By Michael Throneberry, founder of Throneberry Law Group Most people are surprised to find out there is not just one way to get compensation after a mesothelioma diagnosis. Two common options are trust fund claims and lawsuits. Knowing how these options work together can help you make smart choices about your legal rights. At Throneberry Law Group, we guide individuals and families through all their options for seeking compensation after an asbestos-related illness. One question we get a lot is whether someone with mesothelioma can file both a trust fund claim and a lawsuit.

By Michael Throneberry, founder of Throneberry Law Group Mesothelioma law is a unique branch of personal injury law dedicated to helping people who become ill from asbestos exposure. Asbestos, once used in construction, ships, factories, and military bases, is a toxic material that can cause serious health problems, such as mesothelioma. This illness is almost always caused by asbestos exposure. What sets these cases apart is the long gap between exposure and illness.

A mesothelioma diagnosis reaches far beyond the person who receives it. The whole family feels the weight of this rare, aggressive cancer, which is almost always caused by asbestos exposure. The disease is physically, emotionally, and financially draining, and the people closest to the patient often want to help but are not sure where to begin. The good news is that your support truly matters, and you do not have to handle the legal side by yourself. Our nationwide mesothelioma lawyers take that weight off your shoulders so your energy can go to your family member.

For purposes of this post, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as C.C. In a recent case, a federal court decided that most of a wrongful death lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson and Pecos River Talc will move ahead, even though both companies tried to get significant parts of the case thrown out. The lawsuit was filed by C.C.'s widower, who alleges that his wife developed mesothelioma after decades of using Johnson & Johnson baby powder contaminated with asbestos. A mesothelioma diagnosis tied to a product as ordinary as baby powder raises painful questions for the whole family.

In a recent court ruling, Johnson & Johnson's controversial attempt to escape mesothelioma and ovarian cancer lawsuits using bankruptcy was rejected once again. Bankruptcy courts have now rejected their approach three separate times. Now, the company says it will stop pursuing that strategy and defend itself directly against each lawsuit in court. Watching a corporation use the legal system to delay accountability is frustrating for any family affected by asbestos. Our nationwide mesothelioma lawyers stand with those families and push their cases forward.

For purposes of this post, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as L.H. In a major win for a family who lost a loved one to mesothelioma, the Washington Supreme Court ruled that they can continue pursuing their claims against the insulation company they consider responsible. Even though some of their original claims were blocked because of time limits, the court ruled that product liability claims, which target companies that sold asbestos-containing materials, can still move forward.