Asbestos Claims After Death

The exact amount of compensation you could receive will vary depending on your circumstances. We achieve thousands of pounds of compensation for families affected by asbestos exposure every year. Every situation is different, so we’ll take into account factors such as:

• The pain and suffering you and your loved one went through;
• Medical treatment they received and what their care needs were;
• Any loss of income suffered as a result of the death of your loved one;
• Funeral expenses;
• Any other impacts their disease had on their lifestyle, or yours.

We pride ourselves on being open and honest, so once your Asbestos Claim Solicitor finds out more about your case, they’ll be able to give you a more accurate picture and work hard towards the best compensation for you.

The time limit for making an asbestos claim after the death of someone is usually 3 years from the date of their death, providing they died within 3 years of their diagnosis. The law on this can be complex, and we know it can be a very difficult time for families and loved ones, but we’ll make things straightforward for you.

If someone unfortunately passed away part-way through making their clam, then a representative of their estate can continue the claim on behalf of their estate. We will help you establish who the correct person will be to take forward the claim on their behalf.

Once this has been determined, the asbestos claim can then proceed.

If the original claimant passes away, certain parts of the claim will change slightly. In many cases, the compensation being claimed will increase, because expenses can now be added to the amount, such as:

• the cost of the funeral;
• a statutory bereavement award;
• loss of income for a dependent.

Yes, you may be able to claim a bereavement award if your loved one has passed away due to an asbestos-related disease. This is a figure set by the government and is currently £15,120 for the death of a spouse.

We could consider this as part of your claim – feel free to get in touch with us for more information.

We take on most asbestos claims on a No Win, No Fee basis. This means you won’t pay any legal fees if the claim is unsuccessful. There are no hidden costs and we’ll keep you fully informed throughout.

Get in touch with our Industrial Disease team today, we’ll listen to your situation and give you as much information as possible.

Asbestos-related diseases usually develop slowly, with symptoms only occurring many years, or even decades, after the person has left a workplace where they were exposed. This can make it difficult to pinpoint exactly what or who is to blame, especially when your loved one has passed away. We have extensive experience and lots of historical information relating to asbestos-related claims. We’ll make things as clear as possible for you, helping you trace employers, their insurers and potential witnesses.

Sometimes, the employer responsible for asbestos exposure is no longer trading. We could still help you make a claim against their insurance company or through a UK Government or company compensation scheme.

Our Asbestos Claim Solicitors will investigate your loved one’s working history and explore every possible course of action to achieve compensation. Contact our specialists today for a Free Claims Assessment. 

Asbestos can also affect family members, who may have come into contact with harmful fibres when an exposed family member came into the home with asbestos fibres on their work clothes.

This is known as ‘secondary exposure’, and is a common cause of mesothelioma in people who have not been exposed to asbestos in the workplace themselves.

We have helped many people claim compensation in these circumstances - if you’ve been diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness but have never worked with asbestos, this may explain how the disease was caused. You can still claim compensation in these circumstances, as the employer’s duty of care extends to the families of workers they expose.