Legal Troubles For Those With Mesothelioma While most people are aware of the possible legal troubles which can come with any work injury, not as many people are familiar with mesothelioma and its outcomes. And that's not a bad thing. Mesothelioma is a challenging condition and one which is much more rare today than it was in the past before the effects of asbestos were known. However, even with the scientific innovations of medicine, mesothelioma is still a condition which can cause legal troubles as well as physical troubles. While there are more laws and regulations in place for handling mesothelioma cases, this does not mean the road is easy for managing the condition and for making sure restitution is paid to the affected worker.