What is the asbestos compensation claims process?
Posted: 21st Apr 21 8:30 AM
Have you been diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, asbestosis or pleural thickening? You may be able to claim compensation for your past exposure to asbestos.
If you were wrongfully exposed to deadly asbestos dust and fibres, you are owed justice and financial peace of mind. This isn’t about a “claims culture”, this is about doing what is right.
The National Asbestos Helpline is a free information service provided by BB Legal Ltd, who will put you in touch with experienced and dedicated specialist asbestos lawyers to support those diagnosed with asbestos-related disease.
Any kind of compensation claim can seem like a daunting and potentially complicated process, but at the National Asbestos Helpline, we provide information to help you keep it simple and as hassle-free as possible.
The compensation process tends to follow these 4 steps:
1. Initial enquiry and consultation
When you first get in touch, we will discuss your exposure history to asbestos, as well as what you understand to be your diagnosis of an asbestos-related disease.
We’ll chat with you about your past work and when you were first told about asbestos affecting your health.
2. Who was responsible?
After we have a firm understanding of your diagnosis from your medical records, we can dig a little deeper into your work history and investigate when and where you were exposed to asbestos. Even if the company (or companies) responsible for your exposure to asbestos are no longer trading, you will still able to pursue their insurers for compensation.
3. Your needs
How has this illness impacted your life, and how could it affect you and your family in the future?
By asking these questions, our group solicitors can find out what support you might need, and put you in touch with some of the best care and support services in the nation while we progress with your claim.
We will also help you claim any government benefits you are entitled to, such as the Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit.
4. Placing you in the care of our group asbestos solicitors
It is important for anyone diagnosed with any form of asbestos-related disease to get the right legal advice swiftly.
That is why at the National Asbestos Helpline will put you in touch with Alderstone Solicitors to provide the legal expertise required to help asbestos sufferers.
When we have identified that you will need legal help, we will pass you onto our trusted group solicitors at Alderstone Solicitors to guide your asbestos compensation claim to completion.
If you or a loved one is ever diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestosis or another asbestos-related condition, or you are worried about asbestos exposure, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the National Asbestos Helpline. We’re here to help you with information about your condition, benefits and compensation. Call us on Freephone 0800 043 6635, or email enquiries@nationalasbestos.co.uk.
Further reading
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