How do I find a lawyer?
If you have a family lawyer, you can ask that person for a recommendation. You can ask your doctor for a recommendation. If you have been to any support groups or met other patients with mesothelioma, you can ask if any of them have attorneys that they are happy with.
You can’t watch television for very long without seeing an ad for mesothelioma lawyers, and the same is true for many websites. Rather than just guess, if you can get a personal recommendation, you will probably feel more comfortable.
If someone on television or a particular website appeals to you, you can meet with that person or firm, but try and get concrete information from them on how many cases they have handled and how much success they have had.
You will want your lawyer to be working on your legal rights and trying to get any possible compensation due you to treat your illness. Then you can concentrate on your treatment.