So my FIL was diagnosed with pleural meso about 8 months ago and we're still kind of in treatment mode, honestly. Stage IV so we're doing chemo right now and trying to keep him stable. But I've been doing some research because I know there's a clock on these cases and I'm getting confused about when it actually starts ticking.
I know there's a statute of limitations but I've read conflicting stuff online. Is it from when he was exposed? From when he got diagnosed? From when symptoms started? Because those are three completely different timelines and I don't want us to miss a deadline while we're focused on keeping him alive.
Also, I found out his dad worked at a shipyard in Long Beach back in the early 80s and we have some old pay stubs but I'm not sure if that's enough for documentation or if we need more. The exposure was like 40 years ago so tracking down old coworkers or records feels impossible.
I'm not even sure we want to pursue this right now honestly, we're just trying to get through treatment and have him here longer. But I also don't want to accidentally lose the option because we waited too long. Does anyone know if you need to file before starting treatment or if there's wiggle room there?
Thanks for any insight.