How much money is left in the asbestos trust fund?
People also ask, how much do asbestos victims get?
The average mesothelioma settlement amount is between $1 million and $1.4 million, according to recent reports. The average mesothelioma trial verdict award is around $2.4 million. The largest mesothelioma verdict amount recorded was for $250 million.
Keeping this in consideration, how are asbestos cases paid out?
Mesothelioma Compensation and Asbestos Trust Funds As of 2014, the US asbestos bankruptcy trusts have paid out roughly $21 billion to date. The amount paid for a single case is based on the number of present cases, how many cases are expected in the future, divided into the amount of money or assets of each trust.
In general, mesothelioma claims have the shortest waiting time, since it is solely caused by asbestos exposure and additional evidence is not required. If you file for mesothelioma compensation, you will generally receive your money within 3 to 6 months.