Asbestos-Related Lung Cancer Claims

Yes, if your lung cancer was caused by exposure to asbestos, you could be entitled to make a claim for compensation.

Because the symptoms of asbestos exposure normally take at least 20 years to start showing, linking your lung cancer to a former job can be complex. However, our specialist asbestos solicitors have won many claims through successfully doing this.

We’ll use medical records, witness statements, and your employment history to help link your lung cancer to exposure to asbestos.

Because the circumstances around each claim are unique, the amount of money awarded varies from case to case.

The best way to get an idea of how much money your settlement could be worth is to speak to us. Once we know more about the details of your case, we’ll be able to put a value on your claim.

How much money you’re awarded will be based on:

• Your pain and suffering
• Any loss of earnings you’ve had through being unable to work
• Travel and medical expenses
• Your care needs, both now and in future
• Any medical equipment or home modifications you need
• Any private medical treatment you need
• The prognosis of your condition in the future.

This isn’t an exhaustive list. You may be able to claim for other things depending on your circumstances.

How long your claim takes will depend on several factors. It primarily depends on whether the party responsible for your exposure to asbestos accepts blame. If your opponent accepts that they were responsible and agree with the amount of compensation we feel you need, your claim will be settled straightaway.

However, if they won’t accept responsibility, then we’ll have to prove it. If they dispute how much compensation you should be awarded, then the claim may need to be settled in court. The cause of your illness is more likely to be disputed than the amount of compensation you’re claiming for.

If we need to begin court proceedings, we’ll make sure you’re informed every step of the way. We’ll do all we can to make the process as stress-free for you as possible. Claims can still be settled out of court, even when trial dates have been set.

However long your asbestos lung cancer claim takes, we won’t rest until it’s been settled.

Proving your lung cancer was caused by asbestos exposure can be difficult, especially if you are/were a smoker.

However, our expert solicitors have decades of experience in successfully linking lung cancer diagnoses to asbestos exposure. We’ll collect relevant evidence that can support your claim that your lung cancer was caused by exposure to asbestos.

Evidence we can use to support your claim includes:

• Medical records to prove your diagnosis
• Your work history records for the company you worked at
• Witness statements from former colleagues who can support your claim
• Financial records to show loss of earnings and/or medical expenses.

Most of our claims are made on a no win no fee basis. No win no fee means you don’t need to pay anything upfront and aren’t liable for any fees if your claim isn’t successful.

You’ll need a suitable insurance policy to make a no win no fee claim. Your household insurance may cover your claim, or we can take out an After The Event (ATE) insurance policy on your behalf. This protects you from any financial costs.

If your claim is successful, most of our fees will be paid by your opponent. The only thing you’d need to pay is the ATE insurance policy, which only needs to be paid after your claim has been settled successfully.

We’ll discuss all funding options available to you before we start working for you.