https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3b6tBTfZqtY How to Prove Asbestos Exposure For Compensation Asbestos victims must demonstrate their injury and exposure to be eligible for compensation. Fortunately, asbestos victims can gather important information and evidence from their work background. Many companies that produced asbestos-containing products went through bankruptcy proceedings and trust funds were set up to help their future and past victims. This makes pursuing an asbestos claim easier than ever. Record Your Work History A person's work history is among the most important factors when proving asbestos exposure for legal claims. This is especially applicable when seeking compensation for mesothelioma, or other asbestos-related diseases. Mesothelioma lawyers can collect employment and pay receipts from the victim as well as any asbestos-related medical documents. The lawyer may also interview coworkers that worked with the victim at the same time. They might be in a position to provide affidavits and other testimony that proves that the defendant was exposed to asbestos. Mesothelioma doctors will use tests, such as X-rays or CT scans, to determine the type of lung disease the patient has developed due to asbestos exposure. These tests are used to determine the extent of a victim's damages and the kind of compensation to which they are entitled. It is often difficult to locate documentation that confirms an asbestos-related disease as well as the exact date of exposure. In many cases, mesothelioma develops so slowly that a patient does not notice symptoms until they are diagnosed with mesothelioma. Because of this, statutes of limitations set a deadline for how long a plaintiff has to sue asbestos after being diagnosed mesothelioma. A mesothelioma lawyer with experience has access to asbestos databases which can help identify asbestos producers employers, asbestos-related companies, and job sites that are responsible for the exposure of an individual. These databas