What does mesothelioma compensation look like?

Compensation can come from various sources, including asbestos trust funds, lawsuit verdicts, veterans' benefits, and legal settlements. The first step is identifying where, how, and when the asbestos exposure occurred. Working with an attorney specializing in mesothelioma claims can help you navigate deadlines and maximize your recovery.

When I went through my own case, I heard so many different stories about what others received. I stopped trying to guess a specific number. What I learned is that every case is different, so the best way to see what options you might have is to get connected with a law firm that knows mesothelioma cases inside and out. For me, I didn’t even want to think about it. Everything felt overwhelming and I didn’t want to meet with a bunch of firms. I ended up working with a patient advocate who connected me with a small firm I’d never heard of and they ended up being exactly what I needed. Looking back it was the best decision I ever made.

Generally, there are multiple settlements with various viable asbestos companies that manufactured, supplied, and used asbestos-containing products. Further, there are usually many settlements with bankrupt asbestos companies that established Asbestos Trusts to compensate individuals diagnosed with mesothelioma. The compensation from viable and bankrupt asbestos companies varies depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to the number and types of asbestos-containing products, the time, place, and frequency of exposure to asbestos-containing products, and the trade of individuals exposed to asbestos-containing products.