Mesothelioma is a rare but aggressive cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Its treatment is often extensive and expensive and may leave a patient unable to work. Many mesothelioma patients develop symptoms decades after exposure in the company responsible for the exposure. When one finds out they have mesothelioma, it is natural to feel worried if they are still eligible for compensation to cover their medical bills and other expenses. The good news is that one can still get compensated. This happens through mesothelioma trust funds, established to ensure victims and their families receive financial relief even if the responsible company no longer exists.
How Mesothelioma Trust Funds Work
A mesothelioma trust fund is a bank account containing money set aside by companies that used asbestos but declared bankruptcy due to overwhelming lawsuits. In return for remaining in business, a bankrupt asbestos company was ordered to set aside money to compensate mesothelioma victims. Rather than suing the company, eligible victims can file a claim directly with the trust.
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