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My husband recently died of mesothelioma. Now that he’s gone, is it too late for me to file suit?

April 26, 2017died file gone hes husband late mesothelioma suit

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My husband recently died of mesothelioma. Now that he’s gone, is it too late for me to file suit?

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Most states allow a lawsuit for the wrongful death of a spouse or family member, even if he or she did not file a lawsuit while alive. There is a limit on the amount of time you have for filing such a suit. If you are interested in pursuing a case, you should secure an attorney as soon as possible.Some states’ laws do not provide for the same types of compensation to the family of the deceased as would have been available to the mesothelioma victim while alive, so it is advisable for a person with a mesothelioma diagnosis to pursue his or her claim as soon as possible after the diagnosis.