Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Facts About Mesothelioma and Claiming Compensation

The diagnosis of Mesothelioma can tear apart a life, a family, and their finances. Mesothelioma is a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos, a harmful substance used in building insulation some 40 years ago. Fentons Solicitors LLP, one of the leading claimant personal injury solicitors in the country, offers solutions to those seeking compensation for mesothelioma and other industrial diseases.

Your legal consultation at Fentons Solicitors will start with answers to some common questions about Mesothelioma claims and compensation, and then move to individualized advisement from a specialist asbestos lawyer. Fentons occupational disease team can provide thorough information on the claims process and compensation options for Mesothelioma patients on a case by case basis. These specialists will put your needs first, aiming to get you the compensation and justice you deserve.

Once diagnosed, Mesothelioma patients should be seen in person by one of Fentons Solicitors’ lawyers for a face to face consultation as soon as possible. The first objective will be to gather the facts about the exposure. Even small doses of asbestos can lead to this disease, so any idea about your contact is a good start toward filing for compensation. Fentons outstanding commitment to its clients shows through their willingness to meet each client, however ill they may be, at a location convenient to the client. These cases are very serious, and the client’s wellbeing is of the utmost importance, and both are treated as such.


In the case of Mesothelioma, compensation can be awarded for many different aspects of the case. Common reasons for compensation are the illness itself, lost earnings, items purchased because of the disease, the care provided by friends and family, the cost of professional care, losses to other family members, travelling expenses to hospital and medical appointments, and many others.

The procedure for filing a claim begins with the aforementioned initial visit and continues on with the investigation. During this stage, a statement is prepared and medical records are gathered, while Fentons determines who is to blame for the exposure and disease. An independent consultant chest physician will be consulted to prepare a medical report to file the legal claim. With everything in order, the court proceedings can begin, with all expert evidence in hand. Finally, the negotiations and settlement stage will determine the liability and, if applicable, what the compensation amount will be. Throughout every step of the process, Fentons Solicitors will work to get what is best for their client.

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