Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer that requires an equally aggressive treatment plan. With that in mind, a mesothelioma claim is often necessary to provide victims with the finances they need to combat the disease.
Mesothelioma claims require evidence of exposure to hold negligent parties accountable. Unfortunately, this is often challenging to get, mainly because of the disease’s long latency period. Businesses can be long gone, witnesses may have forgotten the details and multiple exposures are possible.
Nevertheless, there is still hope of tracing and proving your asbestos exposure. Here is what you can do.
Gather as many documents as you can
You may already have documents you can use for your claim. These can include:
- Medical documentation supporting your mesothelioma diagnosis
- Employment records and pay stubs proving past employment
- Doctor’s statement linking your asbestos exposure to mesothelioma
- Documents with past addresses if your exposure occurred in a previous home
- Occupational safety records of asbestos in your past workplace
A legal team can help you gather the documentation you need to prove your asbestos exposure. They can also help trace witnesses, such as former coworkers, to obtain testimonies from them.
Create a timeline to trace your exposure
Your legal team may need additional information to determine where, how and when the exposure happened. Creating a timeline of your work and residence history can help narrow down who should be liable.
Start with your childhood home, noting potential exposure. Include jobs like a part-time role at a manufacturing plant with asbestos insulation, or work at a construction company demolishing buildings with asbestos. Include residences, especially older buildings containing asbestos.
Mesothelioma is becoming more survivable as scientific research continues. With the right evidence in your hands, you have a better chance of getting the financial support you need for treatment.