Mesothelioma Compensation Specialists At SimpsonMillar.co.uk Guarantee Expert Advice And Services Regarding Asbestos-Related Claims

Online, May 31, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Mesothelioma is a deadly cancer affecting the lining of the lungs that is almost exclusively associated with exposure to asbestos. In the United Kingdom, cases of mesothelioma are most prominent in individuals who previously worked in ship building, construction, and railway engineering which used significant amounts of asbestos, as well as asbestos product manufacturing industries.

Legally, people who have been exposed to asbestos in the workplace and are suffering from the cancer can claim mesothelioma compensation in the form of state benefits, also known as Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit or IIDB, and a one-off lump sum payment under the Workers Compensation Act 1979, sometimes referred to as the Dust Fund. Victims can also file for civil mesothelioma claims against the companies responsible for their exposure to asbestos dust.

While victims are entitled to lawful mesothelioma compensation rights, finding the right legal firm to assist them in the claims processing can be very tricky. It pays to settle for a reputable legal services provider that has an established name in the field of mesothelioma claims.

Simpson Millar LLP Solicitors successfully represents the rights of individuals and their families in the UK who have been afflicted with mesothelioma by providing advice and assistance when they need it. The firm provides "expert service" on a high volume of employers' liability claims, and is currently acting in asbestos-related litigation. It is backed by a dedicated team of lawyers with sound all-round knowledge of the asbestos subject.

Through its website SimpsonMillar.co.uk, the firm explains that the amount to be recovered under the Dust Fund will depend on the victim's age at the time of diagnosis. Victims should also make a mesothelioma claim as soon as they are diagnosed and within 12 months of the date that they were awarded with the IIDB. For civil claims, recoveries vary from a minimum of £45,000 to in excess of £500,000.

Simpson Millar LLP Solicitors are accredited with the Investors in People and Lexcel Quality Standards. The firm is also recognised as one of the best law firms to work for by finishing top for "Company Culture and Style" in the "Top Legal Employers" Guide 2008/09. Registered to act for clients in England and Wales, Simpson Millar LLP Solicitors has offices in the areas of Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Gateshead, Lancaster, Leeds, London, Manchester, Sheffield and Wimbledon.

Mesothelioma sufferers in the UK should visit http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk for expert legal advice and services.