Editing Mesothelioma Claim Process (section)

=== Phase 2: Attorney Selection (1-2 Weeks) ===

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| style="padding:15px; color:#856404;" | ⚠️ '''Warning:''' General personal injury lawyers typically recover 60-70% less than specialized mesothelioma attorneys due to lack of product databases, trust fund expertise, and defendant identification resources.
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Selecting the right legal representation determines ultimate recovery amounts more than any other factor. According to [https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/asbestos-lawyer/ industry analysis], top mesothelioma-focused firms handle approximately 74% of all asbestos cases because their specialized resources produce consistently superior results.

'''What specialized firms offer:'''
* Databases identifying 8,000+ asbestos-containing products and their manufacturers
* Evidence warehouses with historical documents, product specifications, and corporate internal memos
* Established relationships with 60+ trust fund administrators
* Medical expert networks including industrial hygienists and occupational medicine specialists
* Case management systems tracking multiple defendants and filing deadlines

"When evaluating attorneys, ask how many mesothelioma cases they've handled, which specific trust funds they'll file with, and what evidence resources they maintain," advises Rod De Llano, founding partner at [https://dandell.com/ Danziger & De Llano]. "Beware anyone promising specific dollar amounts or requiring upfront payment."

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| style="padding:15px; color:#721c24;" | ⚠️ '''Red Flags to Avoid:''' Attorneys who request upfront fees, cannot name specific trust funds, promise exact settlement amounts, or have handled only "a few" asbestos cases.
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