We have learned that some law firms are charging diagnosed US Navy Veterans and/or industrial workers with mesothelioma around 45% of the gross financial claim settlement amount; that's way too much
WASHINGTON, DC, October 15, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "Two of the most common questions we get from diagnosed Veterans, industrial workers, or their family dealing with mesothelioma, relates to cost and how to get a local lawyer to help with possible compensation. Our typical answer is this: The nation's top mesothelioma lawyers get much better compensation for their clients, work on a contingent fee basis, and make house calls.
"In other words, a person with this rare cancer does not owe the lawyer or law firm anything unless the attorney is successful in achieving a compensation settlement for their client. We encourage all US Navy Veterans and industrial workers with mesothelioma to call us anytime at 866-714-6466 so we can carefully explain what lawyers we might suggest that typically get the best possible compensation results for their clients." http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.com
Important compensation tip from the Mesothelioma Victims Center: "We have recently learned that some law firms are charging diagnosed US Navy Veterans and/or industrial workers with mesothelioma around 45% of the gross financial claim settlement amount; that's way too much.
"The going rate mesothelioma lawyer fees is 33.3% of the gross settlement amount if no court is involved, and 40% if a trial is involved. Under no circumstances should you sign an agreement with a lawyer for a mesothelioma compensation claim without discussing travel costs and miscellaneous expenses.
"Before you hire a law firm to advance a mesothelioma compensation claim, please call us first at 866-714-6466 so we can educate you on how to get the best possible lawyers, as well as how to avoid getting overcharged. Never rely on a local lawyer locator for a mesothelioma claim." http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com
High risk work groups for exposure to asbestos include Veterans of the US Navy, power plant workers, shipyard workers, oil refinery workers, steel mill workers, miners, factory workers, plumbers, electricians, auto mechanics, machinists, and construction workers. Typically the exposure to asbestos occurred in the 1950's, 1960's, 1970's, or 1980's.
The average age for a diagnosed victim of mesothelioma is 72 years old. This year between 2500, and 3000 US citizens will be diagnosed with mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that is attributable to exposure to asbestos.
The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "If you call us at 866-714-6466, we will see to it that you have instant access to the nation's most skilled mesothelioma attorneys, who consistently get the best possible financial compensation results for their clients.
"Before you hire a law firm, or lawyer to advance a mesothelioma compensation claim please call us first so we can tell you who we consider to be the nation's top mesothelioma lawyers. As we would like to explain skill, and experience matters when it comes to a lawyer representing a diagnosed victim of mesothelioma, or the victim's family." http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com
According to the CDC the states indicated with the highest incidence of mesothelioma include Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Michigan, Illinois, Minnesota, Louisiana, Washington, and Oregon.
However, based on the calls the Mesothelioma Victims Center receives a diagnosed victim of mesothelioma could live in any state including New York, Florida, California, Texas, Illinois, Ohio, Iowa, Indiana, Missouri, North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, Wyoming, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, Idaho, or Alaska.
For more information about mesothelioma please refer to the National Institutes of Health's web site related to this rare form of cancer: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/mesothelioma.html
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