Mesothelioma Financial Assistance

Mesothelioma Financial Support in All 50 States

Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Unfortunately, because it is a rare cancer, patients often need ongoing treatment from specialized doctors at top cancer centers.

It’s not uncommon for treatment costs and related expenses to reach hundreds of thousands of dollars each year — and insurance may not cover everything.

Mesothelioma patients and their families often face unexpected costs like:

• Equipment to make their house more accessible
• In-home medical care
• Lost wages from being unable to work
• Medical bills
• Mobility aids, like walkers or wheelchairs
• Prescriptions and medications
• The cost of traveling for treatment, including transportation and lodging
• Therapy or counseling

By seeking mesothelioma financial support, you can get support affording treatments, protecting your family’s financial future, and ensuring you have the resources to focus on what matters most — your health and spending time with loved ones.

For over 45 years, Sokolove Law has helped families impacted by mesothelioma navigate the financial burden of this devastating disease. The average payout for asbestos lawsuits is over $1 Million.

Types of Mesothelioma Financial Assistance

Mesothelioma financial assistance is available from multiple sources to help patients and families manage the high costs of treatment.

Legal options, government programs, and charitable resources can provide compensation for medical bills, lost income, and caregiving needs, offering much-needed financial relief.

Find out more about the mesothelioma financial compensation options that may be available to you.

​​“Once the financial weight is off your brain, it’s easier to worry about the things that matter, like my treatments, getting better, and my quality of life.”
– Ginger, Mesothelioma Survivor & Firm Client

Mesothelioma Legal Claims

Mesothelioma legal claims provide between $1 Million and $11.4 Million on average, depending on if the case settles or goes to court. Payouts can help cover medical expenses, lost wages, and costs related to the disease.

These claims hold asbestos companies accountable for exposing individuals to the toxic mineral, often resulting in settlements or verdicts that ease the financial burden on patients and their families.

Our past mesothelioma settlements and verdicts include: 

• $40 Million to a U.S. Navy veteran with pleural mesothelioma
• $11.49 Million for a Florida demolition worker
• $10.99 Million to the family of a California laborer
• $8.26 Million for an auto mechanic in Louisiana
• $4 Million to the family of a boiler worker in California
• $7 Million for a welder with mesothelioma
• $9.3 Million to the family of a U.S. Navy veteran in Massachusetts

Many of our clients start receiving payouts in as few as 90 days, with additional money coming in over the next year or so.

While there’s never a guarantee of compensation in any case, we’ll fight hard to get you everything you’re entitled to.

Call (800) 647-3434 now to see if you may be eligible for compensation from a mesothelioma legal claim.

Asbestos Trust Fund Claims

Many companies that exposed workers to asbestos filed for bankruptcy to avoid facing mesothelioma lawsuits. However, courts ordered these companies to set up asbestos trust funds to pay victims and their loved ones.

An estimated $30 Billion is still available in these trust funds, and you may be eligible for a portion of this money.

Asbestos trust funds often allow families to secure compensation from the comfort of their own homes and without going through the litigation process.

Mesothelioma VA Benefits

For much of the 20th century, asbestos was widely used by all branches of the U.S. military, causing many veterans to develop mesothelioma decades later.

Veterans and their families may be able to seek mesothelioma financial support from VA benefit claims. Since mesothelioma has a 100% disability rating, those affected may be eligible for over $3,800 a month and free health care.

Asbestos Exposure & Mesothelioma Workers’ Compensation

Mesothelioma workers’ compensation is a type of benefit that’s provided when someone is injured on the job and no longer able to work. Workers with mesothelioma from on-the-job asbestos exposure may qualify for workers' compensation.

In addition to replacing a portion of a worker’s wages and providing mesothelioma financial support, workers’ comp may also help patients afford medical treatments.

The average workers’ compensation claim payout is less than $45,000, which leads many families to seek compensation from additional sources as well.

Mesothelioma Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

Patients who are under the age of 65 and have to stop working due to their cancer diagnosis may be eligible for mesothelioma Social Security disability benefits.

SSDI is a federal program that provides financial assistance to those with a serious illness or disability. Many Americans contribute to Social Security with each paycheck.

The amount you receive from SSDI depends on your work history and contributions. If eligible, you’ll receive mesothelioma financial assistance in the form of monthly checks.

Mesothelioma is also on the Social Security Administration’s compassionate allowances list, which helps speed up the approval process, so patients can receive compensation faster.

Travel & Transportation Grants

Getting the best possible care often means traveling to a mesothelioma specialist who has experience treating your specific type of cancer. Mesothelioma travel grants provide compensation to help patients or groups access treatment for cancer.

Patients who travel to receive specialized mesothelioma care live longer on average than those who receive cancer treatment closer to home, according to JAMA Network.

A few organizations that offer mesothelioma grants for travel and lodging include:

• Corporate Angel Network: This nonprofit organization arranges free travel on corporate jets for cancer patients, helping them reach specialized treatment centers across the country.
• Mercy Medical Angels: As a leading medical transportation charity, this group helps coordinate travel and provides financial assistance for patients who need to access critical mesothelioma care.
• Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation: This nonprofit offers financial aid of up to $1,000 to help cover travel expenses for consultations with mesothelioma experts or multiple trips to participate in clinical trials.
• The American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge: With 31 locations near cancer treatment centers across the U.S., this program provides free lodging for patients undergoing treatment, ensuring they have a comfortable place to stay during their care.

Mesothelioma travel grants can ease the financial burden of seeking care away from home, making it easier to focus on your treatment and recovery.

Home Service Assistance

Home service assistance can provide essential support for mesothelioma patients and their caregivers, helping to ease daily challenges and ensure quality care.

These services can range from everyday tasks like cleaning to more complicated needs like in-home medical care.

Home services for mesothelioma may include:

• CancerCare: This financial assistance program can provide support for home-related tasks and childcare to eligible cancer patients.
• Lotsa Helping Hands: This platform can connect patients or caregivers with local volunteers who can assist with meal preparation and other tasks.
• VA Caregiver Support Program: Run by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, this program offers compensation for caregivers of veterans with mesothelioma to access short-term or respite care.

These services can be a critical part of maintaining the quality of life for both patients and caregivers during the treatment and recovery process.

Who Qualifies for Mesothelioma Financial Support?

Qualifications for mesothelioma financial assistance depend on factors like the source of compensation, the patient’s asbestos exposure history, and the severity of their illness.

Legal claims typically require proof that asbestos exposure caused the disease, while government programs and benefits may have additional criteria, including proof of military service or financial need.

Generally speaking, asbestos claims can be filed by:

• Patients with mesothelioma, lung cancer, or other asbestos-related illnesses
• Their spouse, children, or other immediate family members
• The representative of a patient’s estate

Each type of mesothelioma financial assistance has its own eligibility requirements, application process, and deadlines, making it important to explore all available options as soon as possible.

Not sure if you qualify? Call (800) 647-3434 for free help determining your eligibility for mesothelioma financial assistance. We’re available 24/7.

How to Get Mesothelioma Financial Assistance

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, financial assistance may be available through legal claims, asbestos trust funds, VA benefits, and other compensation options.

An experienced mesothelioma attorney can help you understand your eligibility and guide you through the process.

Pursuing mesothelioma financial assistance generally involves:

• Exploring Your Options: During a free case review, a legal team can determine if you may qualify for trust fund claims, lawsuits, veterans' benefits, or other forms of compensation. We'll also go over results we’ve secured for clients in your area or who worked with the same asbestos products as you.
• Gathering Supporting Evidence: Attorneys will collect evidence — like medical records, employment records, and corporate documents — to prove your asbestos exposure and show that companies knowingly put you at risk.
• Filing Claims on Your Behalf: Your legal team ensures that claims are submitted correctly and before any legal deadlines expire. This includes asbestos trust fund claims, which contain an estimated $30 Billion, and lawsuits against asbestos-related companies that haven’t declared bankruptcy.
• Negotiating Terms & Compensation Amounts: Many mesothelioma cases result in settlements, where attorneys work to secure financial relief by negotiating a payout amount without going to trial. This process helps families receive compensation faster.

In the rare case that a settlement isn’t reached, a legal team may take your claim to court and fight for the compensation you deserve from a trial verdict.

Deadlines on Mesothelioma Financial Support

In legal cases, there’s only a limited amount of time to pursue mesothelioma financial support. Because mesothelioma cases are time-sensitive, starting the process as soon as possible can help ensure you don’t miss out.

Deadlines for filing lawsuits are known as statutes of limitations. These deadlines vary by state, but in some cases, you only have 1 year after a diagnosis or the death of a loved one.

Don’t miss your chance to seek the money you deserve. Contact our team now to get help filing for mesothelioma financial support.

See If You Qualify for Mesothelioma Financial Support

At Sokolove Law, we can help families in all 50 states pursue mesothelioma financial support after a cancer diagnosis.

We offer free consultations to see if you meet the mesothelioma lawsuit criteria and can help you explore other potential sources of compensation, including travel grants and disability insurance.

Our team understands the emotional and financial challenges that come with a mesothelioma diagnosis, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.

To date, we’ve secured more than $5.2 Billion for mesothelioma victims and their families.

There are no upfront costs or hourly fees to get help pursuing the money you may be entitled to, so you can take action without any financial risk.

Call (800) 647-3434 now or fill out our contact form to find out about all of the options that may be available to you.

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