Asbestos law suits have become extremely commonplace in recent years. Those who file asbestos lawsuits include those who have suffered as a result of an asbestos related illness, as well as their family members. Since mesothelioma victims rarely live more than one year after their diagnosis with the disease, their families are often the ones who pursue the completion of the lawsuit after the passing of their loved one. The number of asbestos lawsuits has increased so much that it has become a popular career for many lawyers. Today it is easy to find a personal injury attorney who handles only asbestos lawsuits. Most asbestos law suits come from employees who have been exposed to asbestos in the workplace. However, there are also lawsuits filed against landlords on behalf of the tenants who lived in asbestos filled buildings and against asbestos manufacturers, too. In some states plaintiffs need not wait until they have been diagnosed with an asbestos related illness to file a lawsuit. The laws in these states allow asbestos lawsuits to be filed by people who reasonably expect to develop asbestos-related illnesses, such as those who worked around the substance for many years.