Mesothelioma Claims A mesothelioma lawsuit can allow victims to receive compensation for treatment and other costs. State laws called statutes of limitations limit the time a patient has to make a claim. Personal injury or wrongful death are the most popular types of lawsuits. Juries award monetary damages which include economic and noneconomic damages. Diagnosis It can take years to identify mesothelioma. It is a rare disease. Typically, patients will go to their primary physician with symptoms and medical history. Doctors will do physical e