The Mesothelioma Victims Center Provides First Step After Diagnosis for Victims or Family Members

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mesothelioma Victims Center is urging family members of a diagnosed victim of mesothelioma who has recently died before having the chance to begin the financial compensation process to call them immediately at 866-714-6466, before time to get compensated really does run out. http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com

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The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "We get calls every week from a family member of a diagnosed victim of mesothelioma, who has died, and the family member, or family is just now beginning the mesothelioma compensation claims process. We are urging family members of a diagnosed victim of mesothelioma who has died without beginning a claim for compensation to call us immediately at 866-714-6466, provided it has been less than a few years since the loved one has passed away. We also need to mention mesothelioma must be listed as the cause of death." http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com

The Mesothelioma Victims Center is an advocate for diagnosed victims of mesothelioma, and if a diagnosed victim has died before the compensation process could begin the group has two vital suggestion for the victim's family members:

1. Not all US states have the same statute of limitations for diagnosed victims of mesothelioma, or their family members. In some states it is only one year. It is vital to begin the mesothelioma compensation claims process as soon as possible, or the statute of limitations for a victim's compensation in a specific state could literally run out.
2. The Mesothelioma Victims Center is urging family members of a diagnosed victim who has died before beginning the compensation claims process to call them at 866-714-6466 so they can very carefully explain why it is incredibly vital for a family in this horrible situation to have on the spot access to the nation's most skilled mesothelioma compensation attorneys. Not doing so could cost the family hundreds of thousands, or over a million dollars. http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com

Information About Mesothelioma For Diagnosed Victims And Their Families From The Mesothelioma Victims Center:

High risk work groups for exposure to asbestos include Veterans of the US Navy, shipyard workers, oil refinery workers, power plant workers, factory workers, plumbers, electricians, auto mechanics, machinists, and construction workers. Typically the exposure to asbestos occurred in the 1950's, 1960's, 1970's, or 1980's. http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com

According to the CDC the average age for a diagnosed victim of mesothelioma is 72 years old. This year between 2500, and 3000 US citizens will be diagnosed with mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that is attributable to exposure to asbestos.

The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "If you call us at 866-714-6466, we will see to it that you have instant access to the nation's most skilled mesothelioma attorneys, who consistently get the best possible financial compensation results for their clients." http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com

According to the CDC states with the highest incidence of mesothelioma include Pennsylvania, Maine, New Jersey, West Virginia, Florida, Wyoming, and Washington. However, based on the calls the Mesothelioma Victims Center receives diagnosed victims could be in any state including California, New York, Texas, Massachusetts, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee,  Georgia, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Ohio,  Michigan, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho, Oregon, and Alaska.

For more information about a rare form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos called mesothelioma, please visit the US Centers For Disease Control's web site: www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5815a3.htm

Media Contact: 
M. Thomas Martin 
866-714-6466

SOURCE Mesothelioma Victims Center