Why File a Mesothelioma Compensation Claim?

Mesothelioma claims help patients and their families access monetary compensation from the manufacturers of asbestos-containing products after a mesothelioma diagnosis.

Many of these manufacturers were found to be directly responsible after thousands of people were diagnosed with mesothelioma.

Evidence shows these companies knew the health risks of asbestos exposure but continued to manufacture asbestos-containing products to make a profit.

Hold these companies accountable for their negligence and greed — contact Sokolove Law to file a mesothelioma claim today.

Call Sokolove Law right now at (800) 647-3434 if you've been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease.

Pursue Mesothelioma Compensation for Care

With the help of an established national mesothelioma law firm like Sokolove Law, you and your family can pursue financial compensation from the companies responsible for your illness.

This compensation may help pay for:

• Costs associated with hiring home help or caretakers
• Counseling or emotional therapy
• Everyday living expenses
• Financial security
• Funeral and burial costs
• Past and future medical costs
• Physical therapy
• Prescriptions and medicine
• Wages lost due to inability to work

When you work with Sokolove Law, you’ll be represented by experienced mesothelioma lawyers who use their legal experience to fight for justice on your behalf.

Get a free case review today to learn more about your potential legal options.

Our Past Mesothelioma Claim Amounts

As of March 2023, our asbestos attorneys have filed thousands of successful asbestos compensation claims and secured over $5 Billion for mesothelioma victims throughout the United States.

Here are some of our past mesothelioma settlements and verdicts:

$40 Million Verdict

Occupation: U.S. Navy Veteran

$10.5 Million Settlement

Occupation: Pipefitter

$5.2 Million Settlement

Occupation: Mechanic & Forklift Operator

$3.7 Million Settlement

Occupation: Construction Worker

Who Can File a Mesothelioma Cancer Claim?

• Patients:
  If you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease, you may be eligible to file a claim.
• Family members:
  Spouses, children, and other dependent family members may also file mesothelioma asbestos claims on behalf of their loved one if the patient is too sick to file or has passed away.
• Estates:
  Estates are the bundle of assets left behind when someone dies, which includes legal claims. The estate representative can file a mesothelioma claim after the death of the patient or continue any legal action already started by the asbestos victim.

Mesothelioma claims are complex and are best done with the assistance of an experienced attorney. Sokolove Law has been helping victims of asbestos exposure file claims for over 40 years.

How to File a Mesothelioma Claim

While there is no universal approach to the mesothelioma claims process — each person’s case is unique — filing a successful mesothelioma lawsuit has several essential steps.

There is no substitute for hiring a national mesothelioma law firm like Sokolove Law, staffed by people who have dedicated their lives to fighting for families debilitated by asbestos.

We are equipped on day 1, ready to represent you in any state necessary to maximize your compensation.

There are no out-of-pocket costs to work with our attorneys, and we can travel to meet you whenever and wherever it’s convenient for you and your family.

Call (800) 647-3434 or fill out our contact form today for a free legal consultation.

Many people are exposed to asbestos 20-50 years before they are diagnosed, so the task of collecting evidence to support mesothelioma claims can be difficult to do alone.

Your legal team will meet with you to find out when, where, and how you were exposed to asbestos. We can also gather your medical records and employment documents to back up your exposure history.

We maintain our own warehouse of asbestos exposure evidence and a database of asbestos-containing products and known sites of exposure.

It’s even possible that we’ve represented someone from the same or similar job site as your claim.

After collecting all of the necessary evidence, Sokolove Law will send a demand letter to all of the parties responsible for your exposure to asbestos, asking them to pay voluntarily. If they say no, we will then file your asbestos claim for compensation.

Although the time it takes to resolve an asbestos lawsuit varies greatly, many of our clients start to receive compensation within just 90 days of contacting us.

When your legal team supports every assertion made in your complaint with facts, the defendant often has no option but to offer a settlement. And if it’s too low of an offer, our asbestos lawyers are prepared to negotiate a higher settlement amount if possible.

In fact, over 99% of our mesothelioma claims result in settlements before ever reaching the inside of a courtroom.

If, for whatever reason, the defendant wants to try the case, Sokolove Law is prepared to fight for you and take your case to trial. Most mesothelioma cancer claims are settled after the discovery phase when the trial date is approaching.

Oftentimes, it’s the fear of a trial that generally causes the parties to settle. Decades of asbestos litigation give both sides a sense of the eventual outcome, and most of the time, a settlement agreement can be reached before the case goes to trial.

Regardless of if your case settles or not, Sokolove Law always works in your best interest to maximize your compensation, minimize your stress, and get justice on your behalf.

Mesothelioma Claim Time Limits

What many may not realize is that you actually have a limited amount of time to file an asbestos claim. This time frame is known as the mesothelioma statute of limitations.

Once this deadline passes, you won’t have the opportunity to file a claim again. However, it can be hard to know how long you have before time runs out.

States have different statutes of limitations for mesothelioma claims. Some give you as little as 1 year to file, so it’s crucial to act quickly after an asbestos-related disease diagnosis.

But don’t worry — your legal team with Sokolove Law can figure all of that out for you and ensure your claim is filed in time to make a difference for your family.

Even if you think the time limit has already passed, contact us. Don’t just give up, because in many instances, there’s still time.

What Determines Mesothelioma Claim Amounts?

There’s no quick and easy way to determine how much an asbestos claim might be worth. Mesothelioma claim amounts vary from case to case, according to a number of different variables in each case.

The average asbestos claim is typically settled out of court for around $1-1.4 Million, though the amount of compensation varies from case to case.

Here are just a few of the factors that influence how much your claim may be worth:

• The severity of your asbestos exposure and your asbestos-related illness
• Lost wages and loss of earning capacity
• Proof of company negligence and asbestos exposure
• Medical bills, like medications and treatments
• How many companies are at fault
• If any of those companies have set up asbestos trusts
• The type of asbestos claim you file
• The state in which your claim is filed
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of consortium refers to how a spouse suffering from mesothelioma won’t be able to provide or experience the same marital benefits as before
• Travel expenses for treatment
• Punitive damages punish the wrongdoer and send a message to others who would continue to violate the law
• Funeral expenses can quickly exceed $10,000 for many families

Types of Asbestos Claims

Depending on the details of your asbestos case, you may have multiple compensation options available to you.

Generally speaking, most mesothelioma claims fall under the following broad categories:

• Personal injury claims
• Wrongful death claims
• Mesothelioma fund claims
• Mesothelioma VA claims
• Asbestos class action claims

During a free case review, a member of our team can help determine your eligibility for each asbestos claim type.

Mesothelioma Personal Injury Claims

Through a personal injury claim for mesothelioma, the patient can sue the manufacturer of asbestos-containing products that caused their debilitating cancer. This type of asbestos claim allows mesothelioma patients to seek financial compensation and hold these negligent companies accountable.

Typically, personal injury claimants seek compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, punitive damages, and more. To learn more about filing a mesothelioma personal injury lawsuit, contact Sokolove Law today.

Mesothelioma Wrongful Death Claims

Wrongful death claims for mesothelioma are brought against companies whose negligence resulted in someone’s needless exposure to asbestos and caused their death.

When someone dies from mesothelioma, their spouse, partner, child, parent, or whoever has been appointed as the estate representative can work with an attorney to file a wrongful death lawsuit or mesothelioma claim after death against the negligent company on behalf of your loved one’s estate.

Most often, mesothelioma claims after death seek compensation for remaining medical bills, lost income potential, funeral expenses, and more. Our attorneys can help you with any asbestos claims after the death of your loved one.

Mesothelioma Trust Fund Claims

Many victims of mesothelioma and asbestos-related illnesses file claims through an additional option, known as mesothelioma trust funds.

Now totaling an estimated $30 Billion, these special asbestos trust funds were created when asbestos-containing product manufacturers attempted to avoid liability by filing for bankruptcy. In response, the courts ordered these companies to set aside money in asbestos bankruptcy trusts to compensate current and future victims of asbestos exposure.

Mesothelioma trust funds offer financial support to victims with an asbestos-related disease of any kind (like lung cancer or asbestosis), as long as the attorney filing the mesothelioma fund claims can provide sufficient proof of exposure linked to one — or several — of these bankrupt companies.

At Sokolove Law, the mesothelioma attorneys who represent you will assist in identifying all exposures to ensure you maximize your benefits from any available trusts.

Mesothelioma VA Claims for Veterans

Military veterans frequently pursue both VA benefits and mesothelioma claims to cover the expenses of treatments and to receive the compensation they have earned.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) may accept mesothelioma VA claims if the asbestos exposure was service-related. Mesothelioma disability claims with the VA, for instance, can award over $3,600 per month for a single veteran.

Veterans or their immediate family members can also file a mesothelioma lawsuit directly against the manufacturers of asbestos-containing products, not the U.S. military.

Asbestos companies actively worked to downplay the dangers of their products. They misled the military by hiding their knowledge of the severe health risks associated with asbestos.

Asbestos Class Action Claims

An asbestos class action claim refers to when a group of clients with similar cases files a single lawsuit against the company responsible for the group’s asbestos exposure. Asbestos class action lawsuits are generally unheard of nowadays.

At Sokolove Law, we believe every case is unique and should be treated as such. We’ll file your claim individually and pursue compensation from all of the parties at fault for your asbestos exposure. This way, you can receive the settlement you deserve.

Let Our Mesothelioma Claim Lawyers Help

Asbestos litigation pits individuals harmed long ago by asbestos exposure against companies with virtually unlimited legal resources. There is only one way to even the fight: Contact an experienced mesothelioma law firm like Sokolove Law today.

As a national mesothelioma law firm with decades of experience representing families harmed by mesothelioma, Sokolove Law has the resources, reach, and experience to help determine your legal options and guide you through the legal process — at no out-of-pocket expense to your family.

Over the last 40+ years, our attorneys have recovered over $5 Billion for clients across the country. This compensation has helped thousands of patients receive life-extending care and allowed their families to carry on.

Mesothelioma can be devastating, but you can secure justice and compensation with experienced legal help.

Sokolove Law is here to fight on your behalf — get a free case review or call (800) 647-3434 to learn more about your legal options today.

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