Q: Hello! Is there a way to get around the statue of limitations for asbestos cases?
My dad served in Vietnam from 1965-1969 and he was exposed to asbestos. He unfortunately died in 1996. He had a pending case, but died before he could receive lump sum compensation.
A: I'm sorry for the loss of your dad. This is something that your dad's original attorney could answer best, but you await a response for three weeks. These cases are different than most typical personal injury cases - they can involve funds set up for large numbers of anticipated plaintiffs. If you are not able to re-establish contact with the original law firm, one option could be to reach out to firms that handle asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma cases to discuss. They have specialized experience in this area. Good luck
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