Asbestosis claims

Asbestosis is a fibrosis (scarring) of the lungs caused by heavy levels of asbestos dust exposure. The term asbestosis is sometimes used as a term for other asbestos conditions but medically this is incorrect. Asbestosis usually develops 20 years or more after exposure to asbestos but it can develop sooner where someone has been exposed to very high levels of asbestos dust.

Asbestosis can remain stable for many years causing little disability, but it is usually a progressive disease which can cause increasing breathlessness and coughing as it develops. Typically the more dust to which you have been exposed, the more extensive the disease.

Patients with asbestosis are also at an increased risk of developing other asbestos related illnesses. This risk usually arises from the exposure to asbestos rather than the presence of asbestosis itself, although asbestosis has been linked with the development of lung cancer. Where appropriate, our specialist team will endeavour to settle asbestosis claims with an agreement in place to ensure that patients can return to court for a further pay-out in the unfortunate event that these risks materialise.

This is personal to you and will depend upon a number of factors which are unique to your individual situation. Compensation includes an award for the pain and suffering caused by your illness, together with sums claimed in respect of any care needs, and any financial losses arising from your diagnosis.

As a ballpark figure, the majority of asbestosis claims settle for five figure sums and as detailed above, the settlement agreement reached often includes provision for patients to seek a further payment if they develop an additional asbestos disease. Our specialist team is experienced in ensuring that you and your family receive the maximum compensation to which you are entitled.

Your claim will be dealt with on a ‘no win no fee’ basis, and so if we are unsuccessful then the claim will not cost you anything.

You have three years from the date upon which you were diagnosed with asbestosis in which to make a claim. There are exceptions to this and it is worth contacting us even if you are outside this time period. If a loved one has died with asbestosis, then you have three years from the date upon which they died in which to claim.