Asbestos Related Lung Disease

 

Severity of Injury Effect on injured person Estimated compensation
Mesothelioma Significant and persistent pain, diminished quality of life £35,000 – £83,750
Lung cancer Severe pain and diminished quality of life £51,500 – £66,000
Asbestosis Mobility reduced due to breathlessness, diminished quality of life £31,500 – £69,500
Pleural thickening Breathlessness and respiratory disability £25,250 – £51,500

 The level of compensation awarded within each bracket depends on:

  • The effect on life expectancy
  • The effect on the individual’s quality of life
  • The extent of any pain and suffering
  • Whether the individual’s condition is expected to deteriorate in future
  • Head Injury
  • Neck / Back Injury
  • Shoulder Injury
  • Shoulder Injury
  • Chest Injury
  • Arm Injury
  • Arm Injury
  • Hand Injury
  • Hand Injury
  • Pelvis / Hip Injury
  • Leg Injury
  • Leg Injury
  • Ankle Injury
  • Ankle Injury
  • Foot Injury
  • Foot Injury