Mesothelioma Lawsuit Timeline The mesothelioma time limit varies from state to state. The clock begins to tick from the date the patient is diagnosed (for personal injury claims), or dies (for claims for wrongful death). A mesothelioma lawyer that is skilled will be aware of the statute of limitations for the state and how best to expedite compensation to ensure that victims receive settlement as soon as they can. Compensation is available to the families of victims when they need it most. The Discovery Phase After filing your mesothelioma la