What Are Mesothelioma Claims?
A mesothelioma claim is a legal claim for compensation brought against the employer, company, or organisation responsible for exposing you to asbestos. Mesothelioma is a cancer of the lining of the lungs (pleural mesothelioma), abdomen (peritoneal mesothelioma), or heart, caused by inhaling or ingesting asbestos fibres. Because of the long latency period, symptoms typically appear 20 to 50 years after exposure, many claimants were exposed to asbestos decades ago, often in industries including construction, shipbuilding, insulation, boiler-making, plumbing, and electricity supply.
Mesothelioma Compensation Claims We Handle
Employer Asbestos Exposure Claims
If you were exposed to asbestos while working for an employer that knew, or should have known, about the dangers but failed to protect you, you are entitled to claim compensation. We trace former employers and their insurers and pursue claims even where companies have since closed or changed hands.
Second-hand Asbestos Exposure
Mesothelioma can also result from secondary exposure, family members who were exposed to asbestos fibres brought home on a worker’s clothing or hair. If you developed mesothelioma through second-hand contact with asbestos, you may still have a valid compensation claim.
Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme
Where it is not possible to trace the responsible employer or insurer, compensation may be available through the Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme (DMPS), a government-backed scheme established under the Mesothelioma Act 2014. We can advise on eligibility and manage your application.
Claims on Behalf of Bereaved Families
If a loved one has died as a result of mesothelioma, their family may be entitled to bring a claim for compensation, including damages under the Fatal Accidents Act 1976 and the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1934. We handle these claims with compassion and care, ensuring families receive everything they’re entitled to.
How We Handle Mesothelioma Claims
We understand that time is often critical in mesothelioma cases. We prioritise your claim from the outset to ensure compensation is secured as quickly as possible:
Step 1 — Urgent free consultation
We can meet you at home or via phone or video if travelling is difficult. We’ll assess your claim, explain the process, and start work immediately.
Step 2 — Tracing responsible parties
We research your employment history to identify all potential defendants, including former employers and their insurers. Specialist asbestos databases assist this process.
Step 3 — Medical evidence
We work with leading mesothelioma specialists to obtain the medical evidence needed to support your claim, including pathology reports and oncology assessments.
Step 4 — Interim payment application
In serious cases, we can apply for an interim payment early in the process to help with immediate care needs, loss of earnings, and treatment costs, without waiting for the full claim to be resolved.
Step 5 — Settlement or court
We negotiate directly with defendants and insurers to achieve the best possible settlement. We have experience taking contested claims to court if needed.
We are acutely aware that many mesothelioma clients are managing a serious illness at the same time as pursuing a claim. We carry as much of the burden as possible and keep communication simple, clear, and compassionate.
Why Choose Farleys for Your Mesothelioma Claim?
We understand that no amount of compensation can make up for the hardship you and your family face, but it can help meet your needs and provide financial security for those who matter most to you.
Wherever possible, Farleys will pursue your claim on a no win, no fee basis, meaning you won’t be asked to pay a penny upfront. There are no hidden fees, and you will keep the entirety of any compensation awarded.
Our solicitors specialise in industrial disease claims and have extensive experience handling asbestos exposure cases resulting in mesothelioma. We’ll manage every aspect of your claim with sensitivity, always acting in your best interests, and with the expertise to pursue the maximum compensation available to you and your family.
