What is a Statute of Limitations?

Mesothelioma patients often ask, "what is a statute of limitations?" A statute of limitations is the judicial time clock that you have to file your case before you can't file it anymore. And that time period can vary depending on what state you live in. And once that time expires, you can no longer file a case, and you can no longer receive compensation. And that's why it's so important to get a mesothelioma lawyer involved as soon as you receive your diagnosis.