Mesothelioma Legal Help
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos at some point, you might be entitled to file a claim for compensation from those responsible for your exposure. You need a dedicated mesothelioma law firm with the knowledge, experience, and resources to fight hard for you and pursue the justice you deserve. Louisiana Mesothelioma Advocates can help. We can answer your questions about the process and connect you with the legal help you need.
Last Updated:
- April 21, 2025
Compensation for Mesothelioma Victims
When seeking compensation for a mesothelioma diagnosis, patients typically have two routes, and many are eligible to take both. Those diagnosed with mesothelioma might be entitled to file a mesothelioma lawsuit and file a claim with the many asbestos trust funds. A skilled mesothelioma attorney can help assess which options you may be eligible to take.
Mesothelioma Lawsuits
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit for compensation against those responsible for your asbestos exposure. Typically, the defendants in these suits are the manufacturers of the asbestos-containing products to which you or your loved one was exposed. All of these companies knew the risks of asbestos exposure but concealed them, putting profits over safety.
The following are the two general types of mesothelioma lawsuits:
Personal Injury Lawsuits:
Personal injury lawsuits allow mesothelioma patients to recover compensation for the economic and non-economic damages stemming from their illness. Compensation depends on the impact of the disease on the patient’s life. If you have been sickened by asbestos exposure, you may pursue compensation for your medical expenses, treatment costs, lost income, travel expenses for treatment, lost earning capacity, loss of quality of life, pain and suffering, and emotional distress caused by the disease.
Wrongful Death Lawsuits:
If a loved one has died from mesothelioma, their family may be eligible for damages through a wrongful death lawsuit. Depending on the circumstances, the family may recover compensation for the pain and suffering your family member or loved one experienced, funeral and burial expenses, the deceased’s medical bills, lost income, loss of inheritance, counsel related to the death of a loved one, grief, emotional anguish, and loss of care and companionship.
Regardless of type, these suits almost always settle before reaching the courtroom, and many settle for more than a million dollars. However, results vary and are not guaranteed.
If somebody came to me and was diagnosed or a family member was diagnosed with either asbestosis or mesothelioma, the first thing I would tell them is to seek help right away from a law firm.
Son of Father with Asbestosis
Asbestos Trust Funds
When the dangers of asbestos exposure became widely known, many of the responsible parties, such as asbestos product manufacturers, filed for bankruptcy protection. The courts ordered them to establish asbestos trust funds to compensate those affected by asbestos-related diseases. Currently, these trust funds contain roughly $30 billion combined.
More than one of these companies may be responsible for your asbestos exposure. Thus, you might be eligible to file claims with multiple trusts. In addition, you might be entitled to file a mesothelioma lawsuit in combination with trust fund claims.
Mesothelioma Settlements
The vast majority of mesothelioma lawsuits end in settlements before ever going to trial. In a mesothelioma case, you may be able to recover damages for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and more. In wrongful death cases, you can also recover compensation for funeral and burial costs.
Mesothelioma and lung cancer patients may be eligible to receive compensation ranging from $500,000 to $10 million. However, results vary and are not guaranteed.
Our legal sponsor, Baron & Budd, P.C., have recovered numerous multi-million dollar mesothelioma settlements for their clients, including the following:
Over $9 million
in total settlements for a woman exposed as a child to asbestos on the dirty work clothes of her father, who worked for less than six months at petrochemical facilities along the Mississippi River.
Over $6 million
in total settlements for a longshoreman and cargo handler on the Mississippi River who loaded and unloaded asbestos cargo on ships, wharves, and warehouses in the Port of New Orleans.
Over $5 million
in total settlements for a client exposed to asbestos in the 1950s and 1960s when he worked as an operator and laborer at a Baton Rouge chemical plant
Over $4 million
in total settlements for a union pipefitter and welder exposed to asbestos at aluminum plants, chemical plants, oil refineries, and power plants in Southeast Louisiana
Results are not guaranteed and vary.
How Can a Mesothelioma Lawyer Help?
The right mesothelioma lawyer can tailor the best strategy to get compensation for you, easing the stress of legal issues so you and your family can focus on your healing. An attorney can first answer your questions about lawsuits and determine which avenues of compensation you may be able to pursue. Then, a mesothelioma lawyer can help determine the specific sources of your exposure, identify the liable parties, file a claim, and negotiate the maximum possible settlement for you.
One amazing thing I want to say is Baron & Budd has seen me through these difficult times where I don’t have to worry about my wife. She’s taken care of. That’s the main thing.
Pipefitter with Mesothelioma
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a mesothelioma lawsuit take?
Mesothelioma lawsuits typically last between nine months and two years. If the case is settled outside of court, it will likely take less time than a case that goes to trial.
What is the average settlement for mesothelioma?
The average mesothelioma settlement without trial ranges from $500,000 to $10 million, depending on the circumstances of the case. However, every case is unique, and results vary.
What is the time limit to file a claim?
In Louisiana, generally the deadline for filing a mesothelioma lawsuit is one (1) year from the date of diagnosis when the patient is still alive. If the person with mesothelioma is deceased, then the wrongful death heirs have two (2) years from the date of death.
Who can be held liable for asbestos exposure?
Depending on the circumstances of your exposure, one or several of the following parties might be responsible for your mesothelioma diagnosis:
- Asbestos product manufacturers
- Employers
- Jobsite owners
- Manufacturers of equipment containing asbestos
- Contractors
- Asbestos insulation installers
- And more
Get Mesothelioma Legal Help Today
Louisiana Mesothelioma Advocates is dedicated to protecting the rights of everyday Louisianans and their families who have suffered from the devastating results of asbestos exposure. We will connect you with a Louisiana mesothelioma lawyer through our sponsor, Baron & Budd, P.C., to protect your rights and pursue the compensation you deserve.
Mesothelioma is a very aggressive cancer, and we urge you to act quickly.
Content Reviewed by
Todd Kale
Todd Kale meets with mesothelioma patients and their families across Louisiana to investigate their asbestos exposure, providing compassionate support and guidance during a difficult time.