Asbestosis & Mesothelioma Claims and Compensation

Asbestos exposure can cause many different medical problems, some of which can be fatal. These include mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis, diffuse pleural thickening and pleural plaques. Asbestos was widely used as fireproofing and insulation in buildings up till the 1970s. Many people who suffer from asbestos related problem were exposed when working as builders, plumbers, joiners etc.

If you have been diagnosed as suffering from disease caused by exposure to asbestos then you may well be eligible for compensation. Asbestos claims can be made against negligent employers. There is also a government scheme that provides compensation to those who cannot trace a liable employer or employers’ liability insurer.

In order to receive asbestos compensation, you will need to be able to prove negligence and/or breach of statutory duty and that this has caused your medical condition. Because asbestos related illnesses can take a long time to develop and be diagnosed, it can be difficult to trace the party responsible for causing the disease and to show that the relevant party, such as an employer, was negligent. At Jackson Boyd we are experts at tracking down this information.

The amount of compensation will vary dependent on the type of disease you have and the circumstances in which you were exposed to asbestos. For example, victims of the fatal asbestos-induced cancer mesothelioma who can’t trace a liable employer receive compensation packages worth an average of £123,000.

If you have been diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease act quickly, as there are strict time limits on starting an asbestos claim. You can make a claim up to three years from the date you were diagnosed with the illness, or, if you are claiming for someone who has died, three years from the date of death or from the date at which you became aware of the cause of death.

Our asbestos claims service works on a No Win No Fee basis. This means that you pay nothing at all unless you win your case – without exceptions. If your claim is successful then a portion of your compensation is set aside to cover court costs and solicitor fees.

We aim to provide help quickly and effectively. As soon as we hear from you, we’ll assign you with a dedicated case handler who will assess your situation, give you an evaluation of your prospects for success and let you know how we intend to proceed. Our dedicated team will provide a compassionate, personal service that will focus on your particular circumstances and needs. We know the dreadful impact that asbestos-related disease can have. We will therefore do everything we can to support you, and to keep any inconvenience to an absolute minimum, as we work to deliver a positive outcome.