Louisiana lawyers can explain mesothelioma claims processing to United States Veterans.

Louisiana – December 7, 2020

Veterans who have contracted mesothelioma can file claims for assistance to pay for their medical care and other related losses for themselves, and their families in Louisiana.  An experienced toxic exposure attorney can guide filing actions and help with claim documentation.  Veterans can file claims because asbestos exposure is the only known cause of the disease, there is no cure and treatment is expensive, the risk of asbestos was not disclosed to the military, and veterans were put more at risk because of  the widespread use of asbestos-laden products between 1930 and 1980.

Mesothelioma.

Mesothelioma manifests as a malignant tumor that is caused by inhaled asbestos fibers and forms in the lining of the lungs, abdomen, or heart resulting in physical, emotional, and financial suffering for individuals. Symptoms can include shortness of breath and chest pain. The life expectancy for most mesothelioma patients is approximately 12 months after diagnosis.

Veterans assistance.

Veterans can receive assistance from the United States Government through financial and medical assistance programs at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).  These programs have been set up to address mesothelioma effects that diminish the quality of life, and is a factor in untimely death.  An experienced toxic exposure attorney in Louisiana can assist victims of toxic exposure and their families.

Mesothelioma claims.

Legal counsel can streamline Mesothelioma VA claims applications and follow-up processes.  Mesothelioma patients may need more financial assistance to help cover medical bills and treatments than a veteran’s pension allows.  A skilled toxic exposure attorney can initiate a claim supported by proof of the exposure during periods of military service.  VA compensation will be paid in accordance with the level of disability exhibited and the number of dependents the claimant has.  Veterans who suffer severe disability may be entitled to additional monthly income from the VA.

Damage recovery.

The recovery of damages will address losses to victims who have become ill, in addition to their families who may have experienced loss because of exposure dangers.  Litigation will identify  all potential entities that caused the exposure to exhaust as many avenues for compensation as possible in concert with VA claims. Mediation and arbitration can allow victims and businesses to achieve a successful damage award in some cases.  Legal counsel can answer questions regarding the recovery of financial assistance through VA claims and damage compensation through civil litigation.

Hire a lawyer. 

Experienced attorneys at Stag Liuzza understand how important it is to seek financial assistance through VA benefits to combat mesothelioma’s negative effects, and through addressing the possibility of comprehensive financial awards for damages related to toxic exposure that caused long term illness leading to permanent disability, or death.

STAG LIUZZA, LLC

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New Orleans, LA 70130

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Sources.

https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=110567

http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=109387

http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=109371

https://www.va.gov/search/?query=mesothelioma