Legal experts from the Mesothelioma Compensation Center explain that compensation is still available for family members, even after the victim has passed
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Every week the Mesothelioma Compensation Center receives phone calls from family members of a diagnosed victim of mesothelioma who passed away before pursuing compensation and this week the group has decided to answer this question for potential individuals in these circumstances. The group says, "Provided the death has occurred within the last twelve months, we will assemble a team of legal experts that travel directly to the victim's family to better assist in the retrieval of compensation, but only for those that reach out for help by contacting us at 866-714-6466 or http://MesotheliomaCompensationCenter.Com."
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The Mesothelioma Compensation Center says, "If an individual has or had been diagnosed with mesothelioma and passed away before the compensation claim process could begin, we are urging the victim's family to call us immediately at 866-714-6466, provided it has been less than one year since the death. We fear that hundreds of families nationwide incorrectly believe that if their loved one passes away from mesothelioma, the prospects for compensation are gone altogether. This couldn't be further from the truth."
"We also want to speak one-on-one with individuals on the incredible importance of having a legal team that knows what they are doing. We only assemble the nation's most skilled mesothelioma compensation attorneys to fight for victims, as these attorneys have a passion that goes above and beyond simply winning the case. We want to make sure you're taken care of and fully understand every step along the way. This is a service only we provide and can be found at http://MesotheliomaCompensationCenter.Com."
Vital Things A Family Must Have If their Loved One Has Died Before The Mesothelioma Compensation Process Can Begin:
- The death certificate must clearly state mesothelioma was the cause of death or a contributing factor in the death.
- There must be a biopsy report confirming mesothelioma from a pathologist .
- A family member or spouse should have been designated as power of attorney prior to the victim's death with a signed document proving the power of attorney and/or executor.
- Specific information on where or how the victim was exposed to asbestos.
Information About Mesothelioma From The Mesothelioma Compensation Center For Diagnosed Victims And Their Families:
High risk groups for exposure to asbestos include the US Navy Veterans, shipyard workers, oil refinery workers, manufacturing workers, power plant workers, plumbers, electricians, auto mechanics, machinists, or construction workers. Typically the exposure to asbestos occurred in the 1950's, 1960's, 1970's, or 1980's. http://MesotheliomaCompensationCenter.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 Compensation Center receives a diagnosed victim of mesothelioma could live in any state including California, New York, Florida, Texas, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Missouri, North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, Idaho, or Alaska.
For an up to date map from the CDC showing the states with the highest incidence of mesothelioma please refer to their web site on this topic. http://www2.cdc.gov/drds/worldreportdata/figuretabledetailsarchive.asp?FigureTableID=139&GroupRefNumber=F07-02
According to the US Centers for Disease Control the average age for a diagnosed victim of mesothelioma is 72 years old. Each year between 2500, and 3000 US citizens will be diagnosed with mesothelioma. The Mesothelioma Compensation Center says, "Based on our experience frequently mesothelioma is initially misdiagnosed as pneumonia.
The Mesothelioma Compensation 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, because we really do want to make certain you, or your families receive the best possible mesothelioma compensation settlement for this rare form of cancer. No other group in the US offers this service. Don't get shortchanged." http://MesotheliomaCompensationCenter.Com
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
Media Contact:
M. Thomas Martin
866-714-6466