Asbestos-Related
Lung Cancer Claims

If you or a family member has been diagnosed with lung cancer as a result of inhalation of asbestos within the last three years, then get in touch with Thompsons Solicitors to discuss how you can make a claim for lung cancer compensation.

If your family member has passed away from asbestos-related lung cancer, please read our guide to compensation for asbestos deaths.

The first step to making a claim is contacting our asbestos solicitors to receive free, no-obligation legal advice.

We will discuss your case and let you know if we think you are eligible to make a claim.

If you proceed with your claim, we will help you discover where you were exposed to asbestos and track down those responsible for the exposure. We will support you through every step of the claims process and work to secure you the maximum compensation possible.

To start the process, get in touch with us by completing our online enquiry form. We’ll be in touch shortly to talk through your case and explain more about how we can help you.

When you make an asbestos-related lung cancer claim with Thompsons, we provide you with our legal services completely free of charge.

By law, we must pass on one charge to you – the cost of insurance to underwrite your claim. However, you’ll only pay for the insurance if you win your claim – similar to how a no win, no fee arrangement works.

When you first speak to us about making a claim, we can give you an idea of how much the insurance policy will cost and an outline of what you may be awarded, so that you can make an informed decision before progressing your claim. 

If you are a trade union member, it’s worth making a claim through your union as they will cover the charge of the insurance policy. This means trade union members keep 100% of any compensation awarded.

Every lung cancer claim is unique, which means the amount of compensation we secure for you can differ. Claims are calculated by the level of pain and suffering, as well as taking into account the financial losses and care costs acquired as a result of your diagnosis.

Smoking and asbestos work together to increase your risk of contracting asbestos-related lung cancer. However, it is still possible to investigate a claim even if you did smoke. If you’re unsure if you can claim for asbestos-related lung cancer because you have a history of smoking, request a call back from our solicitors to discuss whether you can claim.

Generally, lung cancer symptoms include a long-term cough, being short of breath, a loss of appetite and weight loss. Lung cancer can be treated in a number of ways including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery.