Although a majority of asbestos mesothelioma cases end in a settlement before ever reaching a courtroom, the cases that do go to trial can result in significant rewards.
Mesothelioma compensation amounts cannot really be predicted prior to filing an asbestos mesothelioma lawsuit.
Some settlements reach millions, and cases that go to trial can provide huge compensatory and punitive damages to the plaintiff. However, mesothelioma compensation amounts vary drastically based on a variety of factors.
Mesothelioma lawsuit payouts are determined by the claimant’s diagnosis, medical history, the companies sued, the state the claim is filed, and proof of negligence, as well as many other factors.
Both settlement and verdict amounts are generally linked with monetary losses experienced because of mesothelioma diagnosis — cost of medical expenses, lost wages and bills, etc. — as well as physical and mental distress experienced.
Mesothelioma Lawsuit Payouts
As mentioned, mesothelioma compensation amounts can cover a wide range. For example:
- A 2011 Missouri payout of $10 million was approved for a courthouse employee exposed to asbestos during a renovation project.
- A Montana mesothelioma settlement of $43 million was approved in 2011, but was divided amongst about 1,300 miners and families. Ultimately, each settlement amounted to somewhere between $500 and $61,000.
- A New Jersey construction worker’s family received $2.1 million after he died of mesothelioma.
- A New Jersey veteran received $461,000 after being diagnosed with mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma Compensation Claims
Mesothelioma compensation claims vary as greatly as the payouts, and are often largely determined by actual economic loss tied to the plaintiff’s suffering. However, punitive damages can soar if the jury feels that the defendant was extremely offensive in their actions.
The mesothelioma compensation claims that reach millions of dollars are typically decided against asbestos companies that were actually aware of their products’ risks, but failed to protect or warn workers of those dangers.
Asbestos Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a cancer that attacks the lining of the lungs, and has been primarily associated with exposure to asbestos. Asbestos lung cancer takes decades to develop, so asbestos lung cancer is commonly diagnosed at a late stage of development. But once in play, it can quickly spread to distant organs.
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral used for commercial purposes such as electrical or building insulation, as well as countless other uses. Construction is a good example. Construction workers working in asbestos-contaminated areas can, through sawing, cutting, and other actions, release dangerous asbestos dust and fibers into the air.
Asbestos’ microscopic fibers can accumulate in the lungs and cause several critical health problems, the worst of which is lung cancer.
Most asbestos mesothelioma lawsuits are linked to workers who have been exposed to large amounts of asbestos over time, usually in work environments where asbestos dust and fibers became airborne on a regular basis.
Asbestos exposure can lead to mesothelioma diagnosis, incurring physical, mental, and emotional pain and suffering, as well as serious medical expenses.
According to many asbestos mesothelioma lawsuits, the companies that allow their workers to be exposed to asbestos should have been aware of the dangerous nature of their asbestos-containing materials. Companies should also be aware of its ability to cause disease and even fatalities. There are many asbestos regulations in place to prevent these kinds of issues.
Many people exposed to asbestos, often construction workers, have filed asbestos mesothelioma lawsuits after being diagnosed with mesothelioma, searching for some kind of compensatory mesothelioma lawsuit payouts.
If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with or died from an asbestos-related disease, and have been exposed to asbestos, you may be able to file an asbestos mesothelioma lawsuit.
Do YOU have a legal claim? Fill out the form on this page now for a free, immediate, and confidential case evaluation. The attorneys who work with Top Class Actions will contact you if you qualify to let you know if an individual mesothelioma lawsuit or asbestos class action lawsuit is best for you. [In general, mesothelioma lawsuits are filed individually by each plaintiff and are not class actions.] Hurry — statutes of limitations may apply.
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