Editing Emergency Action Checklist (section)

== Why This Matters ==

The decisions made in the first 30 days after diagnosis often determine the ultimate success of a mesothelioma compensation claim. Families who act immediately preserve options that become permanently unavailable with each passing week. Evidence deteriorates, witnesses become unavailable, and statutes of limitations run continuously from the moment of diagnosis. According to [https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/blog/mesothelioma-claim-filing-guide claim filing data], patients who engage specialized counsel within 30 days receive their first financial assistance 60% faster than those who delay even a few months.

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| style="padding:15px; color:#721c24;" | '''⛔ CRITICAL WARNING:''' Some states allow only ONE YEAR from diagnosis to file claims. Missing deadlines permanently eliminates all recovery rights with no exceptions. California, Kentucky, Louisiana, and Tennessee have the shortest deadlines—every day matters.
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| style="padding:15px; color:#004085;" | '''ℹ Did You Know:''' Trust fund claims don't reduce your insurance benefits, VA disability payments, or legal settlement. These are completely separate funding sources—you can pursue all of them simultaneously through [https://dandell.com/ specialized mesothelioma attorneys].
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