Civil Employer Liability Claims
Pursued through specialist solicitors (often on a “no win, no fee” basis) against former employers or their insurers to secure compensation for pain, suffering, and financial losses.
Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme (DMPS)
A government scheme designed for those diagnosed with diffuse mesothelioma who cannot trace the responsible employer or their insurer.
Government Lump-Sum Payments
Available under the Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) Act 1979 or the 2008 Diffuse Mesothelioma Scheme.
Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (IIDB)
Weekly tax-free benefits for those disabled by an asbestos-related lung disease contracted at work.
Strict Time Limits
You generally have 3 years from the date of your diagnosis (or the date you reasonably should have known your condition was linked to asbestos) to start legal proceedings.
No Closed Businesses
Even if the company you worked for decades ago is out of business, solicitors can often trace the insurance company responsible to process your claim.
Family Claims
If a loved one has died due to an asbestos-related disease, dependants or family members can initiate a claim within 3 years of their passing.
Professional Guidance
Due to the complexity of tracing exposure history and employers, it is highly recommended to consult a regulated legal professional.