Editing Mesothelioma Claim Process (section)

=== Phase 1: Medical Confirmation (2-6 Weeks) ===

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The claim process begins with definitive medical diagnosis. After experiencing symptoms like persistent cough, chest pain, or unexplained weight loss, patients undergo CT scans, PET scans, and ultimately a tissue biopsy. The [https://mesothelioma.net/mesothelioma-diagnosis/ pathology report] confirming mesothelioma triggers all legal deadlines under discovery rule principles.

"The moment we receive a pathology report, the clock starts running on every potential claim," explains Paul Danziger of Danziger & De Llano. "We work with families to ensure no deadline passes while they focus on treatment decisions."

Essential medical documentation includes:
* Official pathology report specifying mesothelioma type (epithelioid, sarcomatoid, or biphasic)
* Diagnostic imaging studies (CT, PET, MRI scans)
* Pulmonary function test results
* Treatment records from all physicians
* Written medical opinion linking diagnosis to asbestos exposure