If you have been exposed to asbestos and now have an illness as a result, it is possible that you could seek fair compensation and benefits through the state itself. In addition to being able to get medical benefits, you may be able to receive temporary total disability, permanent partial, or total disability benefits if you are living with an asbestos-related illness.
If you or someone you love were exposed and pass away after a compensable work injury, your loved ones may also be able to seek weekly benefits and funeral expenses (up to a $5,000 value).
Making a claim requires a lawsuit
Did you realize that the only way to get compensation for asbestos exposure is to file a civil lawsuit or claim? You may need to make a claim against an asbestos bankruptcy trust, Missouri asbestos workers’ compensation or the individual that exposed you.
Starting your claim shows that you are serious about getting compensated for what you’ve been through. It also helps you seek the lost wages you’ve suffered as well as compensation for medical expenses and other financial losses.
Missouri’s enhanced benefit law can help you get fairly compensated, because the state recognizes that people who have been exposed to asbestos may have many medical needs and expenses that make it difficult for them to work or support themselves or their families. With the enhanced benefit, it is possible to get up to 300% of the victim’s average weekly wage for up to 212 weeks.
What can you do to make the best claim for compensation?
If you want to make a solid claim for compensation, it’s important for you to make sure that you keep documentation about your injuries and how they have affected your ability to work. Missouri’s enhanced benefit law could allow you to get a large sum of money to support yourself, but you will need to show that you were injured by asbestos and that your illness is linked to your work.
To put together your case, documentation will be key. Make sure you gather medical reports, work information and more, so you can have plenty of evidence.