Increasing the speed of a mesothelioma compensation case

The prognosis for a mesothelioma sufferer is rarely a long one. This is one reason why it is important to move swiftly in any mesothelioma compensation claim. In the UK, since 2006, the government has been attempting to make the system that governs asbestos compensation give priority to mesothelioma cases, ensuring that they are resolved as quickly as possible.

The system currently tries to ensure that a significant amount of compensation is given within six weeks of the claim being made. The proposals that underpin this were put forward in early 2007 after discussions with various insurance companies and other stakeholders in the compensation process.

(These proposals also aim to offer government compensation to people who were not exposed to asbestos fibres through work, but through, for example, laundering clothes of a partner who had been working with asbestos.)

Before the 2006 Compensation Act, companies had an incentive to wait before paying any compensation, as it was advisable to decide whether the government was going to be responsible for any part of the compensation amount. Paying before this decision prevented the governmental agency from contributing. The removal of this rule allows companies to pay compensation first and reclaim governmental contributions later, which increases the speed of payments.

The other time issue in a mesothelioma compensation claim is the three years' limit between becoming aware of the mesothelioma and making a claim. While there are occasional extensions of this rule, it is highly recommended that anyone who wishes to make a mesothelioma claim does so in that three-year period, or it may cease to be possible to do so.

Making a mesothelioma compensation claim
At YouClaim, we know how traumatic a disease mesothelioma can be, and so we aspire to work with the greatest sensitivity and the greatest speed to settle every claim for mesothelioma compensation. If you are suffering from mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease, you can rest assured that our specialist advisors will be able to discuss your case with consideration, and help you decide on your way forward.

If you wish to pursue a mesothelioma compensation claim, our advisors will be able to put you in touch with a specialist personal injury solicitor with asbestos experience, who will resolve your case on a no win, no fee basis. In a successful case, the solicitor's fee will not be chargeable to you, and we promise 100% compensation will be passed to you, with no cut taken by YouClaim or your solicitor. If this claim is unsuccessful, you will not have to pay a penny.

Our advisors can be reached by phone 0800 10 757 95 or through our internet chat window. You can also have an advisor call you by completing our call-back form, telling us when the best time to call is. We look forward to helping you.