Mesothelioma Lawyers for Patients, Veterans, and Families

What Does a Mesothelioma Law Firm Do?

A mesothelioma law firm helps people diagnosed with mesothelioma, and families who lost someone to it, seek compensation from companies whose asbestos products are linked to the disease. Braver Law helps clients pursue asbestos trust fund claims, personal injury lawsuits, and wrongful death claims. Case reviews are free.

Whether you search for a mesothelioma lawyer, a mesothelioma attorney, or a mesothelioma law firm, you are looking for the same help: someone who can trace your asbestos exposure, identify who may be responsible, and file the claims that fit your case.

What Is Mesothelioma, and How Is It Linked to Asbestos?

Mesothelioma is a rare cancer of the thin lining around the lungs, abdomen, heart, or testicles. Most cases are linked to asbestos exposure, and the disease often appears 20 to 50 years after that exposure, according to the National Cancer Institute and the American Cancer Society. That is why many people are diagnosed in retirement.

Who May Qualify for a Mesothelioma Claim?

You may be eligible for a free case review if any of these apply:

• You have been diagnosed with pleural, peritoneal, pericardial, or testicular mesothelioma.
• You worked in a job, served in the military, or used products where asbestos may have been present.
• You are a veteran who was exposed to asbestos during service, especially aboard Navy ships or in shipyards.
• You lived with someone who brought asbestos dust home on their clothes, hair, or car.
• You are the spouse, child, or estate representative of someone who passed away from mesothelioma.

You do not need to know which product exposed you, and you do not need any paperwork to start. A free case review begins with a conversation, and our team helps piece together your work and exposure history from there.

Veterans With Mesothelioma

Veterans exposed to asbestos in the military may be able to file trust fund claims and lawsuits against private companies, such as manufacturers, suppliers, contractors and premises owners, not against the military or the government. Asbestos was common on Navy ships, in shipyards, and on bases, in boiler rooms, engine rooms, pipe insulation, and gaskets. VA benefits are a separate VA process, and VA.gov explains how to apply.

Family Members

If a loved one passed away from mesothelioma, a spouse, child, or estate representative may be able to file a wrongful death claim or trust fund claims on the family’s behalf. Family members who developed mesothelioma from asbestos dust carried home from a worker’s job may also have claims of their own.

Which Jobs and Products Are Linked to Mesothelioma?

Asbestos was used for its heat and fire resistance in thousands of products. Exposure most often happened at work, in the military, or through everyday products. Common sources include:

• Shipyards and Navy ships, including boiler rooms and engine rooms
• Construction trades: insulators, carpenters, drywall workers, roofers, and laborers
• Plumbers, pipefitters, steamfitters, boilermakers, and electricians
• Power plants, refineries, chemical plants, steel mills, and factories
• Auto mechanics who worked with brakes, clutches, and gaskets
• Railroad workers and firefighters
• Insulation, cement pipe and sheets, floor and ceiling tiles, joint compound, gaskets, and packing

Talc and Mesothelioma

Talc mesothelioma cases are our most active case type. Some talc products, including certain body and baby powders and cosmetic talc, have been reported to contain asbestos, because talc and asbestos can form near each other in the ground. People who regularly used these products, including people who never worked around asbestos at all, have been diagnosed with mesothelioma.

What Compensation Options Are Available?

Many people with mesothelioma could be eligible for more than one type of compensation. This table compares the main options:

Asbestos Trust Funds

Many companies that made asbestos products went through bankruptcy and set up trusts to pay people harmed by their products. $30 Billion has been set aside in asbestos trust funds. Trust fund claims are reviewed outside the court system, and you may be able to file with more than one trust.

Mesothelioma Lawsuits

A personal injury lawsuit seeks compensation from companies that are still in business and whose asbestos products are linked to your illness. Many lawsuits resolve through settlement, but a case can go to trial if needed.

VA Benefits for Veterans

Veterans whose asbestos exposure happened during service may be eligible for VA benefits. That’s a separate VA process, and VA.gov explains how to apply. Asbestos trust fund claims and lawsuits are separate from VA benefits.

Wrongful Death Claims

When mesothelioma takes a life, the family may be able to seek compensation for medical bills, funeral costs, lost income, and the loss of their loved one. Who can file, and the deadline to file, depend on state law.

How Does a Mesothelioma Claim Work?

Every case is different, and no one can promise how long a claim will take. Most claims move through these steps:

1. Free case review. You tell us about your diagnosis and your history. There is no cost and no obligation.
2. Exposure history. We look at where you worked, served, and lived, and the products you were around.
3. Medical records. We help gather your medical records to confirm the diagnosis.
4. Claims and filing. We identify which trust funds and companies may be responsible and file the claims that fit your case.
5. Resolution. Trust funds review claims on their own schedules, and lawsuits often resolve through settlement.

Throughout the process, we explain each step in plain language and keep you and your family informed.

Is There a Deadline to File a Mesothelioma Claim?

Yes. Mesothelioma claims have strict deadlines to file. Deadlines vary by state and by the type of claim, and they often start running at diagnosis, or at the date of death for a wrongful death claim. Trust funds have their own filing rules as well. Waiting can put a claim at risk, so contact us promptly after a diagnosis.

What Happens During a Free Case Review?

The free case review is a phone or video conversation with our team. We will ask about your diagnosis, your jobs, any military service, and products you used at home, and we will answer your questions about your options. You do not need to gather anything before you call. If you decide to move forward, our team does the legwork of rebuilding your history and helping collect your medical records.

What Should You Ask a Mesothelioma Law Firm?

Any mesothelioma law firm you consider should answer these questions clearly:

• Do you file both asbestos trust fund claims and lawsuits?
• Who will work on my case, and how will you keep me updated?
• How do your fees work, and do I pay anything if there is no recovery?
• Can you meet with me by phone or video if I am too sick to travel?

About Braver Law

Braver Law has helped 5,000+ clients and has 200+ five-star reviews. Our team brings 20+ years combined experience to asbestos cases. Founding attorney Daniel L. Braverman leads the firm, and attorney Matt Petersen has 15+ years of experience in asbestos cases. You can meet with us by phone or video, so you can stay focused on treatment and family.

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Talk With a Mesothelioma Lawyer Today

If you or a loved one has mesothelioma, contact Braver Law for a free case review. We will listen, look at your options, and explain what comes next. Call 800-672-7181, or request your free case review online. You can also reach us through our contact page.

No Fee Unless We Recover for You.

Sources

• National Cancer Institute, Mesothelioma: https://www.cancer.gov/types/mesothelioma
• American Cancer Society, Risk Factors for Malignant Mesothelioma: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/malignant-mesothelioma/causes-risks-prevention.html
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Asbestos exposure: https://www.va.gov/disability/eligibility/hazardous-materials-exposure/asbestos/