Making a claim

Turner Freeman Lawyers specalise in helping people who have been diagnosed with an asbestos disease claim compensation. This page provides a short summary of rights that may be available to persons diagnosed with an asbestos disease.

People diagnosed with asbestos diseases may be able to obtain compensation from a variety of different sources.  Some of the sources of compensation require an election that no other claim be pursued, while others can be pursued concurrently.  It is very important that you contact a lawyer and obtain advice as soon as you are diagnosed with an asbestos disease so as to protect your rights to claim.

  • What to expect

    For many people who develop asbestos diseases, the legal process is very different to anything they have done before. In this section, we outline a timetable of what a typical claim involves. Of course, each claim is different and you should rely on what your solicitor tells you rather than this general information.

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  • Common law claims

    When people talk about 'making a claim' they are generally referring to making a common law claim. Over the years Turner Freeman has acted for thousands of people suffering from asbestos diseases in common law claims.

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  • Workers' compensation claims

    For most South Australians who become sick as a result of their exposure to asbestos dust and fibre, a common law claim will be available and will be the best option. However, for some, a worker's compensation claim may be their only entitlement to claim compensation.

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  • Claims for UK exposure

    If you were exposed to asbestos in the UK and later get an illness caused by your exposure to asbestos, you can claim compensation in the UK even if you no longer live there. If you were exposed to asbestos both in the UK and in Australia, you may be able to make claims in both the UK and Australia.

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  • Former Commonwealth employees

    If you are a current or former Commonwealth employee or current or former member of the Australian Defence Force, and you are suffering from an asbestos disease, you can claim compensation if your asbestos disease is attributable to your employment by the Commonwealth or the Australian Defence Force

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