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Both victims of work-related illnesses associated with asbestos exposure and their dependents are likely to be eligible for mesothelioma compensation but, because the progress of the disease is unpredictable, they should begin a claim as soon as possible after diagnosis.
The three-year rule for commencing legal action usually applies to such cases of industrial illness and, of course, the sooner a sufferer is able to achieve a damages settlement then the quicker payments can be made to ensure some financial security.
Obviously, this is particularly important where a wife and family will suffer hardship on the death of the mesothelioma sufferer because of the loss of the main breadwinner. As the disease progresses, there is also likely to be increasing disability requiring more care which will entail greater costs.
It is always financially worthwhile pursuing a compensation claim for mesothelioma. Once there is no dispute about diagnosis of an asbestos-related disease, compensation should be agreed quite quickly with an insurer or awarded by a court.
Although a base level of general damages in principal will be set according to similar cases which have been agreed in the past for pain and suffering resulting from the illness, a further category of claim and award will relate to a victim's individual circumstances.
As an example, in 2010, The Judicial Studies Board was recommending a level of general damages of £52,500-£81,500.
The potential awards for so-called special damages, that is those relating to each person's needs or monetary losses, are more difficult to quantify because they can include the costs of coping with the illness as well as reduction in income as a result of being unable to work in their previous employment.
Where there is a wife, husband, long-term partner, children or other dependents, who had relied on the mesothelioma victim for financial and practical support, this will be taken into consideration by the courts and payment is usually made to compensate for the unnaturally-early loss of their loved one.
Even sufferers without dependents usually will be entitled to some compensation from a former employer to help towards the cost of care in their final years as well as payment of the Government's Industrial Illness Benefit.
In order to make sure the maximum compensation is achieved, the advice and representation of a personal injury lawyer who specialises in asbestosis and similar workplace illnesses should be sought without delay.
YouClaim for mesothelioma compensation
Mesothelioma compensation claims are becoming more frequent because of the number of cases being diagnosed in people who were exposed to asbestos early in their working lives during the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s before the dangers of this mineral were fully recognised.
YouClaim has a panel of experienced solicitors who work throughout the UK to achieve fully justified recompense for sufferers of this incurable industrial illness and their families.
They are available for advice and representation so that the best-possible case can be made in an efficient and professional manner for presentation to the insurance company or court concerned, ensuring a swift resolution and payment.
Not only do we offer efficiency allied to a sympathetic and helpful attitude but using our online services means sufferers and their families do not have the practical difficulties of having to travel to a solicitor's office when illness or caring duties are formidable obstacles.
For initial information about our specialist mesothelioma compensation claim legal scheme, you can complete the webform on this page, use echat or call us now on 0800 10 757 95
