I’m not sure I want to file a lawsuit. How long do I have to decide?

By law, you have a limited amount of time to file a lawsuit for mesothelioma. If you do not file your case within that time frame, you maybe be barred by the “statute of limitations” (or “prescriptive period” in Louisiana) from ever pursuing your claim. In some states, you only have one year after your mesothelioma diagnosis to file a claim. In a majority of states, the limitations period is two years, and some states allow three or more years. Determining the statute of limitations in your case will depend on a number of factors, including the facts of your individual case and where your case is ultimately filed. One of the first jobs of an attorney who takes your case is to determine the limitations period in your particular case.