How much compensation for mesothelioma that you can get when claiming will be based on the pain and losses that you have suffered. Mesothelioma is a physically and mentally taxing disease. Where it has been caused from exposure to asbestos at work, which could have been avoided had your employer ran checks on the workplace, you deserve as much compensation as possible. You can also claim compensation if you have lost a loved one to mesothelioma. This is to compensate you for the grief and bereavement that this has caused you and any dependents of the deceased. The solicitors on our panel want to help you gain the maximum amount of compensation applicable to make your diagnosis and treatment easier.
By contacting a friendly advisor on our team today, you could receive the chance to ask any initial questions that you have about the claims process, as well as a free evaluation on the compensation that you may be awarded. You can then be connected to a solicitor on our panel to get your Mesothelioma claim underway. Contact How Much Compensation today.
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- How Much Compensation For Mesothelioma Claims Can I Get?
- What Factors Will Determine The Amount Of Mesothelioma Compensation Awarded?
- Can Compensation For Mesothelioma Cover Financial Losses?
- Who Can Claim Compensation For Mesothelioma?
- What Will Be Needed To Claim Compensation For Mesothelioma?
- Why Claim For Mesothelioma With How Much Compensation?
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How Much Compensation For Mesothelioma Claims Can I Get?
You could receive up to £198,320 in compensation if the mesothelioma caused the worst type of chest damage, including the total removal of a lung. This is according to the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). This publication gives suggestions for compensation amounts to award different types of injuries to cover their general damage (the pain and suffering that the victim endured). However, your compensation will be specific to the unique details of your claim and the extent of your condition.
The table below has examples of compensation brackets suggested by the JCG for different asbestos-related injuries and illnesses. To reiterate, these are just guidelines and your compensation will be specific to your claim. Please also note that the first figure in the table was not taken from the JCG.
| Injury | Notes | Suggested Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple serious injuries and illnesses | Multiple serious injuries and illnesses have been caused by exposure to asbestos, incurring substantial financial losses, such as loss of earnings, hospice costs and medical expenses | Up to £1,000,000+ |
| Asbestos Related Disease | Mesothelioma causing an impairment of function and quality of life with severe pain. | £84,090 - £151,220 |
| Lung cancer proving fatal in most cases but the symptoms are not as painful as mesothelioma | £92,520 - £128,590 | |
| Asbestosis and pleural thickening where current level of respiratory disability will typically be in excess of 10% reducing lung function causing breathlessness | £46,900 - £139,840 | |
| Chest Injuries | The total removal of one lung and/or serious damage to the heart with permanent significant scarring and serious prolonged pain and suffering. | £133,000 - £198,320 |
| Toxic fume/smoke inhalation leading to some residual damage but it is not serious enough to permanently interfere with lung function | £7,030 - £16,640 |
One of our advisors can give you a more accurate estimation of how much compensation for mesothelioma you could claim.
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What Factors Will Determine The Amount Of Mesothelioma Compensation Awarded?
The factors that will determine the amount of mesothelioma compensation awarded include age and life expectancy. Some cases are curable and the victim will not endure as much pain and suffering as others whose condition is more progressed. Therefore, the details of the diagnosis will also be considered. Other factors will include the amount of financial loss that you have suffered, as well as whether you have smoked in your lifetime, as this may have worsened or accelerated your condition.
To find out what other factors may affect how much compensation for mesothelioma you are awarded, get in touch today.
Can Compensation For Mesothelioma Cover Financial Losses?
Yes, compensation for mesothelioma can cover financial losses. Your financial losses will be covered by the head of claim, special damages. This will include compensation for losses such as:
Lost Income
Mesothelioma may have left you too unwell to return to work whilst undergoing treatment. Therefore, the wages that you have lost out on may be compensated by special damages.
Future Loss Of Earnings
If you are going to be too unwell to return to work for the foreseeable future because of mesothelioma, the wages that you are going to lose after the claims process will be considered in your special damages.
Medical Costs
Mesothelioma is mainly treated through immunotherapy and chemotherapy. Therefore, you may require different forms of medication to help your immune system to kill the disease. Any payments that you have made for the cost of these prescriptions may be reimbursed.
Hospice Expenses
For advanced cases of mesothelioma, you may require hospice care to support you with your symptoms. Your compensation may cover the cost of staying in a hospice and receiving this care.
Care Expenses
The symptoms of mesothelioma include nausea and shortness of breath. Therefore, it can leave you very unwell. Treatment can also leave you too ill to perform daily tasks. Where this is the case, you may have had to hire carers or cleaners to assist you with washing and dressing.
Rehabilitation
To help you get back onto your feet after a course of treatment for mesothelioma, you may require rehabilitation sessions to improve your breathing and other physical functions that have been affected.
Cost Of Travel
Being diagnosed with mesothelioma will require you to attend different medical appointments and treatment sessions. Any public transport tickets that you have purchased to get to and from these appointments can be reimbursed.
Bereavement Damages
Mesothelioma sadly, cannot always be cured. Therefore, in the upsetting circumstances that you have lost your loved one to the disease, you may have sought bereavement support and therapy to help you to cope with your loss. Compensation can be claimed to help you to afford the support that you need to come to terms with your loss. Additionally, under the Fatal Accidents Act, certain relatives are entitled to a share of a bereavement award.
Loss Of Support For Partners
In the unfortunate event that you have lost your loved one to mesothelioma, you may need support with the maintenance and childcare usually covered by them. You can also claim for their share of the household expenses, such as mortgage payments.
Funeral Expenses
Losing a loved one to mesothelioma is already devastating without the additional stress of funeral expenses. Our panel of solicitors want to support you with this as much as possible. This will include ensuring that your compensation covers the costs of your loved one’s funeral to give them a meaningful send-off.
Keeping copies of receipts, payslips and invoices will put you in the best possible position to receive all of the compensation that you deserve.
To discuss what special damages you may receive in your compensation, get in touch with one of our supportive advisors today.
Who Can Claim Compensation For Mesothelioma?
Anyone who has suffered mesothelioma due to a third party not taking practical steps to ensure the safety of their health can claim compensation for mesothelioma.
Under the Health and Safety At Work Act 1974, all employers owe a duty of care to their employees. This means they are expected to take practical measures to ensure the safety of their employees’ health. So, running thorough checks of the building regularly and seeing that repairs and restorations are made, for example. Employers can also follow the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) asbestos guidance. The HSE monitors and enforces workplace health and safety in Great Britain.
Where an employer fails to take these steps, they have breached their duty. Failing to run risk assessments on a factory to check for harmful substances, such as asbestos, will constitute a breach.
Detailed medical records explaining your diagnosis and the cause of mesothelioma will prove that you are eligible to claim for mesothelioma.
Claiming Mesothelioma Compensation On Behalf Of A Loved One
To claim mesothelioma compensation on behalf of a loved one, you will need to be appointed as their litigation friend. A litigation friend is the person who carries out the claims process for their loved one in instances such as them not having the capacity to bring their own claim. You will be expected to act accordingly and with their best interest at heart.
Making A Fatal Accident Mesothelioma Claim
In some instances of fatal mesothelioma, the estate can claim for the deceased’s pain and suffering in the lead up to their death. The estate is given 6 months after their death, or after their death was connected to asbestos exposure. However, if a fatal accident claim is not made by the estate, certain dependants can bring forward a claim after 6 months have passed. For more information, please see our fatal accident claims guide.
To find out whether you are eligible to make a claim, either for yourself or on behalf of your loved one, contact an advisor on our team today.
What Will Be Needed To Claim Compensation For Mesothelioma?
To claim compensation for mesothelioma, you will need evidence that proves that the other party was responsible for your diagnosis. You will also need to start the legal process within a set time limit. Examples of evidence that will support your claim are given below.
How To Prove Liability For Mesothelioma
To prove liability for mesothelioma, your evidence will need to prove that another party was responsible for your exposure to asbestos, which ultimately led to your diagnosis. This can include evidence such as:
- Medical Evidence, such as scans of the damage that mesothelioma has caused and details of your diagnosis. These may provide information about the likely cause.
- Proof Of Exposure, including assessment and maintenance reports of the building or factory where you were exposed to the asbestos.
- Employment Records with the dates in which you were employed by the liable company. This can prove the length of time that you were exposed to asbestos for.
- Contact details of other workers and colleagues who can provide statements about the maintenance of the workplace.
- Traceable Employer/Insurer with names and contact details if possible.
- Financial Records, such as a log of the finances that you have lost, along with physical copies to prove that these payments were made.
How Long Is The Mesothelioma Claim Time Limit?
The mesothelioma claim time limit is 3 years beginning from the date that you were diagnosed with the disease. If you are claiming compensation for the death of a loved one due to mesothelioma, the 3 year time limit will usually begin from the date of their death.
For more information on the limitation period, see our dedicated guide.
Can Mesothelioma Compensation Be Claimed On A No Win No Fee Basis?
Yes, mesothelioma compensation can be claimed on a No Win No Fee basis with a solicitor on our panel. You will be offered the chance to enter a Conditional Fee Agreement, which is a type of No Win No Fee arrangement. The benefits of entering a Conditional Fee Agreement include:
- No upfront payments for the services of your solicitor prior to beginning your claim
- Not having to make ongoing payments for your solicitor’s work whilst your claim is underway.
- Claims that do not succeed will not have to make payment for solicitor’s services.
A successful claimant will have a small percentage deducted from their compensation, which is capped by law. This is known as a ‘success fee’, and the legal cap means that you will benefit the most from the compensation awarded, as you are guaranteed to receive the majority.
You can find out how much compensation for mesothelioma claims you can receive under a No Win No Fee arrangement with a solicitor on our panel by contacting one of our advisors today.
Why Claim For Mesothelioma With How Much Compensation?
Claiming for mesothelioma with How Much Compensation will ensure that you receive dedicated support with a focus on gaining you the maximum amount of compensation that applies for the harm you suffered. The solicitors on our panel have decades of experience in proving liability with their expert services. The services that they provide to ensure this outcome include:
- Advising you accordingly on what you will need to prove your exposure and how to retrieve it.
- Organising further medical assessments to check for further damage to internal organs
- Providing you with contacts for bereavement support and attending coroner’s examinations per your request
- Contacting your colleagues for statements, your employer and insurance companies
- Explaining any complex legal terminology so you understand each step of the process. You can also refer to our legal glossary.
These are only a handful of examples of the services offered by the solicitors on our panel. If you would like to learn more about how much compensation for a mesothelioma claim you can receive with their support, contact an advisor who can get you connected today.
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More Information
For more of our useful guides, see below:
- Learn more about how much compensation you can get for a breach of health and safety at work
- Read about making a claim for a chemical burn at work
- Find out how to claim if you have suffered a dispensing error in a pharmacy whilst receiving your medication for mesothelioma
Find further information that may support you with your claim below:
- Read about what your employer should do if asbestos is found in the workplace
- Learn about the symptoms of mesothelioma
- Find out how to claim Statutory Sick Pay
Thank you for reading our guide on how much compensation for mesothelioma you can claim with the solicitors on our panel. We hope you found it useful.
