If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may be entitled to significant compensation and need to get expert legal advice about your rights.
We specialise in making claims for Canadian mesothelioma victims against US Asbestos Trust Funds that have over $30 billion in funding available. Over the past 25 years we have represented more Canadians - over 3,000 clients - than any other law firm in claiming from the Asbestos Trusts. With offices in Toronto, the UK and Australia, we are internationally recognised as a leader in the field of mesothelioma compensation claims.
Don't trust your claim to a firm that does not specialise in this area. Mesothelioma claims are all we do. We are specialists in mesothelioma compensation - and just like a medical specialist - you need to get advice from people who do these claims all day, every day.
The claims are against US Asbestos Trusts, and although Canadian residents can apply to the Trusts, they are governed by Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Laws so claims are evaluated and assessed in the US. You therefore need lawyers who have detailed knowledge of the US law to protect your entitlements. Our team includes US qualified and registered lawyers with years of experience in handling Trust Claims who can fight on your behalf in the jurisdiction where your claims are filed and valued. We know what it takes to get your claim approved and have the experience to get better results.
There is no financial risk in investigating your entitlements as we work on a "no win no fee" basis - meaning that you pay nothing if the claims do not succeed. Our low cost legal fees for successful claims means that our clients receive substantially more compensation in their hands.
One of the most common questions we get is "what is my claim worth?". See below for an explanation on how these claims are valued by the Trusts.
Mesothelioma victims are entitled to compensation
Compensation is available to people with mesothelioma - regardless of whether the exposure to asbestos was at work, when renovating their home, or from the clothing of other people who worked with asbestos. There are specialised Asbestos Trust Funds that have been created by US asbestos companies that distributed their products throughout Canada.
What is my claim worth?
Significant compensation is available to eligible claimants and their families. There is no litigation, no court proceedings involved, and no fees unless you obtain compensation.
When determining the value of any potential claim, it is important to note that every claim is different. We cannot give you an accurate indication of the compensation that may be available from the Trusts until we have fully reviewed your work history and exposure history, including the sites where you worked, the duties you performed, and the products you worked with (or around). There are over 30 Trusts that have been established and the amount paid for a mesothelioma claim varies from Trust to Trust – from as little as $10,000-$15,000 for the smaller Trusts to in excess of $100,000 from the larger Trusts. There is not one common Trust that pays on claims, so the total value of your claim is dependant on how many different Trusts you can claim against. We make claims with all eligible Trusts in order to maximise the total compensation you can recover on your claim.
Some of the results we have obtained for our clients are listed here, with the figures quoted all in USD$ and represent the actual payments made to our clients:
The Asbestos Trust Funds have been created for the sole purpose of compensating victims of mesothelioma.
Examples of compensation recovered by our clients.
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Mr S from British Columbia was 81 years of age at diagnosis. He worked as a sheet metal worker in the shipyards
and recovered US$1,434,000 in compensation.
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Mr M from Newfoundland was 71 years of age at diagnosis. He worked as a welder in the shipyards, pulp mills and
power stations and recovered US$1,020,950 in compensation.
- Ms S from Ontario was 63 years of age at diagnosis. She was exposed to asbestos from her brother’s work in the construction industry when he worked as a drywaller. She recovered US$960,959 in compensation.
- Ms L from Ontario was 61 years of age at diagnosis. She was exposed to asbestos from her father’s work in chemical plants where he worked as a maintenance man. She recovered US$945,088 in compensation.
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Mr P from Ontario was 71 years of age at diagnosis. He worked as a boilermaker in chemical plants and refineries and
recovered US$905,459 in compensation.
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Mr R from Ontario was 65 years of age at diagnosis. He worked as a boilermaker in
shipyards and power plants and recovered US$871,914 in compensation.
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Mr B from Ontario was 58 years of age at diagnosis. He worked as a labourer in a paper mill and recovered
US$850,542 in compensation.
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Mr C from Alberta was 64 years of age at diagnosis. He worked as an insulator at a power plant and recovered
US$789,245 in compensation.
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Ms P from Nova Scotia was 64 years of age at diagnosis. She was exposed to asbestos from her husband’s work in a steel
plant where he worked as a maintenance man. She recovered US$757,830 in compensation.
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Mr O from Alberta was 74 years of age at diagnosis. He worked as a plumber at a power plant and hospital and recovered
US$610,852 in compensation.
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Mr P from Ontario was 81 years of age at diagnosis. He worked as a maintenance man at a manufacturing plant and
recovered US$596,006 in compensation.
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Ms L from British Columbia was 73 years of age at diagnosis. She was exposed to asbestos from her husband’s work at
pulp mills where he worked as a maintenance man. She recovered US$592,152 in compensation.
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Mr P from Newfoundland was 75 years of age at diagnosis. He worked as a furnace operator at a rubber plant and
recovered US$537,629 in compensation.
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Mr D from Saskatchewan was 74 years of age at diagnosis. He worked as a sheet metal worker at a paper plant and
recovered US$507,707 in compensation.
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Mr S from Ontario was 84 years of age at diagnosis. He worked as an electrician at a steel plant and recovered
US$595,740 in compensation.
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Mr M from Ontario was 85 years of age at diagnosis. He worked as an auto mechanic a carpenter/builder and recovered
US$571,877 in compensation.
Be very wary of any law firms that say things like “most claims are worth over $1 - $1.5 million” or make other bold claims about the value of your case without taking a detailed work and exposure history. They cannot possibly make such an assessment without this information, and this type of over-estimate is purely designed to get you to sign with their firm. Once you have signed with them, they can then provide excuses at to why your claim was not able to achieve this result. If you receive this sort of estimate, we recommend you ask for a signed letter from the firm that confirms you will receive over $1-1.5 million on your claim in your hand - and tell them you will not sign with them until you get this in writing.
NO COURT ACTION
Canadians can qualify for compensation through the US Asbestos Trusts and there is no litigation and no court action involved as these claims are administrative in nature.
NO COMPENSATION - NO LEGAL FEES
There is no financial risk, as legal fees and expenses are not payable if compensation is not recovered.
*We guarantee to beat any written quote for legal fees that you obtain from a law firm to handle your Trust Fund claims.
FAST AND SIMPLE
The process is fast and we keep it simple for you. The only thing you need is the right guidance from experienced lawyers.
Don't miss out on what you're entitled to
Get now the right advice
Getting the right advice about the compensation that is available is vital. There are several options available to mesothelioma suffers and their families in Canada. Time limits apply for the filing of claims, so contact us now to find out your rights.
Exposure outside Canada
If you or family member were exposed to asbestos in another country, this doesn't mean you’re not entitled to claim a compensation.
We work with a team of lawyers in the UK, Australia and USA to assist people to make claims for compensation related to Asbestos exposure.
We work on a
No Win-No Fee basis
Many people have never had to use a lawyer before and are worried about hidden fees and costs. We keep it simple...
There are no fees or expenses if you do not recover compensation.
Proud sponsors of local asbestos support groups
We are proud sponsors of the Canadian Mesothelioma Foundation (CMF) and the Canadian Society for Asbestos Victims (CanSAV). If you have questions about medical treatment options, pilot programs and drug trials running across Canada, and access to assistance and support groups, see our Victim Support Page for details of how to contact these organisations.
What is Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer. Mesothelioma is almost always caused by exposure to asbestos, a group of minerals made of microscopic fibres that used to be widely used almost in every industry.
Watch a short video about exposure to asbestos
Compensating victims of Mesothelioma.
Compensation is available to people with mesothelioma. Specialised Asbestos Trust Funds have been created for compensating the victims of Mesothelioma..
Watch a video on how Asbestos Trusts were created
Choosing the right lawyers to represent you is crucial
We are experts in advising Canadians on their rights to claim from the US Asbestos Trusts. Mesothelioma claims are all we do. The claims are governed and assessed under US law and we have US qualified lawyers to help navigate the system and maximise the recovery available to you.
25 Years of experience, more than 2,500 cases!
MESOTHELIOMA CLAIM ADVISORS specialises in claims for people with mesothelioma, we have handled thousands of cases for people with mesothelioma.
Every year, over 600 Canadians are diagnosed with mesothelioma!
A rare form of cancer which is solely related to asbestos exposure, sometimes as long as 50 years ago!
Only 1 in every 3 Canadians with mesothelioma makes any type of claim
Although the connection between mesothelioma and asbestos is clear, the number of people that makes any type of claim remain very low. This is mainly caused through people not knowing that they are entitled to compensation.
Compensation is available to people with mesothelioma
There are specialised Asbestos Trust Funds that have been created by former asbestos companies who distributed their products throughout Canada, and Workers Compensation Benefits.
Getting the right advice about the compensation that is available is vital
At MESOTHELIOMA CLAIM ADVISORS we are experts in advising Canadians on their rights to claim from the Asbestos Trusts.
Asbestos Trust Funds
The sole purpose of Asbestos Trust Funds is to compensate people who have been injured by exposure to asbestos.
There is no litigation, no court proceedings involved, and no fees unless you obtain compensation.
Some firms may claim to know about asbestos, while at the same time also handling motor vehicle claims, medical negligence cases etc. They even set up separate websites to make it look like they specialise in asbestos cases. Your local law firm may tell you they know about asbestos claims, but your case requires expert knowledge of the US legal system and how the Asbestos Trusts operate, which can only be gained through years of experience in handling hundreds of these cases for Canadians. We personally handle your claim and you get the benefit of lawyers with over 25 years experience who handle every aspect of your case.
What people say about us
Read real stories from successful cases during our 25 years.
Kathleen
"I would like to express my sincere thanks to you for your professional help and expertise with my recent case. Thank you for listening to me as this was really important to me and I was very down emotionally at the time and you gave me some hope. I am confident that without the assistance you are your staff provided that I would not have had the success that I had"
Robert
"On behalf of my mother I wish to thank you for your fine work in this matter. Years of complaints and sensitization have finally produced some recognition of guilt by the asbestos industry for my father's shortened life. Although we have had a short relationship in this matter, results were swift. Thank you for your help."
RJ
"Hello, I am wanting to thank you for your outstanding work in attending to my father's claims. From our first communication, to your visit with my dad last year, to your most recent email correspondence, I have felt confident in you and grateful for your expertise and passion. Keep doing what you do. It is meaningful work that helps many people and their families. With Deep Gratitude"
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Support for victims
Support and assistance is available to mesothelioma victims and their families through several non-profit groups throughout Canada.
Asbestos Trust Funds
Over 30 different companies in the USA have established Trust Funds. The sole purpose of these Trust Funds is to compensate people who have been injured by exposure to asbestos.
Workers Comp Benefits
Each Province has laws that apply to "workers" who suffer from asbestos related disease. To qualify for compensation it is necessary to satisfy the relevant Workers Compensation Board (WCB)
Exposure in UK & USA
Many people diagnosed with mesothelioma in Canada were exposed to asbestos in another countries. This doesn't mean you’are not entitled to claim a compensation.
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