Mesothelioma Lawsuits and Settlements

Filing a mesothelioma lawsuit

Asbestos is a fibrous mineral widely used in many industries. Inhaling or ingesting asbestos fibers can cause a range of health problems, including mesothelioma. Until the 1980s, many people were unaware of the health risks and came into contact with asbestos on a regular basis. If you or a loved one suffers from mesothelioma, you have the right to file a lawsuit against the companies responsible for the asbestos exposure that caused your illness.

Once your mesothelioma attorney has a clear understanding of your case, he or she files a complaint against the responsible parties. Filing a complaint document in court initiates a lawsuit. The document details the facts of your case and the compensation you seek. Defendants have approximately 30 to 45 days to respond.

Following a diagnosis of mesothelioma, the decision of whether or not to file an asbestos lawsuit should be made quickly. Statutes of limitations in each state specify the timeframe within which you can take legal action.

Mesothelioma trials and settlements

Your case will be resolved either through a jury trial or through a settlement with the resonsible defendants. There are always risks associated with trial and many asbestos cases settle out of court, before trial. A settlement is an agreement to resolve the case for a monetary amount agreed to by both sides. Some lawsuits proceed to trial, where a jury decides whether or not the companies are liable for injuries arising from exposure to their products and, if the jury finds liability, it then sets the damages you receive. The attorneys of Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman are well-versed in the landscape of asbestos lawsuits and will help you make the best decisions for your case when it comes to trial or settlement.

Many defendants offer settlements out of court in order to avoid court costs. Before you accept a settlement offer, you and your mesothelioma lawyer should discuss the issue to determine if the offer is sufficient. Your damages may include the following elements or costs associate with mesothelioma:

In order to maximize your chances of receiving a just mesothelioma settlement, you should always seek the counsel of a skillful attorney in mesothelioma law.

Why the need for South Carolina mesothelioma litigation?

Unfortunately, just because there are governmental regulations regarding asbestos does not always mean that responsible parties who are obligated to follow them choose to do so. The result has been pericardial, peritoneal, and pleural mesothelioma diagnoses of increasing number and severity.

Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman, LLC, have won numerous cases surrounding mesothelioma litigation in South Carolina. We actively seek these cases because we believe that unscrupulous employers, builders, and manufacturers should not choose profits over the safety and health of others.

Contact our mesothelioma attorneys for experienced representation

The mesothelioma attorneys at Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman, LLC can provide the legal information and the insight you need. Call our Charleston, South Carolina headquarters today at 1-888-884-5195 for a free consultation or contact our skilled mesothelioma lawyers on the web.