From Diagnosis to Justice: Richmond Vona’s Relentless Fight for My Mesothelioma Case

My husband worked in many different plants and facilities where he was exposed to asbestos. I handled his laundry for years, and that is how doctors believe I was exposed. Eventually, they referred me to an oncologist.

At the beginning, I was extremely upset and overwhelmed. When my son found out, he called and said, “Mom, you need to get an attorney. This is serious.” My daughter-in-law searched for a lawyer and found John’s number. I called him on Christmas Eve, and just a few days later, he came to see me.

When he walked in, he was very personable. The first thing he asked was what the doctors had found. I shared the information with him, and from there, he had everything organized and clearly explained. He was excellent. It was obvious that he knew exactly what he was doing, but he never made me feel like just another client. He treated me like a person he genuinely cared about.

He spent a great deal of time with us and handled everything with professionalism and compassion. I truly believe he is exceptional at what he does. Whenever I hear that someone needs a lawyer, I tell them about John without hesitation.

When he called to tell me about the settlement amount, I was shocked. It was more than I ever imagined. After being told you have cancer and facing the uncertainty that comes with it, receiving that news felt like a blessing.