Meet the Mesothelioma Experts Broadcast Series

This episode of Meet the Meso Experts: Legal Edition invites Kathy Farinas, Esq., and Cori J. Kapusta, Esq., both attorneys at the Law Offices of Dean Omar Branham Shirley to discuss the legal process and how their firm can help bring closure throughout the process.

Content:

00:00 Introduction

00:55 Can you tell us a bit about DOBS and your work within the meso community?

3:54 How urgent is it for a patient to seek legal representation?

5:09 How long do cases typically take from start to finish?

6:29 What factors should a patient of family member consider when selecting legal representation?

7:32 How does DOBS assist patients in identifying when and where asbestos exposure may have occurred?

9:11 How much time and effort should a patient and their family anticipate dedicating to the litigation process?

11:00 Will health insurance companies request reimbursement of the covered medical bills if a legal case results in compensation?

12:48 How often do meso cases actually go to trial and what are the alternatives?

14:24 How does pursuing a case help hold companies accountable for asbestos exposure?

16:00 If a patient passes away during a case, what happens to the lawsuit and can families still pursue the case and compensation?

17:14 What would you say to someone who is unsure if pursuing legal action is worth the emotional energy?

This program is made possible by a generous educational grant from The Law Offices of Dean Omar Branham Shirley.