Asbestosis Compensation Claim Process

By Author: Shourya Ray
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Know the process behind asbestos compensations:

If you believe that either you or a family may have been diagnosed with asbestosis, asbestos-related illness or Mesothelioma as a result of someone else's negligence such as a previous employer, you should rightly be able to make a claim for compensation.

The asbestos compensation claim process is simplified for every victim to rightly be compensated for his condition. The claim process is as follows:

First, establish over a steady head, who is responsible for your condition and why. Liability has to be considered as the primary step to starting a claim. This means that you in consultation with your solicitor must have to investigate who is to blame for your condition and why. A detailed statement from you dealing with your working history and describing how and when you were exposed to harm is a necessary step to dealing with the claim. Any witnesses who you feel will be able to provide sufficient proof will also be notified and contacted. One of the most difficult tasks is to identify the relevant employer and insurer at the time of the asbestos exposure.

Secondly, ...
... you need to evaluate the likelihood of winning compensation. Once you and your solicitor have identified the appropriate third parties and have sufficient evidence of exposure, we will counsel and advise you about whether we believe that you stand a chance of proving that they were to blame for your condition. If yes, then we need to gather sufficient medical records proving the same.

Thirdly, you need to work out the value of your claim. To do this, you need to consult industrial lawyers who, with the help of sufficient details will support your cause for claiming financial loss. Parameters such as an account loss of income and out of pocket expenses incurred in both past and future and which are reasonably attributable to your condition will be taken into account during the consultation.

Once you have gathered enough evidence to add value to your claim, you will then be asked to review an out of court negotiation. At that time, the possibility of approaching the insurers for the other side for a way to settle your claim by way of an out-of-court negotiation will be discussed. It is rest assured that no proposals will be made to the other side without your express and informed consent.

If there third party has not made an offer that you can be satisfied with, or if they believe that the have not seen enough evidence to stake your claim, then the case is taken to the court where your solicitor will guide you through the process and will take action only on your consent.

Shourya Ray, Expert Author.For more information: Asbestos Claim Process


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