FAQs: Ask a California Asbestos Litigation Attorney

At our California firm, an experienced asbestos litigation attorney can help mesothelioma victims and their families understand their rights and guide them through the legal process. For more information, please review the following frequently asked questions, or contact Clapper & Patti today to speak with a California asbestos litigation attorney.

What is (malignant) mesothelioma?

Malignant mesothelioma, often referred to simply as mesothelioma, is cancer of the mesothelium, the lining that protects vital organs of the body. This rare form of cancer causes cells of the mesothelium to attack and invade nearby organs. In its later stages, the disease can also spread to other parts of the body. Diagnosis of the disease may take up to 50 years beyond initial asbestos exposure.

What is asbestos?

The word asbestos is derived from a Greek word meaning unquenchable, an association due to its innate fire resistance. A group of minerals that is easily separated into thin, but nonetheless strong, flexible fibers, widespread use of asbestos was inevitable. Roughly 4,000 products at one time or another contained asbestos. Because of the serious risk of asbestos cancer and other health effects related to exposure, however, it is important to speak with an experienced California asbestos litigation attorney at Clapper & Patti if you or someone you love is diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related condition.

Do I have an asbestos-related lawsuit?

If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may have an asbestos-related lawsuit. As the only known cause of mesothelioma, asbestos exposure must often be traced back over several years or even decades. Let a California-based asbestos litigation attorney with the law firm of Clapper & Patti determine how and when you were exposed.

What do I need to do to file an asbestos-related lawsuit?

Quite simply, all you need to do is contact our California mesothelioma law firm. We will take care of the rest, and your involvement can be as limited or as open as you desire. At our California firm, an asbestos litigation attorney will work with our legal team to take care of everything from the filing and data gathering to determining the companies responsible. We will take the time to answer all your questions, address all your concerns, and we will keep you informed throughout the entire legal process.

How long will asbestos litigation take?

Because each case is unique, it is hard to determine how long litigation can last. Many factors must be taken into consideration - the most important being whether or not we decide to go to trial. If we do not go to trial, the entire process following the initial contact should take under four months. A trial will add another three to six weeks.

How much will asbestos litigation cost me?

At Clapper & Patti, an experienced California-based asbestos litigation attorney will represent clients from across the country on a contingency fee basis. Contingency fees for mesothelioma lawsuits are based on the outcome of your case. This means that you pay us nothing unless we win your asbestos-related lawsuit. If your case is unsuccessful, you owe us nothing.

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