U.S. Navy Veteran Settles Mesothelioma Lawsuit

Here is a recent lawsuit that settled for $32 million.  While this appears to be a large sum, let's examine the case and see who among us would trade places with the plaintiff; who would trade their health for the money the plaintiff received.

A U.S. Navy veteran developed pleural mesothelioma, an incurable form of cancer, while working as a boiler tender.   Although the man served in the Navy 28 years, his exposure to asbestos occurred during the 18 years he spent aboard seven ships working in the boiler or fire room repairing Crane Co. manufacturing valves laden with asbestos.  He was also exposed to asbestos while working on one ship removing and replacing asbestos-containing lagging pads and manhole gaskets manufactured by Elliott Turbomachinery Co., Inc.

The man filed a mesothelioma lawsuit, against the Crane Co. and Elliott Turbomachinery Co., Inc., the companies who supplied the asbestos-laden parts.  After an eight-week trial, a jury awarded $32 million - $16 million for past pain and suffering and $16 million for future pain and suffering.  Crane Co. was determined to be 99% responsibility; Elliott Turbomachinery was assigned 1% responsibility.

You be the judge. Would you trade your healthy lungs, your precious ability, simply, to breathe, for $32 million? Would you accept the death sentence of mesothelioma or lung cancer for a large verdict because that is exactly what it is; a death sentence?

Unfortunately, no amount of compensation will ever stop the pain and suffering; no amount will save a dying loved one because there is no known cure for mesothelioma cancer.  Holding the negligent party accountable for wrongdoing helps ensure these incidents are not repeated.

Due to the complexity of these types of cases, many families wait several years for a settlement to be reached. The long, hard battle to reach justice may place a financial burden on a victim’s family as the bills keep coming. Often times, plaintiffs do not have the financial resources to wait for their case to settle.

Lawsuit Financial offers a pre-settlement cash advance so plaintiffs have the staying power to await fair compensation for their loss rather than accepting a speedy, low-cost settlement. A lawsuit cash advance is a strategic tool to help your attorney maximum case value.  At Lawsuit Financial, we know that it is tough to manage a loved one's illness, medical expenses, funeral expenses, plus all the daily household bills and expenses. The corporate giants have all the time and money in the world; they wait until most plaintiffs become financially desperate to settle.  Lawsuit Financial hopes that by assisting with daily expenses, plaintiffs can wait for justice to be served.

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