As of March 2023, an estimated $30 Billion is still available in mesothelioma trust funds to pay victims who were diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases after being exposed to the company's products.

Asbestos litigation is complicated and can be difficult to figure out on your own. Working with a lawyer is often the best way to build a strong case and maximize the amount of compensation a client may receive.

Asbestos compensation payouts from trust funds are tied to asbestos exposure history — but many clients’ exposures occurred decades ago.

In turn, it can be challenging to remember the exact asbestos products they were exposed to and which company manufactured them. This makes it critical to work with an experienced mesothelioma law firm like Sokolove Law.

We maintain a proprietary database and warehouse full of evidence to determine our clients' asbestos exposure histories and build strong cases on their behalf.

In many cases, we've already represented someone from the same or similar job site, which helps us analyze the details of each individual claim and maximize the potential compensation.

See if we can help with your claim now during a free case review.

Your ability to file a mesothelioma trust fund claim revolves around:

• You or your loved one’s asbestos-related disease or mesothelioma diagnosis
• The work history and asbestos exposure history
• Whether the company or companies that made the asbestos-containing products you were exposed to have established a trust fund

Not sure if you’re eligible? During a free, no-obligation case evaluation, our experienced legal team can review the details of your case and let you know what your legal options may be.

Yes. If your loved one was diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease, you may be eligible to file an asbestos trust fund claim on their behalf — even if they have already passed away.

Learn more about your legal options during a free, no-obligation review of your case.

You only have a limited amount of time to file asbestos trust fund claims due to state laws called statutes of limitations, which restrict how long you have to take legal action.

That’s why it’s important to contact a member of our team today. We can help you understand what your legal options are and help you file your claim before the deadline.

Before we know who is responsible for your exposure to asbestos, we'll need to learn a little bit more about your work history.

From there, our team will handle gathering all of the evidence needed to prove your asbestos exposure history and file your claim with the asbestos-related company or companies responsible.

At Sokolove Law, our team only gets paid if you receive money for your injuries, so there's no financial risk to taking legal action.

Fill out our contact form today or call (800) 647-3434 to get started.

You may be eligible for financial compensation if you were diagnosed with other asbestos-related diseases, including asbestosis and lung cancer.

Yes — depending on your work history, it’s entirely possible that you were exposed to asbestos in multiple roles or at various work sites.

If you’ve been diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease like mesothelioma, we can help you determine all of the companies that may have been responsible for exposing you to asbestos on the job.

If an asbestos-related company has declared bankruptcy, you are no longer able to sue them for asbestos exposure.

That said, you may be still able to pursue compensation from their asbestos bankruptcy trust fund. These claims could allow you to start seeing results sooner than if your case had gone to court.

Contact Sokolove Law today to learn more about your potential legal options for free.

When you work with Sokolove Law, we’ll pursue compensation from all of the avenues available to you.

Depending on your exposure history, this may be from a combination of both asbestos trust fund claims and lawsuits. This way, you get the most money possible for your medical care and family.

Learn more about how we may be able to help with your asbestos case today during a free legal case review.

Asbestos trust fund payouts are calculated based on:

• The severity of the asbestos-related illness
• How your claim is reviewed
• The payment percentages set up by the trust
• How much money remains in the fund
• And more

For instance, as part of the asbestos claims process, your lawyer will review your exposure information and recommend either an expedited review or individual review of the claim:

• Expedited Review: Most trusts have determined a payout for those that meet basic requirements for approval of a claim — this means every claimant approved with the same disease gets the same mesothelioma trust fund awards (money).
• Individual Review: If our lawyers determine that you may be awarded more money based on the unique facts of your claim, they may recommend that you pursue an individual review. In this case, the trustee may award a higher amount than offered through the expedited review. This process can take longer, and it’s possible the trustee may award less money than the expedited review.

After this, trust fund administrators will “liquidate” your claim according to payment percentages established by the trust and then provide you with compensation.

Asbestos trust fund compensation tends to be tax-free. However, your mesothelioma lawyer can help you determine whether the money you receive is taxable.

Beginning in the 1980s, an influx of asbestos lawsuits caused some manufacturers to go out of business and file for protection under Chapter 11 of the bankruptcy code.

By declaring bankruptcy, these companies sought to avoid paying victims of asbestos exposure what they were owed.

Thankfully, asbestos companies that wanted Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection were ordered by the courts to put money aside for those harmed by their products.

This meant creating asbestos settlement trust funds, so there’s enough money to provide for current and future claimants and their families.

If you or your loved one were exposed to asbestos and diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease like mesothelioma, you may be entitled to compensation through one or more of these trust funds.

Contact Sokolove Law today to see if you qualify — for free.