Mesothelioma settlements and verdicts provide asbestos victims with compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and more. The average mesothelioma lawsuit settlement is $1 million to $1.4 million, while mesothelioma trial verdicts typically award $5 million to $11.4 million. Contact us now for help finding lawyers who can pursue settlements or verdicts on your behalf.
Mesothelioma Verdicts vs. Settlements
A mesothelioma settlement is a legal agreement that resolves a lawsuit, typically before a trial. Soon after the settlement is reached, the mesothelioma patient receives compensation.
Over 99% of mesothelioma lawsuits settle, but your case may go to trial if an agreement isn’t reached. A judge or jury will then issue an asbestos verdict that determines how much compensation (if any) you’ll receive.
Asbestos settlements and verdicts are negotiated with private companies that made and sold asbestos-containing materials, not the military or government.
Key Facts About Mesothelioma Settlements
- Mesothelioma settlements typically award over $1 million.
- The largest trial verdict, $250 million, was negotiated by our legal partners.
- You may start getting mesothelioma settlement payouts in 90 days or less.
- Asbestos cancer settlements don’t affect your U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits.
At the Mesothelioma Veterans Center, our legal partners can handle all of the work for you while pursuing the largest mesothelioma settlement possible on your behalf. This means there's no extra stress to get the money you deserve.
Get a free case review to find out if you may be eligible to pursue a mesothelioma lawsuit settlement.
2025 Average Mesothelioma Settlements
The average mesothelioma settlement is $1 million to $1.4 million, while trial verdicts typically pay out between $5 million and $11.4 million.
Costs associated with mesothelioma can add up quickly. Patients can use mesothelioma compensation to pay for anything they see fit, including medical expenses, everyday bills, in-home care, and more.
Many companies knew their products were dangerous but hid the risks to protect their profits. As a result, families can seek justice in the form of mesothelioma settlements and verdicts.
“We filed a mesothelioma lawsuit because we knew it was more than we could handle on our own. These companies need to be held accountable, and we came to realize it's not going to be a cheap fight.”
– Alan Bonnin, U.S. Army veteran with mesothelioma
Examples of Mesothelioma Settlements & Verdicts
The Mesothelioma Veterans Center’s legal partners have recovered millions of dollars for other veterans through asbestos lawsuit settlements and verdicts.
Mesothelioma lawsuit settlements secured by our legal partners include:
“We gave all that money to our kids, paid all their debts off, paid our house off, and made our life a little easier because we had no financial worries.”
– Art Putt, U.S. Army and Air Force veteran with mesothelioma
Call (877) 450-8973 now to see if you qualify to pursue mesothelioma lawsuit settlements and verdicts.
How to Secure a Mesothelioma Lawsuit Settlement
Work with an experienced mesothelioma lawyer to pursue asbestos lawsuits and settlements. The lawyers in our network can handle every step of the settlement process on your behalf.
Find out more about the steps an attorney will take to secure asbestos settlements.
1. See If You Qualify for Mesothelioma Settlements
Get a free case review to learn if you can pursue mesothelioma legal settlements. From there, we can recommend experienced and dedicated lawyers to handle your case.
The lawyers in our network ask questions related to your exposure history, military service, and diagnosis to determine if you can pursue a settlement.
2. Gather Evidence
If you qualify to file a case, a mesothelioma attorney will gather information about your asbestos exposure and cancer diagnosis.
This information may include:
- Corporate documents related to the asbestos products you worked with
- Medical records confirming the mesothelioma diagnosis
- Military service records and civilian work history
Lawyers at top mesothelioma law firms will build a case that explains why the defendants are to blame for your asbestos-related disease.
3. File the Lawsuit
Your attorney will file a mesothelioma lawsuit against the companies that made or sold the asbestos products you were exposed to. You won’t have to file the claim yourself — your legal team will do it on your behalf, saving you time and stress.
An attorney will also ensure the lawsuit is filed before deadlines called statutes of limitations, which prevent you from suing if too much time passes.
Your asbestos lawsuit won’t be filed against the U.S. military or government, and it won’t impact your VA benefits.
“I didn’t wanna sue my government and I damn sure didn’t wanna sue the Navy. I was suing the manufacturer.”
– Walter Twidwell, U.S. Navy veteran with mesothelioma
4. Receive Mesothelioma Settlements
Your lawyer will negotiate asbestos cancer settlements to get the most compensation possible on your behalf. In the event that a settlement isn’t reached, they’ll also be prepared to fight for a strong verdict in court.
Your attorney will keep you updated about when you may receive payouts from mesothelioma settlements or verdicts.
Who Is Eligible for a Mesothelioma Settlement Payout?
Anyone affected by a mesothelioma diagnosis could qualify to pursue compensation from settlements or verdicts.
Those eligible for a mesothelioma settlement payout may include:
- Civilians or U.S. veterans with mesothelioma
- Family members or loved ones of mesothelioma patients
- Representatives of a deceased patient’s estate
An attorney can help assess your eligibility.
How Long Does It Take to Get a Mesothelioma Settlement?
While every case is different, you may start to get the first mesothelioma settlement payouts in 90 days or less when you work with our partner mesothelioma law firm.
Your mesothelioma case will likely be filed against multiple defendants, each of whom may settle at different times. This means you may continue to get compensation over the next 1-2 years.
“One check showed up, and then another check showed up, and then another, and they’re still coming in now. It’s been very satisfying.”
– Jimmy, pleural mesothelioma survivor
Our partner lawyers will work to secure strong settlements as quickly as possible from each of the asbestos companies responsible for your diagnosis.
Factors Affecting Mesothelioma Settlement Amounts
How much you’ll receive from a mesothelioma personal injury lawsuit settlement may depend on various factors.
The asbestos attorneys in our network will take all of the factors below into account when fighting for the largest settlements possible on your behalf.
Asbestos Exposure
When, where, and how you were exposed to asbestos all impact how much compensation you could receive.
Diagnosis
Cancers like mesothelioma and lung cancer may award more settlement compensation than noncancerous diseases like asbestosis.
Medical Bills and Other Expensess
Your lawyer will strive to secure enough compensation for your mesothelioma treatment costs, lost wages if you or your loved ones can’t work, and pain and suffering.
Number of Defendants
Having more defendants may increase your overall settlement amount. Your attorney will ensure that they’ve identified all companies responsible for your exposure before filing.
Get a free case review now to find out if you may be eligible for a mesothelioma lawsuit settlement.
Get Help Pursuing Mesothelioma Settlements and Verdicts
If you or a family member developed mesothelioma, settlements and verdicts are key ways to secure justice and compensation.
Mesothelioma settlements award $1 million or more on average, and many families start to get the first payouts in 90 days or less. Top asbestos lawyers can help you start pursuing settlements now, if eligible.
The mesothelioma lawyers we work with:
- Have secured over $9.6 billion for mesothelioma victims and their loved ones
- Can file mesothelioma claims for families in all 50 states
- Don’t sue the U.S. military or government
Get a free case review or call (877) 450-8973 now to see if a top asbestos lawyer may be able to help you pursue mesothelioma settlements.
Mesothelioma Lawsuit Settlement FAQs
What is the average settlement for the mesothelioma lawsuit?
The average settlement for mesothelioma lawsuits is $1 million to $1.4 million, though some veterans who’ve worked with our legal partners have received even more.
How much money you may receive depends on various factors, including the number of companies named in your lawsuit and the specifics of your diagnosis.
Get a free case review now to find out if you may qualify for a settlement. Our partner lawyers will do everything possible to help you secure the most compensation as quickly as possible.
What are the benefits of reaching a mesothelioma settlement?
Mesothelioma lawsuit settlements offer several benefits compared to taking a lawsuit to trial and pursuing a verdict.
Settlements are typically preferred over trial verdicts as they are:
- Less risky: Your attorneys can negotiate a set amount of money you’ll receive from a settlement. There’s no way to know how much compensation (if any) you’ll get in a trial.
- Faster: You may start getting money in 90 days or less from settlements. Trials add more time to the legal claims process.
- Easier: With a settlement, most families are able to receive compensation without going to court. This means they can get a payout without the hassle of a trial.
However, in the rare event that your case doesn’t settle, your attorneys will be prepared to take your case to trial. Settlements may still be reached during and even after a trial.
How much is compensation for mesothelioma?
Compensation for mesothelioma ranges from $1 million to $11.4 million on average, depending on whether your case results in an asbestos settlement or trial verdict.
In some cases, other U.S. veterans with mesothelioma have received even more than these amounts. For example, our legal partners recovered over $40 million for a U.S. Navy veteran from Washington following his pleural mesothelioma diagnosis.
Call (877) 450-8973 now to find out how much you could secure through a mesothelioma lawsuit settlement or verdict with help from our legal partners.
Are mesothelioma settlements taxable?
Mesothelioma settlements are typically not taxable since they’re considered financial compensation for your illness.
That said, taxes may apply to portions of some awards, like punitive damages designed to punish the defendants. Your asbestos lawyer or tax advisor can tell you whether any part of your settlement may be taxed, and if so, how much.
Can I pursue a mesothelioma settlement after death?
Yes, you may be able to pursue mesothelioma lawsuit settlements after the death of a loved one from this cancer.
An experienced asbestos attorney can determine if you may be eligible to seek compensation from a mesothelioma wrongful death lawsuit. These settlements award $1 million or more on average.
Can I get a mesothelioma class action settlement?
Mesothelioma settlements are typically awarded on an individual basis, which provides victims with more compensation than a class action settlement would.
In fact, mesothelioma class action settlements rarely ever occur, as each person's asbestos exposure history is unique and can't be grouped together in a class.
What is the largest mesothelioma settlement?
The largest mesothelioma settlement or verdict on record is $250 million. Our legal partners helped secure this result for a retired steelworker who developed this cancer.
Other notable mesothelioma settlements include:
- $60 million for a laborer
- $34.1 million to a U.S. Army and Air Force veteran
- $40.1 million to a U.S. Navy veteran
Get a free case review now for help securing the highest possible settlement or trial verdict in your case.
