Asbestos: Mesothelioma is among the most terrible diseases that are associated with cancer.
Unfortunately, there are thousands of Canadians diagnosed with this disease every year.
If you or someone close to you has developed mesothelioma due to exposure to asbestos then you stand to claim compensation.
In this post, we will discuss how to file a mesothelioma lawsuit in Canada as well as how our firm can assist you to get the settlement you need.
Exploring Mesothelioma and Asbestos Contact
Asbestos means a category of metamorphic silicate minerals that have been applied in many products because they are fire- proof and insulating.
Nevertheless, the breathing in of fibers of asbestos causes health complications like mesothelioma.
This kind of cancer often occurs in the area that lines the lungs but it can also develop in the lining of the belly or the sac around the heart.
It usually takes a long while for one to show signs of mesothelioma hence the hard time one will have tracing where .
How he or she got exposed to the product containing this substance.
To file a mesothelioma lawsuit in Canada
If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or a loved one has, due to exposure to asbestos, then you might be able to sue the company that caused your suffering.
In Canada, the process of filing a mesothelioma lawsuit typically involves the following steps:
1. Proving negligence: In order to have your mesothelioma lawsuit, there is need to prove that the company which exposed you to asbestos was negligent in its actions.
This means that they could have prevented risks that would harm employees and others from happening yet they did not do it.
2. Gathering evidence: Your law firm will assist in gathering information including company documents, medical records, and testimonies of witnesses in court.
3. Filing a claim: To this end, your law firm will proceed to file a court case on your behalf and present a detailed statement of the trajectory of the case, as well as the damages you are pursuing.
4. Negotiation and settlement: Often, the defendant may bring some negotiation offer with the aim not to hold a trial. Your law firm strive hard to achieve the best favorable result for you.
5. Going to trial: If an agreement cannot be made then your case will be heard in a trial and it will be the judge or the jury who will hear your case.
Getting Justice for Mesothelioma Patients
There are basic and additional damages that a mesothelioma sufferer can be awarded; these are the medical expenses, lost salaries.
Pain and suffering and in some cases punitive damages.
In terms of the specifics, the quantum of recovery for such claims depends on various circumstances .
But we have been able to prevail for several clients in a number of claims over considerable sums of money or other forms of compensation.
Why Won’t You Let Our Lawyers Handle Your Mesothelioma Legal Case?
We have dealt with a lot of mesothelioma cases at our law firm and we fully understand the legal process.
We know how physically, mentally, and financially draining mesothelioma can be to victims and loved ones, and we will help you fight for compensation.
Further, we operate on the contingency fees which mean that you don’t pay any legal fees before obtaining compensation in a case.
The dedicated team of experienced attorneys and legal assistants will work relentlessly to help you and represent your case to make sure you get the justice .
Conclusion
If you or a love one have been diagnosed with mesothelioma as a result of being exposed to asbestos, please feel free to contact us today and learn about your legal rights.
Here at Fox, our highly qualified lawyers are unique in their zeal to assist mesothelioma victims and their loved ones in their fight for justice and recompense.
We stand ready to assist you in your process of healing.
