When to Contact an Attorney

Mesothelioma is considered a “signature” disease.  This means that it is almost always linked to prior occupational, domestic or environmental exposure to asbestos. Many companies knew that asbestos was dangerous, and continued to manufacture and sell products that exposed people to it anyway. 

If you or a family member has been diagnosed with mesothelioma and are considering seeking legal help, the time to act is now.  Here’s why:

The Legal Process takes Time

A lawsuit is a process, with at least four distinct steps:
•    Investigation, including identifying sources of exposure
•    Filing suit and receiving formal answers from all parties
•    Client deposition
•    Trial

Each of these steps can take weeks and even months to prepare for and conduct, so it is essential to begin as soon as possible.

Statute of Limitations

Each state has its own laws about how long after an injury occurs a lawsuit can be filed.  Other factors also affect the statute of limitations.  Don’t wait too long and be limited by these laws.  SEG Law’s mesothelioma lawyers will advise on the laws that apply to you and how to best proceed.

The person exposed to asbestos is the often the best source of information about that exposure.  In many cases, the details the victim provides during the deposition and trial significantly influence the case and affect the outcome.  Defendants usually try to delay the case as much as possible to limit the victim’s participation in the deposition and trial.

It Costs Nothing to Get Started

You don’t have to pay anything to discuss your asbestos exposure with us.  In fact, we’re not paid until we win the case.  (Outcomes depend on the details of each case.)