Documents Needed When Filing a Mesothelioma Lawsuit

To support your case, you’ll need to gather some important documents—though we can help you with this process. There is no one-size-fits-all though, and you should keep in mind that each case is unique. The specific documents you may need for your lawsuit will depend on the particularities of the case itself. That’s why we recommend hiring an experienced mesothelioma attorney to fight for you. 

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Medical Records

Having detailed medical records is essential to prove your case. These documents should include a confirmed diagnosis from your doctor, along with a comprehensive history of your treatments.

Also, as a veteran, you may have received care through the VA. If that’s true, then you’ll need any records from VA hospitals as well as private healthcare providers. These records can demonstrate the severity of your illness and the medical costs you’ve incurred.

In the unfortunate event that a loved one succumbs to mesothelioma, their surviving family members may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Eligible family members in this case may include spouses and dependent children of the deceased.

To be able to file a wrongful death claim, the family of the deceased is usually required to provide proof of death (a death certificate). Other documents, such as employment records, exposure history, proof of military service, and witness statements, may also be required.

Employment Records 

Employee records can detail the veteran’s job title, duties, and assignments, which may indicate where and how they were exposed to asbestos. This is particularly important because many military roles, such as shipyard work, construction, or engineering, involved significant exposure to asbestos-containing materials. 

These records can also confirm key dates and timelines to support a claim.

Military Service Records

Your military service records can help support a link between your service in the military and your exposure to asbestos. This is especially true if you served in the US military between the 1930s and 1997s when the use of asbestos products was rampant. 

However, it’s important to note that these documents alone don’t qualify as proof of exposure. With that said, they can help confirm the time and place of your service and your specific role within the military. 

Witness Information

If possible, gather witness contact details, such as names and phone numbers, from former colleagues who worked alongside you, particularly those in the same field or stationed at the same base. Veterans who served with you can provide insights into specific conditions and confirm details that may have contributed to your exposure. 

Your attorney can use this information to gather witness statements and other helpful evidence to support your claim.

Let Morgan and Morgan Fight for You

Pursuing a mesothelioma lawsuit requires more than just legal documents to prove your case. You need strong legal arguments and a fierce legal team of attorneys who genuinely care about your best interests. That’s what you get with Morgan and Morgan on your side.

As America’s largest personal injury law firm, we have an army of mesothelioma attorneys who are never afraid to fight in court. With over 35 years of experience, we have recovered more than $23 billion for our clients, and we may be able to help your case, too. 

To learn more about how we might be able to help, please contact us today for a free case evaluation by one of our mesothelioma lawsuit experts.