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=== How Can You Protect Legal Rights Immediately? ===

Legal rights require active protection through specific actions that prevent waiver or limitations on recovery potential.

'''Critical Protection Steps:'''
* '''Research Specialized Attorneys:''' Only consider firms [https://dandell.com/mesothelioma-lawyer/ exclusively handling asbestos cases], verify contingency arrangements (no upfront costs), schedule consultations with at least 3 firms
* '''Check State Deadlines:''' [https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/mesothelioma-lawyer/ State-specific statutes of limitations] vary dramatically—California, Kentucky, Louisiana, and Tennessee allow only 1 year
* '''Preserve All Documents:''' Keep everything related to employment, medical treatment, and diagnosis—even items that seem unimportant

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| style="padding:5px 25px 20px; text-align:right;" | '''— Rod De Llano,''' Founding Partner, [https://dandell.com/ Danziger & De Llano]
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