Mesothelioma Articles

If you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma, finding an experienced lawyer to try your case is crucial. While you do have some time to figure these things out, you really don’t want to risk waiting too long. You have what’s called a statute of limitations, which means you only have so much time to file your suit before you become barred from ever getting the help you deserve. I don’t want want that to happen to anyone coming to me with questions, so let’s get it cleared up now. Generally speaking, you have two years from the date your doctor diagnosis you with mesothelioma. Now, remember, this is from the exact date that your medical records reflect, not when you think is might have been. You have exactly two years from that date to get your case filed in a court of law. One of the twists to this is, sometimes the diagnosis is not made until at or right before death. In this case, the family has two years from the date on the death certificate to file a claim. Once two years have passed, the family is forever barred from any legal claim. As a rule of thumb, if […]

When you get the mesothelioma diagnosis, your whole world is turned upside down. It may be difficult to process, but it’s incredibly important that you file your claim as soon as possible. Here in West Virginia, we have a very special procedure for victims and you need to find an experienced attorney, like The Segal Law Firm, to help get you started. The sooner you file, the better. This way, you know you are protected and there’s no doubt you’ll get the help you deserve. So, where to start? In West Virginia, we have two judges who have dedicated themselves to trying mesothelioma cases multiple times a year, normally in groups of ten to twenty. We call this the exigent docket, but many workers call it the rocket docket because if you have an experienced lawyer who knows what they are doing, your case can get to trial in a year or two. As soon as your case is selected, it will be placed on a docket and we get what’s called an administrative order. All that means is we lawyers know how much time we have to get our answers and when specific scientific reports are due. The biggest

The disease, mesothelioma, is most often associated with exposure to asbestos, even in very small amounts.  Because even limited exposures can result in the development of mesothelioma, a careful history must be taken. Mesothelioma is a cancer of the lining of the chest and/or gut.  It is a very aggressive cancer caused by many different types of asbestos fibers. At The Segal Law Firm, we have many years of experience representing people who were diagnosed with mesothelioma, but never actually worked in a trade or job where they were likely to be exposed to asbestos.  These cases are often titled “Bystander cases.” Asbestos Exposure in Many Forms The Segal Law Firm has extensive experience representing housewives and children of workers whose only known exposure was to their husband’s or father’s work clothes.  Wives and children are often exposed because they shake their husband’s or father’s work clothes before placing them in the washing machine.  This exposes them to the dust that is brought home on the worker’s clothing. Mesothelioma can take 20 to 50 years to develop after the time of exposure.  Because mesothelioma develops decades after the exposure to asbestos occurs, it is important that you speak with an