The emotions one feels when receiving a diagnosis of mesothelioma have been described as shocked, helpless with no control over their life, hopeless, despair and grief as though their loved one had already died, to name only a few. Much is written about coping with the disease from the patient’s point of view, but equally important are the family members and friends, and how the death of a loved one from this devastating disease affects them. Asbestos attorneys Brown | Kiely, LLP can help alleviate many concerns for victims of asbestos-related diseases in the Baltimore, Maryland and Washington, D.C. area.
As with the death of any loved one, family and friends will experience all of the expected phases of grieving. But when an asbestos-related disease causes death, there is more to cope with due to the fact that the death might have been avoidable. Since the majority of cases are caused by on-the-job exposure due to employer negligence in providing protection from asbestos, family often cope with lengthy litigation, stress, and prolonged involvement dealing with their loss.
Supporting one another during this time is especially important. In addition to the funeral services, holding a special memorial, joining support groups, forming support groups, and volunteering to help others who struggle with these diseases can be very healing. The feelings of helplessness and betrayal are often relieved by being able to help others learn how to relieve pain, stress, give comfort and assistance, and especially to cope with their difficult emotions.
For information on how you can recover financial damages you must act quickly to remain eligible. Please contact the experienced mesothelioma lawyers in Baltimore, Maryland and Washington, D.C., Brown | Kiely, LLP to schedule a free consultation. Your loss has been great enough. You should not have to suffer financial losses, too.
