Mesothelioma Compensation Claim Solicitors

Legally reviewed by: LLB (Hons) & LPC Stacy Pimlott Updated: September 29, 2022

Mesothelioma Solicitor – Mesothelioma Compensation Claims

Our mesothelioma solicitors can use their expertise and understanding to help you process your no win, no fee mesothelioma compensation claim.

We understand that a mesothelioma diagnosis is a devastating life event. That’s why we want to help you get the compensation you need if your illness was caused by exposure to substances at your workplace.

We offer No Win No Fee agreements to all clients who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma and will not charge any additional fees meaning you’ll get to keep 100% of your compensation. This is due to the fact that in 2012, the UK government decided that mesothelioma is so serious that the normal No Win No Fee rules shouldn’t apply.

You Can Claim for Compensation if You Are:

• The person diagnosed with mesothelioma
• A close relative to a person who has recently passed away from mesothelioma

When you come to us for your mesothelioma compensation claim you can be certain that we’ll be there for you, helping you to understand the claims process and getting you the compensation you need, whilst also being there to support you and your loved ones.

Get in touch for your free consultation and get started with your mesothelioma compensation claim today.

Getting Started with Your Mesothelioma Claim

Supporting You After Your Mesothelioma Diagnosis

After a mesothelioma diagnosis, we understand that dealing with the effects of the disease can be distressing and difficult for both you and the people closest to you, which is why we are so committed to supporting all people affected by mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases.

Within our law firm, we have trained mesothelioma claim solicitors and experts who will provide top-quality legal advice in addition to supporting you and your loved ones in the best way they can.

We can provide you with compassionate and dedicated legal guidance at this upsetting time, helping you to be fully compensated for the impact that mesothelioma has on your life.

Mesothelioma Explained

What is Mesothelioma?

Mesothelioma is a rare type of lung cancer caused by asbestos dust exposure. Malignant mesothelioma is often fatal.

Although continuous exposure to asbestos is most likely to cause mesothelioma, even a single asbestos fibre is enough to cause this deadly disease.

Mesothelioma affects the mesothelium, which is the protective lining found around all the internal organs of the body.

This disease damages affects the lining of the lungs and as a result causes breathing difficulties. Pleural mesothelioma is incredibly painful.

In rare cases mesothelioma can also affect the abdominal cavity and areas around the heart, which will likely lead to other serious health issues. Peritoneal mesothelioma is also possible, which is when the lining of the abdomen is affected.

Where your mesothelioma has been caused by exposure to asbestos at work, we want to help you get the justice you and your loved ones deserve.

We understand how difficult this time in your life is, which is why we want to help and support you throughout your mesothelioma compensation claim.

With our help, you’ll be able to bring your employer to justice as well as receive compensation for your pain, suffering, and any financial losses you may have had.

Mesothelioma Symptoms

Symptoms of mesothelioma are often hard to identify in its early stages because the damage to your lungs doesn’t become apparent until years or even decades after you’ve been exposed to asbestos.

Some of the warning signs you should watch out for are:

• Pleural effusions (commonly called water on the lungs) which has a range of symptoms including chest pain, difficulty taking deep breaths, a fever and/or persistent hiccups
• Dyspnoea, also known as difficulty breathing
• Dry cough or wheezing
• Fatigue and tiredness
• Abdominal pain

Sadly, people often think they are suffering from asbestosis symptoms when they are actually dealing with mesothelioma.

So, if you or someone close to you is dealing with any breathing problems, it is vital to contact a medical specialist to determine the cause as soon as possible.

If you suffer from any of the above symptoms and have been exposed to asbestos in the past, we would strongly advise you visit your local GP and seek medical advice.

They will be able to give you a diagnosis and may be able to offer you treatments if you do suffer from mesothelioma or other asbestos related illness.

At that stage we can help you bring a mesothelioma compensation claim against the employer/s whose negligence caused your illness.

Making a Mesothelioma Claim After the Loss of a Loved One

Our mesothelioma solicitors also work on behalf of close relatives affected by the passing of family members.

Mesothelioma Claim After Death UK

If a family member or partner has sadly passed away from mesothelioma which was caused by the negligence of an employer, we can help you to claim for wrongful death. Mesothelioma compensation after death is available to those left behind.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma you may be entitled to compensation, so get in touch and a mesothelioma lawyer can help you to find out what you are entitled to. The diffuse mesothelioma payment scheme 2008 means that sufferers can begin receiving lump sums of payment as quickly as possible, and this was proceeded by the workers compensation act 1979.

We fully understand that compensation won’t be able to take away any of the grief or anguish, however it can provide you with access to the financial support you need following your loss.

Our mesothelioma solicitors will be able to help you claim for the following:

• Mental anguish from the loss of friendship, comfort and support
• Expected loss of income of your loved one
• Expected loss of protection, care and assistance
• Any medical treatment and care for the person who has sadly passed away

We can help you to claim compensation for the pain and suffering felt, together with any financial losses. For more information about mesothelioma compensation for family members in the UK, get in touch.

How We Can Help You With Your Mesothelioma Claim

We can help anyone affected by mesothelioma, including:

• If you are suffering from the condition and have found out in the past 3 years
• If a close relative of yours has passed away from mesothelioma in the past 3 years

People tend to be diagnosed with mesothelioma in the later stages of the disease, so many sufferers choose not to pursue mesothelioma claims, fearing that the process will take too long.

However, it is important to note that claims for mesothelioma sufferers are usually fast tracked through court.

Our mesothelioma solicitors will work hard to build and pursue your compensation claim as quickly as possible, allowing you to access the financial support you require swiftly.

We know that financial compensation isn’t going to make the disease go away, but it can help towards expenses you or your family have had to pay or lose out on because of it.

By filing a claim with us, we can also hold employers accountable for neglecting to protect you against asbestos which resulted in mesothelioma developing.

You are entitled to financial compensation, and we want to help and support you and your family at this difficult time.

Expert Industrial Disease Solicitors

Starting Your Compensation Claim

Our team of industrial disease solicitors are highly experienced in pursuing mesothelioma claims against employers who have failed to protect their employees from inhaling asbestos.

The sensitive and reliable legal service we provide to mesothelioma sufferers include:

• A home visit where we run through the process and answer any questions
• A thorough investigation of your employment history and diagnosis
• The creation of a strong and successful claim for compensation
• Management of negotiations with the responsible party
• The provision of specialist advice on government funding and charitable support

Even if you were exposed to asbestos many years ago, you can still pursue a claim for mesothelioma compensation. As long as you start the claims process within three years of your diagnosis, we’ll be able to get you a settlement.

We can also help claim mesothelioma compensation for family members.

We truly understand how difficult living with mesothelioma is, and how much it can affect your life. We want to help you move forward, whether you are the sufferer or a family member.

Here at AWH Solicitors we always provide our clients an approachable, friendly and professional legal service. Our solicitors will always deal with you with care and sensitivity, and most importantly offer as much support as they possibly can.