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Have you been diagnosed with an asbestos disease? vbr Lawyers supports people in Brisbane, the Gold Coast and across Queensland 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.

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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 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, lung cancer, asbestosis, or asbestos related pleural disease.

Exposure

Exposure to asbestos can occur in many different ways, but not every instance of asbestos exposure will call for compensation. Our extensive experience and resources gained over many years of handling asbestos compensation claims means we can pinpoint any compensable periods of asbestos exposure, whether this is as a result of past employment-based exposure, self-employment exposure, home renovations, or through other family members’ work.   

Liability

We are experts at identifying the best entities to pursue for past periods of asbestos exposure to ensure any compensation entitlements are maximised. 

Timely action

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

Legal representation

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

There are three different types of claims

If you were exposed to asbestos while working in Queensland, you have three compensation options:

  1. Statutory claim with WorkCover Queensland
  2. Common law claim against your employer
  3. A Common law claim against the manufacturer of the asbestos products

 

Our experienced asbestos disease lawyers can help you choose the best claim for you, based on your circumstances. Compensation is also available for family members who were exposed to asbestos, and dependents of deceased persons, but there are strict time limits.

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 asbestos related 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.

Asbestos Related Pleural Disease

There are many types of asbestos related pleural diseases, including diffuse pleural thickening, asbestos related pleural effusions, and pleural plaques. 

What compensation can be claimed in asbestos related 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.

Pain and suffering

Damages for physical and emotional pain caused by your asbestos disease.  This makes up the bulk of any damages award.  

Medical expenses

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

Past & Future Care 

Compensation for care (gratuitous and paid) that has or will be required because of an asbestos related illness.  

Lost income

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

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 claims process for an asbestos related disease

Talk with a lawyer

The first step is always a chat with our experienced asbestos disease lawyers. vbr Lawyers will chat with you to find out all about your claim and what steps you’ve taken so far. This chat 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 asbestos disease 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 disease lawyers are award-winning.

A compassionate approach

We are here for you at every stage to ensure the claim process is stress-free and completed without delay. 

The opposite of the big firms

Some firms churn and burn through cases. We take a considered approach to each claim to ensure your compensation entitlements are maximised while ensuring your case is completed as soon as possible. 

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

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

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