Asbestos-Related Lung Cancer Claims

You have three years from the date of your diagnosis or from the date you became aware your lung cancer was caused by asbestos exposure.

Under Section 33 of the Limitation Act 1980, Courts can allow an extension of the time limit in certain circumstances. We can explore this option with you if you are over the time limit.

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.

There are several symptoms that may suggest you’ve been exposed to asbestos, although these symptoms can take decades to show.

Symptoms of asbestos exposure include:

• Wheezing
• Shortness of breath
• Fatigue
• A cough that won’t go away
• Chest or shoulder pain.

If you experience any of these symptoms, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible.

Yes, you can still make a claim even if you smoked. Smokers who are exposed to asbestos are at a greater risk of developing lung cancer.

If you do smoke or did in the past, this can have an impact on how much compensation you could get. If you smoked for a significant length of time, this may significantly reduce how much compensation you could claim. However, smokers aren’t excluded from being able to make a claim for asbestos-related lung cancer.

Whether you were a smoker or not, we encourage anyone diagnosed with asbestos-related lung cancer to contact us. We’ll be able to advise you on if you could make a claim in a free initial consultation.