Mesothelioma
Compensation Claims
Mesothelioma is an extremely aggressive cancer affecting the lining of the surface of the body’s organs. It most commonly affects the pleura; the lining of the lung, but can also be found in the abdomen, heart and testes.
Mesothelioma is caused by exposure to airborne asbestos dust. Unlike other asbestos-related conditions, it is possible to develop mesothelioma after low-level exposure to asbestos dust.
As with the other asbestos conditions, mesothelioma has a latency period of between 10 and 50 years. This can cause problems when trying to pursue a mesothelioma compensation claim, as in many cases, the companies that caused the asbestos exposure are no longer trading.
We know how precious time is to those diagnosed with mesothelioma and so we deal with all mesothelioma claims on a fast track basis. This ensures that there are no unnecessary delays and we aim to settle all mesothelioma compensation claim as quickly as possible.
The Reason for Claiming
Why Make a Claim?
Claiming for mesothelioma is not always about money, but this does help to put someone’s mind at ease knowing that their family will be looked after financially. The mesothelioma claims process also ensures that companies or their insurers are held to account for the pain and suffering that you or a loved one has endured because of mesothelioma.
Sadly, we hear all too often about people who worked hard all of their lives, only to be diagnosed with this horrendous condition. Bringing a mesothelioma claim against the company responsible can ensure accountability. These funds can then be available to help pay for care and private treatment.
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Steps for Compensation Claim
Compensation For Mesothelioma
If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, we may be able to help you claim compensation. We can also assist you in claiming any government benefits that you may be eligible for. We detail some of the steps we take during a claim below.
STEP 1
Confirm your diagnosis
The first step in making a claim is to confirm your diagnosis. Your treating medical team should be able to provide you with a letter which confirms your diagnosis. Don’t worry if they haven’t – we can obtain your full medical records. This will confirm all of the medical investigations you have had, along with providing details of your diagnosis.
STEP 2
Discuss your exposure to asbestos
For a mesothelioma compensation claim to be successful, we need to identify who to bring the claim against. Our experienced, specialist team of asbestos disease solicitors will go through your employment history with you and help identify any companies that may have exposed you to asbestos. We only need to identify one defendant to succeed in a claim for this condition, as mesothelioma claims are payable in full by any offending party.
STEP 3
We will identify the defendant
When we have identified all of the possible defendants, our expert team will carry out research into each company to find the correct defendant to sue or the relevant insurance for the period you worked for them. You may have suffered your exposure to asbestos outside of work, perhaps when walking near to asbestos factories or when being near to others whose work clothes had been contaminated with asbestos dust. We have succeeded in many so-called “secondary exposure” mesothelioma claims for clients and their families.
STEP 4
Here to help
Once we have a company or insurer to bring a claim against, we will send out paperwork for you to sign in order that we can proceed with a claim. Our specialist asbestos solicitors will talk you through the documents over the phone, or in-person if you would prefer a home visit. We will prepare a full statement in support of your claim, and this is used as the main piece of evidence in all mesothelioma claims.
All claims are dealt with on a no win, no fee basis.
About The Scheme
Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme
Unfortunately in some claims, we are unable to trace a paying company or insurer and so a civil compensation claim cannot be made. However, Our mesothelioma solicitors may be able to assist you in making a claim through the Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme (DMPS).
This scheme has been set up to assist those suffering from the condition in claiming substantial sums of mesothelioma compensation, even in circumstances where companies or their insurers cannot be traced. We have an excellent track record in recovering mesothelioma compensation for clients and their families under this scheme in a matter of a few months.
Elements of a Claim
What you can claim for?
In any personal injury claim, there are two aspects that make up the value of the claim:
General Damages
This relates to the pain, suffering and loss of amenity caused by mesothelioma. As part of the claim, we obtain a medical report from an independent expert respiratory consultant. You do not have to attend a medical appointment as the report will be based on your medical records, X-rays and scans. The medical report, along with the Judicial College Guidelines, helps us to value this part of your claim.
Special Damages
This part of the claim relates to any other losses you have suffered due to your diagnosis of mesothelioma. These losses can include:
- Loss of earnings, if you are/were still working at the time of your diagnosis;
- Care and assistance, whether it be a privately paid nurse or care provided by a family member. This includes assistance with attending medical appointments, shopping, housework and gardening;
- Private treatment costs, including immunotherapy;
- Adaptation costs, including stairlifts;
- Travel expenses, including travel to and from medical appointments. To assist in making the special damages claim, you should make a note of any care and assistance provided. You should also keep hold of all receipts for anything you have to buy due to your mesothelioma diagnosis, and make a note of all journeys, including the mileage or taxi receipts for appointments.
About Us
Why choose us?
We have many years of experience dealing with hundreds of successful asbestos claims. Our specialist mesothelioma solicitors aim to complete all mesothelioma compensation claims as quickly and efficiently as possible, minimising stress for clients and their families. We have a strong track record of winning mesothelioma claims for sufferers and their families, often within a few months of being contacted.