South Dakota Asbestos Attorneys
Diagnosis with mesothelioma is terrifying. It is devastating to victims and their loved ones, because it usually means that you have less than a year to live and that death will be preceded by disability and excruciating pain. A mesothelioma diagnosis also means that your illness never had to happen. The dangers of asbestos exposure have been known for over a century. Our South Dakota mesothelioma lawyers can help you and your family get the compensation that you need and deserve.
Mesothelioma Compensation
No amount of money can truly compensate you and your family for the tremendous suffering caused by mesothelioma, but compensation through a personal injury lawsuit can relieve the financial burden created and may even help you afford more effective treatments. Mesothelioma takes a severe physical and emotional toll on victims and their loved ones. Even if the cancer has progressed to the point that treatment is only palliative, the treatment can be very expense, putting even more strain on you and your family.
Compensation for mesothelioma can include:
- Medical expenses
- In-home care
- Lost income
- Loss of earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium
- Wrongful death
Taking Action
The dangers of asbestos exposure have been known to the industry since the late 1800’s. Yet, companies have chosen to continue exposing their workers and others to the deadly substance in the name of profits. When you pursue a mesothelioma lawsuit, you have a part in holding these companies responsible for their actions. Taking action can help alleviate the overwhelming feeling of hopelessness and anger that people with mesothelioma and their loved ones often struggle with.
There is a time limit, called the statute of limitations, which will apply to your case. If you wait too long to take action you forfeit your right to compensation, no matter how much you deserve it. In most types of personal injury the clock starts ticking on the date of injury, but since it takes so long to develop symptoms after asbestos exposure, and because many victims are not aware of their exposure until they become ill, something called the discovery rule applies in mesothelioma cases. The discovery rule means that your time does not start running out until your illness was discovered or should have been discovered. However, you will still have a limited amount of time to act, so please talk to an attorney as soon as you are diagnosed or have reason to believe that you have mesothelioma.
If you or a loved one has mesothelioma or any asbestos-related illness, please call 1-877 LOSS RECOVER (567-7732) or submit an online questionnaire. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if our South Dakota mesothelioma lawyers agree to handle your mesothelioma claim, they will work on a contingent fee basis, which means they only get paid for their services if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases, a lawsuit must be filed before the expiration of the statute of limitations. Please call our South Dakota mesothelioma lawyers right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.