It is tempting to go straight to the Internet and type "mesothelioma lawyer" into your favorite search engine. However, this may not be the best strategy. First of all, such a query will result in well over two million hits. Even if you limit your search to a specific state, you may wind up with a million hits or more. You should be satisfied with your communication with a lawyer and mesothelioma law firms before making your decision.
Consider what is at stake, and then proceed accordingly. You may want to ask a potential mesothelioma lawyer the following questions:
* How many mesothelioma (not just asbestos) cases have they handled?
* What were the usual outcomes (out-of-court settlement, win, loss, appeal)?
* Will the attorney be handling your case personally? (At times attorneys may refer your case to another firm that may be better suited to help in your situation - often providing you with the services of both their firms and another at no extra cost to you- this may be a benefit to you)
* Will you be able to speak with him/her as needed? Will your calls be returned in a timely manner and your questions answered clearly?
* Will s/he and/or the firm accept the case on a contingency basis? (Because of high costs of this type of case, this is often the only option for many individuals; the lawyer takes his/her fee and expenses as a percentage of the final award)
* Will your case be handled on an individual basis, or "bundled" with mesothelioma several other similar cases? (This may hurt you if your case is a strong one, but can be helpful to weaker cases)
* Does the attorney or firm have a network of lawyers nationwide who will share their research and expertise in order to build a solid case on your behalf?
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