Lung Cancer Compensation
If you received a lung cancer diagnosis, you may qualify for financial compensation. Lung cancer compensation can award $100,000 to over $1 million in some cases, helping you and your family pay for medical bills and other expenses. Learn about the different ways you can pursue lung cancer compensation now.
Lung Cancer Compensation Explained
You may be able to get compensation for any type of lung cancer as the diagnosis may not have been your fault. Lung cancer compensation claims may award hundreds of thousands of dollars or more — which can change your family’s life for the better.
In fact, some lung cancer patients have received over $1 million in compensation.
With lung cancer legal help, you can pursue compensation from manufacturers who used a cancer-causing material called asbestos.
These companies hid the dangers of asbestos between the 1930s and early 1980s, putting you and millions of others at risk of lung cancer.
Our partner lawyers have secured billions of dollars for patients with lung cancer and other asbestos diseases. Work with them to pursue compensation for treatment costs and to provide your family members with financial security.
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Lung Cancer Case Values & Compensation
The value of each lung cancer claim is different. Asbestos lung cancer patients typically receive around $100,000 in compensation, but some may secure $1 million or more.
Our legal partners have recently secured:
- $3 million to a Missouri woman
- $2.77 million to a Tennessee pipefitter
- $2.18 million to an Illinois electrician
- $2 million to a California construction worker
- $2 million to a New York railroad worker
- $1.95 million to a Colorado man
- $1.6 million to a California plumber and his wife
- $1.57 million to a Nevada Marine Corps veteran and boilermaker
- $1.36 million to a California mechanic
- $1 million to a New York electrician
Skilled asbestos lung cancer lawyers can give you a better idea of how much compensation for lung cancer may be available to you.
Call (877) 446-5767 to get in touch with top attorneys and learn the value of your lung cancer case.
Types of Lung Cancer Compensation
The most common way to access compensation for lung cancer is through the legal system.
You can pursue payouts through two main legal options: lawsuits and trust fund claims.
If you served our country, you may also qualify for compensation through benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Learn more about lung cancer compensation claim options below.
Lung Cancer Lawsuit Settlements
Lung cancer lawsuits award compensation in one of two ways: a settlement or a verdict. Settlements are far more common.
With a settlement, the plaintiff (the person suing) gets compensation from the defendants (asbestos companies being sued) without taking the lawsuit to trial.
Our partner lawyers may be able to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit for you and negotiate a strong lung cancer settlement on your behalf. There are no upfront or out-of-pocket costs to work with our team.
Trial Verdicts
In very rare cases, a lung cancer lawsuit may go to trial if a settlement can’t be reached. In a trial, a judge and/or jury hears the case and determines how much lung cancer compensation (if any) should be awarded.
Trials can award more or less than a settlement, and there are no guarantees as to what the verdict will be. Lung cancer attorneys and their clients typically prefer settlements, as they allow for more control and security and award compensation faster.
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Asbestos Trust Funds
Trust funds were set up by bankrupt manufacturers of asbestos-containing products to avoid ongoing lawsuits. These companies can’t be sued, but you can file a trust fund claim to seek compensation.
Asbestos trust funds hold more than $30 billion in total as of 2024.
You may qualify for lung cancer compensation from several trusts depending on how many asbestos products you were exposed to. Attorneys can help you file asbestos trust fund claims in addition to a lawsuit.
Military Benefits & Compensation for Lung Cancer
If you’re a U.S. veteran with lung cancer linked to military service, you can pursue financial VA benefits.
Notable financial VA benefits include:
- Disability compensation often worth nearly $4,000 a month
- Free or inexpensive cancer treatments from VA doctors
- Funeral reimbursement if you pass away
- Monthly compensation for survivors
Serving in the military could have contributed to your asbestos lung cancer diagnosis. Every military branch relied on asbestos products to build bases, ships, and vehicles between the 1930s and early 1980s, and manufacturers hid the risks from those serving.
Factors Affecting Lung Cancer Compensation Payouts
How much compensation for lung cancer you may receive depends on the unique factors in your case.
- If your lawsuit reaches a settlement or goes to trial
- How many asbestos-containing products you were exposed to
- How many asbestos trust funds you qualify for
- How much evidence is available to support your asbestos claim
- The costs of your medical expenses and other bills
Top lung cancer law firms will consider these factors when building a lawsuit and collect evidence like employment documents and medical records to strengthen your case.
From there, your legal team will try to secure the highest payouts in the shortest amount of time.
Contact our team now to find out how much asbestos lung cancer compensation you could receive.
Are There Deadlines to Access Lung Cancer Compensation?
Yes. Each state has laws called statutes of limitations that set time limits on how long you have to file a lung cancer lawsuit for compensation.
The lung cancer statute of limitations in most states is 2-3 years after diagnosis or a loved one’s death. You can’t file lung cancer lawsuits if the statute of limitation passes in your case.
Asbestos trust funds set their own filing deadlines, with most allowing a few years after a lung cancer diagnosis to file.
For best results, contact a lung cancer lawyer soon after your diagnosis to make sure your compensation claims are filed in time. Our partner attorneys know the lung cancer statutes of limitations in all 50 states and can quickly help you file if eligible.
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Pursue Lung Cancer Compensation Now
A lung cancer diagnosis can bring a lot of uncertainty, but compensation can provide peace of mind and make your cancer fight less stressful.
The average lung cancer payout is $100,000, with some patients receiving over $1 million.
Lung cancer compensation can help you:
- Afford medical treatments needed to live longer
- Hold asbestos companies accountable for harming you
- Protect your family’s financial future
If you want to pursue lung cancer compensation, start by connecting with skilled attorneys. Top lawyers at lung cancer law firms will fight to get you as much money as possible without delay.
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Lung Cancer Compensation FAQs
What is the average payout for lung cancer?
The average payout for lung cancer is $100,000, but some patients may receive $1 million or more depending on the nature of their case.
A husband and wife in California who both developed asbestos-related lung cancer received $1.6 million by working with our legal partners.
They had been exposed to asbestos through the husband’s work as a plumber, and his wife passed away from the cancer.
How can you claim for lung cancer?
You can file a claim for lung cancer compensation by working with a skilled attorney.
Lawyers make getting compensation much easier since they’ll build and file lawsuits or trust fund claims for you. This allows you to focus on getting treated and spending time with loved ones without worrying about finances.
Call (877) 446-5767 now to find lawyers who may be able to pursue lung cancer compensation on your behalf.
Can you sue someone for lung cancer?
Yes, you may qualify to sue private companies if you have lung cancer and worked with asbestos-containing products decades ago.
Manufacturers of asbestos products knew asbestos-caused illnesses like lung cancer as early as the 1930s but hid the truth to make a profit.
As a result, these companies should be held financially responsible for causing you or a loved one to get sick.
Does lung cancer qualify for VA disability compensation?
Yes, you may qualify for VA disability compensation if you are a U.S. veteran with asbestos-related lung cancer.
The VA typically awards a 100% disability rating to veterans with service-connected cancers. As of 2024, married veterans with this rating can receive nearly $4,000 a month in disability compensation.
How can I find law firms that can help me access lung cancer compensation?
Contact us right now to find lung cancer law firms that may be able to help you secure compensation.
The lung cancer law firms we’ve partnered with have secured billions of dollars for those with lung cancer and other asbestos-related diseases, and have decades of experience helping patients.
Can I get compensation for lung cancer if I smoked?
Yes. You may qualify to receive financial support for lung cancer if you smoked and were exposed to asbestos-containing products.
Smoking is the main cause of lung cancer, but you have an even higher chance of getting sick if you also were exposed to asbestos.
A top lawyer can determine if you qualify for lung cancer asbestos compensation right now.
Can I get compensation for other asbestos-related diseases?
Yes, compensation may be available if you have another asbestos-related disease besides lung cancer.
You can may be able to recover asbestos compensation for:
- Mesothelioma (cancer of the linings of major organs)
- Asbestosis (a very serious lung disease)
- Other asbestos-related cancers or illnesses
Our legal partners have secured billions of dollars for patients with other asbestos-related diseases like mesothelioma.
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