anyone know what these cases actually settle for? asking for a friend (myself lol)

I get it, that 2am panic spiral is so real. I've been there too - except mine was like 11pm when I realized mom's copays were gonna drain what little savings she had left. It's not greedy at all, it's just... you're trying to figure out how to survive this thing.

So I haven't gone through a settlement myself yet, but my mom's lawyer told us that cases can vary wildly depending on like, where the exposure happened, how long he was exposed, what company it was, stuff like that. Some people get way more than others. The lawyer said it's worth at least having the conversation because there's usually no upfront cost to talk to them - they take a percentage if you win.

What I will say is don't let it stress you out too much right now? I know that's easier said than done when you're exhausted and the bills are real. But making those calls doesn't have to happen at 2am. You could literally just pick one tomorrow during your lunch break and just... ask them the questions. That's what they're there for. They deal with this every day.

You're juggling so much already. Be gentle with yourself about this part too.