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If you or a loved one are living with an asbestos-related illness, our highly experienced team will provide obligation-free advice about accessing your rightful compensation.

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Our highly skilled team has extensive experience assisting with asbestos claims related to employment realted and other types of exposure.

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Suffering From Asbestos-Related Illness And Need Help Making A Compensation Claim?

If you or someone you care about is suffering from the aftermath of exposure to asbestos and have been diagnosed with an illness caused by exposure, contact our team today.

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Make An Asbestos Compensation Claim With Our Melbourne Lawyers By Your Side

If you or a loved one has developed an asbestos-related disease, making a claim for financial compensation will likely result in a substantial amount of compensation being paid to you. This is because there is overwhelming medical evidence today that demonstrates how damaging exposure to asbestos fibres is to life expectancy and quality of life.

To claim compensation, you need to be diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease, which includes asbestosis, pleural plaques, lung cancer or pleural mesothelioma. If you have been diagnosed, it is very important you immediately contact National Compensation Lawyers (NCL). Time is important for those with a critical diagnosis, and time constraints for making a claim are imposed by legislation.

What Do I Need To Know About Making An Asbestos-Related Compensation?

There is a lot of confusion about making a claim for an asbestos-related disease, and many asbestos victims may not pursue a potential claim because they aren’t confident in their eligibility. Many people suffering from previous exposure to asbestos products have shortened life expectancy due to their illness. They may feel that given their decreased life expectancy and poor quality of life, they may not have time to make a claim for asbestos compensation or that it will be too stressful.

Here are some things you should know about making a claim:

  • claims for asbestos-related illnesses can often be fast-tracked due to the aggressive nature of many asbestos and dust diseases

  • working with an experienced asbestos lawyer will ensure that your claim is managed very efficiently and removes the stress from the person making the claim

  • asbestos compensation claims can be made by asbestos disease sufferers or by a loved one on their behalf (such as a spouse, partner or dependent)

  • claims can be made through WorkCover, and also Public Liability insurance policies

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Some Other Things That Are Vital To Understand About Making An Asbestos Claim

It’s always important not to let any of the following ideas stop you from pursuing a claim. It does not matter if:

  • the exposure happened decades ago
  • you changed jobs
  • you suffered exposure from multiple employers
  • you were only exposed to asbestos once, or for a short period
  • your employer has ceased trading and no longer operates
  • you don’t know how or when you were exposed
  • you were self-employed
  • exposure happened somewhere other than at work (for instance, while renovating, at school or in a public place)
  • you were undertaking home renovations
  • you were/ are a smoker.

You may still be able to make a claim and be entitled to sue former employers, manufacturers of the products or occupiers of the sites on which you were working. Contracting an asbestos related disease does not mean you had prolonged exposure to asbestos. In a recent case, the Plaintiff was exposed for approximately 6 hours over 40 years ago. Further, diseases take many years to be diagnosed.

How We Can Help You

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Asbestos Exposure Claims

Helping individuals who have been exposed to asbestos file claims for compensation due to related illnesses such as mesothelioma or asbestosis.

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Wrongful Death Cases

Representing the families of individuals who have died from asbestos-related diseases, seeking compensation for their loss and related expenses.

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Mesothelioma Claims

Providing legal representation and support for individuals diagnosed with mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure, ensuring they receive compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering.

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Asbestos-Related TPD Claims

Assisting clients in filing Total and Permanent Disability claims related to asbestos exposure, helping them secure benefits and financial support for long-term disabilities caused by asbestos-related illnesses.

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Fast-Tracked Claims

Offering expedited legal services for asbestos-related claims, ensuring prompt handling and resolution to meet urgent financial and medical needs of clients facing asbestos-related health issues.

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Asbestosis Claims

Assisting individuals suffering from asbestosis, a chronic lung condition caused by asbestos exposure, to pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and impairment of quality of life.

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Lung Cancer Claims

Representing clients diagnosed with lung cancer due to asbestos exposure, helping them seek compensation for treatment costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

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Pleural Plaques Claims

Supporting individuals diagnosed with pleural plaques, a scarring of the lungs’ lining caused by asbestos fibres, in pursuing claims for compensation related to health monitoring and potential future health risks.

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What Can A Compensation Claim For Asbestos Diseases Cover?

Compensation may include past and future loss of earnings, past and future medical expenses, past and future care benefits, pain and suffering and benefits for dependents if the Claimant passes away. Claims can be made through WorkCover, or a Public Liability insurance policy

Potential Entitlements For A WorkCover Asbestos Compensation Claim

Where your exposure has occurred in work-related circumstances, you may be entitled to the following compensation:

  • weekly payments of compensation whilst incapacitated for employment;

  • reasonable medical and like expenses;

  • lump sum compensation for permanent injuries suffered;

  • income and medical support to dependents of those that have died as a result of Asbestos exposure;

  • damages at Common Law, suing the at-fault party.

For further information with respect to WorkCover benefits, please refer to:

Potential Entitlements For A Public Liability Asbestos Compensation Claim

When making a claim under public liability Law, damages can be obtained in the form of:

  • pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life;

  • economic loss which includes past and future loss of earnings and past and future medical and like expenses.

For further information on your compensation available, please refer to our public liability section.

For more information or to arrange an obligation-free consultation with a lawyer, please call us on 1300 942 139.

How Do I Make An Asbestos Compensation Claim?

If you have developed an asbestos-related disease, it is likely you are entitled to very substantial compensation. To claim compensation, you need to be diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease, which includes asbestosis, pleural plaque, lung cancer or pleural mesothelioma. Exposure can occur at work, at home or in a public place.

Making A Claim For Asbestos-Related Diseases Through WorkCover

To pursue a claim, it does not matter if the exposure happened decades ago, you changed jobs, multiple employers exposed you, your employer has ceased trading, you do not know how or when you were exposed, or you were self-employed. You may be entitled to sue your former employers for the asbestos-related disease that you now suffer.

To understand the WorkCover claims process, please click here.

Making A Claim For Asbestos-Related Diseases Through Public Liability

Where your exposure has occurred in non-work related circumstances, for example; in a public place, a construction site, when handling products or goods, undertaking home renovations or upon a rental premises, it is important that you:

  • seek the appropriate medical treatment;
  • keep records and receipts of medical expenses and details of when treatment was received;
  • keep records and details of lost wages;
  • report the exposure to the appropriate body;
  • contact this office to understand further legal rights available.

If your partner or family member dies as a result of an asbestos-related condition arising from their exposure, those dependents may have an entitlement to recover compensation for their economic loss, which includes past and future medical and like expenses.

For more information, or to arrange an obligation-free consultation with a lawyer, please call us on 1300 942 139.

Fast Tracking Asbestos & Mesothelioma Claims

At National Compensation Lawyers, we understand that time is precious for you and your family. Your claim will be handled sympathetically and with the urgency it deserves to ensure you receive your maximum compensation entitlements.

Claims involving asbestos-related injuries can be fast-tracked through the Courts, and we will act quickly on your behalf. If your condition is aggressive, it may only take months to resolve your matter. It may only take months to resolve your matter, depending on your circumstances.

Our process:

  • NCL will take detailed instructions of your injuries and the circumstances to which you were exposed; you will be given detailed advice at your initial appointment and the further steps to progress your matter.
  • From the very beginning, it is important to obtain your medical records and medical reports from your treating doctors.
  • Legal proceedings will be commenced, and there are a number of steps to be completed before a resolution or hearing of your matter.
  • You will be frequently informed of the progress of your case and the further steps to be taken.

For more information about asbestos-related diseases, please contact National Compensation Lawyers for an obligation-free consultation on 1300 942 139. Please note that if you are in hospital or housebound, we will come to you to obtain instructions.

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Is My Claim A WorkCover Or Public Liability Claim?

Your claim will be through WorkCover if you have been exposed to asbestos in the course of employment. When you are diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease, your rights and entitlements are governed by the WorkCover If your partner or family member dies as a result of an asbestos-related condition arising from exposure at work, a claim for compensation may still be available to the Estate and/or the dependents of the deceased.

There are time limits in making a Worker’s Compensation Claim and it is important you seek legal advice as early as possible.

If you have been exposed to Asbestos in non-work-related circumstances, you may be entitled to compensation through a Public Liability Claim.

Some common examples include:

  • Asbestos exposure when in a public place;

  • Asbestos exposure when on a construction site;

  • Asbestos exposure when handling products or goods;

  • Asbestos exposure when undertaking home renovations.

  • Asbestos exposure when upon a rental premises.

In situations where your exposure has occurred in non-work related circumstances, your rights and entitlements are governed by public liability Laws.

For more information or to arrange an obligation-free consultation with a lawyer, please call us on  1300 942 139.

Our Melbourne Asbestos Lawyers Can Help You With Mesothelioma Compensation

We again reiterate it is vital you contact National Compensation Lawyers if you or a family member are diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease like mesothelioma. These can be extremely aggressive. Legal proceedings need to be issued during the lifetime of a sufferer to preserve their rights.

You need expert advice regarding your rights and entitlements. We understand time is precious for you and your family. At National Compensation Lawyers, we provide this advice to ensure your claim is handled sympathetically with the urgency it deserves and that you receive your maximum compensation entitlements.

National Compensation Lawyers offer visiting services throughout Victoria. If you have an asbestos-related disease which causes you to remain in hospital or leaves you housebound, we will come to you.

National Compensation Lawyers act on a No Win, No Fee basis. Simply put, this means that if we do not win, you do not pay our legal fees.

The Victorian Government have also set up an information page for Asbestos exposure – click here to read ‘Asbestos In Victoria’.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Asbestos is a natural mineral that was once widely used in various building products, buildings, workplaces, and schools across Melbourne and Australia. It was commonly found in “fibro” cement sheeting, insulation, weatherboards, and heat-resistant clothing. Inhaling asbestos fibres is hazardous and can potentially cause serious lung diseases. Despite being known since the early 1900s, the dangers were ignored, leading to widespread exposure and health risks for many people.

The main asbestos-related diseases include asbestosis, pleural plaques, lung cancer and pleural mesothelioma, which affect the lungs, which a doctor will be able to diagnose.

A doctor diagnoses these diseases, which are lung-related issues caused by inhalation of asbestos fibres that sit on the lungs. If you suspect you have an asbestos-related pleural disease, you should immediately seek medical advice. If diagnosed, you should immediately seek legal advice.

In most States and Territories in Australia, you have 6 years from when the disease was discovered to make a common law claim. However, the reality is that these diseases can be extremely aggressive, and you should immediately seek legal advice once diagnosed. It is important legal proceedings are issued to protect your rights.

No, the reality is that these diseases are often dormant for decades. It does not matter if you cannot recall when you were exposed to asbestos or how it happened; you will still have a claim.

Claims for compensation can be made against past employers, manufacturers of products or occupiers of sites, depending on your circumstances. These companies normally have insurance.

If you suffer an asbestos-related disease, you may be entitled to claim for past and future loss of earnings, past and future medical expenses, past and future care benefits, pain and suffering, compensation and benefits for dependants if a person dies.

Asbestosis can be managed but not cured; symptoms may progressively worsen over time.

No, asbestos-related diseases are not curable, but treatments can alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.

Inhaling asbestos dust can cause lung damage, leading to diseases like asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer.

Life expectancy varies; mesothelioma patients often live 12-21 months post-diagnosis, while asbestosis can lead to a gradual decline.

Survival rates are low; mesothelioma has a 5-year survival rate of about 10%, while asbestosis varies based on progression.

No, illnesses caused by asbestos exposure cannot be reversed, as at this time, there is no known cure. Once someone has breathed in asbestos fibres, they remain in the body and can severely scar the lungs. Not everyone exposed becomes ill, and some people with very minimal exposure can become very unwell. Treatment focuses on managing symptoms such as chest tightness, slowing disease progression, and improving the patient’s quality of life. Early detection is crucial.

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