Choosing a Solicitor
You will be better off with a solicitor who specialises in mesothelioma,
and who will bring the cases to court within a few months.
To find out if your solicitor is a specialist, you should ask:
| • | What proportion of the solicitor's work involves mesothelioma claims? | |
| • | Has the solicitor taken such cases to court? | |
| • | If so, how many? | |
| • | Does the solicitor have any information about the employers who gave you the disease, for example, have they sued this company previously? If so, what happened? | |
| • | How long does it typically take the solicitor to get a mesothelioma case to court? If it typically takes more than 1 year, the cases are not being done quickly. |
Once your case is underway, ask:
| • | Has a court action been started? | |
| • | When will a court action be started? | |
| • | Has your solicitor obtained a hearing date for your case? |
If you ask your solicitor about progress in your mesothelioma case, you should be told the same day or the next day.
Prieska, Northern Cape, South Africa: blue asbestos was mined near the town and milled in the town. Many people developed mesothelioma as a result of environmental pollution, as well as working with asbestos.
Copyright © Anthony Coombs 2006