by Aiva Legal | Sep 9, 2026 | Asbestos
Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme (DMPS) Explained: Who Qualifies and How It Works Alongside a Claim A mesothelioma diagnosis is already a great deal to take in. Many people then learn that the employer who exposed them to asbestos closed years ago, and they assume...
by Aiva Legal | Sep 2, 2026 | Asbestos
Secondary Asbestos Exposure Claims: Can Family Members Claim Compensation? Yes — in many cases UK courts recognise secondary (domestic) asbestos exposure as a route to compensation for spouses, partners and other family members who never worked with asbestos...
by Aiva Legal | Aug 15, 2026 | Asbestos, Asthma claims
You can claim compensation for mesothelioma caused by asbestos exposure at work by establishing that an employer knew, or should reasonably have known, about the danger and failed to protect you — even if that employer has since closed down, since compensation can...
by Aiva Legal | Jul 28, 2026 | Asbestos, Industrial Disease, Uncategorized
Discovering you have mesothelioma is devastating, and learning that the employer responsible for your asbestos exposure no longer exists can feel like another blow at the worst possible time. Many people assume this means they cannot claim compensation. This is rarely...
by John O' Reily | Jun 17, 2026 | Asbestos
This article covers how claims work for families and bereaved relatives. For the general overview, see our main mesothelioma compensation guide. QUICK ANSWER Mesothelioma compensation can be claimed by the sufferer while they are alive, or by their family and...
by John O' Reily | May 20, 2026 | Asbestos
Asbestos compensation in the UK typically ranges from around £14,000 for milder asbestosis up to about £151,000 for mesothelioma in general damages alone, based on the Judicial College Guidelines (18th edition, published 9 April 2026). Total settlements are often far...
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