Mesothelioma Cancer Victim Testimonial

Veneisa Johnson (wife of Daniel Johnson)

“On June 18th of 2005, my husband died after battling mesothelioma for three years.

My husband was initially diagnosed with a common type of lung cancer.  The treatment wasn’t effective. Yet, the doctor did help to get my husband on Medicaid.

Soon we moved near Duke University which required us to change doctors.  The new doctor felt that my husband’s symptoms reflected classical mesothelioma.  His symptoms did not include significant distress and he was not coughing as is common among lung cancer patients.  The classical mesothelioma symptoms he showed were pleural effusion, shortness of breath, and some pain.  So, the new doctor followed through with a biopsy, which was unsuccessful.  The doctor then did another biopsy which revealed cancer.

By that time, I had found Paul & Hanley, LLP on the Internet.  I had conducted a search for the top ten legal firms and decided on Paul & Hanley, LLP because of their reputation and the testimonials of their clients.  Soon the attorneys at Paul & Hanley became friends of ours. They supported our wish to proceed with legal claims against companies who caused my husband’s illness and worked very quickly to secure several settlements for us. These settlements totaled over 3 million dollars, which really made both of us feel very comfortable that we were taken care of.  This money also allowed me to focus on other priorities for my husband.  For one company who refused to accept responsibility, he took the case to trial and fought very hard for us.  We did win this case when my husband died but the company appealed the decision.  The lawyers at Paul and Hanley continued to appeal the decision even after my husband died.  Eventually, this company settled with us to provide additional financial comfort to me.

I must say that life after my husband’s death is still very hard for me.  Even though I feel a little stronger now, I feel very lonesome and empty.  I can’t do all the things that my husband used to do to keep things up around the house.  Day-to-day activities are hard for me.  I am on several medications to help with my grief.  Sometimes, it gets so overwhelming.

I’m glad I have my house paid in full; at least I don’t have to worry about that.  Both my husband and I have been very comforted by the lawyers and staff members of Paul & Hanley.”