Nothing can replace the memories of your loved ones after their death. However, there are times when the death could have been avoided but occurred because of the negligence of someone else. We find typical examples in situations where a diagnosis of an asbestos induced cancer, such as mesothelioma or cancer of the lung, could have been avoided, if an employer had been taken care of his responsibilities. In cases such as these a wrongful death settlement may be awarded by a civil court. : http://ezinearticles.com/?Wrongful-Death-Settlements-in-Mesothelioma-Cases&id=4001888