{"id":22419,"date":"2023-08-22T16:48:47","date_gmt":"2023-08-22T20:48:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=22419"},"modified":"2025-12-18T18:59:53","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T23:59:53","slug":"workers-compensation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/legal\/compensation\/workers-compensation\/","title":{"rendered":"Mesothelioma Workers&#8217; Compensation"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What Is Workers\u2019 Compensation?<\/h2>\n<p>Workers\u2019 compensation is a type of insurance that pays out financial aid to employees who suffer a job-related illness or injury.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Workers\u2019 compensation can also provide:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Death benefits if the worker dies from their injury or illness<\/li>\n<li>Health care<\/li>\n<li>Vocational rehabilitation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Patients diagnosed with <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a> may be eligible for workers\u2019 compensation if they came into contact with asbestos in the workplace. Workers\u2019 compensation for mesothelioma is also called asbestos workers\u2019 compensation.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ard\">Compensation for Asbestos-Related Diseases<\/h3>\n<p>Asbestos exposure can lead to life-altering illnesses including mesothelioma, <a href=\"\/asbestosis\/\">asbestosis<\/a>, and <a href=\"\/cancer\/lung-cancer\/\">asbestos lung cancer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Today, asbestos is well recognized as a health hazard by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). However, many companies and manufacturers used asbestos in their products from the 1930s to the 1980s despite being aware of the dangers to workers and families.<\/p>\n<p>This means you could be owed workers&#8217; compensation if you developed an illness from occupational asbestos exposure. But, other forms of compensation such as <strong>private lawsuits and asbestos trust fund claims <\/strong>may allow you to receive<strong> much higher payouts.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Get a <strong>Free Case Review<\/strong> to learn whether you or a loved one can receive financial assistance for an asbestos-related illness.<\/p>\n<div id=\"23978\" class=\"one-off-23978 widget widget_oscar-vque one-off\" data-vqueid=\"23978\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"one-off\">.one-off-23978{margin:60px auto}.one-off-23978 a{box-shadow:0 20px 20px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.03);background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0FAEBF 0,rgba(129,208,217,0) 100%);border:1px solid rgba(230,231,236,1);display:block;text-decoration:none;color:#000;max-width:370px;margin:0 auto}.one-off-23978 a>div{background:#fff;margin-left:3px}.one-off-23978 .vque-content{padding:20px 20px 25px}.one-off-23978 .heading{font-size:20px;line-height:23px;display:block;letter-spacing:-1px;text-align:center;max-width:260px;margin:0 auto 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class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Get a Free Mesothelioma Case Review Ad\"><div>\r\n    <div class=\"vque-content\">\r\n    <img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/logo-simmonsfirm-color.png\" alt=\"Simmons Hanly Conroy\" class=\"lazyload shc-logo\" >\r\n        <strong class=\"heading\">Get a Free Mesothelioma Case Review<\/strong>\r\n        <ul>\r\n            <li>Over $30 billion available<\/li>\r\n            <li>No cost to file a claim<\/li>\r\n            <li>Avoid going to court<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get a Free Case Review\">Get a Free Case Review<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"image-wrap\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shara-fisher-ad.png\" alt=\"Shara Fisher\" class=\"lazyload rep\" >\r\n        <span><div class=\"name\"><strong>Shara Fisher<\/strong> Senior Paralegal<\/div><div class=\"description\"><strong>17+ years<\/strong> providing legal help to mesothelioma victims<\/div><\/span>\r\n         <img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MH-logo.png\" alt=\"Mesothelioma Hope Logo\" class=\"lazyload mh-logo\" >\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Eligibility for Asbestos Workers\u2019 Compensation<\/h2>\n<p><strong>You may be able to receive workers\u2019 compensation for mesothelioma if:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You\u2019ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease.<\/li>\n<li>Your illness was caused by asbestos exposure.<\/li>\n<li>You can prove you experienced <a href=\"\/occupations\/\">asbestos exposure at work<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You may need to meet additional mesothelioma workers\u2019 compensation requirements if you\u2019re a federal employee. An <a href=\"\/legal\/mesothelioma-lawyer\/\">asbestos lawyer<\/a> can explain the requirements for your particular case and help ensure your workers\u2019 comp claim is successful.<\/p>\n<h2>Time Limits on Mesothelioma Workers\u2019 Compensation Claims<\/h2>\n<p>Each state has a time limit for filing mesothelioma workers\u2019 compensation claims, also known as a statute of limitations.<\/p>\n<p>Most <a href=\"\/legal\/statute-of-limitations\/\">statutes of limitations<\/a> last <strong>1 to 3 years<\/strong> after your mesothelioma diagnosis. If you miss this time frame, you may lose the ability to claim workers\u2019 compensation for mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p>Sadly, because it can take 10-50 years for symptoms of mesothelioma to appear, many victims may be retired or working for a different employer by the time they\u2019re diagnosed, which means they can\u2019t get workers\u2019 compensation benefits.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, statutes of limitations for <a href=\"\/legal\/lawsuit\/claims\/\">mesothelioma claims<\/a> <strong>start from the date of your diagnosis<\/strong>, which allows patients more time to pursue compensation. This is why most mesothelioma victims <strong>choose to file lawsuits <\/strong>rather than workers\u2019 comp claims.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"payouts\">Mesothelioma Workers\u2019 Compensation Claim Payouts<\/h2>\n<p>How much money you receive from a mesothelioma workers\u2019 compensation claim depends on your employer, location, and other factors.<\/p>\n<p>According to data collected by the National Safety Council (NSC) in 2024, the <strong>average workers\u2019 compensation payout is $41,179<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In many cases, however, asbestos victims can receive <strong>more than $1 million from asbestos trust funds and lawsuits.<\/strong> You can speak to an asbestos lawyer to learn more about the differences between lawsuit compensation and workers\u2019 compensation for mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout-shortcode\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.callout-shortcode{background:#EDF8F9;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 24px;margin:40px 0;max-width:860px;position:relative}.callout-shortcode:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #EDF8F9 100%)}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{color:#100134;font-size:22px;display:block;margin:0 0 15px}.callout-shortcode:first-child{margin-top:0}.callout-shortcode:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:20px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding-top:17px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:74px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{left:22px;position:absolute;top:20px;width:59px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background:#fff url(\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mh-icon-65.png);background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:70%;border-radius:30px;bottom:-10px;content:\"\";display:block;height:30px;position:absolute;right:-10px;width:30px}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.callout-shortcode{padding:25px 25px 25px 34px}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{font-size:24px}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode.has-img{min-height:170px;padding-left:175px}.callout-shortcode.has-img .img-wrap{position:absolute;left:29px;top:25px;width:119px}.callout-shortcode.hope.has-img{padding-left:170px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding:0}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{width:109px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background-size:66%;bottom:-15px;height:42px;width:42px}}<\/style><div class=\"content\"><p>Mesothelioma Hope can connect you with top asbestos lawyers in your area. <a href=\"\/about\/contact\/\">Contact us today<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"other\">Other Types of Mesothelioma Compensation<\/h2>\n<p>Workers\u2019 compensation isn\u2019t the only type of compensation for asbestos victims. Learn more about other types of <a href=\"\/legal\/compensation\/\">financial compensation<\/a> below.<\/p>\n<h3>Lawsuits<\/h3>\n<p>A <a href=\"\/legal\/lawsuit\/\">mesothelioma lawsuit<\/a> allows you to sue the company or companies responsible for exposing you to asbestos. In this case, these are the manufacturers that supplied the asbestos-containing products that caused your illness.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Depending on the facts of your case, you and your family members can recover:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Economic damages such as medical bills, lost wages, and funeral costs (if filing a <a href=\"\/legal\/lawsuit\/wrongful-death\/\">wrongful death claim<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Non-economic damages such as pain and suffering and loss of consortium<\/li>\n<li>Punitive damages if the asbestos manufacturer acted recklessly or maliciously<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"did-you-know icon-bell\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.did-you-know{background:#F3F2F0;border-radius:10px;margin:40px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 80px;position:relative}.did-you-know:before{position:absolute;left:20px;top:20px;width:45px;height:45px;background:#0FAEBF;border-radius:50px;color:#fff;text-align:center;line-height:45px;font-size:27px}.did-you-know .heading{font-size:24px;color:#100134;padding:10px 0;display:block;margin:0 0 5px}.did-you-know h2,.did-you-know .h2,.did-you-know h3,.did-you-know .h3{font-size:24px;line-height:1.14}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.did-you-know{padding:25px 25px 25px 90px}.did-you-know:before{left:25px;top:25px}.did-you-know .heading{padding:8px 0}.did-you-know h2,.did-you-know .h2,.did-you-know h3,.did-you-know .h3{font-size:24px;line-height:1.14}}<\/style><strong class=\"heading\">Did You Know?<\/strong><p>The <strong>average <a href=\"\/legal\/settlements\/\">mesothelioma settlement<\/a> is $1 million to $1.4 million<\/strong>, according to <em>Mealey\u2019s\u00ae Litigation Report: Asbestos<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>This is much higher than the average workers\u2019 compensation payout, which was just $44,179 between 2021 and 2022.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Use our <strong>Free Attorney Checklist<\/strong> to find a top mesothelioma lawyer to help with your case.<\/p>\n<div data-vqueid=\"18570\" class=\"widget widget_oscar-vque outline image-left 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compensate current and future victims for asbestos exposure.<\/p>\n<p>Like lawsuits, asbestos trust funds often pay more than mesothelioma workers\u2019 compensation, with an average of $400,000 received from trust fund claims. Victims of asbestos exposure can usually file claims with multiple asbestos trusts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>There\u2019s over $30 billion available in asbestos trust funds today.<\/strong> <a href=\"\/access-asbestos-trust-funds\/\">See if you can access a portion of this compensation now<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Veterans Benefits<\/h3>\n<p>The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has money set aside to compensate <a href=\"\/veterans\/\">veterans with mesothelioma<\/a> as well as their caregivers and surviving family members.<\/p>\n<p>If you were exposed to asbestos while serving in the military and later developed mesothelioma, you may be able to receive <a href=\"\/veterans\/va-benefits\/\">VA disability benefits<\/a> totaling <strong>$4,044.91 a month.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>How to File for Workers\u2019 Compensation for Mesothelioma<\/h2>\n<p>Learn more about the steps to get workers\u2019 compensation for mesothelioma below.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Report the Illness Asbestos Exposure to Your Employer<\/h3>\n<p>First, tell your employer about the asbestos exposure. Be as specific as possible, telling them where you encountered asbestos and approximately how long you were exposed.<\/p>\n<p>Remember to <strong>report asbestos exposure as soon as possible<\/strong>. Most states have deadlines for reporting injuries. For instance, <a href=\"\/legal\/mesothelioma-lawyer\/new-york\/\">New York<\/a> requires workers to notify their employer about an asbestos injury within 30 days, while other states give employees at least 1 year to report an injury.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Employer Gives You a Claim to File<\/h3>\n<p>Your employer will then give you a form to file. You will have to note which asbestos-related disease you have, along with where, when, and how the asbestos exposure happened.<\/p>\n<h3>3. File Your Workers\u2019 Compensation Claim<\/h3>\n<p>Once you\u2019re done filling out the claim, your employer will file it with their insurance company.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If the claim is approved, you will receive a payment offer, which may cover the costs of:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lost wages<\/li>\n<li>Medical bills<\/li>\n<li>Other expenses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, <strong>your claim may be denied<\/strong> if you were unable to prove your asbestos exposure took place within the time limit for workers&#8217; compensation filings.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about filing a claim and pursuing other forms of financial aid for asbestos exposure with a <strong>Free Case Review.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"23978\" class=\"one-off-23978 widget widget_oscar-vque one-off\" data-vqueid=\"23978\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"one-off\">.one-off-23978{margin:60px auto}.one-off-23978 a{box-shadow:0 20px 20px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.03);background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0FAEBF 0,rgba(129,208,217,0) 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Mesothelioma Workers\u2019 Compensation After Death<\/h2>\n<p>If someone you love died from an illness caused by occupational asbestos exposure, you may be able to receive workers\u2019 compensation for mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Workers\u2019 compensation after death can help you with:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Medical expenses incurred before your loved one\u2019s death<\/li>\n<li>Loss of the deceased\u2019s income<\/li>\n<li>Burial fees and funeral expenses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Children of a deceased mesothelioma victim may also receive financial help if they are under the age of 18. Adult children who are attending college may have a longer eligibility period.<\/p>\n<p>Talk to an attorney to see if workers\u2019 compensation is a good option for you and your family. Keep in mind that you may qualify to file <a href=\"\/legal\/lawsuit\/wrongful-death\/\">mesothelioma wrongful death lawsuits<\/a> or trust fund claims, which can award much more compensation than a workers\u2019 compensation claim.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"help\">Learn More About Your Compensation Options<\/h2>\n<p>Pursuing compensation for asbestos-related diseases like mesothelioma can be time-consuming, especially if you\u2019re undergoing chemotherapy, surgery, and other life-altering treatments.<\/p>\n<p>Let Mesothelioma Hope help you find the best options for financial aid so you can focus on your health. We\u2019ve spent <strong>over 25 years<\/strong> connecting families to top lawyers, financial assistance, and veterans benefits.<\/p>\n<p>Call us now at <a href=\"tel:+18666088933\" title=\"Click to call (866) 608-8933\" class=\"in-content-tel-link\" data-ce-category=\"Click to Call\" data-ce-label=\"(866) 608-8933\">(866) 608-8933<\/a> to learn more about how we can help you.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-wrap\"><h2 class=\"faq-wrap-heading\">Mesothelioma Workers\u2019 Compensation FAQs<\/h2><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"1\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Can you get workers\u2019 compensation for asbestos exposure?<\/h3><div><p>It may be possible to get workers\u2019 compensation in some cases if on-the-job asbestos exposure caused you to develop mesothelioma or another disease.<\/p>\n<p>However, it\u2019s often in your best interest to file mesothelioma lawsuits, asbestos trust fund claims, and\/or VA benefits claims instead. These claims will typically pay out much more than a workers\u2019 compensation claim \u2014 and no action is taken against your former employers.<\/p>\n<p>Talk to an asbestos attorney to learn more about whether you can get workers\u2019 compensation. Your lawyer can also explain other types of mesothelioma claims that may be more beneficial.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"2\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">How much compensation do you get for mesothelioma from workers comp?<\/h3><div><p>The exact payout from a mesothelioma workers\u2019 compensation claim depends on your location, workplace, industry, and other factors.<\/p>\n<p>According to the National Safety Council, the average payout was <strong>$41,757<\/strong> for all workers\u2019 compensation claims filed in 2020 and 2021.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that other options like mesothelioma lawsuits and asbestos trust fund claims may award you with <strong>much more compensation<\/strong>. For example, mesothelioma lawsuits pay out <strong>millions of dollars<\/strong> in many cases.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"3\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Is it better to get workers\u2019 compensation or file a mesothelioma lawsuit?<\/h3><div><p>It\u2019s almost always better to file a mesothelioma lawsuit claim than a workers\u2019 compensation claim. Lawsuits can award <strong>significantly higher payouts<\/strong> than workers\u2019 compensation claims.<\/p>\n<p>The average mesothelioma settlement is between $1 million and $1.4 million, and the average mesothelioma trial verdict ranges from $5 million to $11.4 million.<\/p>\n<p>Further, <strong>you will not sue your former employers or the U.S. military<\/strong> through a lawsuit. 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