Claiming for Mesothelioma

The symptoms of mesothelioma don’t necessarily appear straight after the initial exposure.You are not restricted to the usual 3 year limitation period if you can prove that your date of knowledge was within 3 years. Mesothelioma has a long incubation period so exposure 20 years ago may not result in symptoms until much later. If you are unsure whether you have been affected by asbestos in the workplace, some of the main symptoms of mesothelioma are:

• Chest pain
• Fatigue
• A persistent cough
• Swollen fingertips
• Fever and sweating, particularly common to occur at night
• Loss of appetite or unexplained weight loss

If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, then you should speak to a personal injury solicitor who can assess your case and the validity of your claim. If you have any questions about the legal process, whether it is you or a relative that has recently been diagnosed, our experts are always happy to speak to you and address your concerns.

How Much Compensation?

All personal injury cases are unique and so the amount of compensation that is awarded in each case is also unique. Compensation is understood by looking at two specific factors: general damages and special damages.

General Damages

The pain and suffering that your injuries have caused are main factors that are used to determine how much general damage compensation you are owed. This will usually be determined by undergoing a medical examination, from which a report is created that highlights the length of time the injuries will take to heal as well as their severity. Our compensation calculator will give you an indication of how much general damage compensation you might be entitled to based upon your injuries.

Special Damages

In addition to receiving compensation for your injuries, you may be able to reclaim any financial losses that you might have suffered as a result of your injuries. Compensation for financial losses is known as special damages compensation. This can include losses such as loss of earnings due to not being able to return to work, the cost of treatment as well as travel to treatment. It is important that you keep any receipts or evidence of additional losses in order for these to be reclaimed.

Making Personal Injury Claims

You may be entitled to compensation for a range of compensation claims under accident claims. Our experts will help assess your potential claim going forwards and provide you with proficient advice. Contact First Personal Injury to discuss your potential compensation claim today by ringing 0333 358 2345 or by filling out the online claims form..