What Steps You Need to Take After Receiving a Mesothelioma Diagnosis

Being diagnosed with mesothelioma can be overwhelming and leave you unsure of what to do next. You may be confused as to what mesothelioma actually is and how you got it. While medical treatment should be your primary concern, understanding your legal rights ensure that your family remains financially stable. The Villages Injury Attorneys at Whittel & Melton can answer any questions you may have.

Mesothelioma is a cancer that is generally a result of asbestos exposure. Asbestos is a dangerous mineral that when inhaled or ingested can cause this deadly disease. This type of cancer usually affects the inner lining of the lungs or abdomen, and even the heart. Numerous individuals that have been exposed to asbestos work in various trades, including mining, plumbing, construction and others. Because of the advanced stage of this disease, there is no time to waste.

If you or someone you care for has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, there are very important steps you need to take to cover the costs of medical care and other expenses.

• Assemble a List of Where You Have Worked. Mesothelioma symptoms can take as much as fifty years to surface, so you may have been exposed at previous workplaces. Identifying where and when you were exposed to asbestos can help determine how best to proceed towards recovering compensation. Your lawyer can help you obtain the necessary social security documents in addition to investigating what types of products contaminated by asbestos that you may have been exposed to.
• Inform Your Doctor of Other Family Members that May Have Been Exposed. Workers that were exposed to asbestos may have inadvertently exposed their spouse and other family members to asbestos. Family members possibly exposed to asbestos need to seek medical attention immediately so that any signs and symptoms related to asbestos exposure can be caught early on.
• Hire an Injury Attorney. A lawyer in your area can help you obtain proper evidence that is critical to proving negligence so that you can receive adequate compensation for your mesothelioma lawsuit.

In Florida, you can file a personal injury lawsuit if you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma as a result of asbestos exposure. If a loved one has passed away from mesothelioma, as a surviving family member, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim. You may be entitled to receive compensation for various economic and non-economic losses, including medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of companionship and punitive damages.

If you or someone you love has been exposed to asbestos or been diagnosed with mesothelioma in Lake, Sumter or Marion County, The Villages Injury Attorneys at Whittel & Melton can help you and your family get through this difficult time. Depending on the circumstances surrounding your diagnosis, you may be eligible to receive compensation from those responsible for your asbestos-related injuries or the death of someone close to you. At Whittel & Melton, we can fight for your rights and pursue the full and fair financial compensation you are entitled to under the law. Contact us online or call us today in The Villages at 352-369-5334.