{"id":922,"date":"2020-04-17T14:20:13","date_gmt":"2020-04-17T18:20:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=922"},"modified":"2025-09-02T23:16:56","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T03:16:56","slug":"lawsuit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/legal\/lawsuit\/","title":{"rendered":"Mesothelioma Lawsuit"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Who Can File a Mesothelioma Lawsuit?<\/h2>\n<p>Mesothelioma lawsuits are a type of product liability lawsuit filed against negligent asbestos companies to help patients pay for medical treatments and other expenses.<\/p>\n<p>Since asbestos exposure is the only known cause of <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a>, anyone who has been affected by a diagnosis may be able to pursue legal action.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You may be able to file a lawsuit if:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You\u2019ve been diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease like mesothelioma or lung cancer.<\/li>\n<li>Your spouse, parent, or another loved one passed away from mesothelioma cancer.<\/li>\n<li>You represent the mesothelioma victim&#8217;s estate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"quick-facts-shortcode\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.quick-facts-shortcode{border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;border:1px solid #E6E7EC;margin:40px 0;overflow:hidden;padding:20px 20px 20px 24px;position:relative;font-size:17px;box-shadow:0 20px 20px rgba(34,34,34,0.03)}.quick-facts-shortcode:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #fff 100%)}.quick-facts-shortcode .quick-facts-shortcode-heading{color:#100134;display:block;font-size:22px;margin-bottom:20px}.quick-facts-shortcode .content ul{margin-left:24px;margin-bottom:0}.quick-facts-shortcode .content ul li:before{width:6px;height:6px;top:10px;left:-22px;-webkit-border-radius:50%;-moz-border-radius:50%;border-radius:50%;border:none;background:#F38A6B}.quick-facts-shortcode .content ul li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.quick-facts-shortcode .content p:empty{display:none}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.quick-facts-shortcode{padding:25px 25px 25px 30px}.quick-facts-shortcode-heading{font-size:22px;margin-bottom:20px}}<\/style><h3 class=\"quick-facts-shortcode-heading\">Key Facts on Filing a Mesothelioma Lawsuit in 2025<\/h3><div class=\"content\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline to file a lawsuit:<\/strong> 1-6 years after mesothelioma diagnosis or loved one\u2019s death (deadline varies by state)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Average mesothelioma settlement:<\/strong> $1 million to $1.4 million<\/li>\n<li><strong>Average trial verdict:<\/strong> $5 million to $11.4 million<\/li>\n<li><strong>Payout timeline:<\/strong> Many families start receiving compensation in 90 days or less<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who\u2019s eligible:<\/strong> Anyone diagnosed with a serious asbestos disease from direct or secondhand exposure, or a loved one<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>We\u2019re proud to partner with Simmons Hanly Conroy, one of the nation\u2019s leading mesothelioma law firms. They can help determine when and where you or a family member were exposed to asbestos and which companies may be to blame for your illness.<\/p>\n<p>Get a <strong>Free Case Review<\/strong> today to see if you\u2019re eligible to file a mesothelioma lawsuit.<\/p>\n<div id=\"23978\" class=\"one-off-23978 widget widget_oscar-vque one-off\" data-vqueid=\"23978\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"one-off\">.one-off-23978{margin:60px auto}.one-off-23978 a{box-shadow:0 20px 20px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.03);background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0FAEBF 0,rgba(129,208,217,0) 100%);border:1px solid rgba(230,231,236,1);display:block;text-decoration:none;color:#000;max-width:370px;margin:0 auto}.one-off-23978 a>div{background:#fff;margin-left:3px}.one-off-23978 .vque-content{padding:20px 20px 25px}.one-off-23978 .heading{font-size:20px;line-height:23px;display:block;letter-spacing:-1px;text-align:center;max-width:260px;margin:0 auto 20px}.one-off-23978 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class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Get a Free Mesothelioma Case Review Ad\"><div>\r\n    <div class=\"vque-content\">\r\n    <img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/logo-simmonsfirm-color.png\" alt=\"Simmons Hanly Conroy\" class=\"lazyload shc-logo\" >\r\n        <strong class=\"heading\">Get a Free Mesothelioma Case Review<\/strong>\r\n        <ul>\r\n            <li>Over $30 billion available<\/li>\r\n            <li>No cost to file a claim<\/li>\r\n            <li>Avoid going to court<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get a Free Case Review\">Get a Free Case Review<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"image-wrap\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shara-fisher-ad.png\" alt=\"Shara Fisher\" class=\"lazyload rep\" >\r\n        <span><div class=\"name\"><strong>Shara Fisher<\/strong> Senior Paralegal<\/div><div class=\"description\"><strong>17+ years<\/strong> providing legal help to mesothelioma victims<\/div><\/span>\r\n         <img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MH-logo.png\" alt=\"Mesothelioma Hope Logo\" class=\"lazyload mh-logo\" >\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Types of Mesothelioma Lawsuits<\/h2>\n<p>There are a few different types of asbestos lawsuits that can help patients and families secure financial compensation for mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p>A qualified <a href=\"\/legal\/mesothelioma-law-firm\/\">mesothelioma law firm<\/a> can explore each of these options with you during your initial case review.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-balance\">Personal Injury Claim<\/h3>\n<p>This type of lawsuit is <strong>filed by the person who\u2019s been diagnosed with mesothelioma<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The mesothelioma victim is the plaintiff (person filing the lawsuit), and the companies that manufactured the asbestos-containing products they were exposed to are the defendants (parties accused of causing their cancer).<\/p>\n<p>Personal injury compensation for mesothelioma is usually determined based on the victim\u2019s age, the extent of their medical expenses, the number of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/asbestos\/companies\/\">asbestos companies<\/a> named in the lawsuit, and other factors.<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode-container\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.video-shortcode-container{margin:40px 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.header{padding-bottom:35px;margin-bottom:50px}.what-next ol{column-count:2}.what-next ol>li{margin-bottom:25px}}<\/style><script defer type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/iframe_api\"><\/script><div class=\"what-next\" data-video-name=\"What is a Mesothelioma Lawsuit?\">\n\t\t\t        \t<div class=\"header\">\n\t\t\t        \t\t<strong>What would you like to do now?<\/strong>\n\t\t\t        \t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MH-logo.png\" alt=\"Mesothelioma Hope Logo\" class=\"no-lazyload\" \/>\n\t\t\t        \t<\/div>\n\t\t\t        <\/div><div id=\"oscar-video-22246\" class=\"youtube-video-place embed-wrap-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"What is a Mesothelioma Lawsuit? Video Thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/what-meso-lawsuit-603x337.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" width=\"603\" height=\"337\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/what-meso-lawsuit-603x337.jpg\" alt=\"What is a Mesothelioma Lawsuit? Video Thumbnail\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" width=\"603\" height=\"337\" \/><\/noscript><button type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Youtube Video\" class=\"embed-play\" data-youtube-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OQVI6kMghKo\" data-embed-id=\"OQVI6kMghKo\" data-video-category=\"legal\" data-ce-category=\"Video\" data-ce-label=\"Play Button of What is a Mesothelioma Lawsuit?\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Play Video<\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"under-video-text\"><p>A mesothelioma lawsuit allows you to get financial justice and compensation from the makers of asbestos-containing products. Attorney Daniel P. Blouin explains why mesothelioma lawsuits are filed and the benefits of filing. Call us today at <a href='tel:+18666088933'>(866) 608-8933<\/a> to get a free case review. <a href=\"#\" data-collapsed=\"true\" title=\"Click to read What is a Mesothelioma Lawsuit? transcript \" class=\"show-more\" data-ce-category=\"Video\" data-ce-label=\"Read Transcript of What is a Mesothelioma Lawsuit?\">View Transcript.<\/a><\/p><p class=\"duration\">Duration: <strong>1 min 12 sec<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"video-transcript\"><p>A mesothelioma case is for a person who has suffered this terrible disease, and they will file suit typically against product manufacturers, property owners, sometimes employers, depending on the state law, for the breach of their duty. For them exposing our clients to asbestos through the sale of their product or through the delivery of their product. And when our client uses that product and is exposed, breathes the dust from that product. Asbestos is a dusty product that is ingested through the lungs in the breathing process and causes cell mutation and cancer. A mesothelioma lawsuit is seeking payment for the loss of enjoyment of life, the pain and suffering that a person is going through and will go through, and sometimes for their death. If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, MesotheliomaHope.com and Simmons Hanly Conroy can help.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"see-more-videos\"><a href=\"\/video-library\/?cat=legal\" data-ce-category=\"Video\" data-ce-label=\"See More - What is a Mesothelioma Lawsuit?\">See More Legal Videos<\/a><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@graph\": [{\"@type\": \"VideoObject\", \"name\": \"What is a Mesothelioma Lawsuit?\", \"uploadDate\": \"2023-06-21T00:00:00-04:00\", \"thumbnail\": \"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/what-meso-lawsuit.jpg\", \"thumbnailUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/what-meso-lawsuit.jpg\", \"embedUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OQVI6kMghKo\", \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OQVI6kMghKo\", \"caption\": \"A mesothelioma lawsuit allows you to get financial justice and compensation from the makers of asbestos-containing products. 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And when our client uses that product and is exposed, breathes the dust from that product. Asbestos is a dusty product that is ingested through the lungs in the breathing process and causes cell mutation and cancer. A mesothelioma lawsuit is seeking payment for the loss of enjoyment of life, the pain and suffering that a person is going through and will go through, and sometimes for their death. 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If their case is successful, they all receive the same amount of compensation.<\/p>\n<p>A class action asbestos lawsuit allows a court to resolve several cases at once.<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout-shortcode\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.callout-shortcode{background:#EDF8F9;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 24px;margin:40px 0;max-width:860px;position:relative}.callout-shortcode:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #EDF8F9 100%)}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{color:#100134;font-size:22px;display:block;margin:0 0 15px}.callout-shortcode:first-child{margin-top:0}.callout-shortcode:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:20px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding-top:17px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:74px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{left:22px;position:absolute;top:20px;width:59px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background:#fff url(\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mh-icon-65.png);background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:70%;border-radius:30px;bottom:-10px;content:\"\";display:block;height:30px;position:absolute;right:-10px;width:30px}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.callout-shortcode{padding:25px 25px 25px 34px}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{font-size:24px}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode.has-img{min-height:170px;padding-left:175px}.callout-shortcode.has-img .img-wrap{position:absolute;left:29px;top:25px;width:119px}.callout-shortcode.hope.has-img{padding-left:170px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding:0}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{width:109px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background-size:66%;bottom:-15px;height:42px;width:42px}}<\/style><div class=\"content\"><p>Most experts who specialize in mesothelioma litigation agree that class action lawsuits aren&#8217;t the best legal option for victims diagnosed with this aggressive cancer.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>In the past, <a href=\"\/legal\/lawsuit\/class-action\/\">class action mesothelioma lawsuits<\/a> have awarded patients much less compensation than personal injury and wrongful death claims. This is the main reason why this type of mesothelioma lawsuit is almost never filed today.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"reasons\">3 Reasons to File an Asbestos Lawsuit for Mesothelioma<\/h2>\n<p>Mesothelioma is a preventable disease with only one proven cause: asbestos exposure. The companies that manufactured <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/products\/\">asbestos-containing products<\/a> hid the well-documented dangers from the public for decades so they could continue to make a profit.<\/p>\n<p>If you or a loved one were exposed to asbestos, you deserve to seek justice through an asbestos lawsuit against these negligent companies.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about the benefits of filing an asbestos lawsuit below.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-medicine\">1. Get Help Paying for Treatment &amp; Out-of-Pocket Expenses<\/h3>\n<p>Patients diagnosed with mesothelioma need specialized medical care that may include surgeries, hospital stays, monthly chemotherapy, and prescription medications. The total cost of treating this cancer can reach upward of <strong>$400,000 per year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Mesothelioma lawsuit settlements provide families with an average of <strong>$1 million to $1.4 million<\/strong> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/legal\/compensation\/\">financial compensation<\/a>, according to <em>Mealey\u2019s\u00ae Litigation Report: Asbestos<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Compensation from a mesothelioma cancer lawsuit can help pay for treatment and unplanned expenses that Medicare and private insurance don\u2019t cover, such as travel and transportation, lodging, and more.<\/p>\n<p>One mesothelioma survivor, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/blog\/dr-bonnie-snyder-pleural-mesothelioma-survivor-story\/\">Dr. Bonnie Snyder<\/a>, struggled to keep up with the mounting medical bills. She and her husband took out multiple loans, drained their savings and retirement accounts, and worried they would lose their house if they continued fighting her cancer \u2014 a choice no one should ever have to face.<\/p>\n<p>Though she is \u201cnot a litigious person,\u201d Dr. Snyder saw the value in pursuing a lawsuit in order to get life-extending treatment and protect the house and life she had built.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blockquote-w-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bonnie-snyder-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><blockquote><p>&#8220;I didn\u2019t believe it until I saw that first settlement check. And then <strong>there was a relief<\/strong> because I could pay off one of the medical loans. It was a great relief.&#8221;<\/p>\n<footer>&ndash;<cite> Dr. Bonnie Snyder, pleural 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<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-factory\">2. Hold Asbestos Companies Accountable<\/h3>\n<p>The only known cause of mesothelioma is asbestos exposure. 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.header{padding-bottom:35px;margin-bottom:50px}.what-next ol{column-count:2}.what-next ol>li{margin-bottom:25px}}<\/style><script defer type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/iframe_api\"><\/script><div class=\"what-next\" data-video-name=\"John Stahl Testimonial\">\n\t\t\t        \t<div class=\"header\">\n\t\t\t        \t\t<strong>What would you like to do now?<\/strong>\n\t\t\t        \t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MH-logo.png\" alt=\"Mesothelioma Hope Logo\" class=\"no-lazyload\" \/>\n\t\t\t        \t<\/div>\n\t\t\t        <\/div><div id=\"oscar-video-21493\" class=\"youtube-video-place embed-wrap-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"John Stahl Testimonial Video Thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/john-stahl-603x337.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" width=\"603\" height=\"337\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/john-stahl-603x337.jpg\" alt=\"John Stahl Testimonial Video Thumbnail\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" width=\"603\" height=\"337\" \/><\/noscript><button type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Youtube Video\" class=\"embed-play\" data-youtube-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TPLPlvJeZMc\" data-embed-id=\"TPLPlvJeZMc\" data-video-category=\"legal\" data-ce-category=\"Video\" data-ce-label=\"Play Button of John Stahl Testimonial\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Play Video<\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"under-video-text\"><p>Dee and John Stahl reached out to Simmons Hanly Conroy, a mesothelioma law firm, to pursue justice after John\u2019s stage 4 mesothelioma diagnosis. Call <a href='tel:+18666088933'>(866) 608-8933<\/a> to see if the firm can help your family.\r\n <a href=\"#\" data-collapsed=\"true\" title=\"Click to read John Stahl Testimonial transcript \" class=\"show-more\" data-ce-category=\"Video\" data-ce-label=\"Read Transcript of John Stahl Testimonial\">View Transcript.<\/a><\/p><p class=\"duration\">Duration: <strong>4 min 40 sec<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"video-transcript\"><p>Dee Stahl:<br \/>\nThe day started out fine. We got up and John, which is unusual for him, just came out of the bedroom<br \/>\nand just sat down and he said, &#8220;I just don&#8217;t feel good,&#8221; and I knew something was wrong because John<br \/>\ndoesn&#8217;t complain. I said, &#8220;Well, I think we should probably go to the ER.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>They found out that there was over two liters of fluid on his left lung and they were amazed that he was<br \/>\neven able to breathe, period. They did a CAT scan then that&#8217;s when he just said, &#8220;You have stage four<br \/>\nmesothelioma, John.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>John Stahl:<br \/>\nI was kind of blank. I didn&#8217;t know what to think. I didn&#8217;t realize that my job had exposed me to this.<\/p>\n<p>Dee Stahl:<br \/>\nWe&#8217;re the Stahls. I&#8217;m Dee, and this is my husband, John.<\/p>\n<p>John Stahl:<br \/>\nMy name is John Stahl. I was first exposed to asbestos poisoning through the construction business,<br \/>\nthrough Sheetrock, through gaskets and piping all through my career, and I worked 43 years in construction business. If you don&#8217;t work, you don&#8217;t get paid. The first treatment was with chemotherapy and I went every two weeks. It didn&#8217;t take long, an hour or so, but it&#8217;d take me seven to 10 days to recover. That was hard for me because I&#8217;m a pretty active person.<\/p>\n<p>Dee Stahl:<br \/>\nAsbestos is poison and it&#8217;s a prescription for death.<\/p>\n<p>John Stahl:<br \/>\nYeah.<\/p>\n<p>Dee Stahl:<br \/>\nI don&#8217;t know &#8230;<\/p>\n<p>John Stahl:<br \/>\nIt&#8217;s not curable.<\/p>\n<p>Dee Stahl:<br \/>\nRight.<\/p>\n<p>John Stahl:<br \/>\nWell, at first it didn&#8217;t really sink in. The longer and longer I thought about it, it&#8217;s going to end my life<br \/>\neventually, but I&#8217;m going to live it as well as I can.<\/p>\n<p>Dee Stahl:<br \/>\nIt made me mad and sad to think that these manufacturers could continue knowing that there was<br \/>\nasbestos that could hurt people, continued to make these products for how many years, years and years, and look what it&#8217;s done to the love of my life.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s heartbreaking. We filed a mesothelioma lawsuit because John deserves it. We found out about<br \/>\nSimmons Hanly Conroy when we received a letter introducing us to Todd, and within days, couple of<br \/>\ndays, Todd called and we just clicked.<\/p>\n<p>John Stahl:<br \/>\nFiling the lawsuit was easy because Todd made it easy. He explained what was going to happen. It was<br \/>\npretty simple.<\/p>\n<p>Dee Stahl:<br \/>\nIt&#8217;s been fantastic. I can&#8217;t put into words because anytime Todd would call, it was, &#8220;How&#8217;s John doing?<br \/>\nHow&#8217;s my buddy John doing and how are you doing?&#8221; He just made you comfortable. It was a great<br \/>\nexperience.<\/p>\n<p>John Stahl:<br \/>\nMy kids are gonna be taken care of, Dee&#8217;s gonna be taken care of, so it&#8217;s a peace of mind knowing that I<br \/>\ndon&#8217;t have to worry about them going down the road.<\/p>\n<p>Dee Stahl:<br \/>\nI want people out there to realize that there is help and they can get assistance and get a settlement<br \/>\nfrom these manufacturers that continue to use this and know that it was dangerous for people.<\/p>\n<p>John Stahl:<br \/>\nWe filed a mesothelioma lawsuit to hold companies accountable. It&#8217;s important people understand that<br \/>\nthere&#8217;s help and there&#8217;s people there willing to help them go through this process of making these<br \/>\ncompanies liable for what they&#8217;ve caused.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"see-more-videos\"><a href=\"\/video-library\/?cat=legal\" data-ce-category=\"Video\" data-ce-label=\"See More - John Stahl Testimonial\">See More Legal Videos<\/a><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@graph\": [{\"@type\": \"VideoObject\", \"name\": \"John Stahl Testimonial\", \"uploadDate\": \"2024-05-14T00:00:00-04:00\", \"thumbnail\": \"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/john-stahl.jpg\", \"thumbnailUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/john-stahl.jpg\", \"embedUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TPLPlvJeZMc\", \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TPLPlvJeZMc\", \"caption\": \"Dee and John Stahl reached out to Simmons Hanly Conroy, a mesothelioma law firm, to pursue justice after John\u2019s stage 4 mesothelioma diagnosis. 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They did a CAT scan then that&amp;#8217;s when he just said, &amp;#8220;You have stage four&lt;br \/&gt; mesothelioma, John.&amp;#8221;&lt;\/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;John Stahl:&lt;br \/&gt; I was kind of blank. I didn&amp;#8217;t know what to think. I didn&amp;#8217;t realize that my job had exposed me to this.&lt;\/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Dee Stahl:&lt;br \/&gt; We&amp;#8217;re the Stahls. I&amp;#8217;m Dee, and this is my husband, John.&lt;\/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;John Stahl:&lt;br \/&gt; My name is John Stahl. I was first exposed to asbestos poisoning through the construction business,&lt;br \/&gt; through Sheetrock, through gaskets and piping all through my career, and I worked 43 years in construction business. If you don&amp;#8217;t work, you don&amp;#8217;t get paid. The first treatment was with chemotherapy and I went every two weeks. It didn&amp;#8217;t take long, an hour or so, but it&amp;#8217;d take me seven to 10 days to recover. That was hard for me because I&amp;#8217;m a pretty active person.&lt;\/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Dee Stahl:&lt;br \/&gt; Asbestos is poison and it&amp;#8217;s a prescription for death.&lt;\/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;John Stahl:&lt;br \/&gt; Yeah.&lt;\/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Dee Stahl:&lt;br \/&gt; I don&amp;#8217;t know &amp;#8230;&lt;\/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;John Stahl:&lt;br \/&gt; It&amp;#8217;s not curable.&lt;\/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Dee Stahl:&lt;br \/&gt; Right.&lt;\/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;John Stahl:&lt;br \/&gt; Well, at first it didn&amp;#8217;t really sink in. The longer and longer I thought about it, it&amp;#8217;s going to end my life&lt;br \/&gt; eventually, but I&amp;#8217;m going to live it as well as I can.&lt;\/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Dee Stahl:&lt;br \/&gt; It made me mad and sad to think that these manufacturers could continue knowing that there was&lt;br \/&gt; asbestos that could hurt people, continued to make these products for how many years, years and years, and look what it&amp;#8217;s done to the love of my life.&lt;\/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;It&amp;#8217;s heartbreaking. We filed a mesothelioma lawsuit because John deserves it. We found out about&lt;br \/&gt; Simmons Hanly Conroy when we received a letter introducing us to Todd, and within days, couple of&lt;br \/&gt; days, Todd called and we just clicked.&lt;\/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;John Stahl:&lt;br \/&gt; Filing the lawsuit was easy because Todd made it easy. He explained what was going to happen. It was&lt;br \/&gt; pretty simple.&lt;\/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Dee Stahl:&lt;br \/&gt; It&amp;#8217;s been fantastic. I can&amp;#8217;t put into words because anytime Todd would call, it was, &amp;#8220;How&amp;#8217;s John doing?&lt;br \/&gt; How&amp;#8217;s my buddy John doing and how are you doing?&amp;#8221; He just made you comfortable. It was a great&lt;br \/&gt; experience.&lt;\/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;John Stahl:&lt;br \/&gt; My kids are gonna be taken care of, Dee&amp;#8217;s gonna be taken care of, so it&amp;#8217;s a peace of mind knowing that I&lt;br \/&gt; don&amp;#8217;t have to worry about them going down the road.&lt;\/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Dee Stahl:&lt;br \/&gt; I want people out there to realize that there is help and they can get assistance and get a settlement&lt;br \/&gt; from these manufacturers that continue to use this and know that it was dangerous for people.&lt;\/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;John Stahl:&lt;br \/&gt; We filed a mesothelioma lawsuit to hold companies accountable. It&amp;#8217;s important people understand that&lt;br \/&gt; there&amp;#8217;s help and there&amp;#8217;s people there willing to help them go through this process of making these&lt;br \/&gt; companies liable for what they&amp;#8217;ve caused.&lt;\/p&gt; \",\"publisher\" : {\"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/#organization\"}}, {\"@type\": \"MediaObject\", \"thumbnailUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/john-stahl.jpg\", \"embedUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TPLPlvJeZMc\", \"uploadDate\": \"2024-05-14T00:00:00-04:00\", \"duration\": \"T04M40S\", \"startTime\": \"0:00\", \"endTime\": \"4:40\"}]}<\/script><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-family\">3. Provide Financial Security for Your Family<\/h3>\n<p>Compensation from a lawsuit can ensure a stable future for your loved ones. If you or your family members have to take time off from work while you receive treatment, mesothelioma compensation can help supplement this lost income.<\/p>\n<p>A successful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/legal\/lawsuit\/claims\/\">mesothelioma claim<\/a> can also provide peace of mind that your spouse, children, and other family members will be cared for should anything happen to you.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blockquote-w-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/jimmy-johnson-ellipse.png\" alt=\"\" \/><blockquote><p>&#8220;All of a sudden, one check showed up, and then another check showed up, and then another check showed up. And they are still coming in now. It\u2019s been very satisfying, and what I know is that <strong>my wife is taken care of for the rest of her life<\/strong>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<footer>&ndash;<cite> Jimmy Johnson, pleural 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>Start pursuing financial security for your family by finding a lawyer to handle your mesothelioma lawsuit. Download our <strong>Free Attorney Checklist<\/strong> to find out what questions you should ask them.<\/p>\n<div data-vqueid=\"18606\" class=\"widget widget_oscar-vque outline image-left has-img\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"outline\">.widget_oscar-vque.outline{margin:60px auto;max-width:315px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline:first-child{margin-top:0}.widget_oscar-vque.outline:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.outline>a{border:1px solid #E6E7EC;padding:20px;box-shadow:0 20px 20px rgba(34,34,34,0.03);border-radius:10px;color:#383441;display:block;text-decoration:none}.widget_oscar-vque.outline img{margin:0 auto 20px;max-width:180px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline .vque-content{color:#383441;font-size:16px;text-align:center}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.subheading{color:#100134;display:block;line-height:1;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:5px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.heading{color:#100134;font-size:20px;display:block;margin:0 0 20px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline 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href=\"\/attorney-checklist\/\" title=\"Free Attorney Checklist\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Free Attorney Checklist Ad\" data-desktop-image=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lawyer-ipad-1.png\"><div><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"95\" height=\"144\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lawyer-ipad-1.png\" class=\"attachment-Medium size-Medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mesothelioma Attorney Questions Checklist\" \/><\/div><div class=\"vque-content\"><strong class=\"heading\">Free Attorney Checklist<\/strong><p>Download our free list of 10 questions to ask when choosing a mesothelioma attorney.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"button yellow arrow\" title=\"Get Your Free Checklist\">Get Your Free Checklist<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"settlement-examples\">Payout Amounts for Mesothelioma Lawsuits<\/h2>\n<p>In almost every asbestos case, plaintiffs who file a mesothelioma lawsuit receive settlements without going to court. <a href=\"\/legal\/settlements\/\">Mesothelioma settlements<\/a> award an average of <strong>$1 million to $1.4 million.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the rare event that a lawsuit goes to trial, plaintiffs who win their cases receive<strong> between $5 million and $11.4 million<\/strong> on average.<\/p>\n<p>The highest verdict in the history of asbestos litigation is <strong>$250 million,<\/strong> which our partner law firm secured for an Indiana steelworker who developed pleural mesothelioma after handling gaskets, pipe coverings, and insulation made with asbestos.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other notable mesothelioma lawsuit payouts recovered by our legal partners include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"amounts-wrap no-top-margin\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>$60 million<\/strong> <span>for a Navy veteran with pleural mesothelioma in Washington<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>$34 million<\/strong> <span>for a California auto mechanic for Ford Motor Company<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>$15 million<\/strong> <span>for the family of a New York construction worker<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>$10 million<\/strong> <span>for a longshoreman in Louisiana<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>$8 million<\/strong> <span>for a pipefitter and plumber from Texas<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>$6 million<\/strong> <span>for the family of a Missouri laborer<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>$30 million<\/strong> <span>for a construction supervisor from California<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">.amounts-wrap{margin:0 0 40px;max-width:775px;font-size:16px}.amounts-wrap.no-top-margin{margin:0 0 40px}.amounts-wrap ul{list-style:none;margin:0}.amounts-wrap ul li{background:#E5F4F6F6;border-radius:5px;display:block;display:flex;overflow:hidden;padding:10px;line-height:21px;margin-bottom:8px;align-items:center}.amounts-wrap ul li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.amounts-wrap ul li strong{background:#C7E8EC;font-size:16px;margin:-10px 0 -10px -10px;min-width:125px;padding:20px 10px 20px 15px;position:relative}.amounts-wrap ul li strong:after{background:#C7E8EC;clip-path:polygon(0% 0%, 100% 50%, 0% 100%);content:\"\";display:block;height:100%;position:absolute;right:-14px;top:0;width:14px}.amounts-wrap ul li span{padding:0 0 0 25px}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.amounts-wrap ul li{padding:2px 10px}.amounts-wrap ul li span{padding:8px 0 8px 25px}}<\/style><\/div>\n<p>Mesothelioma settlements are a more efficient way to pursue asbestos compensation than trials. The average <a href=\"\/legal\/settlements\/payout-timeline\/\">asbestos payout timeline<\/a> allows many families to <strong>start receiving money in 90 days or less.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Settlements are also less risky than trials because the outcome isn\u2019t left to a judge or jury.<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout-shortcode\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.callout-shortcode{background:#EDF8F9;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 24px;margin:40px 0;max-width:860px;position:relative}.callout-shortcode:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #EDF8F9 100%)}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{color:#100134;font-size:22px;display:block;margin:0 0 15px}.callout-shortcode:first-child{margin-top:0}.callout-shortcode:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:20px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding-top:17px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:74px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{left:22px;position:absolute;top:20px;width:59px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background:#fff url(\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mh-icon-65.png);background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:70%;border-radius:30px;bottom:-10px;content:\"\";display:block;height:30px;position:absolute;right:-10px;width:30px}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.callout-shortcode{padding:25px 25px 25px 34px}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{font-size:24px}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode.has-img{min-height:170px;padding-left:175px}.callout-shortcode.has-img .img-wrap{position:absolute;left:29px;top:25px;width:119px}.callout-shortcode.hope.has-img{padding-left:170px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding:0}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{width:109px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background-size:66%;bottom:-15px;height:42px;width:42px}}<\/style><div class=\"content\"><p>In 2023, juries awarded <strong>more than $393 million<\/strong> in total damages, with an average award of over $20 million and a median award of $18 million, according to <em>Mealey\u2019s\u00ae Litigation Report: Asbestos<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Call us now at <a href=\"tel:+18666088933\" title=\"Click to call (866) 608-8933\" class=\"in-content-tel-link\" data-ce-category=\"Click to Call\" data-ce-label=\"(866) 608-8933\">(866) 608-8933<\/a> to see if Simmons Hanly Conroy can help you access payouts from a mesothelioma lawsuit.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h3>What Can Asbestos Lawsuit Money Be Used For?<\/h3>\n<p>Any compensation your family sees from a mesothelioma lawsuit is yours to keep and use however you like. Money can\u2019t turn back the clock, but it can be useful for helping you maintain a better quality of life with your illness.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Many patients have used asbestos lawsuit money for:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li>Medical debts<\/li>\n<li>New or alternative treatments<\/li>\n<li>Travel to cancer centers<\/li>\n<li>Palliative care and pain management<\/li>\n<li>Mental health support<\/li>\n<li>In-home caregivers<\/li>\n<li>Funds for family members<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p>No one deserves to bear these costs alone. Many survivors have been able to pay for life-saving treatments by pursuing a lawsuit for mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blockquote-w-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/alan-bonnin-headshot-circle.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><blockquote><p>These companies need to be held accountable, and we came to<strong> realize it\u2019s not going to be a cheap fight<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n<footer>&ndash;<cite> Alan Bonnin, 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<h3>Top Locations for Asbestos Exposure Lawsuits<\/h3>\n<p>After reviewing the facts of your case, an <a href=\"\/legal\/mesothelioma-lawyer\/\">asbestos lawyer<\/a> can determine the best state to file your mesothelioma lawsuit in.<\/p>\n<p>An asbestos exposure lawsuit is not always filed in the state where you live. For example, a mesothelioma lawsuit is sometimes filed in a state where an asbestos company conducted business or where your exposure occurred.<\/p>\n<p>A total of 3,931 asbestos lawsuits were filed in 2024, according to an industry report from KCIC. Of those, a total of <strong>1,907 were mesothelioma lawsuits<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The chart below shows the<strong> top 5 jurisdictions with the most asbestos lawsuits<\/strong> filed in 2024 based on KCIC data.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-wrap alternate-style\">\n<table id=\"tablepress-67\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-67 alternate-style\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Jurisdiction<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Number of Mesothelioma Lawsuits Filed Through December 31, 2024<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">1. Madison County, Illinois<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">882<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">2. St. Clair County, Illinois<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">820<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">3. New York, New York\t<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">317<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">4.  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">267<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">5. Cook County, Illinois<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">176<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><!-- #tablepress-67 from cache -->\n<h2 id=\"steps-to-file\">Steps to Filing a Mesothelioma Lawsuit<\/h2>\n<p>Although each case differs, most asbestos lawsuits follow the same legal process. Read more about the steps to file an asbestos cancer lawsuit below.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-prepare\">1. Request a Legal Evaluation<\/h3>\n<p>During your free evaluation, a representative from our partner firm\u2019s legal team can determine when, where, and how you were <a href=\"\/asbestos\/exposure\/\">exposed to asbestos<\/a> \u2014 and which companies may be responsible.<\/p>\n<p>Your dedicated legal team will typically include experienced <a href=\"\/legal\/mesothelioma-lawyer\/\">mesothelioma lawyers<\/a>, investigators, paralegals, medical experts, and other support staff.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-form\">2. Your Attorney Submits Your Claim<\/h3>\n<p>Your lawyer will prepare all the documentation needed to submit your asbestos claim, whether you file a personal injury lawsuit or a wrongful death claim.<\/p>\n<p>They will also determine where to file since some courts and jurisdictions may be more favorable to asbestos lawsuits than others.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blockquote-w-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SharaFisherParalegal.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/><blockquote><p>&#8220;Our clients are very surprised at how easy the process is. <strong>We do all of the work.<\/strong> We know what&#8217;s needed. We know what we&#8217;re looking for. We want our clients to focus on their upcoming care and treatment.&#8221;<\/p>\n<footer>&ndash;<cite> Shara Fisher, Senior Paralegal at Simmons Hanly Conroy<\/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<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-file-claim\">3. Asbestos Companies Respond<\/h3>\n<p>The defendants (asbestos companies) will be notified once the court processes the lawsuit. Defendants generally have <strong>30 days or less<\/strong> to respond to a mesothelioma lawsuit.<\/p>\n<p>In their response, the defendants\u2019 lawyers can either propose a settlement or fight the asbestos lawsuit by refusing to admit fault.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-discovery\">4. Enter the Discovery Phase<\/h3>\n<p>Once the defense responds to your mesothelioma lawsuit, the discovery phase begins. Lawyers from both sides will request and gather information and evidence related to your case.<\/p>\n<p>Your legal team will collect documents, photos, and historical records to prove the defendants were negligent and at fault for your asbestos-related disease.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Evidence gathered during the discovery process may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Documentation of the asbestos-containing products you used<\/li>\n<li>Medical records associated with your illness<\/li>\n<li>Military service records, if applicable<\/li>\n<li>Witness statements<\/li>\n<li>Work history and related documents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-settlement\">5. The Case Settles or Goes to Trial<\/h3>\n<p>Your lawyer will fight to reach a settlement with all of the asbestos companies responsible for your illness. This may involve multiple rounds of negotiations with each company\u2019s legal team.<\/p>\n<p>If a settlement can\u2019t be negotiated, your case will go to trial, where your lawyer will present it to a judge or jury.<\/p>\n<p>Mesothelioma lawyers will always attempt to reach a settlement first and only go to trial if needed. Trials add a significant amount of time to the lawsuit process, and the defendant can later try to appeal a successful verdict.<\/p>\n<p>Get a <strong>Free Case Review<\/strong> now to start on your path to compensation from a mesothelioma lawsuit.<\/p>\n<div id=\"23978\" class=\"one-off-23978 widget widget_oscar-vque one-off\" data-vqueid=\"23978\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"one-off\">.one-off-23978{margin:60px auto}.one-off-23978 a{box-shadow:0 20px 20px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.03);background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0FAEBF 0,rgba(129,208,217,0) 100%);border:1px solid rgba(230,231,236,1);display:block;text-decoration:none;color:#000;max-width:370px;margin:0 auto}.one-off-23978 a>div{background:#fff;margin-left:3px}.one-off-23978 .vque-content{padding:20px 20px 25px}.one-off-23978 .heading{font-size:20px;line-height:23px;display:block;letter-spacing:-1px;text-align:center;max-width:260px;margin:0 auto 20px}.one-off-23978 ul{font-size:16px;text-align:left;list-style:none;max-width:210px;line-height:1.4;margin:15px auto 20px}.one-off-23978 ul li{padding-left:28px;margin-bottom:10px}.one-off-23978 ul li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.one-off-23978 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;content:\"\\e904\";color:#fff;border:0;position:absolute;left:0;top:0;background:#0FAEBF;width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:20px;line-height:20px;text-align:center;font-size:12px}.one-off-23978 .button{display:block;text-align:center;padding:10px 17px;max-width:245px;margin:0 auto}.one-off-23978 .image-wrap{background:rgba(15,174,191,1);color:#fff;padding:0 30px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}.one-off-23978 img.shc-logo{max-width:168px;margin:0 auto 15px}.one-off-23978 img.rep{max-width:70px;transform:scale(-1,1);margin-right:15px}.one-off-23978 img.mh-logo{display:none}.one-off-23978 .name{font-size:13px;line-height:15px;margin-bottom:9px}.one-off-23978 .name strong{font-size:15px;line-height:17px;display:block}.one-off-23978 .description{font-size:12px;line-height:14px;max-width:165px}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.one-off-23978 a{max-width:530px;padding-right:210px;position:relative;min-height:260px}.one-off-23978 .vque-content{padding:25px 30px}.one-off-23978 .heading{text-align:left}.one-off-23978 ul{margin:15px 0 20px}.one-off-23978 .button{display:inline-block}.one-off-23978 .image-wrap{display:inline-block;position:absolute;right:0;top:0;bottom:0;max-width:210px;padding:25px 23px 0}.one-off-23978 img.shc-logo{max-width:180px;margin:0 0 15px}.one-off-23978 img.rep{width:180px;margin:0 auto;transform:none;position:absolute;bottom:0;max-width:unset}.one-off-23978 img.mh-logo{display:block;bottom:45px;position:absolute}}<\/style><a href=\"\/simmons-hanly-conroy\/\" title=\"Get a Free Mesothelioma Case Review\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Get a Free Mesothelioma Case Review Ad\"><div>\r\n    <div class=\"vque-content\">\r\n    <img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/logo-simmonsfirm-color.png\" alt=\"Simmons Hanly Conroy\" class=\"lazyload shc-logo\" >\r\n        <strong class=\"heading\">Get a Free Mesothelioma Case Review<\/strong>\r\n        <ul>\r\n            <li>Over $30 billion available<\/li>\r\n            <li>No cost to file a claim<\/li>\r\n            <li>Avoid going to court<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get a Free Case Review\">Get a Free Case Review<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"image-wrap\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shara-fisher-ad.png\" alt=\"Shara Fisher\" class=\"lazyload rep\" >\r\n        <span><div class=\"name\"><strong>Shara Fisher<\/strong> Senior Paralegal<\/div><div class=\"description\"><strong>17+ years<\/strong> providing legal help to mesothelioma victims<\/div><\/span>\r\n         <img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MH-logo.png\" alt=\"Mesothelioma Hope Logo\" class=\"lazyload mh-logo\" >\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>When Should I File a Mesothelioma Lawsuit?<\/h2>\n<p>In most cases, it\u2019s best to file your mesothelioma suit <strong>as soon as possible.<\/strong> There are narrow <a href=\"\/legal\/statute-of-limitations\/\">statutes of limitations<\/a> that set a deadline on how long you have to file your claim. This deadline varies for each state and can be <strong>as little as 1 year.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Filing your asbestos lawsuit now can help you get the money you need to start specialized treatment, which is the key to becoming a mesothelioma survivor.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blockquote-w-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/nelsons-older.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/><blockquote><p>\n&#8220;We were told to start the lawsuit process right away because there are so many bills. Financially, you just needed to do that.&#8221;<\/p>\n<footer>&ndash;<cite> Betty, wife of Dale, a mesothelioma patient and Simmons Hanly Conroy client<\/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>You should contact a lawyer even if you developed mesothelioma a long time ago. Asbestos lawyers can determine other ways you may be able to receive financial compensation.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"alternatives\">Alternatives to Mesothelioma Lawsuits<\/h2>\n<p>There are other financial options besides mesothelioma lawsuits available for victims and families. Some of the most notable include asbestos trust fund payouts and benefits offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).<\/p>\n<h3>Asbestos Trust Funds<\/h3>\n<p>Certain asbestos companies were court-ordered to establish bankruptcy trusts to compensate people harmed by their products. <a href=\"\/legal\/asbestos-trust-funds\/\">Asbestos trusts<\/a> currently contain over $30 billion for current and future mesothelioma victims.<\/p>\n<div class=\"simple-cta border\"><div><style type=\"text\/css\">.simple-cta{margin:30px 0;position:relative}.simple-cta:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #fff 100%)}.simple-cta>div{width:100%}.simple-cta.border>div{padding:0 0 0 24px}.simple-cta.solid:before{background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #EDF8F9 100%)}.simple-cta.solid>div{background:#EDF8F9;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 24px}.simple-cta:first-child{margin-top:0}.simple-cta:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.simple-cta .heading{display:block;margin-bottom:5px}.simple-cta a[href*=\"tel\"]{display:inline-block}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.simple-cta{text-align:center}.simple-cta>div{display:inline-block;margin:0 auto;text-align:left}}<\/style><p><a href=\"\/access-asbestos-trust-funds\/\">See if you can access trust funds.<\/a> Our team can file <strong>multiple claims<\/strong> on your behalf if you qualify.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h3>VA Benefits Claims<\/h3>\n<p>Veterans who developed mesothelioma from service in the military may be able to get <a href=\"\/veterans\/va-benefits\/\">veterans benefits<\/a> totaling <strong>$4,044.91 per<\/strong> <strong>month<\/strong> as of 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Veterans can seek additional compensation from a lawsuit without impacting their benefits. Neither the military nor the U.S. government will be sued as part of your legal action.<\/p>\n<h2>Get Help Filing a Lawsuit or Legal Claim<\/h2>\n<p>If you or a loved one were exposed to asbestos and developed mesothelioma, you deserve to take action.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our team is here to help you:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Evaluate your legal options<\/li>\n<li>Connect with top mesothelioma attorneys<\/li>\n<li>Pursue lawsuits and other forms of compensation<\/li>\n<li>Find treatments and doctors to help you heal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Billions of dollars have been awarded to victims and their families, and <strong>filing a mesothelioma claim can help you pursue compensation without going to court<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Call <a href=\"tel:+18666088933\" title=\"Click to call (866) 608-8933\" class=\"in-content-tel-link\" data-ce-category=\"Click to Call\" data-ce-label=\"(866) 608-8933\">(866) 608-8933<\/a> to speak with us or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/simmons-hanly-conroy\/\">request a free case review<\/a> today to learn more about taking legal action for mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-wrap\"><h2 class=\"faq-wrap-heading\">Asbestos Lawsuit FAQs<\/h2><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"1\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What is a mesothelioma lawsuit?<\/h3><div><p>A mesothelioma lawsuit is a type of legal action taken by someone affected by this cancer. The purpose of this lawsuit is to seek compensation for medical costs and pain and suffering caused by the companies responsible for their asbestos exposure.<\/p>\n<p>Mesothelioma asbestos lawsuits can also be filed by family members or estate representatives if a victim has passed away.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"2\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Who gets sued for mesothelioma?<\/h3><div><p>The <strong>companies responsible for exposing victims to asbestos<\/strong> get sued for mesothelioma. Mesothelioma lawsuits target businesses that made, sold, or used asbestos products without proper warnings or safety measures.<\/p>\n<p><strong>These may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Asbestos suppliers and mining companies<\/li>\n<li>Employers in high-risk industries like construction, shipbuilding, or manufacturing<\/li>\n<li>Property owners and contractors who mishandled asbestos materials<\/li>\n<li>Successor companies that took over asbestos-related businesses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"3\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Is there compensation for mesothelioma?<\/h3><div><p><strong>Yes<\/strong>, you may be able to receive compensation by suing asbestos companies if you or a family member developed mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p>Millions of innocent people were exposed to asbestos-containing materials in homes, military bases, ships, vehicles, schools, and offices. The companies responsible for manufacturing these materials can and should be held legally responsible.<\/p>\n<p>Mesothelioma Hope partners with one of the top asbestos firms in the country. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/about\/contact\/\">Contact us right now to see if you have a case<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"4\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What is the average settlement for mesothelioma victims?<\/h3><div><p>The average mesothelioma settlement amount is between <strong>$1 million and $1.4 million<\/strong>, according to <em>Mealey\u2019s\u00ae Litigation Report: Asbestos<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>The total amount you and your family may receive could be more or less than this. An experienced mesothelioma attorney can review your case and fight for the compensation you deserve.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"5\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What are the requirements for the mesothelioma lawsuit?<\/h3><div><p>Asbestos lawsuit requirements include proving the asbestos exposure to determine who was at fault. Your lawyer will look at your medical records and work history to<strong> determine how you were exposed to asbestos<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>They will then file a complaint against the asbestos manufacturers that got you sick and gather evidence to build your case.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"6\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Who qualifies for a mesothelioma lawsuit?<\/h3><div><p>Anyone who has been <strong>diagnosed with mesothelioma or has lost a loved one<\/strong> to this cancer may be eligible to file a lawsuit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>People eligible to file include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Veterans exposed to asbestos on bases, shipyards, and other areas<\/li>\n<li>Blue-collar workers exposed in industrial settings such as construction sites, factories, and more<\/li>\n<li>Family members of workers who brought asbestos fibers home on their clothing (known as secondhand exposure)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additionally, those who developed mesothelioma from exposure to asbestos-containing products like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/legal\/talcum-powder-lawsuit\/\">talcum powder<\/a> or insulation material may also have grounds for filing a lawsuit for asbestos exposure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"7\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">How long does it take to settle a mesothelioma lawsuit?<\/h3><div><p>Mesothelioma lawsuits take about 12-18 months to fully resolve. However, <strong>many victims start receiving settlement checks within 90 days<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>A trial can take significantly longer to award mesothelioma compensation. For that reason, most mesothelioma cases end in a settlement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"8\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Will I have to travel for my mesothelioma cancer lawsuit?<\/h3><div><p><strong>No<\/strong>. Mesothelioma Hope can schedule your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/simmons-hanly-conroy\/\">free case review<\/a> wherever it\u2019s most convenient for you and your family. Once our legal partners determine you have a case, they can meet with you in person or remotely to gather evidence and testimony.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Most of the people we help never have to step foot in a courtroom<\/strong> since nearly all mesothelioma lawsuits settle out of court.<\/p>\n<p>Experienced lawyers understand that mesothelioma requires intensive and time-consuming treatments. 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