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A top-quality asbestos cancer lawyer can help you get the compensatory damages that you are owed for negligently caused exposure to asbestos that has resulted in a rare and terminal type of cancer called mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease. With skilled legal representation, you will be able to file a personal injury claim against the company or companies that exposed you to a deadly and known carcinogen and stand an excellent chance of negotiating a valuable settlement agreement or winning a substantial trial award that can cover the high costs of treatment and care necessitated by your condition.

It’s important to note that no one should go into the process of hiring an asbestos attorney without first knowing what to look for in one. Because an award or settlement can amount in the millions, you’ll want a top-notch attorney representing you and your fiscal interests.

To ensure that you get the representation you deserve, you’ll want to do some research beforehand. If possible, get attorney referrals from friends or former co-workers. You can also spend some time online, investigating firms in your area, to put together a list of possible candidates. You’ll then want to set up consultation appointments with each asbestos cancer lawyer that you are considering and have a list of questions to ask each one in hand.

Two key questions you’ll want to ask right off the bat, when speaking with prospective attorneys, include:

1. Does your firm handle cases in-house?

It is very common for firms specializing in asbestos-disease litigation to pass cases off to other, smaller and less experienced attorneys, in exchange for a sort of brokerage fee. This practice is designed to benefit the attorneys but not the client. Be sure to any asbestos cancer lawyer that you are considering if he or she will be handling your case personally.

If you find out that another partner or associate from the same asbestos law firm may be assigned to your case, you can usually rest assured that you will be in equally competent hands-generally, firms employ a group of attorneys who are of very similar caliber (though certain things, like years of professional experience, are likely to vary from one colleague to the next). What you want to avoid is any firm that cannot give you assurance that your case will be handled in-house – those are the magic words to look for and should probably be the first issue you tackle in that initial meeting.

2. Can you tell me about your recent past case history?

When interviewing a potential asbestos cancer lawyer, you want to be sure and find out what the firm has done for past clients. You want to align yourself with a firm that is experienced in successfully litigating and negotiating cases that are similar to yours. Experience is an invaluable resource for navigating the multifaceted and highly specialized field of asbestos injury litigation, but any lawyer can say that they have the benefit of that experience. Remember that the proof is in the pudding-ask for details about the firm’s track record to ensure that you really are getting what you sign up for.