What Happens if Someone Passes Away Before an Asbestos Lawsuit Is Resolved?

For families that have lost somebody to mesothelioma. One common question that we get is are they still able to pursue a claim or what happens if the person who is filed a case happens to pass away while the claim is pending? Both Washington and Oregon provide for wrongful death which means that if somebody does pass away from an asbestos related disease like mesothelioma. Their families and their estates are still able to pursue those claims and obtain compensation and justice so many of our clients are able to ensure that their families are taken care of even after they pass away from an asbestos related disease.