Mesothelioma Lawsuit Timeline The mesothelioma statute of limitations differs from state to state. The clock starts ticking from the date of diagnosis (for personal injury claims) or death (for claims for wrongful deaths). A mesothelioma lawyer that is knowledgeable will know the statute of limitations for the state and how to speed up compensation to ensure that victims receive compensation as soon as possible. A quicker resolution means that compensation is available when families and victims are in need of it most. The Discovery Phase Afte