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A peritoneal mesothelioma diagnosis can turn your family’s lives upside down in an instant. Because this rare cancer is caused almost exclusively by asbestos exposure, your family may have the right to pursue compensation from the responsible companies. Contact our peritoneal mesothelioma lawyers today for a free, confidential consultation about your legal options.
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What Causes Peritoneal Mesothelioma? Asbestos Exposure and Your Legal Rights
Peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare cancer that develops in the peritoneum, the thin membrane lining the abdomen. It’s the second most common type of mesothelioma and is almost always linked to asbestos exposure.
Companies used asbestos widely throughout the 20th century due to its durability. When asbestos-containing products are disturbed, microscopic fibers may be released into the air. People may then inhale or ingest the fibers, which may eventually reach the abdomen and become embedded in the peritoneum. Over time, the fibers can damage cells and cause mutations that lead to cancer 20 to 50 years after exposure.
Peritoneal mesothelioma lawsuits commonly involve occupational asbestos exposure in high-risk industries, such as:
- Construction
- Shipbuilding and ship repair
- Industrial manufacturing
- Plumbing and pipefitting
- Automotive repair
- Insulation work
Many workers in these industries also brought asbestos fibers home on their clothes or hair, exposing their family members. A spouse who regularly washed dusty work clothes, for example, could eventually develop peritoneal mesothelioma without ever working directly with asbestos.
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Financial Compensation for Peritoneal Mesothelioma
If you or a loved one was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma, you may be eligible to recover compensation for many of the losses you’ve suffered because of the illness. Damages often available in these cases include:
- Medical expenses for mesothelioma-related treatment, such as chemotherapy, cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC, hospital stays, and rehabilitation
- Lost wages and reduced future earning capacity
- Travel expenses required to access specialized treatment
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Wrongful death damages, such as funeral expenses, loss of financial support, and loss of companionship
Filing an Asbestos Claim: Trust Funds, Lawsuits, and VA Benefits
Several types of claims may provide compensation after a peritoneal mesothelioma diagnosis:
- Personal injury lawsuits: A person living with peritoneal mesothelioma may file a mesothelioma lawsuit against the companies responsible for their asbestos exposure.
- Wrongful death lawsuits: If a person dies from mesothelioma, eligible surviving family members or an estate representative may pursue wrongful death compensation.
- Asbestos trust fund claims: Many bankrupt asbestos companies established court-mandated trusts to compensate future victims. If the company responsible for your mesothelioma has an active trust, you may be eligible to seek compensation without going to court.
- VA claims: Veterans make up a significant proportion of mesothelioma patients due to the U.S. military’s extensive history of asbestos use. Those exposed to asbestos during their military service may qualify for disability compensation and other benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
How to File a Peritoneal Mesothelioma Lawsuit: Timeline and Statutes of Limitations
Depending on state law, you may have only one to three years after a peritoneal mesothelioma diagnosis or death to file a lawsuit. Starting the process quickly can help protect your right to compensation.
When you turn to us for help, we’ll handle every step on your behalf so you can focus on your health and family:
- Investigation: We’ll compare your employment or military records with our databases of asbestos exposure sources to identify the companies responsible for your illness.
- Filing: Our legal team will determine the appropriate court and prepare the necessary paperwork.
- Discovery: We’ll exchange evidence with the defendants and conduct depositions, during which witnesses will provide sworn testimony.
- Negotiation: Our attorneys will negotiate with the defendants for a settlement that reflects the impact of your illness.
- Trial: Most mesothelioma lawsuits settle before trial. However, if the defendants refuse to offer fair compensation, we’ll be prepared to present your case before a judge and jury.
How to Choose the Best National Mesothelioma Law Firm for Your Case
Size and reach matter when facing a peritoneal mesothelioma diagnosis. These cases often involve tracing asbestos exposure that occurred decades ago and across multiple states. This is a heavy task that requires access to nationwide resources, historical databases, and an extensive network of attorneys. A national firm that primarily focuses on asbestos litigation will have the tools necessary to connect a current diagnosis to past events.
Look closely at the firm’s results as well. A track record of multimillion-dollar mesothelioma verdicts and settlements can demonstrate its ability to build strong cases and fight for fair compensation.
The right firm will also offer representation at no out-of-pocket cost. Reputable mesothelioma attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they only receive a fee if they recover compensation for you.
Why Choose The Gori Law Firm for Your Peritoneal Mesothelioma Claim?
Our firm has represented people affected by asbestos exposure since 2008. Today, we serve clients nationwide from our offices in Illinois, Missouri, New York, California, Louisiana, Florida, and Washington, D.C.
We’ve recovered over $4 billion for asbestos exposure victims and their families. Our notable case results include a $14 million recovery for the family of a former insulator who died from mesothelioma and an $11.6 million recovery for the family of a carpenter who was exposed to asbestos on the job.
Our attorneys have over 100 years of combined legal experience, including decades spent handling mesothelioma cases. We believe our clients have the strongest chance of success when our entire team works together. This collaborative approach brings multiple perspectives to every case and makes sure there’s always someone available to answer our clients’ questions during the difficult aftermath of a mesothelioma diagnosis.
Request a Free No-Obligation Consultation Today
You deserve answers about how your asbestos exposure occurred and what options may be available to you. The Gori Law Firm can review your history, investigate your exposure, and help you pursue mesothelioma compensation from the companies responsible. There are no upfront fees to hire our peritoneal mesothelioma lawyers, and you owe us nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
Contact us online or call 618-659-9833 for a free, no-obligation consultation. If you allow our team to review your case, we’ll make a donation to the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation.