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Mesothelioma patients may be able to take legal action and pursue financial settlements to help cover their expenses. The average mesothelioma settlement awards $1 million to $1.4 million. See if our team can help you find a law firm to negotiate mesothelioma settlements on your behalf.
Why Take Legal Action?
By filing a lawsuit, you can pursue financial compensation and justice from the asbestos companies that caused you or a loved one harm.
Results Secured
Mesothelioma settlements are the most common outcome of lawsuits filed by patients with this cancer.
In a settlement, the mesothelioma victim’s lawyers negotiate with lawyers representing asbestos manufacturers to get compensation for the victim.
From the 1930s to the early 1980s, manufacturers used asbestos in thousands of products without revealing that asbestos exposure can cause mesothelioma. As a result, you may qualify for mesothelioma settlements from these manufacturers if you got sick from using their products.
Almost all mesothelioma lawsuits reach settlements, with few being decided through an in-court trial verdict.
Our legal partners have secured billions of dollars in mesothelioma lawsuit settlements for other victims. Explore your legal options right now — get a free case review to see if you’re eligible to pursue mesothelioma settlements.
The average mesothelioma settlement is worth between $1 million and 1.4 million. That said, every mesothelioma legal claim is different and settlement amounts vary.
Notable mesothelioma settlements and verdicts include:
The specifics of each person’s lawsuit may affect how much they receive from mesothelioma settlements.
These factors include:
Call (866) 447-8466 now to learn which factors could impact mesothelioma settlement amounts in your case.
Possibly, yes. Many people qualify for asbestos lawsuit settlements.
You may be eligible for a mesothelioma settlement if:
Spouses, children, or estate representatives can also pursue mesothelioma settlements after the death of a patient through wrongful death lawsuits.
Get a free case review to determine if you’re eligible to secure mesothelioma settlements with help from an experienced mesothelioma attorney.
It’s usually in your best interest to work with an asbestos lawyer to pursue mesothelioma settlements.
Mesothelioma takes 10-50 years to develop after asbestos exposure, so many patients may not know how they were exposed. Further, the average person won’t know how to file a mesothelioma claim as the legal system is very complex.
An experienced mesothelioma attorney can do all of the heavy lifting during the legal process. This includes filing a lawsuit and pursuing a settlement on your behalf, allowing you to spend time with your family members and get treatment without added stress.
The mesothelioma settlement process generally follows the steps below.
The mesothelioma law firms that we have partnered with reach asbestos settlements in more than 99% of cases.
The asbestos attorneys we work with will prepare a lawsuit so it’s very strong in the event a trial occurs.
Mesothelioma settlements offer many benefits when compared to trials.
Mesothelioma Settlements | Mesothelioma Trial Verdicts |
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Typically resolve faster than a trial | Add more time to the legal process |
Worth $1 million to $1.4 million on average | Worth $5 million to $11.4 million on average (if successful) |
Pay out without an in-court appearance | May require you to appear in court |
Predetermined payout not subject to appeal | A verdict in your favor could be appealed |
You may win more compensation through a trial, but there is no guarantee. You could actually wind up with less money (or no money at all) through trial jury awards than if the case settled.
While all mesothelioma settlement time frames are different, many patients start to get financial compensation in as little as 90 days when they work with experienced asbestos attorneys.
The best lawyers have the ability to quickly file a strong asbestos lawsuit, ensuring clients can get the largest mesothelioma settlements as fast as possible. Experienced mesothelioma attorneys usually secure all available settlements in 1 year to 18 months.
Your asbestos lawyers will keep you notified as your lawsuit progresses and tell you when you can expect to get compensation from mesothelioma settlements. Get legal help pursuing mesothelioma settlements now with a free case review.
The best way to recover a mesothelioma settlement is to work with a reputable asbestos attorney. Fortunately, LawFirm.com can connect you with top mesothelioma attorneys near you.
It costs nothing out of pocket to file an asbestos claim when you work with our asbestos lawyers. The attorneys we work with have secured over $9.3 billion in settlements and verdicts for mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases.
Many clients get their first settlement payout in 90 days or less — without ever stepping foot in a courtroom.
Get a free case review now to find out how to connect with an attorney and seek a mesothelioma settlement.
The average mesothelioma payout from a settlement is worth between $1 million and $1.4 million, according to Mealey’s® Litigation Report: Asbestos. Some mesothelioma patients have received even higher settlements depending on the facts of their case.
Factors such as the patient’s health, medical bills, and the attorneys they work with can all impact the value of mesothelioma settlements.
No, some mesothelioma patients may not wish to take legal action. Others may wait too long to do so, causing the statute of limitations (time limit to sue) to expire.
It’s in your best interest to quickly pursue settlements after a mesothelioma diagnosis. A settlement can allow you to afford mesothelioma treatments (which can cost $500,000 or more).
How long it will take to secure compensation from a settlement varies by case. That said, it’s often possible to start getting mesothelioma lawsuit payouts in 90 days or less.
An asbestos lawyer can give you a better idea of when you’ll receive compensation through mesothelioma settlements. Contact us to get help quickly accessing mesothelioma settlements that you qualify for.
It depends on the nature of your settlement. The Internal Revenue Service notes that settlement compensation for physical injuries or to reimburse for lost wages isn’t usually considered taxable income at a federal level.
A lawyer can help determine if taxes will affect the amount of money you receive from mesothelioma verdicts or settlements.
Fact-Checked and Legally Reviewed: Amy E. GarrettPartner
Amy Garrett is a partner at Simmons Hanly Conroy with more than 22 years of litigation experience. Amy has helped the firm secure billions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for clients. Over the past two decades, she has gained a reputation as a litigator who advocates for her asbestos and complex litigation clients both inside and outside the courtroom.
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