Surviving Mesothelioma—Deciding Whether to Sue and Choosing an Attorney

Mesothelioma develops anywhere from 15 to 50 years after the first exposure to asbestos. Some mesothelioma patients know exactly when they worked around asbestos, when they were exposed, and how often. For others, pinpointing the date or location of exposure presents enormous difficulty because many common household and work products were once manufactured with asbestos.

At Kazan, McClain, Lyons, Greenwood & Harley, PLC, our decades of experience pursuing justice for mesothelioma victims means that in our intake interview and subsequent investigation of your case, we know where to look for sources of asbestos exposure and how to identify as many defendants as possible.

What is my case worth?

As a general rule, the value of your case depends on:

• The number of asbestos-containing products you were exposed to
• The number of defendants that still exist (some have declared bankruptcy)
• Your age
• Your income before the diagnosis

Almost every California mesothelioma attorney works on a contingency basis, meaning that you do not need to pay anything up front but your attorney takes a portion of any judgment or settlement. You can—and should—consult with an mesothelioma attorney in California soon after you receive your diagnosis. Even though the initial exposure and injury occurred years or decades ago, these cases are time sensitive.

Choosing a California mesothelioma attorney

In most states, the statute of limitations on your right to sue begins to run on the day you receive your mesothelioma diagnosis. In effect, this means that as you and your family begin to cope with the bad news, make plans, and seek treatment, you also must consider whether you want to file suit.

In addition to preserving your legal rights by filing suit quickly enough, an experienced California asbestos attorney can be a valuable resource for people who recently received a mesothelioma diagnosis. Attorneys who have represented many mesothelioma patients are up to date on treatment options and alternatives and may be able to recommend mesothelioma specialists they have come to know and respect over the years.

Choose a seasoned California mesothelioma law firm

At Kazan, McClain, Lyons, Greenwood & Harley, PLC, our catastrophic personal injury practice has focused on helping mesothelioma victims since 1974. We know the legal and financial landscape in California, and will exhaust every available option to get you the fair compensation you and your family deserve. We invite you to visit us in our Oakland, California offices, call us at 1-866-804-2311, or contact us online. We will meet with you and your family as soon as is convenient for you.