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Have you been diagnosed with an asbestos disease? vbr Lawyers supports people in Melbourne and all over Victoria to get the compensation you deserve for your asbestos disease.

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What is an asbestos disease?

Asbestos diseases are a group of serious health conditions caused by asbestos exposure. If you’ve been diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness or disease, then you might be entitled to legal compensation.

 

Asbestos exposure can lead to severe health complications, like mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer. These diseases can take many years to develop following exposure.

Do you have an asbestos-related disease claim?

There are specific criteria you need to meet to claim compensation for asbestos-related diseases. If you’re trying to determine whether or not you might have a claim, here’s what you should consider.

Diagnosis

You must have a confirmed medical diagnosis of an asbestos-related illness, such as mesothelioma or asbestosis.

Exposure

You must establish that you were exposed to asbestos in a specific work or living environment.

Liability

There must be a company or entity that is proven to be liable for your exposure to asbestos.

Timely action

Legal timeframes apply to asbestos disease claims, so it’s important to act quickly after diagnosis.

Legal representation

Always speak with an asbestos disease lawyer to assess your claim and navigate the legal process.

There are two different kinds of claims.

If you were exposed to asbestos while working in Victoria, you have two different compensation options:

 

  1. You may be entitled to no-fault benefits from WorkCover if your exposure was after 1 September 1985.

 

  1. Or, you can make a common law claim in the Supreme Court of Victoria seeking compensation for pain and suffering, economic loss (if applicable), and medical and life care expenses.

 

Our Melbourne asbestosis lawyers are here to help you choose the best claim type for your circumstances. Family members of persons who were exposed to asbestosis or deceased as a result of asbestos exposure may be entitled to compensation, but strict timelines apply. We’re a trusted asbestosis law firm here in Melbourne.

We understand the life-altering nature of asbestos exposure & these diseases. vbr Lawyers has your back in your asbestos compensation claim.

Types of asbestos diseases.

Asbestos exposure can lead to various diseases. Here are some common types of asbestos-related illnesses.

Mesothelioma

A rare and aggressive cancer that affects the lining of the lungs, abdomen, or heart.

Asbestosis

A chronic lung disease characterised by scarring and inflammation of lung tissue.

Lung Cancer

Asbestos exposure increases the risk of developing lung cancer, particularly in smokers.

Other respiratory conditions

Exposure to asbestos fibres can lead to breathing difficulties and chronic respiratory diseases.

What can be claimed in asbestos disease claims?

Your asbestos compensation claim should aim to provide compensation for a range of losses and expenses specific to your illness. Here are some common losses in asbestos claims.

Medical expenses

Costs for expenses like medical treatment, surgery, chemotherapy, and other necessary treatments.

Lost income

Compensation for income lost due to the illness, including past and future income.

Pain and suffering

Damages for physical and emotional pain caused by your asbestos disease.

Rehabilitation costs

Costs associated with any rehabilitation or medical care linked with rehabilitation.

Other related expenses

Compensation for additional expenses paid due to the disease, like travel for medical appointments.

The asbestos claim process

Talk with a lawyer

The first step is always an obligation-free chat with our asbestos lawyers. vbr Lawyers will ask you about your history of exposure to asbestos and the history of your asbestos related symptoms. This will typically take around 30 minutes.

Get a letter of advice

You’ll receive a letter of advice within a few days of that first chat. We write these and ensure they’re really easy to understand and detail our recommendations for your claim.

Start the process

Once you confirm you’re ready to begin the process, we’ll get started. The process is specific to the claim, but this typically begins with us lodging the relevant paperwork and notifying the relevant parties.

Our asbestosis claim lawyers are a little bit different.

We take a unique approach to your asbestos compensation claim.

Win more for less

It’s lower fees, matched with the right approach for a bigger win.

No win, no fee

Take the risk out of your claim — you don’t pay until we win.

Always deal with a senior lawyer

Deal with a senior lawyer at every stage — not a paralegal.

Work with an award-winning firm

Our asbestos lawyers are award-winning.

A compassionate approach

We know living with asbestos disease is extremely challenging. We’re here for you at every stage.

The opposite of the big firms

Some firms churn and burn through cases. We take a considered approach to each claim.

Our asbestos lawyers have your back. Let’s talk about your claim.

Make vbr Lawyers your partner through your asbestosis compensation claim. A multi-award-winning firm with a stellar reputation, our lawyers have your back.

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