Mesothelioma Settlements

The amount of your mesothelioma settlement depends on the lawyer you choose

A 72 year old Navy veteran and New Yorker was diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer, the most aggressive cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. The asbestos exposure had occurred decades ago on board ships during the man's service in the Navy. No longer working and living on a limited income, he turned to Weitz & Luxenberg mesothelioma attorneys for help. He received more than $4 million from a mesothelioma settlement.

A mesothelioma settlement allows all the parties involved in a mesothelioma lawsuit to resolve the case without incurring the risk and expense of going through a time consuming trial. Compensation from a mesothelioma settlement can pay for medical bills, lost income and pain and suffering. Asbestos companies that have been sued for causing mesothelioma find settlements attractive because many aspects of a settlement can be kept confidential thereby minimizing the extent of negative publicity concerning the company. However, the amount that an asbestos company will be willing to pay in a mesothelioma settlement depends on many factors.

Factors Affecting the Amount of a Mesothelioma Settlement

The amount of money you get from a mesothelioma settlement depends on factors such as the court where the lawsuit is filed, the number of companies being sued, the financial condition of the companies being sued, the mesothelioma patient's work history, extent of asbestos exposure and the professional experience of the patients mesothelioma attorney.

Choosing the Right Lawyer for a Mesothelioma Settlement

Here are some questions you should ask before you decide to hire a mesothelioma lawyer: