exposed and will make sure that you are compensated for your suffering.

It is very sad that only a fraction of those who have been exposed to asbestos from their work for an employer never file a lawsuit. Many of these companies have millions of dollars set aside in trusts to pay out asbestos cancer claims. If you have been exposed due to their negligence, it is your right to obtain the justice you deserve, regardless of your background, gender or education.

Our mesothelioma attorneys represent individuals from all walks of life. We represent Army, Air Force, Marine, Navy, and Coast Guard veterans and their family members who develop mesothelioma years after service. We also represent workers such as electricians, construction workers, boilermakers, sheet metal workers, mechanics, and others who were exposed to high levels of asbestos while on the job.

We have brought claims against large companies and are not afraid to stand up to any corporation, no matter the size. It is believed that companies knew of the dangers of asbestos as far back as the 1930s but failed to protect the millions of workers and individuals who were being exposed in order to protect their bottom lines. As a result, countless people have suffered.

Many companies are well aware of just how bad they often look before a jury. Few Americans look favorably on a large corporation risking the health and safety of its workers for the sake of the bottom line and shareholders.

Companies understand that fighting a person in court who suffers from a deadly illness the company may have had a role in causing is a serious PR problem. A good attorney can put extensive pressure on the company to offer a fair settlement so you can get the care you need.

Or, that attorney can put his extensive mesothelioma litigation experience to work at trial and get you the largest possible jury award.

Given the importance of this matter, you should be well prepared for your first consultation once you have chosen your attorney.

Contact the Best Mesothelioma Law Firm for Help

Individuals who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma and the surviving spouses and dependents of those who have died from deadly cancer have access to a range of legal options depending upon the circumstances of their case.

Our best mesothelioma lawyers have an in-depth understanding of the legal issues surrounding asbestos exposure as well as the unique challenges our affected clients face. We provide our clients with detailed information about their legal options and the other resources available as they learn to cope with the challenges ahead.

Our lawyers have extensive experience in these difficult but ultimately rewarding cases. We recommend that you contact us right away so we can learn the details of your asbestos case.

To schedule a consultation with an experienced mesothelioma attorney, please contact us today at 800-352-0871 or fill out our online form.