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| Frequently Asked Questions |
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| Am I able to make a claim? |
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| If you have been diagnosed with Asbestosis, Asbestos related lung cancer or Mesothelioma in the
last 3 years, you may be able to make a claim for compensation. |
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| What if my injury was suffered over 3 years ago? |
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| For general accidents there may be exceptions to the 3 year limitation period.
For asbestos related claims, much depends upon the date that your symptoms started or
alternatively the date you realised that you could make a claim. |
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| How long does a claim take to settle? |
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| Every case is different, however straight forward cases often take between 6-12 months.
Larger, more complex cases and often industrial disease cases are likely to take longer.
Our panel of solicitors strive to settle your case as efficiently and quickly as possible. |
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| How much compensation can I expect to receive? |
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All cases are different. There are often two sets of damages;-
1. Special damages which include claims for loss of earnings,
travel expenses, damage to clothing and prescription charges.
2. General damages which cover pain and suffering. |
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| Will I have to go to court? |
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| No. This is unlikely as very few cases proceed to court as the vast majority of cases settle at an early stage. |
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| Do I need to meet you or your panel of solicitors? |
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| Generally no, as usually cases can be dealt with via post, telephone and email on a confidential basis
and at times to suit yourself.
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| Do I have to pay any legal fees? |
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No. Our panel of solicitors will enter an Agreement with you which may include an insurance
policy to protect you against any costs.
This means that if you win or lose your case you will not pay any legal fees and that
if you are successful you keep 100% of your compensation.
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| What do I do next? |
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Contact Asbestosis-Compensation by forwarding your details to us or
telephoning us free on 0800 783 9535. Once in receipt of your instructions one of our
consultants will assess your claim and return to you within 24 hours to discuss your case in detail.
Thereafter your case will be allocated to a member of our panel of solicitors who deal specifically
with the type of accident suffered by you.
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