{"id":75734,"date":"2026-10-17T15:29:36","date_gmt":"2026-10-17T15:29:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/mesothelioma\/mesothelioma-lawyer-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T03:49:32","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T03:49:32","slug":"mesothelioma-lawyer-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/mesothelioma\/mesothelioma-lawyer-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Mesothelioma Lawyer in Florida"},"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-60 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\" alt=\"A retired construction worker sits quietly with his family in a bright living room.\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-retired-construction-worker-sits-quietly-with-his-family-i-photo-3.jpg\" 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 | Coral Gables, 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)\">Mesothelioma Lawyer in Florida for Patients and Families<\/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)\">Igor Hernandez, CHG Personal Injury Lawyers, Coral Gables, Florida. Plain-language guidance on mesothelioma, asbestos exposure, and the legal paths that may be available to patients and their families. Every case depends on its own facts.<\/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\">Contact Igor Hernandez<\/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\/\">Contact Igor Hernandez<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>Mesothelioma Lawyer in Florida | CHG Personal Injury<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img 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=\"A doctor in protective gear reviews an X-ray film in a hospital room.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/figure>\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>CHG Personal Injury Lawyers: A Florida Firm for Families Facing Mesothelioma<\/h2>\n<p>By Igor Hernandez, CHG Personal Injury Lawyers, Coral Gables, Florida<\/p>\n<p>If your family is facing mesothelioma, you may wonder whether asbestos exposure could lead to a legal claim. The answer depends on where and how the person was exposed. It also depends on medical records and Florida law. CHG Personal Injury Lawyers can review those facts with you.<\/p>\n<p>Igor Hernandez is the responsible lawyer for this page. He is admitted in Florida as a member of The Florida Bar. Our team helps with intake, records, and scheduling. Our team includes the firm&#8217;s support staff. The practice focuses on personal injury case types. These include asbestos-related mesothelioma claims and wrongful death matters.<\/p>\n<p>This page is written for patients. It is also written for the spouse, child, or relative who is trying to understand what comes next.<\/p>\n<p>A mesothelioma matter may be referred to, or handled together with, another law firm. CHG will tell you when that applies.<\/p>\n<h2>What Mesothelioma Is and Why Asbestos Matters<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/resources\/mesothelioma\/\">Mesothelioma<\/a> is a cancer linked to asbestos exposure. <a href=\"https:\/\/quality.healthfinder.fl.gov\/health-encyclopedia\/HIE\/1\/000115\">FloridaHealthFinder&#8217;s mesothelioma entry<\/a> describes it as an uncommon cancerous tumor. It mainly affects the lining of the lung and chest cavity. This lining is called the pleura. It can also affect the lining of the abdomen.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atsdr.cdc.gov\/asbestos\/health-effects\/index.html\">Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry<\/a> calls mesothelioma a rare asbestos-related cancer. The time between exposure and the first signs of disease is called latency. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.org\/cancer\/types\/malignant-mesothelioma\/causes-risks-prevention\/risk-factors.html\">American Cancer Society<\/a>, mesothelioma usually develops decades after a person was first exposed to asbestos. Whether and when it appears in any one person depends on that person&#8217;s exposure history and medical records.<\/p>\n<p>That long gap is why exposure history matters so much. A person may not connect a past exposure to a diagnosis until years later.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atsdr.cdc.gov\/asbestos\/about\/index.html\">ATSDR&#8217;s asbestos information<\/a> states that exposure to amphibole asbestos, a type of asbestos fiber, is associated with an increased risk of mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p>Medical decisions belong to your doctors. Follow your doctors&#8217; care plan. Bring your exposure history to every appointment.<\/p>\n<h2>Where Asbestos Exposure Happens and How It Affects a Claim<\/h2>\n<p>A claim turns on where and how the person was exposed. These facts are the starting point for any legal review. Possible settings include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Job sites<\/strong> where asbestos materials were present or disturbed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Military service.<\/strong> Assignments and duties may appear in service records.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Household contact.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/quality.healthfinder.fl.gov\/health-encyclopedia\/HIE\/1\/000118\">FloridaHealthFinder&#8217;s asbestosis entry<\/a> says household members may be exposed secondhand. Fibers can be carried home on workers&#8217; clothing. This is called take-home exposure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Gather what you can. This includes your exposure history, employment or military records, and medical records. These records help show what happened and when.<\/p>\n<p>Florida&#8217;s workers&#8217; compensation law generally handles occupational disease. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0400-0499\/0440\/Sections\/0440.151.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 440.151<\/a>, an occupational disease is treated as an injury by accident.<\/p>\n<p>The employer is liable only if the job was the major contributing cause of the disease. Medical evidence must show this. For disability from a dust disease, the statute names the last employer where the worker was exposed for at least 60 days. Other requirements may apply.<\/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\">Have questions about what happened?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask our team directly. The first conversation is free, confidential, and there is no obligation to continue.<\/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\">Talk to our team<\/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\/\">Talk to our team<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Types of Claims a Florida Family May Explore<\/h2>\n<p>Families may explore a lawsuit, an asbestos bankruptcy trust claim, workers&#8217; compensation, or a wrongful death claim. Which paths apply depends on the facts and on Florida law.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lawsuits.<\/strong> A lawsuit may name companies that allegedly exposed workers or households to asbestos. A lawsuit makes allegations. It does not prove them by itself.<\/li>\n<li>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0774\/Sections\/0774.206.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 774.206<\/a>, a nonmalignant asbestos condition, meaning one that is not cancer, is a separate claim from asbestos-related cancer. Florida&#8217;s asbestos and silica statute, \u00a7 774.206(2), provides that damages may not be awarded for fear or risk of cancer in a civil action asserting an asbestos or silica claim. How that provision applies to a particular claim depends on the facts of each case and Florida law.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Asbestos bankruptcy trusts.<\/strong> Some companies went through bankruptcy and set up trusts. These trusts may pay asbestos claims separately from a lawsuit. Whether a trust is available depends on its terms, the exposure facts, and applicable law.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wrongful death.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.19.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.19<\/a>, a wrongful death claim generally requires, among other things, that the death was caused by a wrongful act, negligence, default, or breach of contract or warranty, and that the person who died could have brought an action and recovered damages if he or she had survived. Other requirements and limits in Florida&#8217;s Wrongful Death Act may also apply, and whether they are met depends on the facts of each case and Florida law.<\/li>\n<li>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.20.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.20<\/a>, the action is brought by the decedent&#8217;s personal representative. That is the person who manages the deceased person&#8217;s estate.<\/li>\n<li>The action is brought for the survivors and the estate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shared fault.<\/strong> Florida applies comparative fault, or shared fault. Under Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.81(6), a claimant whose share of fault is greater than 50% generally may not recover damages in a negligence action. This rule generally applies to negligence actions filed after March 24, 2023, and the statute contains exclusions, such as medical negligence actions, so how it applies depends on the facts of each case and applicable Florida law.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How a Mesothelioma Matter Moves Forward<\/h2>\n<p>A mesothelioma matter begins with a conversation. You talk about the diagnosis or loss and the exposure history. The steps below may change based on the facts of each family&#8217;s situation.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>First conversation.<\/strong> You share the diagnosis or loss, the basic exposure history, and any records you have.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Records.<\/strong> The firm helps gather medical, employment, and military service records. It also looks at where and when exposure may have happened.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review.<\/strong> The firm reviews possible paths. These include a lawsuit, a trust claim, workers&#8217; compensation, or a wrongful death claim. It also decides whether a referral to another firm is appropriate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Next steps.<\/strong> If the facts and Florida law support a claim, the firm may pursue it, or may refer it to or handle it together with another law firm. The firm keeps you informed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Florida&#8217;s general filing deadlines appear in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.11<\/a>. The period depends on the type of claim, when it began, and possible exceptions.<\/p>\n<p>Under <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>, for asbestos claims not barred as of July 1, 2005, the limitations period may not begin to run until the exposed person discovers, or should have discovered with reasonable diligence, that he or she is physically impaired by an asbestos-related condition, and whether this applies depends on the facts of each case and on other periods or exceptions that may apply.<\/p>\n<p>Deadlines apply, so contact the firm promptly. How long a case takes to resolve depends on the facts of each case. No timeline can be promised.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Families Contact CHG<\/h2>\n<p>CHG is a Florida personal injury firm with an office in Coral Gables, Florida. It helps families understand exposure history, records, and possible claim paths in plain language.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Responsible lawyer.<\/strong> Igor Hernandez is admitted in Florida as a member of The Florida Bar.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Support staff.<\/strong> The firm&#8217;s support staff help with intake, records, and scheduling.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Outside professionals.<\/strong> The firm may work with medical providers and outside witnesses who review records. Those professionals give their own opinions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plain language.<\/strong> The firm explains each step in everyday words. This helps families know what comes next.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>No result can be promised. Each family&#8217;s situation is different. Results depend on the facts, the records, and applicable law.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Questions From Families<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is mesothelioma an asbestos cancer?<\/summary><p>ATSDR describes mesothelioma as a rare asbestos-related cancer. Your doctors can explain your own diagnosis.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a family bring a claim after a loss?<\/summary><p>Under Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.20, a wrongful death claim is generally brought by the decedent&#8217;s personal representative, and who may bring it and for whose benefit depends on the facts of each case and applicable Florida law. Whether one exists depends on the facts of the case.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a trust claim and a lawsuit both apply?<\/summary><p>They may be separate paths. Whether either one is available depends on the trust&#8217;s terms, the exposure facts, and applicable law.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if the exposure happened many years ago?<\/summary><p>Florida has filing deadlines. <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<\/a> may affect when an asbestos claim period begins. Contact the firm promptly so your situation can be reviewed.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Will CHG handle the case alone?<\/summary><p>A mesothelioma matter may be referred to, or handled together with, another law firm. CHG will tell you when that applies.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img 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=\"A healthcare professional examining a chest X-ray in a modern medical office.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/figure>\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\">Want to know where you stand?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tell us what happened and our team will walk you through the options available to you, at no cost.<\/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 review<\/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 review<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Talk With CHG About Your Family&#8217;s Situation<\/h2>\n<p>If a parent or spouse worked around asbestos, or a diagnosis has raised questions about exposure, you do not have to sort through them alone.<\/p>\n<p>Reach out through the <a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">CHG contact page<\/a> to talk through the exposure history and the records that may matter. Igor Hernandez is the responsible lawyer. The office is in Coral Gables, Florida.<\/p>\n<p>CHG charges no attorney&#8217;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery.<\/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 CHG Personal Injury Lawyers can help<\/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\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plain-language explanations<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain asbestos exposure, medical records, and possible claims in everyday language so families can make informed decisions.<\/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--location\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serving Florida from Coral Gables<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The firm is based in Coral Gables, Florida, and represents clients throughout Florida.<\/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\">Shared handling when appropriate<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some mesothelioma matters may be referred to, or handled together with, another law firm. The firm will explain any such arrangement before moving forward.<\/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\">Focused personal injury practice<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The practice limits its work to personal injury matters, including serious illness and wrongful death cases linked to asbestos and other harms.<\/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\">Deadlines may apply<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Legal deadlines may apply to asbestos and mesothelioma claims. How they apply depends on the facts of each case and on Florida law. Contacting the firm promptly is a sensible first step.<\/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\">Contact CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/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 CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/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\">Understanding mesothelioma and asbestos claims<\/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\"><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\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asbestos bankruptcy trusts<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some companies that made asbestos products have set up bankruptcy trusts that may pay claims separately from a lawsuit. Whether a trust is available depends on its terms, the facts of each case, and applicable law.<\/p><\/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\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Questions for families<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Families who have lost a loved one may have questions about wrongful death claims under Florida law. Who may bring a claim, and for whose benefit, depends on the facts of each case.<\/p><\/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\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Working with Igor Hernandez<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Igor Hernandez, a member of The Florida Bar, explains each step in plain language and answers your questions before any decision is made.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" 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