{"id":21978,"date":"2025-11-26T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?p=21978"},"modified":"2025-12-01T11:54:05","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T16:54:05","slug":"5-reasons-to-file-a-mesothelioma-claim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/blog\/5-reasons-to-file-a-mesothelioma-claim\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Surprising Reasons to File a Mesothelioma Claim"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">Mesothelioma<\/a> is a rare and aggressive cancer that can be very expensive to manage, with some estimates putting the cost of treatment at <strong>more than $400,000<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The high <a href=\"\/treatment\/costs\/\">cost of mesothelioma treatment<\/a> and unplanned out-of-pocket expenses can make it harder for patients to access the medical care they need. However, <strong>many survivors say they were able to afford life-extending treatment by filing a mesothelioma claim<\/strong>. Payouts from these claims can also help improve quality of life, provide peace of mind, and alleviate financial burdens and stressors.<\/p>\n<p>The legal process may seem overwhelming when you\u2019re already managing a chronic illness. But an experienced <a href=\"\/legal\/mesothelioma-lawyer\/\">mesothelioma lawyer<\/a> will make the process simple and stress-free so you can focus on your health and recovery.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blockquote-w-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bonnie-snyder-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><blockquote><p>&#8220;<strong>Our legal team did all the legwork for us.<\/strong> I didn\u2019t have to do anything except provide my personal background.&#8221;<\/p>\n<footer>&ndash;<cite> Dr. Bonnie Snyder, mesothelioma survivor<\/cite><\/footer><\/blockquote><style type=\"text\/css\">.blockquote-w-image{position:relative;margin:40px auto}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{background:none;border-left:none;padding:25px;margin-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote p{margin-bottom:0}.blockquote-w-image img{width:100px;border:none;border-radius:100%;box-shadow:none;position:relative;margin:0 auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative{margin:60px auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding:25px 25px 25px 80px;padding-bottom:25px;background-color:#E4F4F6}.blockquote-w-image.alternative img{position:absolute;left:20px;top:25px;z-index:1;width:50px;border:1px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(34,34,34,0.2);border-radius:100%}.blockquote-w-image.with-border{background:none;border-left:4px solid #0FAEBF}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote{background:none;border-radius:0;padding:10px 25px}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote:before{display:none}@media screen and (min-width: 769px){.blockquote-w-image img{position:absolute;left:0;top:0}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{padding:0 25px 0 125px;min-height:90px}}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding-left:105px}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote footer cite{font-size:16px}.entry-content .blockquote-w-image.alternative img{width:60px;left:25px}}<\/style><\/div>\n<p>Learn more about the top 5 things a <a href=\"\/legal\/lawsuit\/claims\/\">mesothelioma claim<\/a> can help cover below.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Travel and Transportation<\/h2>\n<p>One of the most commonly overlooked expenses related to <a href=\"\/treatment\/\">mesothelioma treatment<\/a> is the cost of travel and transportation.<\/p>\n<p>Because this cancer is so rare, with only about 3,000 cases per year, it\u2019s important to work with a specialist who understands the nuances of mesothelioma. If you live in a remote area, you may need to travel long distances (or even out of state) to get treatment from a <a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/\">mesothelioma doctor<\/a> who has expertise treating your specific type and stage of the disease.<\/p>\n<p>Peritoneal mesothelioma patient <a href=\"\/blog\/mesothelioma-survivor-mary-jane-williams\/\">Mary Jane Williams<\/a> made <strong>more than 40 trips<\/strong> between her home in Ohio and the cancer center in New York for surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. The money she received from her mesothelioma claim was what helped her afford these frequent treatment sessions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blockquote-w-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/mary-jane-200x200-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><blockquote><p>&#8220;<strong>Your insurance doesn\u2019t pay for everything<\/strong>. You need the compensation. You need it for your treatments. You need it for your transportation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<footer>&ndash;<cite> Mary Jane Williams, mesothelioma warrior<\/cite><\/footer><\/blockquote><style type=\"text\/css\">.blockquote-w-image{position:relative;margin:40px auto}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{background:none;border-left:none;padding:25px;margin-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote p{margin-bottom:0}.blockquote-w-image img{width:100px;border:none;border-radius:100%;box-shadow:none;position:relative;margin:0 auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative{margin:60px auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding:25px 25px 25px 80px;padding-bottom:25px;background-color:#E4F4F6}.blockquote-w-image.alternative img{position:absolute;left:20px;top:25px;z-index:1;width:50px;border:1px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(34,34,34,0.2);border-radius:100%}.blockquote-w-image.with-border{background:none;border-left:4px solid #0FAEBF}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote{background:none;border-radius:0;padding:10px 25px}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote:before{display:none}@media screen and (min-width: 769px){.blockquote-w-image img{position:absolute;left:0;top:0}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{padding:0 25px 0 125px;min-height:90px}}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding-left:105px}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote footer cite{font-size:16px}.entry-content .blockquote-w-image.alternative img{width:60px;left:25px}}<\/style><\/div>\n<p>Get a <strong>Free Case Review<\/strong> with our team today to see if you can file a claim for mesothelioma compensation.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Loss of Income<\/h2>\n<p>While some mesothelioma patients are healthy enough to continue working after their diagnosis, many others may need to retire or take time off to focus on their treatment and recovery.<\/p>\n<p>Before being diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma in 2021, <a href=\"\/blog\/jimmy-music-producer-and-pleural-mesothelioma-survivor\/\">Jimmy Johnson<\/a> lived an active lifestyle on the road producing tours for music legends like Elvis and the Eagles. He had no plans to stop working, but his diagnosis forced him into an early retirement.<\/p>\n<p>Mesothelioma patients can experience a significant loss of income if they need to quit working to focus on getting treatment. A successful legal claim can help compensate for these lost wages and secure your family\u2019s financial future.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blockquote-w-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/jimmy-johnson-headshot.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><blockquote><p>&#8220;It&#8217;s been very satisfying, and what I know is that <strong>my wife is taken care of for the rest of her life<\/strong> after I&#8217;m gone.&#8221;<\/p>\n<footer>&ndash;<cite> Jimmy Johnson, mesothelioma warrior<\/cite><\/footer><\/blockquote><style type=\"text\/css\">.blockquote-w-image{position:relative;margin:40px auto}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{background:none;border-left:none;padding:25px;margin-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote p{margin-bottom:0}.blockquote-w-image img{width:100px;border:none;border-radius:100%;box-shadow:none;position:relative;margin:0 auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative{margin:60px auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding:25px 25px 25px 80px;padding-bottom:25px;background-color:#E4F4F6}.blockquote-w-image.alternative img{position:absolute;left:20px;top:25px;z-index:1;width:50px;border:1px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(34,34,34,0.2);border-radius:100%}.blockquote-w-image.with-border{background:none;border-left:4px solid #0FAEBF}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote{background:none;border-radius:0;padding:10px 25px}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote:before{display:none}@media screen and (min-width: 769px){.blockquote-w-image img{position:absolute;left:0;top:0}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{padding:0 25px 0 125px;min-height:90px}}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding-left:105px}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote footer cite{font-size:16px}.entry-content .blockquote-w-image.alternative img{width:60px;left:25px}}<\/style><\/div>\n<h2>3. Experimental Procedures and Medications<\/h2>\n<p>While health insurance may cover a portion of the costs associated with treatment, it may not necessarily cover the total amount. Some insurance plans have denied coverage for <a href=\"\/treatment\/emerging-treatments\/\">emerging treatments<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/blog\/dr-bonnie-snyder-pleural-mesothelioma-survivor-story\/\">Dr. Bonnie Snyder<\/a> and her husband faced mounting medical bills after she was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma in 2022. The three-time cancer survivor had to take out loans and deplete her savings so she could afford to start alternative treatment in another state.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blockquote-w-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bonnie-snyder-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><blockquote><p>&#8220;<strong>We spent all of our savings,<\/strong> so we were busy looking for more ways to find money to pay for my treatment. If we hadn&#8217;t gotten a <a href=\"\/legal\/settlements\/\">mesothelioma settlement<\/a>, we probably wouldn\u2019t be where we are today.&#8221;<\/p>\n<footer>&ndash;<cite> Dr. Bonnie Snyder, mesothelioma survivor<\/cite><\/footer><\/blockquote><style type=\"text\/css\">.blockquote-w-image{position:relative;margin:40px auto}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{background:none;border-left:none;padding:25px;margin-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote p{margin-bottom:0}.blockquote-w-image img{width:100px;border:none;border-radius:100%;box-shadow:none;position:relative;margin:0 auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative{margin:60px auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding:25px 25px 25px 80px;padding-bottom:25px;background-color:#E4F4F6}.blockquote-w-image.alternative img{position:absolute;left:20px;top:25px;z-index:1;width:50px;border:1px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(34,34,34,0.2);border-radius:100%}.blockquote-w-image.with-border{background:none;border-left:4px solid #0FAEBF}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote{background:none;border-radius:0;padding:10px 25px}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote:before{display:none}@media screen and (min-width: 769px){.blockquote-w-image img{position:absolute;left:0;top:0}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{padding:0 25px 0 125px;min-height:90px}}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding-left:105px}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote footer cite{font-size:16px}.entry-content .blockquote-w-image.alternative img{width:60px;left:25px}}<\/style><\/div>\n<p>Get our <strong>Free Mesothelioma Survivors Guide<\/strong> to learn more about patients who used compensation from legal claims to get life-changing treatment.<\/p>\n<div data-vqueid=\"21915\" class=\"widget widget_oscar-vque light-blue has-img\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"default\">.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue{margin:60px auto;line-height:26px;max-width:337px}.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue a{display:block;background:#EDF8F9;border-left:4px solid #0FAEBF;border-radius:0px 8px 8px 0px;padding:25px;color:#100134;text-decoration:none;font-size:16px;text-align:center}.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue .image-wrap{max-width:210px;margin:0 auto 15px}.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue .heading{display:block;font-size:22px;margin-bottom:10px}.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue ul{max-width:245px;list-style:none;margin:0 auto 22px;text-align:left}.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue ul li{margin:0 0 5px;position:relative;padding-left:26px}.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue ul li:before{font-family:\"mesohope\" !important;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;content:\"\\e904\";background:#0FAEBF;width:20px;height:20px;display:block;position:absolute;left:0;top:2px;border-radius:20px;color:#fff;font-size:10px;text-align:center;line-height:20px}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue{max-width:620px}.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue a{padding:0}.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue a>div{display:block;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;overflow:hidden;flex-direction:row-reverse}.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue .image-wrap{float:right;align-self:flex-end;padding:0 3%;width:47%;margin:0;max-width:none}.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue .vque-content{float:left;text-align:left;padding:30px;width:53%}.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue .heading{font-size:24px;line-height:1;margin-bottom:13px}.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue ul{margin:0 0 22px}}<\/style><a href=\"\/survivors-guide\/\" title=\"Get Your Free Survivors Guide\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Survivors List Ad\" data-desktop-image=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mh-survivor-guide-cover.png\"><div><div class=\"image-wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"431\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mh-survivor-guide-cover.png\" class=\"attachment-Medium size-Medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mesothelioma Survivors Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mh-survivor-guide-cover.png 431w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mh-survivor-guide-cover-300x280.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"vque-content\"><strong class=\"heading\">Get Your Free Survivors Guide<\/strong><ul>\n<li>Survivors who beat the odds<\/li>\n<li>Tips for fighting mesothelioma<\/li>\n<li>Navigating life after treatment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get It Shipped Overnight\">Get It Shipped Overnight<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>4. Living Expenses<\/h2>\n<p>Some mesothelioma patients have trouble paying for basic needs like food and housing because they\u2019re spending more on travel expenses and medical bills.<\/p>\n<p>They may even dip into retirement funds or refinance their home mortgage to cover these costs. While convenient, these sources of compensation can dwindle over the course of treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Retired auto mechanic <a href=\"\/blog\/arthur-putt-retiree-and-survivor\/\">Art Putt<\/a> and his wife, Jan, had their financial worries eased when they received a large payout from a successful mesothelioma claim against Ford Motor Company.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blockquote-w-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/survivor-image-arthur.png\" alt=\"\" \/><blockquote><p>&#8220;We gave that money to our kids, paid off their debts, and <strong>paid our house off<\/strong>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<footer>&ndash;<cite> Art Putt, mesothelioma survivor<\/cite><\/footer><\/blockquote><style type=\"text\/css\">.blockquote-w-image{position:relative;margin:40px auto}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{background:none;border-left:none;padding:25px;margin-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote p{margin-bottom:0}.blockquote-w-image img{width:100px;border:none;border-radius:100%;box-shadow:none;position:relative;margin:0 auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative{margin:60px auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding:25px 25px 25px 80px;padding-bottom:25px;background-color:#E4F4F6}.blockquote-w-image.alternative img{position:absolute;left:20px;top:25px;z-index:1;width:50px;border:1px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(34,34,34,0.2);border-radius:100%}.blockquote-w-image.with-border{background:none;border-left:4px solid #0FAEBF}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote{background:none;border-radius:0;padding:10px 25px}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote:before{display:none}@media screen and (min-width: 769px){.blockquote-w-image img{position:absolute;left:0;top:0}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{padding:0 25px 0 125px;min-height:90px}}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding-left:105px}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote footer cite{font-size:16px}.entry-content .blockquote-w-image.alternative img{width:60px;left:25px}}<\/style><\/div>\n<p>Financial support from a mesothelioma claim allowed the Putts to concentrate on Art&#8217;s recovery without added stress.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Caregiving Costs<\/h2>\n<p>Caregiving costs such as <strong>transportation to medical appointments, in-home health care, and meal preparation<\/strong> can also add up quickly, putting significant strain on you and your loved ones.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on your diagnosis, your medical team may recommend a special <a href=\"\/treatment\/diet-and-nutrition\/\">mesothelioma diet<\/a> to help you prepare for or recover from treatment. This can increase your monthly grocery bills and make it more difficult to stay afloat financially, especially if you\u2019re on a fixed income.<\/p>\n<p>Compensation from a mesothelioma claim can help families provide around-the-clock care for their loved one. Many caregivers have used that money for respite care, home health visits, and <a href=\"\/treatment\/palliative\/\">palliative treatments<\/a> to keep their loved ones comfortable.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cIf she wants to stay at home, by golly, let&#8217;s keep her at home and bring people in if we need to do that. And this lawsuit will give us the financial flexibility to do the things that we need to do to provide for Mom.\u201d<br \/>\n\u2013 Debbie Jones, daughter of mesothelioma warrior Burlene<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Mesothelioma caregivers can also be overwhelmed by expenses like unpaid medical bills and funeral expenses if their loved one passes away. Compensation from a <a href=\"\/legal\/lawsuit\/wrongful-death\/\">wrongful death claim<\/a> can provide much-needed peace of mind and help surviving family members focus on the grieving process.<\/p>\n<h2>Types of Mesothelioma Claims<\/h2>\n<p>People with mesothelioma can file different types of claims based on the companies that made the asbestos-containing products they were exposed to.<\/p>\n<p><strong>There are two main types of mesothelioma claims:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/legal\/lawsuit\/\">Mesothelioma lawsuits<\/a>:<\/strong> These claims are filed against companies that are still in business today. Mesothelioma lawsuit settlements award between $1 million and $1.4 million on average. Many clients start to receive their first legal payouts<strong> within 90 days<\/strong> of filing a claim.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/legal\/asbestos-trust-funds\/\">Asbestos trust fund claims<\/a>:<\/strong> When some asbestos companies declared bankruptcy, they were required to create trust funds to compensate victims. There\u2019s <strong>over $30 billion<\/strong> available in these trust funds today.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Our team can help you access compensation from lawsuits and asbestos trust funds \u2014 <strong>find out if you qualify now.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div data-vqueid=\"18460\" class=\"widget widget_oscar-vque default image-right has-img\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"default\">.widget_oscar-vque.default{margin:60px auto;max-width:315px}.widget_oscar-vque.default:first-child{margin-top:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a{background:#2F293D;display:block;padding:20px;border-radius:10px;color:#fff;text-decoration:none}.widget_oscar-vque.default img{margin:0 auto 20px;max-width:150px;width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.default .vque-content{font-size:16px;text-align:center}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.subheading{display:block;line-height:1;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:5px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.heading{font-size:20px;display:block;margin:0 0 25px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul{font-size:16px;text-align:left;list-style:none;max-width:265px;line-height:1.4;margin:15px auto 25px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul li{padding-left:28px;margin-bottom:10px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul li:before{font-family:\"mesohope\" !important;font-display:swap;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;content:\"\\e904\";border:none;position:absolute;left:0;top:0;background:#0FAEBF;width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:20px;line-height:20px;text-align:center;font-size:12px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.button.arrow{width:100%}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.widget_oscar-vque.default{max-width:620px}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a{padding:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a>div{display:block;display:flex;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;flex-direction:row-reverse}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a>div>div{padding:0 25px 0 0;width:41%}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a .vque-content{width:59%;padding:30px;text-align:left}.widget_oscar-vque.default img{max-width:90%;margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.subheading{font-size:16px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.heading{font-size:24px;margin:0 0 16px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul{max-width:none}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.button.arrow{width:auto}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div{display:block;position:relative;overflow:hidden}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div img{max-width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div{float:left}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div:first-child{width:27%;padding:30px}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div.vque-content{width:73%;padding-left:0}}<\/style><a href=\"\/access-asbestos-trust-funds\/\" title=\"Access Asbestos<br\/>Trust Funds\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Access Asbestos<br\/>Trust Funds Ad\"  data-mobile-image=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/trust-fund-couple.png\"data-desktop-image=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/trust-fund-image.png\"><div><div><div class=\"image-fade\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"414\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/trust-fund-image.png\" class=\"no-lazyload wp-post-image\" alt=\"A lawyer shares documents with a client\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/trust-fund-image.png 414w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/trust-fund-image-294x300.png 294w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/trust-fund-image-55x55.png 55w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 414px) 100vw, 414px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vque-content\"><strong class=\"heading\">Access Asbestos<br\/>Trust Funds<\/strong><ul>\n<li>More than $30 billion available<\/li>\n<li>$300K-$400K average compensation<\/li>\n<li>Get money in 90 days or less<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Check If You Qualify\">Check If You Qualify<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Get Help Filing a Mesothelioma Claim<\/h2>\n<p>The team at Mesothelioma Hope has witnessed firsthand the financial stress a mesothelioma diagnosis can have on not only patients but also their families and friends.<\/p>\n<p>We can connect you with top mesothelioma lawyers who can fight for compensation to help you pay for treatment and the out-of-pocket expenses that accompany this cancer.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blockquote-w-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Julie-img.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><blockquote><p>&#8220;<strong>Once I began the process, I never looked back.<\/strong> I never regretted it. It was always made as easy for me as possible. It has allowed me to seek the medical treatment I need without the fear of losing my home.&#8221;<\/p>\n<footer>&ndash;<cite> Julie Gundlach, mesothelioma survivor<\/cite><\/footer><\/blockquote><style type=\"text\/css\">.blockquote-w-image{position:relative;margin:40px auto}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{background:none;border-left:none;padding:25px;margin-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote p{margin-bottom:0}.blockquote-w-image img{width:100px;border:none;border-radius:100%;box-shadow:none;position:relative;margin:0 auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative{margin:60px auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding:25px 25px 25px 80px;padding-bottom:25px;background-color:#E4F4F6}.blockquote-w-image.alternative img{position:absolute;left:20px;top:25px;z-index:1;width:50px;border:1px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(34,34,34,0.2);border-radius:100%}.blockquote-w-image.with-border{background:none;border-left:4px solid #0FAEBF}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote{background:none;border-radius:0;padding:10px 25px}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote:before{display:none}@media screen and (min-width: 769px){.blockquote-w-image img{position:absolute;left:0;top:0}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{padding:0 25px 0 125px;min-height:90px}}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding-left:105px}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote footer cite{font-size:16px}.entry-content .blockquote-w-image.alternative img{width:60px;left:25px}}<\/style><\/div>\n<p>Many patients start receiving <strong>compensation within 90 days<\/strong> of filing a mesothelioma claim. 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