Claim Mesothelioma Compensation From Overseas: Asbestos Exposure From Work In The UK
This Q&A discusses how to make a mesothelioma compensation claim for a parent when residing overseas (asbestos exposure having occurred at work in the UK before the family moving abroad).
In addition – the question involves a former employer who is no longer in business.
OUESTION – Overseas Mesothelioma Compensation Claim
My family moved to South Africa many years ago from the UK. My father had worked as a quantity surveyor in the UK for various different companies. In this capacity – he was exposed to asbestos on various construction sites. He recently received a diagnoses of mesothelioma, his condition quickly deteriorated and is now fatally ill in hospital.
We are uncertain whether his former employer is still in business.
He asked me to consider making a mesothelioma compensation claim on behalf of my mother and the rest of the family when he passes away.
Can I make a mesothelioma compensation claim on behalf of my father as a result of asbestos exposure at work?
ANSWER – Asbestos Claim From Overseas Response
A diagnosis of mesothelioma is often followed by a quick deterioration and often death.
Therefore, we are often contacted by families who wish to make a claim on behalf of the seriously ill or deceased.
Can you make a claim on behalf of your father?
Because of the serious nature of mesothelioma – it is all to common that family members provide instructions to make compensation claims on behalf of the extremely ill or deceased.
Notably, you are the son and there is a surviving spouse (your mother), so it seems likely you can make a claim.
Does the fact your father resides in South Africa affect your ability to claim in the UK?
The fact that your father and your family now reside in South Africa is unlikely to affect your ability to claim.
It is however essential that the exposure to asbestos took place whilst working in the UK. Clearly, this is the case.
Asbestos exposure many years ago
Most claims in the UK are subject to time periods after which it is too late to claim.
Industrial disease claims, such as mesothelioma, will often run from the date of knowledge of injury not how long ago it was that hazardous exposure took place.
A discussion with a solicitor is therefore necessary to assess. However, it is likely your father first knew of his condition on diagnosis of mesothelioma.
Hence, it is likely he is still in time to claim.
Former employer no longer in business
Do not worry if a former employer is no longer in business. A solicitor can trace any liability insurance that was in place at that time and hold the insurer to account for any claim.
If no insurer can be found, then some government schemes may be able to make payment.
How do you claim for mesothelioma and how much compensation can you recover?
See both our mesothelioma claim guide and mesothelioma compensation payouts articles.
You will find full details about how to claim and how much compensation you can generally recover.
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Select from our specialist solicitor fee legal help options. You can call directly to a solicitor to discuss your father’s potential overseas mesothelioma compensation claim,
In addition – you can ask a question, have your claim assessed or arrange for a specialist solicitor callback.
