When to Talk to an Attorney About Your Mesothelioma Case
After being diagnosed with mesothelioma, victims are forced to deal with various emotions ranging from shock and fear to sadness and depression. On top of grieving and expensive medical treatment, many patients are wondering what will happen to their family after they are gone. Will they be left with the burden of medical bills? Will they be protected financially?
To have the peace of mind that your family will be protected, contact a Michigan mesothelioma attorney immediately following your initial diagnosis. In order to build a strong case, your lawyer will need as much information from you as possible. This is a very time-sensitive process because mesothelioma victims can have a very short life expectancy after diagnosis. It is important to consult a Michigan asbestos mesothelioma attorney before you become too ill.
What Your Lawyer Needs to Know
Due to the long latency period of 20 to 50 years, many mesothelioma victims have trouble remembering where they first came in contact with asbestos. People can develop mesothelioma even after minimal exposure to the substance, which can make recalling details about the exposure even more complex. An experienced Michigan mesothelioma lawyer will be able to ask you the appropriate questions to elicit the necessary information to establish a strong case.
Your lawyer will need to know when and where you were exposed to asbestos and the length of time you were exposed. Asbestos exposure is most common for employees who worked in occupations involving high heat operations such as chemical plants, power plants, steel mills, shipyards and other manufacturing facilities. Even if you have never worked in one of these at-risk industries, you may have been inadvertently exposed by a parent or spouse who was employed in a high-risk industry. Because asbestos fibers can stick to clothes and hair, they can be easily transported from the workplace to the home where the entire family can be exposed.
Other Diseases Related to Asbestos Exposure
You should also consult with an attorney if you are diagnosed with asbestosis, lung cancer or other forms of cancer linked to asbestos exposure, such as throat, stomach and colon-rectal cancer.
Deciding Whether to Pursue a Claim
If you are worried about the additional stress that a lawsuit will bring you and your family during such a difficult time, consult a lawyer to determine if a mesothelioma case is right for you. An experienced lawyer will be able to provide you with the proper legal counsel to help you make an educated decision regarding your case and will minimize the stress and complications involved in the process.
About Mr. Gene Zamler:
Mr. Gene Zamler is the founder of the law firm of Zamler, Mellen & Shiffman, P.C. At Zamler, Mellen & Shiffman, P.C., our Michigan mesothelioma lawyers know how to use the law to pursue compensation for people who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma. Our Michigan personal injury lawyers have helped over 150,000 people and recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for our clients in personal injury cases.
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