Why You May Be Entitled to Mesothelioma Financial Compensation
Many asbestos-related companies knew about the health risks associated with their products. However, they intentionally failed to warn their workers or the public, putting millions at risk.
As a result, patients and their loved ones may be entitled to mesothelioma financial compensation that can help cover medical bills, lost wages, and more.
At Sokolove Law, we have what it takes to fight for the money you deserve:
We can handle every step of the legal process for you, from figuring out how you were exposed to asbestos to holding the companies responsible for your illness accountable.
Contact Sokolove Law now to see if our team can pursue justice and mesothelioma compensation on your behalf.
How Much Compensation for Mesothelioma Victims?
In 2024, mesothelioma compensation averages between $1 Million and $11.4 Million, depending on if your case settles or goes to court.
Over 99% of our cases result in mesothelioma settlements. Asbestos-related companies know the quality of our work and often don’t want to risk a battle in court.
As a result, the majority of our clients never have to step foot in court to receive mesothelioma compensation.
Our Past Mesothelioma Compensation Amounts
When you work with Sokolove Law, you’ll be represented by lawyers who’ve successfully secured billions in mesothelioma compensation for thousands of families across the country.
Some of our past mesothelioma compensation amounts include:
- $40 Million to a U.S. Navy veteran
- $10.5 Million for a pipefitter
- $11.12 Million to an Arizona mesothelioma patient
- $6.5 Million for a U.S. Army veteran and oil field worker
- $3.7 Million to a California construction worker
- $2.9 Million to an auto mechanic
- $7 Million for a welder
- $3.5 Million to a roofer in Iowa
- $5.5 Million for a U.S. Navy veteran and mechanic
- $8.26 Million to a mechanic in Louisiana
- $3.4 Million for a U.S. Army veteran in Colorado
- $5.4 Million to a New York mesothelioma patient
- $6.5 Million for a manual laborer
- $11.49 Million to a demolition worker in Florida
While mesothelioma compensation is never guaranteed, our asbestos attorneys will fight hard to get you everything you’re entitled to.
As a national mesothelioma law firm with over 45 years of experience, we have the resources and skills necessary to stand up to powerful asbestos-related companies on your behalf.
Call (800) 647-3434 now to see if our team can help you secure compensation for mesothelioma. It costs nothing to speak with us.
How Long Does It Take to Get Asbestos Compensation?
Many of our clients start receiving asbestos compensation in as few as 90 days. Additional payments may follow over the next year as your attorney finalizes negotiations with the companies involved in your case.
"Our clients could receive compensation in as little as 6 weeks. The more likelihood is 2 or 3 months, and then you'll probably continue receiving various compensation for another year."
– Ricky LeBlanc, Managing Attorney at Sokolove Law
While the payout timeline will vary for each case, our attorneys will work to secure asbestos compensation for your family as soon as possible.
In fact, we can often meet you at a location of your choosing within 24 hours to discuss your situation, so your case can get the prompt and personal attention it deserves.
Who Is Eligible for Mesothelioma Compensation?
If you or your loved one were diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may be eligible for mesothelioma compensation. Asbestos exposure is the only cause of mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma financial help is available if you or a loved one has a:
- Diagnosis of mesothelioma, lung cancer, or another asbestos-related disease
- History of exposure to asbestos, usually at work or through a loved one’s work
You may not know how you were exposed to asbestos — but we can work with you to figure that out.
Our firm has a warehouse of evidence on job sites and products that could’ve exposed you to this dangerous mineral. We can identify the companies responsible and pursue compensation from them on your behalf.
You could have been exposed through military service, a specific trade, or certain job sites. Some workers unknowingly brought asbestos home on their uniforms, potentially exposing others in their household too.
Get a free case review now to see if you may be eligible for mesothelioma financial support.
Deadlines for Mesothelioma Compensation
There’s a limited amount of time to pursue compensation for mesothelioma due to state laws called statutes of limitations.
In most states, you only have 1 to 3 years after a mesothelioma diagnosis or the death of a loved one to file a claim.
This deadline varies based on where your lawsuit is being filed and the type of claim you’re pursuing. Even if you think you’ve missed your chance, contact an asbestos law firm as soon as possible to find out more about your options.
Mesothelioma Compensation for Family Members
If a mesothelioma patient passes away or becomes too sick to complete their legal claim, a family member may be able to pursue compensation on their behalf.
Typically, it’s the victim’s spouse, children, siblings, or estate representative who can file an asbestos claim after their death.
We’ve secured significant mesothelioma compensation for family members, like:
- $10.99 Million to the family of a laborer
- $9.3 Million for the family of a U.S. Navy veteran in Massachusetts
- $5.3 Million to the Nevada family of a forklift operator and mechanic
- $3 Million for a U.S. Army veteran and union electrician
- $4 Million to the loved ones of a boiler worker in California
- $6.8 Million for a Florida family whose loved one passed away
- $8.1 Million to the family of a Missouri pipefitter
Wrongful death lawsuits can provide mesothelioma compensation for family members. These payouts can help families with any outstanding medical bills and funeral costs while providing for the victim’s spouse or children.
At Sokolove Law, our mesothelioma lawyers are compassionate with those who turn to us — and relentless with those who’ve done them wrong. Let us fight for justice on behalf of your family.
“My kids are going to be taken care of, so there’s peace of mind knowing I won’t have to worry about them.”
– John, Mesothelioma Survivor & Firm Client
How to Get Mesothelioma Financial Compensation
Mesothelioma financial compensation can be secured by filing legal claims against the companies responsible for making or selling these dangerous products. Many companies knew of the risks — but covered them up.
Our mesothelioma lawyers strive to make the process of securing compensation for mesothelioma as easy and stress-free as possible by handling every step for you.
While each individual’s case is different, the steps to file a claim for mesothelioma compensation are generally similar.
At Sokolove Law, we’ll review your case for free to determine if you may be eligible for mesothelioma compensation.
Once you reach out to us, a member of our team will ask you about your illness, work or service history, and any known exposure to asbestos.
Some mesothelioma victims aren’t healthy enough to call or may have already passed away. In these cases, mesothelioma compensation can be pursued after a victim’s death, but there are time limits.
Call (800) 647-3434 now to see if you may be eligible for compensation. We’re available 24/7.
We’ll gather evidence to support your mesothelioma compensation claims and identify all of the companies that may be responsible for your asbestos exposure.
On average, nearly 70 asbestos-related companies are named in a legal claim. You may be eligible for mesothelioma victims compensation from each one.
Remembering specific details of your asbestos exposure can sometimes be difficult. Let Sokolove Law do the legwork for you.
Our attorneys will file your claim in the state that’s likely to provide you with the most compensation for mesothelioma.
Once your claim has been filed, we’ll begin negotiating settlements in hopes of securing compensation for you as quickly as possible.
The average mesothelioma lawsuit settlement awards between $1 Million and $1.4 Million.
While the vast majority of cases settle, our team is prepared to present your case before a judge and jury and fight for a verdict on your behalf if it proceeds to a trial.
Types of Mesothelioma Compensation Claims
Mesothelioma compensation may be available from multiple types of claims, including asbestos trust funds, lawsuits, and VA benefits.
All asbestos claims aim to recover financial compensation for mesothelioma victims. The claims you may qualify for depend on the products involved and whether it was you or a loved one who got sick.
At Sokolove Law, our attorneys may be able to pursue mesothelioma compensation from multiple types of claims to maximize the total payouts your family may receive.
Asbestos Trust Fund Claims
An estimated $30 Billion is currently available to mesothelioma patients and their loved ones in asbestos trust funds.
Many asbestos-related companies filed for bankruptcy to avoid the lawsuits filed against them. However, courts ordered them to set aside money for current and future victims.
In many cases, clients qualify for asbestos compensation from multiple trusts and can access this money without filing a lawsuit or going to court.
Asbestos Cancer Compensation for Patients
Patients may be able to pursue asbestos cancer compensation by filing a mesothelioma lawsuit against the companies responsible for their exposure. These lawsuits award $1 Million to $11.4 Million on average.
It’s important to file asbestos claims as soon as possible if the victim is still alive. When patients file lawsuits, courts often speed up the process, allowing families to get mesothelioma compensation faster.
Asbestos compensation can help patients afford necessary mesothelioma treatments, which can add up to over $400,000 a year and may not be covered by insurance.
Mesothelioma Compensation After the Death of a Loved One
Your family may be able to secure mesothelioma compensation after the death of someone you love from a wrongful death lawsuit.
Mesothelioma compensation for family members is often used for:
- Burial and funeral costs
- Daily living expenses
- Outstanding medical bills
- Therapy or counseling
While no amount of money can bring back a loved one, it may also offer some measure of closure and justice during this difficult time.
Wrongful death lawsuits are usually filed by an immediate family member or the representative of a victim’s estate.
VA Compensation for Asbestos Exposure
For most of the 20th century, asbestos was used heavily by all branches of the military. U.S. veterans with mesothelioma may be eligible for VA disability compensation worth over $3,700 a month as well as free health care.
Our VA-accredited attorneys can help you prepare a claim or increase your current disability rating to 100%. We don’t sue the military for mesothelioma, and filing a lawsuit against asbestos-related companies won’t impact your VA benefits.
“What convinced me to carry on with a lawsuit was when I was informed I wasn’t suing the government, I wasn’t suing the U.S. Navy. I was suing the manufacturer. I got mad then. Because they knew, many years prior, what asbestos would do to a human.”
– Walter, U.S. Navy Veteran & Firm Client
We can help you figure out which types of mesothelioma financial assistance you may qualify for. Get started now with a free case review.
Determining Asbestos Compensation Amounts
While the average mesothelioma payout ranges from $1 Million to $11.4 Million, asbestos compensation varies depending on specific factors in each case, like whether a case settles or goes to court.
Even though verdicts may award more than settlements, families often prefer settlements because they are less risky and provide access to compensation faster.
Other key factors in determining asbestos compensation include:
- The type of claim(s) you file
- The severity of your asbestos-related illness
- Medical expenses for treatment
- Any lost wages from an inability to work
- Where your case is filed
- The number of asbestos-containing products you were exposed to
- How many companies are at fault
The experience of your legal team can play a big role in how much mesothelioma financial compensation you may receive.
With over 45 years of experience, our team can build a strong case on your behalf and fight for the maximum compensation possible.
Dee: "The day started out fine. John, we got up, and John, which is unusual for him, just came out of the bedroom and just sat down. And he said I just don't feel good, and I knew something was wrong because John doesn't complain. I said well I think we should probably go to the ER. They found out that there was over 2 liters of fluid on his left lung, and they were amazed that he was even able to breathe period. They did a CAT scan, and that's when he just said you have stage four mesothelioma, John.
John: "I was kind of blank I didn't know what to think. I didn't realize that my job had exposed me to this."
Dee: "We're the Stahls — I'm Dee, and this is my husband John."
John: "My name is John Stahl. I was first exposed to asbestos poisoning through a construction business through sheetrock through gaskets and piping all through my career, and I worked 43 years in construction business. If you don't work, you don't get paid. The first treatment was with chemotherapy, and I went every two weeks. It didn't take long an hour or so, but it'd take me 7 to 10 days to recover. That was hard for me because I'm a pretty active person."
Dee: "Asbestos is poison and it's a prescription for death. Yeah, I don't know. It's not curable, right?"
John: "Well, when I first I didn't really really sink in longer and longer we thought I thought about it, it's going to end my life eventually, but I'm gonna live in as well as I can.
Dee: "It made me mad and sad and to think that these manufacturers could continue knowing that there was asbestos that could hurt people continued to make these products for how many years years and years — and look what it's done to the love of my life. It's heartbreaking. After we got over the shock of the diagnosis and and slept on it that night, the next morning, I said to John, I'm going to call Sokolove Law, the company that I saw on the TV. I contacted them, and they were very compassionate, kind, caring. It was just a great experience."
John: "My kids are going to be taken care of. They're going to be taken care of, so it's a peace of mind knowing that I don't have to worry about them going down the road."
Dee: "I want people out there to realize that there is help, and they can get assistance and get a settlement from these manufacturers that continue to use this and know that it was dangerous for people."
John: "We filed a mesothelioma lawsuit to hold companies accountable. It's important to people who understand that there's help, and there's people there willing to help them go through this process of making these companies liable for what they've caused."
Mesothelioma Financial Assistance in All 50 States
At Sokolove Law, we can help families in all 50 states pursue mesothelioma financial assistance for medical bills, pain and suffering, and more.
Our attorneys have already secured over $5.1 Billion for mesothelioma patients and their loved ones.
There are no upfront costs or hourly fees to get help from our team. We only get paid if we secure compensation for you, so there’s no financial risk to taking legal action.
Call (800) 647-3434 now or fill out our contact form to see if we can fight for the money you deserve.
Mesothelioma Financial Support FAQs
Are you entitled to financial compensation if you were diagnosed with mesothelioma?
Yes. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may be eligible for compensation.
Asbestos compensation is often available to:
- The patient
- Their spouse, children, parents, or siblings
- The representative of their estate
Find out if you may be eligible for mesothelioma financial compensation. At Sokolove Law, we’ll fight hard to get you everything you’re entitled to.
How much compensation do you get for mesothelioma?
Average payouts for mesothelioma range from $1 Million to $11.4 Million, depending on if you receive compensation from a settlement or a verdict.
While mesothelioma case values vary based on the details of each case, our asbestos attorneys can fight for the most compensation possible on your behalf.
What is mesothelioma compensation for family members?
Mesothelioma compensation for family members is money awarded to a patient’s loved ones after they’ve passed away, with payouts averaging over $1 Million.
This compensation can come from a wrongful death lawsuit, asbestos trust fund claims, and benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Is there a time limit on getting asbestos compensation?
Yes. In some states, you may only have as little as 1 year to pursue asbestos compensation after a mesothelioma diagnosis or the death of a loved one.
Statutes of limitations are deadlines that vary by state. Once they've passed, you won’t be able to take legal action again.
Call (800) 647-3434 now to get started before it’s too late. Even if you think the deadline has already passed, we may still be able to help.
When will I start to get mesothelioma financial compensation?
Many clients start getting mesothelioma financial compensation in as few as 90 days, with additional payouts coming in as more companies settle over the next year or so.
Our asbestos attorneys will strive to secure the compensation you deserve as quickly as possible. The sooner you contact our team, the sooner we can get to work getting you results.
What mesothelioma financial support options are available?
Mesothelioma financial support options can include compensation from multiple sources, including:
- Compensation from a legal claim
- Mesothelioma workers' compensation for those exposed to asbestos on the job
- Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) from the federal government, which may be granted to those unable to work due to mesothelioma
- Travel grants to see specialists, which may be awarded by certain foundations to allow patients to access top mesothelioma treatments
- VA benefits for mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is an expensive disease, costing some families over $400,000 a year. Sadly, insurance doesn’t cover everything.
“I didn’t know I could get compensation until I called an attorney,” said Dennis, a mesothelioma warrior and firm client. “We would’ve been in hot water without these benefits."
It’s important to seek financial support for mesothelioma soon after you or a loved one has been diagnosed.
How does mesothelioma compensation work?
Mesothelioma compensation can be awarded from several sources, including lawsuits against asbestos-related companies, trust fund claims, and VA benefits.
When you contact Sokolove Law, we’ll review your case and determine all of the options you may be eligible for. Then, we’ll gather evidence and file mesothelioma compensation claims on your behalf.
Our team can handle every step of the process for you, so you can focus on your health and family instead of the financial difficulties caused by this disease.
Who pays mesothelioma compensation claims?
Mesothelioma compensation claims are paid by the asbestos-related companies that made, sold, or distributed the products you were exposed to.
Many of these companies knew asbestos was dangerous when they used it in their products. Because it was cheap, they used it anyway — usually without warning their workers.
As a result, you may be able to hold asbestos-related companies accountable for the harm their products have caused your family.
What can mesothelioma financial compensation be used for?
Expenses related to mesothelioma and other asbestos-related cancers can add up quickly, but mesothelioma financial compensation is available to help.
Compensation for mesothelioma can help pay for:
- Counseling or emotional therapy
- Everyday living expenses
- Financial security
- Funeral and burial costs
- Home help or caretakers
- Past and future medical costs
- Physical therapy
- Prescriptions and medicine
- Lost wages due to an inability to work
Call us at (800) 647-3434 now to see if we may be able to secure mesothelioma compensation for your family. It costs nothing to speak with us.
Is mesothelioma financial assistance available?
Yes. Mesothelioma financial assistance may be available to help patients and their families pay for expenses linked to this disease, including medical bills and travel costs for treatments.
Compensation for mesothelioma victims can come from:
- Asbestos trust funds
- Mesothelioma lawsuits
- VA benefits
Get a free case review now to find out if we can help your family secure financial assistance for mesothelioma.
Is mesothelioma compensation taxable?
It depends. When mesothelioma compensation is awarded for costs directly linked to the cancer, like medical bills or lost wages, it’s generally not considered taxable.
However, taxes on mesothelioma compensation may apply to any additional money awarded in verdicts for punitive damages, which are intended to punish asbestos-related companies for their negligence.
How much does a mesothelioma compensation attorney cost?
There are no hourly fees or out-of-pocket costs to work with our mesothelioma compensation attorneys.
We only get paid if we successfully secure compensation for you, so there’s no financial risk to taking legal action.
How can I find the best mesothelioma compensation lawyers near me?
When you work with a national mesothelioma law firm, some of the best mesothelioma compensation lawyers in the country will travel to you.
At Sokolove Law, our award-winning attorneys can meet you whenever and wherever it’s convenient — at no cost to you.
Call (800) 647-3434 now to see if our lawyers can fight for the mesothelioma compensation you deserve.
Why are there so many mesothelioma compensation commercials?
Mesothelioma compensation commercials are designed to inform patients and their families that financial assistance may be available to them, even if they don’t know how they were exposed to asbestos.
An attorney can determine which companies may be responsible for their exposure to asbestos, empowering them to take action and secure the financial support they need.
Victims only have a limited amount of time to pursue mesothelioma compensation after their diagnosis or the death of a loved one, so it’s crucial that they contact an asbestos law firm as soon as possible.
