Asbestos Attorney

An asbestos attorney is a litigator that specializes and is well-versed in legal issues that involve asbestos-related diseases.

Mesothelioma cases are hugely profitable; as of the year 2001, a typical jury award was around $1 million dollars when settled out of court. In cases that actually went to trial, the plaintiff was awarded an average of $6 million. In either case, the attorney receives 40% of the award.

These cases are greatly sought after by attorneys- both reputable and unscrupulous-who specialize in tort law. One who is seeking the services of an asbestos attorney should interview several and check their credentials with the state bar association.

When interviewing an attorney, you should first ask how many mesothelioma patients s/he has personally represented, which cases were settled out-of-court and which went to trial, as well as the results of each case. It is also important to investigate the law firm itself.

Another important issue is whether or not the attorney will be handling your case personally, or referring it to someone else. Less scrupulous attorneys out for quick money may often simply refer your case to another law firm, then collect a percentage of the judgment as a "finder's fee," which is probably not in your best interests.

 

 

 

 

 
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