Step 1: Initial Consultation We will gather information about your asbestos exposure, medical condition, and employment history during this consultation. We can visit you at home and at no cost, entirely at your convenience wherever you are in England, Wales or Northern Ireland. Step 2: Eligibility Assessment We will assess your case to determine your eligibility for compensation. We will explain your legal rights and discuss the potential avenues for compensation, including employer’s liability and government schemes. Step 3: Investigation If eligible, we will commence a thorough investigation to identify the responsible parties and gather the necessary evidence to support your claim. We will aim to trace the employers and insurers, even if the companies no longer exist. Step 4: Medical Evaluation It is rare for these to be undertaken. We know that these examinations can be exhausting and will only be needed if required by the defendant’s lawyers. In most cases, the initial diagnosis is enough evidence of your circumstances. Step 5: Claim Submission We will submit the compensation claim on your behalf, presenting all the gathered evidence and medical reports to the responsible parties or their insurers. We will negotiate with the opposing parties to reach a fair settlement. Step 6: Compensation Settlement We will strive to secure the maximum compensation in the shortest possible time. Compensation will cover pain and suffering, disability, financial losses (past and future), care costs, private treatment costs and other expenses incurred because of the asbestos-related illness. STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO THE LEGAL PROCESS OF CLAIMING COMPENSATION
Our promise to you Thompsons Solicitors assures you of our commitment to securing justice and compensation for you and your family. We will be open and transparent about fees and costs, providing support and guidance throughout the legal process.
We stand by you every step of the way, offering our expertise and support to navigate the complexities of the legal process.
Step 7: Receipt of Compensation We operate on a “No Win No Fee” basis, ensuring neither you nor your family is at any financial risk from legal costs.
You will receive 100% of the compensation awarded in mesothelioma cases. In other cases of asbestos-related diseases, there may only be the cost of an insurance policy to underwrite your claim. However, the cost of this insurance policy is paid from your award if you win your claim.
You do not pay for the insurance if you do not win your claim. If you are a trade union member, you are unlikely to require this insurance.
From our first meeting, we will ensure complete transparency over how your claim is funded.
Step-By-Step Guide To The Legal Process of Claiming Compensation
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