Saturday, November 13, 2010

3 Most Important Things When Choosing A Mesothelioma Lawyer

If you or someone you know has been affected by mesothelioma you probably have a lot on your mind. One of the things you should be focusing on is acquiring an attorney. Mesothelioma is not a cheap disease to fight and a settlement can help to right the wrongs done. 
Now, choosing the right lawyer is of utmost importance in this situation and that is not always an easy thing to do. Here I will outline the top 3 things to keep in mind while choosing an attorney:
1. Experience- One of the first things you need to find out when hiring a lawyer is if he/she has experience in this area. Mesothelioma is a very unique case and you need to make sure that your lawyer knows exactly what they are doing. You do not want to leave a margin for error.
2. How Did Past Cases Resolve- Make sure to not only ask about past experience but also if they won the case. A lawyer could easily bluff and tell you that he/she has worked on lots of mesothelioma cases, but if they did not win those cases then stay away! You need to be retaining a lawyer that will benefit you in this time of need.
3. Time/Money- Lawyers are not cheap, and neither is mesothelioma. Be sure to ask if you will be paying your lawyer a flat fee or hourly and also be absolutely sure to inquire how long it will take to settle the case. You want to make it as short as possible so you can get on with your life without shelling out too much money to the lawyers.

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