Mesothelioma Experts Series – Asbestos Compensation Legal Issues with Joseph Belluck, Esq.
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Learn about Asbestos Compensation Legal Issues with Joseph Belluck, Esq. of Belluck & Fox LLP. Mr. Belluck provides expert advice on your most frequently asked questions about the legal process for mesothelioma patients.
Topics discussed:
0:00 – Introduction
03:57 – How do I choose a law firm? What are some considerations and questions to ask when interviewing law firms?
13:05 – How long should the entire legal process take?
17:41 – What if, after hiring a reputable law firm, the patient doesn’t hear back from them within the outlined timeline?
21:18 – What are the typical steps taken after a patient signs on with a law firm?
32:44 – How quickly after the process has begun should a patient expect to start seeing checks?
36:48 – How do bankruptcy trusts play into the legal process? At what point are they pursued?
40:57 – How much of the settlement ultimately goes to the patient? What fees are subtracted from the patient’s settlement portion?
– Expenses
– Medical insurance, Medicare, Medicaid liens (subrogation)
– Settlement checks are not subject to income taxes
55:51 – If the originally hired law firm did not pursue the talcum powder claims on behalf of the patient, but the patient used talc, what options does the patient have?
59:19 – Does talc litigation require specialized expertise as compared to the more typical litigation?
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