Mesothelioma Lawsuits: I hate to think about this, but what if I die from mesothelioma before my lawsuit is resolved? Does my claim die too?

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No. You can file a personal injury mesothelioma lawsuit on your own behalf when you are living. After you have died, a spouse, relative, or representative of your estate can bring a wrongful death lawsuit on your behalf. Mesothelioma-based wrongful death lawsuits usually seek compensation for medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and funeral expenses, as well as the value of the your life. If you have filed a lawsuit on your own behalf and die before it is resolved, the claim can normally be amended to become a wrongful death action.

In summary, wrongful death damages may include:

Funeral and burial expenses;
Benefits that would have been received by the dependents if the deceased had lived; and
Compensation to the dependents for the loss of love and companionship.

Your beneficiary or beneficiaries may also prove that your death has caused emotional and financial hardship requiring compensation above and beyond the standard damages. If you have the help of an experienced attorney at the start of your claim, the transition of your claim into a wrongful death claim on behalf of your beneficiaries, if it unfortunately becomes necessary, should be smooth.