Editing Emergency Action Checklist (section)

== Executive Summary ==

A mesothelioma diagnosis triggers critical deadlines that can determine whether families receive full compensation or lose millions in recovery potential. This comprehensive 30-day action checklist guides newly diagnosed patients through essential medical documentation, legal rights preservation, and financial assistance steps that must occur simultaneously to maximize recovery. With [https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/mesothelioma-asbestos-trust-funds/ 60+ asbestos trust funds] holding over $30 billion in available compensation, proper early action typically results in combined recoveries of $300,000-$500,000 from trust funds alone, plus potential litigation settlements averaging $1-2 million. Veterans diagnosed with mesothelioma receive automatic 100% disability ratings worth [https://dandell.com/mesothelioma-veterans/ $3,831+ monthly] and can pursue both VA benefits and civil claims simultaneously without offset.