How to file a mesothelioma claim

Mesothelioma claims provide a legal pathway for mesothelioma patients to hold companies accountable for asbestos exposure. Compensation from a claim can result in a trial verdict, settlement or an asbestos trust fund payout. 

The claims process is extensive, but can be managed thanks to the strategic help of an experienced mesothelioma lawyer. The steps for filing a claim include: 

• Consulting an experienced asbestos lawyer
• Gathering evidence after exploring asbestos exposure history and collecting supporting records linking the illness to asbestos
• Filing the claim through your legal team in the right court or with a trust fund, following the right processes and timelines 
• Beginning discovery, where lawyers gather and share evidence, conduct interviews and take depositions 
• The claim ends with a settlement (which happens in most cases) or goes to trial

Learn more about how mesothelioma claims work, including deadlines, potential payouts and more on our website.