If you’re searching for a Pittsburgh Mesothelioma Claim Checklist, you’re not looking for general background—you’re trying to get a claim moving and avoid mistakes that cost time and money.
I’m Lee W. Davis, and I handle mesothelioma and asbestos cases for Pittsburgh-area workers and families. Here’s a practical checklist I use to turn “I think I have a case” into a documented, file-ready claim.
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1) Confirm the diagnosis documents
Start here. These are the first items we request and organize:
- Pathology report(s) and cytology results
- Imaging reports (CT/PET) and operative notes
- Oncology consult notes and treatment plan
- Discharge summaries and current medication list
Why it matters: the diagnosis controls what claims are available and how fast we push.
2) Write your work history as a timeline
Don’t worry about perfection—get it down:
- Employer names, locations, and job titles
- Years worked and departments/areas
- Trades performed (maintenance, mechanical, electrical, welding, etc.)
- Co-worker names (even one or two helps)
Tip: If you worked across plants, list them separately (mill, refinery, power station, hospital, school, commercial sites).
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3) Identify the exposure tasks (not just the jobsite)
The strongest cases usually focus on what you did repeatedly:
- Cutting/removing insulation
- Gasket/packing work on valves and pumps
- Boiler/heat exchanger maintenance
- Refractory removal and rebuilds
- Demolition, tear-outs, or shutdown/turnaround work
- Dusty cleanup work after others
4) Gather “proof anchors” (easy evidence that supports your story)
Any of these can become a fast credibility multiplier:
- Old union cards or apprenticeship papers
- Pay stubs, W-2s, SSA earnings printout
- Photos at work, hardhat stickers, job badges
- Tool lists, safety manuals, jobsite orientation packets
- Old resumes or work applications
5) List the likely asbestos product categories you touched
You don’t need brand names yet. Categories are enough to start:
- Pipe insulation / block insulation
- Boiler insulation and boiler-room materials
- Cement products, transite, or panels
- Gaskets, packing, rope, and cloth
- Refractory brick and high-heat materials
- Electrical/thermal insulation used in industrial settings
6) Preserve what you still have
If you still have items from the work:
- Work clothes (bag and label; don’t wash again)
- Old jobsite binders/manuals
- Any leftover building materials
- Photos of equipment rooms, boiler rooms, pipe chases
7) Don’t “fill in” your own history on forms
Avoid guessing in written statements to insurers or claims portals.
We’ll build the story from records + a structured interview.
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8) Decide the compensation path
Most Pittsburgh mesothelioma cases involve more than one path:
- Lawsuit against solvent defendants (when appropriate)
- Asbestos trust claims
- Wrongful death claims (families)
The right path depends on proof and where the exposures occurred.
FAQs
What if I can’t remember product names?
That’s normal. The checklist is designed so we can build product identification from your job tasks, locations, and time period.
Do I need every record before calling a lawyer?
No. If you have a diagnosis and a basic work timeline, we can start immediately and gather the rest.
What’s the biggest mistake people make early?
Talking themselves into “I don’t have proof.” In asbestos cases, proof is built—through records, witnesses, and product/jobsite mapping.
Call Lee Now
If you have a mesothelioma diagnosis and want a Pittsburgh Mesothelioma Claim Checklist turned into a real case plan, call 412-781-0525. I’ll tell you what matters, what doesn’t, and what we can prove—fast.
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