{"id":75739,"date":"2026-10-17T15:33:25","date_gmt":"2026-10-17T15:33:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/mesothelioma\/mesothelioma-statute-of-limitations-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-11-06T04:09:42","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T04:09:42","slug":"mesothelioma-statute-of-limitations-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/mesothelioma\/mesothelioma-statute-of-limitations-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Mesothelioma Statute of Limitations Florida Guide"},"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 at home.\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-retired-construction-worker-sits-quietly-with-his-family-a-photo-1.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)\">By Igor Hernandez, CHG Lawyers, 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 and Florida Filing Deadlines: A Plain-Language Guide for 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)\">Mesothelioma can appear decades after asbestos exposure. This guide explains, in everyday terms, why Florida filing deadlines matter and how to start the conversation. CHG charges no attorney&#x27;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery.<\/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 CHG Lawyers<\/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 CHG Lawyers<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\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\">Questions this guide helps answer<\/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\">Where a claim may start<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Records about past jobs, homes, and products may help show that history, depending on the facts of each case.<\/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\">Who may be responsible<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Potentially responsible parties may include product makers, property owners, or others tied to the exposure. Whether any party is responsible depends on the facts and applicable Florida law.<\/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--clock\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why timing matters<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Florida filing deadlines may apply to a mesothelioma claim, and they depend on the type of claim and the facts. Contact the firm promptly so the timing question can be reviewed.<\/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--info\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asbestos bankruptcy trusts<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Asbestos bankruptcy trusts may pay claims separately from a lawsuit. Whether a trust claim is available depends on the trust&#x27;s terms and the facts of each case.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"\/resources\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a> diagnosis can change a family&#8217;s life. So can the death of a loved one from an asbestos-related disease. These events raise a hard question. How long does the family have to act?<\/p>\n<p>The answer in Florida is not one number. The deadline depends on three things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the type of claim<\/li>\n<li>the date the claim legally accrued (the date the legal clock starts)<\/li>\n<li>any exceptions that apply<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By Igor Hernandez, CHG Lawyers, Coral Gables, Florida<\/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>Who This Page Is For and What a Filing Deadline Means<\/h2>\n<p>This page is for patients, spouses, adult children, and families. You may be asking whether a claim must be filed. You may also be asking how soon.<\/p>\n<p>A statute of limitations is a time limit set by law for starting a lawsuit. A statute is a law passed by the legislature. If that time passes, a court may refuse to hear the claim.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.031.html\">\u00a7 95.031<\/a>, the time to sue generally starts when a cause of action accrues. A cause of action is the legal basis for a lawsuit. It accrues when its last element occurs. An element is one required part of a claim.<\/p>\n<p>Accrual is the reference point. It is not the day a family first asks questions. Exceptions apply.<\/p>\n<p>Mesothelioma cases can involve more than one kind of claim. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a lawsuit for the person diagnosed<\/li>\n<li>a wrongful death claim after a death<\/li>\n<li>separate benefit paths<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each may have its own clock. Do not assume a deadline. Have the dates checked against the records.<\/p>\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=\"Doctor in protective gear reviews an X-ray film in a hospital setting.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Florida&#8217;s Two-Year Negligence Period for Newer Claims<\/h2>\n<p>For negligence claims that accrue after March 24, 2023, Florida law sets a two-year period under <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<\/a>. So the accrual date is central.<\/p>\n<p>Section 95.11 sets different periods for different kinds of actions. Some provisions can also pause the clock. One example is the presuit notice rule for medical negligence, discussed below.<\/p>\n<p>Whether the two-year period applies to a particular asbestos claim depends on the specific facts and Florida law. It also depends on how the period fits with any discovery rule.<\/p>\n<p>A discovery rule is a legal rule about when a person learned, or should have learned, of the harm. Do not plan around any number until the dates have been reviewed.<\/p>\n<h2>Deadlines by Claim Type: Injury, Wrongful Death, and Medical Negligence<\/h2>\n<p>Florida law handles personal injury, wrongful death, and medical negligence claims under different rules. Each one needs its own timing review.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Injury claim for the person diagnosed.<\/strong> Negligence claims generally fall under a two-year limitations period for claims that accrue after March 24, 2023, but claims against product makers may be governed by a different period, so timing depends on the facts and applicable Florida law. Accrual is measured under \u00a7 95.031. Outcomes depend on the facts and applicable Florida law.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wrongful death claim for the family.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.19.html\">\u00a7 768.19<\/a> creates a right of action when a death is caused by a wrongful act or negligence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>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\">\u00a7 768.20<\/a>, the personal representative brings the action for the survivors and the estate. A personal representative is the person legally appointed to manage the deceased person&#8217;s estate.<\/p>\n<p>Under \u00a7 768.20, a personal injury action pending at death abates only when the injury to the decedent results in death. If death comes from another cause, Florida&#8217;s survival statute, \u00a7 46.021, can apply. Florida&#8217;s general wrongful-death limitations period is two years from the date of death under \u00a7 95.11, and exceptions may apply.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Medical negligence.<\/strong> A missed or delayed diagnosis may raise a medical negligence question. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0766\/Sections\/0766.106.html\">\u00a7 766.106<\/a>, presuit notice must be served within the \u00a7 95.11 time limits. Presuit notice is written notice sent before a lawsuit is filed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whether and how this applies depends on the medical records and Florida law.<\/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>Why Mesothelioma Deadlines Turn on Exposure and Diagnosis Dates<\/h2>\n<p>Mesothelioma deadlines can turn on when the illness was discovered. They are not only about when exposure happened.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atsdr.cdc.gov\/asbestos\/health-effects\/index.html\">Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry<\/a> provides information on the health effects of asbestos, including mesothelioma, a cancer associated with asbestos exposure. Latency is the gap between exposure and signs of disease.<\/p>\n<p>For further reading on mesothelioma, see this <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8702130\/\">PubMed Central article<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For asbestos claims not barred as of the act&#8217;s effective date, <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 limitations period does not begin until the exposed person discovers, or with reasonable diligence should have discovered, physical impairment from an asbestos-related condition.<\/p>\n<p>Whether this rule applies to a given claim depends on its facts and effective-date status.<\/p>\n<p>Section 774.206(2) treats a nonmalignant asbestos claim as separate from a claim for asbestos-related cancer. A nonmalignant claim is a claim not based on cancer. The same section says damages may not be awarded for fear or risk of cancer in an asbestos civil action.<\/p>\n<p>Exposure history shapes the claim. Relevant settings can include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a job site<\/li>\n<li>military service<\/li>\n<li>household contact with a worker&#8217;s clothing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Records of where and how exposure happened matter to the timeline. Keep these details written down while memories are fresh.<\/p>\n<h2>Other Paths With Separate Timelines: Trusts, VA Benefits, and Workers&#8217; Compensation<\/h2>\n<p>Trusts, VA benefits, and workers&#8217; compensation can run on their own paths. These paths can run apart from a lawsuit.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Asbestos bankruptcy trusts.<\/strong> Some companies facing asbestos claims set up trusts. These trusts may pay claims outside a lawsuit. Filing rules and deadlines may differ from one trust to another.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Availability depends on the trust&#8217;s terms and applicable law.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/38\/5110\">38 U.S.C. \u00a7 5110(a)(1)<\/a>, unless another provision of that chapter provides otherwise, the effective date of an award on an initial or supplemental claim for compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation, or pension is fixed according to the facts found and may not be earlier than the date the application was received. The statute also contains other provisions and conditions, including rules under which the date of the initial application may still count when a claim is continuously pursued, and how it applies depends on the facts of each case. Other federal requirements also apply.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Workers&#8217; compensation.<\/strong> Job-related exposure is generally handled through workers&#8217; compensation. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0400-0499\/0440\/Sections\/0440.11.html\">\u00a7 440.11<\/a>, an employer&#8217;s liability is generally exclusive, subject to listed exceptions. In plain terms, workers&#8217; compensation is generally the main remedy against the employer.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>An occupational disease claim 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\">\u00a7 440.151<\/a> requires medical evidence that the employment was the major contributing cause. An occupational disease is an illness caused by work.<\/p>\n<h2>How CHG Approaches These Claims: Steps, Timing, and Next Steps<\/h2>\n<p>CHG Personal Injury Lawyers focuses on personal injury and wrongful death matters in Florida, including asbestos-related claims. Igor Hernandez is the responsible lawyer. The office is in Coral Gables, Florida.<\/p>\n<p>Some matters may be referred to, or handled together with, another law firm. CHG does not claim to be lead counsel in any multidistrict litigation (MDL). An MDL is one large federal case that combines many related lawsuits.<\/p>\n<p>The process generally follows four steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>First conversation.<\/strong> We discuss the diagnosis or loss and the exposure history.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Records.<\/strong> If the matter is handled by our firm, we may gather medical records, employment and military history, and information about the products or sites involved, depending on the facts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Timing questions.<\/strong> Because each situation turns on its own facts, our team can go over the details of what happened with you and talk through any timing questions you have.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Path choice.<\/strong> We discuss which paths fit the facts, such as a lawsuit or a trust claim, and any benefits questions may need to be handled separately.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>No timeline can be promised for any step. The pace depends on the records and the case.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-doctor-with-a-clipboard-speaks-with-a-patient-in-a-medical-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A doctor with a clipboard speaks with a patient in a 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>Common Questions About Mesothelioma Deadlines in Florida<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long does a mesothelioma case take?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Timing varies with the records, the parties, and the court schedule. No timeframe can be promised.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Who can be sued for mesothelioma?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the facts, potentially responsible parties may include product makers, property owners, or others tied to the exposure. Workplace claims against an employer are generally limited by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0400-0499\/0440\/Sections\/0440.11.html\">\u00a7 440.11<\/a>, subject to its exceptions.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does the deadline start at diagnosis?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not always. 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 claims not barred as of the statute&#8217;s effective date, the start point may depend on when physical impairment is discovered. Other facts can matter too.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does the 2023 change apply to my case?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It depends on when the claim accrued and which statute governs. Only a review of the specific facts can answer that.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if a loved one has died?<\/summary><p>If a recent diagnosis or a family loss has you asking whether a deadline is running, contact CHG Personal Injury Lawyers in Coral Gables, Florida, through our <a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">contact page<\/a>. CHG charges no attorney&#8217;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery.<\/p><\/details><\/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 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\">Practical steps while you gather information<\/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\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Write down the work and home history<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note past employers, job sites, military service, and older homes or products, along with approximate dates. Details like these can be useful when reviewing an exposure history.<\/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\">Keep your medical records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask your care team for copies of diagnosis reports, imaging, and treatment notes. Records help show the medical picture, and their relevance depends on 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\">Follow your doctors&#x27; care<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide is not medical advice. Follow the guidance of your doctors and care team about diagnosis and treatment.<\/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\">Contact CHG Lawyers<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reach out to Igor Hernandez to review your family&#x27;s situation. CHG charges no attorney&#x27;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery.<\/p><\/div><\/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\">Don&#x27;t wait to get answers<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Florida filing deadlines may apply to mesothelioma and other asbestos-related claims. How they apply depends on the facts of each case and applicable Florida law. Contact CHG Lawyers promptly. CHG charges no attorney&#x27;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery.<\/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 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 Lawyers<\/a><\/div><\/div>\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\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Talk with Igor Hernandez about your family&#x27;s situation. 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