{"id":102250,"date":"2026-11-04T10:55:26","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T10:55:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/mesothelioma\/mesothelioma-plantation\/"},"modified":"2026-11-06T05:12:40","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T05:12:40","slug":"mesothelioma-plantation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/mesothelioma\/mesothelioma-plantation\/","title":{"rendered":"Mesothelioma Plantation Lawyer: Florida Claims"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-80 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-102249\" alt=\"A retired construction worker sits quietly with his family in a living room.\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-retired-construction-worker-sits-quietly-with-his-family-i-photo-9.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-retired-construction-worker-sits-quietly-with-his-family-i-photo-9-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-retired-construction-worker-sits-quietly-with-his-family-i-photo-9-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-retired-construction-worker-sits-quietly-with-his-family-i-photo-9-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-retired-construction-worker-sits-quietly-with-his-family-i-photo-9-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-retired-construction-worker-sits-quietly-with-his-family-i-photo-9.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Mesothelioma Claims | Plantation and Throughout Florida<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Facing Mesothelioma? You Do Not Have to Figure Out the Legal Path Alone<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">CHG Personal Injury Lawyers helps Florida patients and families understand asbestos-related claims, from the first records review through the next steps, in plain language and at your pace.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Request Your Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Request Your Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By CHG Lawyers \u00b7 Published November 4, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>If you are searching for mesothelioma information in Plantation, you may be asking one hard question. Where did the asbestos come from?<\/p>\n<p>Mesothelioma is a rare cancer linked to asbestos. It can take decades to appear.<\/p>\n<p>This page explains the illness. It also explains how exposure is traced. Then it covers what Florida families may be able to do next.<\/p>\n<p>CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is a Florida personal injury firm. We serve families throughout Florida.<\/p>\n<h2>Who This Page Is For and What a Mesothelioma Claim Involves<\/h2>\n<p>A mesothelioma claim asks one main question. Did someone else&#8217;s conduct, a product, a workplace, or a property contribute to the person&#8217;s asbestos exposure?<\/p>\n<p>This page is for adults with a mesothelioma diagnosis. It is also for the spouses, children, and relatives who help them.<\/p>\n<p>Many readers are early in a frightening medical situation. They may not be ready to talk with a lawyer. That is okay.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/resources\/mesothelioma\/\">Mesothelioma<\/a> is a cancer of the thin lining that covers the lungs, abdomen, and other organs. Pleural mesothelioma affects the lining of the lungs. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atsdr.cdc.gov\/asbestos\/health-effects\/index.html\">ATSDR mesothelioma health effects<\/a> page describes it as a rare, asbestos-related cancer.<\/p>\n<p>A claim depends on where and how the person was exposed. The diagnosis alone does not decide it.<\/p>\n<p>Our team reviews work history, home history, and medical records together. Each case turns on its own facts.<\/p>\n<p>Families may also have a claim after a death. Florida law sets the rules for who may bring it.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a mesothelioma diagnosis has your family asking where the asbestos came from, you don&#x27;t have to sort it out alone, and our team offers a free, confidential consultation. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/doctor-in-protective-gear-reviewing-an-x-ray-in-a-hospital-r-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Doctor in protective gear reviews an X-ray in a hospital room.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What Causes Mesothelioma and Which Asbestos Is Linked to It<\/h2>\n<p>Mesothelioma is linked to asbestos. Asbestos is a group of mineral fibers that occur naturally.<\/p>\n<p>People breathe or swallow these fibers. The fibers can lodge in the lining of the lungs or abdomen.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atsdr.cdc.gov\/asbestos\/about\/index.html\">ATSDR asbestos exposure facts<\/a> states that exposure to amphibole asbestos is linked to a higher risk of mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p>Which asbestos causes it? Medical sources point to amphibole asbestos. This type has a documented link to the disease.<\/p>\n<p>An exposure history helps show which materials a person worked with or lived near.<\/p>\n<p>The disease usually appears long after exposure. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.osha.gov\/asbestos\/hazards\">OSHA asbestos hazards<\/a> states that workplace exposure raises the risk of mesothelioma. It also states that these diseases have a delayed onset.<\/p>\n<p>ATSDR gives a latency period of 30 to 40 years for signs of the disease. Latency means the gap between exposure and the first signs of illness.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8702130\/\">PubMed Central short-latency article<\/a> notes that shorter-latency cases also exist.<\/p>\n<p>Because of this gap, a person may not connect the illness to a job or home from decades ago.<\/p>\n<h2>How Asbestos Exposure Happens: Trades, Take-Home Exposure, and More<\/h2>\n<p>Asbestos exposure often happens at work. Family members can be exposed too. The path depends on the job, the materials, and the years involved.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Brick masons and cement and brick workers.<\/strong> Their work involved mortar, cement, and building materials. Some of these may have contained asbestos.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Take-home exposure.<\/strong> Lawsuits in this area describe fibers carried home on a worker&#8217;s clothing, tools, or hair.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Military, shipyard, and household exposure.<\/strong> Some claims describe these paths. Records show whether each one is a documented history or an allegation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Start building the history now. Gather these items:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A list of employers and job sites<\/li>\n<li>The years worked and materials used<\/li>\n<li>Military service dates<\/li>\n<li>Every address where the person lived<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Pay stubs, old union cards, and renovation records can help fill gaps.<\/p>\n<h2>Living With Mesothelioma: Medical Care Comes First<\/h2>\n<p>Daily life with mesothelioma depends on each person&#8217;s health, treatment, and stage. Decisions about care belong to the patient and their medical team.<\/p>\n<p>Treatment may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, or other approaches. The medical team chooses these options with the patient.<\/p>\n<p>Whether any procedure, including a lung transplant, is an option depends on the patient&#8217;s condition.<\/p>\n<p>CHG does not give medical advice. Follow your doctors&#8217; care. Bring questions about treatment, prognosis (the likely course of the illness), and daily life to them.<\/p>\n<p>The legal and medical sides can run at the same time. A claim can help a family plan for costs while treatment continues.<\/p>\n<h2>Sources of Recovery: Lawsuits, Asbestos Bankruptcy Trusts, and Wrongful Death Claims<\/h2>\n<p>Families affected by mesothelioma sometimes look at more than one way to seek compensation, and a lawyer can explain which options may apply to their situation. The right path depends on the facts. Each path has its own rules.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lawsuits.<\/strong> Lawsuits may name manufacturers, employers, property owners, or others. These lawsuits allege that the defendants&#8217; conduct or products contributed to the exposure. These are claims made in lawsuits, not findings by a court. They are not established facts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bankruptcy trusts.<\/strong> Some asbestos makers went through bankruptcy. Some set up asbestos bankruptcy trusts. These trusts pay claims separately from a lawsuit, under their own rules.<\/p>\n<p>Federal law, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/11\/524\">11 U.S.C. \u00a7 524<\/a>, governs the effect of a bankruptcy discharge. A discharge is the court order that ends certain debts. The law also addresses asbestos injury claims.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wrongful death.<\/strong> When a loved one dies, the Florida Wrongful Death Act, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.16.html\">\u00a7 768.16<\/a>, applies.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The decedent&#8217;s personal representative (the person in charge of the estate) brings the action. They bring it for the survivors and the estate. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.20.html\">\u00a7 768.20<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Survivors and the estate recover all damages as specified in this act; a surviving spouse may recover for loss of the decedent&#8217;s companionship and protection (see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.21.html\">\u00a7 768.21<\/a>). A spouse may also recover for mental pain and suffering.<\/li>\n<li>Minor children, and all children if there is no surviving spouse, may recover for lost parental companionship, instruction, and guidance. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.21.html\">\u00a7 768.21<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A mesothelioma matter may be referred to another law firm. It may also be handled together with one. CHG will tell you when either of these applies.<\/p>\n<h2>How Working With CHG Works, Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>The process starts with a free, confidential first consultation. There is no obligation to continue. These steps show what usually follows.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>First consultation.<\/strong> The family describes the diagnosis, the work history, and the home history.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Records.<\/strong> We help gather medical records, pathology reports (lab reports on tissue samples), employment and military records, and any trust or prior claim papers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exposure review.<\/strong> We look at where and how exposure may have happened. We also look at which defendants or trusts may be involved. We explain what the review can and cannot yet show.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Decision.<\/strong> With our guidance, the family decides whether to pursue a lawsuit, a trust claim, or both. Florida requires the plaintiff to file a verified written report with the court of collateral source payments (money received as a result of settlements or judgments based on the same claim, including payments the plaintiff will receive in the future) when an asbestos or silica claim is filed in a civil action, and to update the reports regularly until a final judgment is entered. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0774\/Sections\/0774.207.html\">\u00a7 774.207(2)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Updates.<\/strong> We keep the family informed. We explain timelines, which vary by case.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timing matters. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">\u00a7 95.11(5)(a)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For asbestos or silica claims not barred as of the effective date of the act, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0774\/Sections\/0774.206.html\">\u00a7 774.206(1)<\/a> says the time limit does not start until the person discovers, or through reasonable diligence should have discovered, that they are physically impaired by an asbestos-related or silica-related condition.<\/p>\n<p>These rules have limits. Early conversations help protect your options.<\/p>\n<p>CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is a Florida personal injury firm. We take cases of every severity. Igor Hernandez is the responsible lawyer for this page. The firm&#8217;s lawyers are admitted to The Florida Bar.<\/p>\n<p>CHG charges no attorney&#8217;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Questions Families Ask About Mesothelioma Claims in Florida<\/h2>\n<p>Most families ask about records, old exposure, deaths, trusts, and who handles the case. Short answers follow.<\/p>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does CHG help families with mesothelioma Plantation claims?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CHG serves families throughout Florida, including Plantation. A matter may be referred to another firm or handled together with one. The firm will say so when that applies.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do we need a diagnosis from a specific doctor?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Medical records and pathology reports are the core records. Your medical team supplies them.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if the exposure happened decades ago?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ATSDR gives a latency period of 30 to 40 years for signs of the disease. Old work and home records often matter for this reason.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a family sue after a loved one dies from mesothelioma?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Florida&#8217;s wrongful death law lets the decedent&#8217;s personal representative recover for the decedent&#8217;s estate, and lets each survivor recover damages such as lost support and services.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is a bankruptcy trust claim the same as a lawsuit?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Trust claims follow their own rules. They are separate from a lawsuit.<\/p><\/details>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/profesional-de-la-salud-analiza-una-radiograf-a-de-t-rax-en-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Healthcare professional reviewing a chest X-ray on a monitor in a modern medical office.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With Our Team About Your Family&#8217;s Situation<\/h2>\n<p>If a mesothelioma diagnosis has your family asking where the asbestos came from, you do not have to work that out alone.<\/p>\n<p>You may be reading this at a kitchen table after a hard appointment. You may be piecing together a parent&#8217;s years on job sites. You do not need to be ready to hire anyone.<\/p>\n<p>Our team offers a free, confidential first consultation. There is no obligation to continue. We can talk through the diagnosis, the work and home history, and the deadlines that may apply.<\/p>\n<p>To start that conversation, <a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">contact CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>This is attorney advertising. The information provided is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. Cornish Hernandez Gonzalez, PLLC, 2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Suite 300, Coral Gables, FL 33134. Your case may be referred to another lawyer.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How We Help Families Facing Mesothelioma<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear Review of Your Records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look at medical records, pathology reports and work or military history to help you understand what may matter to a claim.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support for the Whole Family<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mesothelioma affects spouses, children and caregivers too. We explain each option so your family can make informed decisions together.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attention to Every Possible Source<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Asbestos exposure can come from a job site, military service or a household member&#x27;s work clothes. We look at where and how exposure may have happened.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--clock\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prompt Attention to Deadlines<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Legal deadlines apply to these claims. We encourage you to contact us promptly so that important timing questions can be reviewed early.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plain-Language Guidance<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain legal terms and each step in everyday language, and we answer your questions honestly, without pressure.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Please Act Promptly<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Contact Our Office<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact Our Office<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What Families Often Want to Know<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Who Is Responsible Lawyer?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Igor Hernandez is the responsible lawyer for this page. CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is a Florida-based firm that serves families throughout Florida, including Plantation.<\/p><\/details><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a Claim Be Handled by Another Firm?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mesothelioma matters may be referred to another law firm or handled together with one. When that applies, we will tell you clearly before you decide.<\/p><\/details><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do Asbestos Trusts Matter?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some companies that went through bankruptcy set up asbestos trusts. These trusts may pay claims separately from a lawsuit, so it is important to review every option.<\/p><\/details><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What Does It Cost?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our free, confidential first consultation has no obligation to continue. 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