Some background and some projections regarding mesothelioma compensation

With the mesothelioma epidemic among former asbestos workers not expected to peak until 2020, when the annual death rate in the UK is expected to hit 3,000, it is worth bearing in mind that the accumulated mesothelioma compensation bill will grow well beyond its current proportions. With experts believing that there are two deaths from other asbestos-related illnesses for every mesothelioma fatality, the overall asbestos compensation bill could eventually reach tens of billions of pounds.

Although the projected cost of mesothelioma compensation in the UK is difficult to calculate, it is easy to gain a rough idea of the overall global impact of asbestos by looking at the situation in the United States, where it is estimated that the cost of mesothelioma-related asbestos compensation will one day hit $200 billion.

Successful asbestos litigation in the United States was only made possible by the bravery and fortitude of asbestos-related illness sufferers in the 1960s. The first of these was in Texas in 1966 when asbestos worker Claude Tomplait made a compensation claim against the fibreglass plant that had previously employed him, although he lost his case, his determination to receive compensatory justice was not deterred, so in 1969 his personal injury lawyer commenced proceedings again.

This time their action, actually an asbestosis claim, was successful, even surviving a 1973 appeal. It resulted in a payout of $79, 437. Tragically, though, the claimant did not live long after the decision, dying in September of the same year.

Following the case, several of Mr Tomplait's co-workers also made successful claims, opening the way for many sufferers of asbestos-related diseases to do the same. It also led to the bankruptcy of many asbestos manufacturers, who, in the 1970s, were found to have actively suppressed the truth about the dangers of asbestos.

Expert asbestos claim solicitors
Here at YouClaim, we have many years of experience in successfully representing people who have developed asbestos-related illnesses through exposure in the workplace.

We are committed to the needs of our claimants and work hard to collate the evidence, witness statements and proof of liability so vital to their cases. We also have a commitment to doing this as sensitively and speedily as possible.

Our costing policy is second-to-none. Win or lose, when you claim with us you will never have to pay us a single penny in legal costs or fees. In addition, we are proud to be a 100% compensation provider, meaning that we never take a cut from the award of any winning client.

And since all the no win, no fee solicitors on our panel firms fall under the strict governance of the Solicitors Regulation Authority, you are ensured the very highest industry standards.

If you think you might like to commence your mesothelioma compensation claim with us, call us now on 0800 10 757 95.

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