What to Expect from Defendant Responses Mesothelioma Lawsuit

What to Expect from Defendant Responses

Once you file your claim, be prepared for defendants to deny all fault for your medical condition. They may allege that:

• Smoking, drinking or drug use caused your health problems.
• Your family history shows significant health problems among relatives.
• You worked at other places where asbestos was a bigger problem.
• You have not been properly diagnosed by a medical professional.
• The petition was not filed correctly, even if it was filed on time.
• You were exposed to asbestos and other dangerous substances in your own home, not just at work.
• You do not have the authority to file a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the deceased.
• Your medical condition is not related to asbestos exposure.

Don’t take these allegations to heart; just let your attorney handle them. Defendants may also include a settlement request in their response, but this is rare. Companies may be willing to settle right away in order to avoid a lengthy and costly lawsuit. However, this first settlement offer may be very low. Expect to wait until closer to trial, or even during the trial itself, to receive a reasonable offer.

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