Drywaller Bob Guinn’s Mesothelioma Diagnosis

Finding Support After a Mesothelioma Diagnosis

A hardworking drywaller and rancher, Bob never expected a cancer like mesothelioma to be the cost of making an honest living.

From the time he was young, he followed in his father's footsteps, never imagining that work would one day lead to a diagnosis like this.

After being diagnosed with mesothelioma, Bob was confused, scared, and angry. Then one day, a Sokolove Law commercial caught his attention.

He learned that the companies behind asbestos-containing products had known about the dangers for years — and that families like his could seek compensation for the harm they'd caused.

“I’ve never filed a lawsuit before in my life, but it’s been a good experience,” Bob recalled. After contacting our mesothelioma law firm, he moved forward with a lawsuit to hold those companies accountable, protect his family, and help cover medical expenses.

“The firm makes you feel like you’re somebody and that you do matter," Bob added.

For over 45 years, mesothelioma patients have turned to Sokolove Law for help pursuing compensation. Our firm has recovered over $5.5 Billion for patients like Bob and their families, easing the financial strain of a diagnosis.

Tracing Bob’s Asbestos Exposure as a Drywaller

At Sokolove Law, we know that proving how asbestos exposure occurred is one of the most important parts of a successful mesothelioma case. Our team does that investigative work, so families don't have to remember exactly when, where, and how exposure happened.

For Bob, our lawyers determined that his exposure began earlier than most. Some of his earliest childhood memories were of accompanying his father, who was also a drywaller, to job sites.

At the time, asbestos was commonly used in construction materials like joint compounds and drywall products. Like many people who worked with these materials, Bob had no idea they were harmful. Asbestos-related companies deliberately hid the health risks from the public to protect their profits.

In adulthood, Bob made a living as a rancher and drywaller, working hard to provide for his family in Idaho. It was routine for his work to generate heavy clouds of dust in enclosed spaces, especially when dry materials were straight from the bag.

Bob's exposure spanned decades, from childhood to a full career in drywall. His lawyers were able to trace every piece of that history and build his case around it.

Getting Support from Our Asbestos Law Firm

Over the course of his lawsuit, Bob felt secure knowing Sokolove Law had his back. Our team understood how devastating his diagnosis was — and how little energy he should have to spend on legal details. So we handled it all for him.

Beyond his case, Bob was humbled by how much his asbestos attorneys genuinely cared about his well-being during his cancer battle. They regularly checked up on him and became invested in him as a person.

In time, Bob came to regard his legal team as a second family, inviting them on fishing trips and into his home for dinners. When one of his attorneys had children, he called to share his congratulations, and she did the same to celebrate the birth of Bob’s grandchildren.

“Sometimes, you get the wrong interpretation of lawyers,” Bob noted. “They’re good people. They’re humans too and just trying to help. They’ve become good friends.”

Throughout the process, their attorneys kept Bob and his loved ones updated, ensuring they understood each step in the lawsuit and addressing any questions or concerns along the way.

Backed by the firm’s decades of experience, our legal team was able to recover meaningful compensation for Bob. Even after his case was resolved, the bond between him and his attorneys remained. They stayed connected long after his case was over.

Securing Compensation for Bob’s Mesothelioma Diagnosis

Bob’s mesothelioma diagnosis significantly changed his family’s life. Not only did the focus shift to Bob’s cancer fight, they also had to worry about medical expenses associated with the diagnosis.

Thanks to Bob’s legal team, he was able to secure mesothelioma compensation from the companies responsible. This allowed him to cover expenses and get a sense of justice for what happened.

With mesothelioma compensation, Bob’s family: 

• More easily afforded health care costs
• Had financial peace of mind
• Protected their children and grandchildren

With the financial burden off his mind, Bob was able to focus on fighting the cancer, spending time with family members, and looking out for others in the community.

Even while battling mesothelioma, he helped build a home for a mother who had survived breast cancer, always eager to help those around him.

Fighting Mesothelioma & Beating the Odds

When Bob was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma, doctors gave him 6 to 12 months to live. He refused to accept it.

He pushed through treatment, never complained, and kept going even as he lost physical strength — the same strength he'd relied on his whole working life.

“I used to be this big, strong, tough guy, and nothing bothered me,” Bob remembered. “And now, I’m less than that. It’s disheartening sometimes, but you can’t give in.”

Outliving his initial mesothelioma prognosis, Bob lived to become a 4-year survivor. He passed away at the age of 53.

Getting Help For Mesothelioma

Bob’s story is one of hard work, resilience, and dedication to family. Even after a life-changing mesothelioma diagnosis, he remained focused on what mattered most: his loved ones and his determination to keep going.

Sokolove Law was honored to handle Bob’s case and recover financial compensation to make his cancer battle less stressful. Since our founding in 1979, we’ve helped over 9,500 families like Bob’s get the support they need.

There are no upfront costs or hourly fees to work with our firm. We only get paid if we secure financial compensation for your family.

Call (800) 647-3434 now or fill out our contact form to find out how we may be able to assist you or someone you love who is facing mesothelioma.