Mesothelioma Compensation

You may receive different amounts of compensation depending on your situation. Each case is unique. For example, a person in a high-paying career who can no longer work may be compensated for a loss in earning potential.

A lower-income veteran with mesothelioma may get a pension from the U.S. government. Patients with a more extensive asbestos exposure history are also likely to get more compensation.

If an employer exposed you to asbestos, they could be legally liable for your illness. Employers often settle these cases by paying for lost wages, medical bills and other costs.

You should never have to determine your own asbestos exposure history. Depending on the type of compensation you’re looking for, someone will help you.

If you are applying for VA benefits, claims agents can help uncover your exposure history. If you are filing a lawsuit, an experienced lawyer has many tools to find out where you were exposed.

Fortunately, the Mesothelioma Veterans Center can help with both VA claims and can discuss your eligibility for filing asbestos trusts claims. Contact our VA-accredited claims agents today.

A Quick Look at VA Benefits

VA benefits come in different shapes and sizes. If you have mesothelioma as a result of your military service, you qualify for disability compensation. There are also other types of benefits available. These are based on factors like your income, marital status and whether you have dependents.

Common benefits for mesothelioma patients or their family members include:

• Pensions
• VA Health Care
• Survivor Benefits
• Aid & Attendance

Applying for VA benefits can be difficult. There are many documents and pieces of evidence to submit. Luckily, there are VA claims agents who can help you for free. Many of these agents are accredited by the VA to help veterans receive benefits.

Determining the Value of a Claim

Evaluating how much money you are entitled to is complicated, which is why you should hire a mesothelioma attorney who specializes in asbestos claims. The attorney will add up the various costs associated with having the disease and attempt to get you compensation as soon as possible.

They will also look at your medical records, your asbestos exposure history, the costs of care, loss of wages and emotional distress. These are common variables attorneys use to find a monetary figure that makes up for your losses.

A mesothelioma attorney will ask you about your work history and the potential for future lost wages. The stage of your cancer and the prognosis of your disease are also important in deciding the value of your claim.

Your attorney will also help you find out which company exposed you to asbestos if you don’t already know.

Some companies have already set up a trust fund. Trust funds have baseline payout amounts set aside for all victims of mesothelioma. If your situation is unique, you can ask your attorney to settle for a higher amount than the baseline complication.

General Assistance

Some people make use of general assistance because it’s faster than mesothelioma claims. General assistance is provided for any person with a serious medical illness that prevents them from working.

You can get general assistance from a variety of sources, including the following:

• Private insurance: An insurance company should be able to pay for medical care regardless of your diagnosis.
• Medicaid and Medicare: This also pays for medical care regardless of your diagnosis.
• Social Security Disability: You can file for this benefit if you can’t work.
• Long-term disability insurance: This may be provided to you by your employer.
• Community assistance: There are volunteer and nonprofit organizations that help with incidental expenses.

General assistance usually does not have much of a delay. You can use these sources while you pursue a mesothelioma compensation claim.

Getting the Compensation You Deserve

Virtually every mesothelioma patient has the right to some level of compensation. Many victims of mesothelioma look toward trust funds or lawsuits for compensation. Veterans with mesothelioma have total access to the VA. All mesothelioma veterans can receive benefits.

Key avenues of compensation for veterans:

• Your former employer may pay into an asbestos trust fund that you can access
• People seeking litigation often receive million-dollar settlements
• Talk to a VA claims agent to learn about your Veteran Benefits

Once you’ve been diagnosed by a mesothelioma specialist, it’s up to you to seek compensation. But you’re not alone.

There are people who can help with a range of issues that you may be facing right now, from financial aid and legal advisors to VA claims agents. Let us help you get started now.