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A more personal approach to your silicosis, asbestos or dust disease claim in Victoria.
If you’ve been exposed to asbestos, silica or dust at work or during home renovations, it can cause a range of diseases later in life.
We’ve helped thousands of Australians claim compensation for illnesses, but we understand your situation is unique and you’re different from every one of them. Getting you more compensation starts with building a personal relationship with you, to truly understand your situation.
There’s no cost to speak to one of our dust disease lawyers, tell your side of the story, and find out how much compensation you can claim.
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Being diagnosed with an asbestos or dust disease can create an enormous amount of financial stress. But our asbestos and mesothelioma lawyers are here to help. We get to know you and your family to learn about your life before your diagnosis. We look beyond your illness, to understand your work, family, social and financial situation. Then we look at what’s changed. Many of our clients’ illnesses have led to life complications that can be overlooked. By getting to know you personally we identify these issues and claim all your entitlements. That’s why you’ll get more compensation with Law Partners on your side.
What dust diseases can I claim for in Victoria?
No matter how you’ve been injured, we’re here to help you claim your full compensation entitlements.
Asbestosis.
Prolonged exposure to asbestos fibres can cause lung tissue scarring and shortness of breath. Symptoms can range from mild to severe and generally appear many years after initial exposure.
Silicosis.
Silica is a substance naturally found in certain types of stone, rock, sand and clay. Silicosis is a lung disease caused by inhaling large amounts of crystalline silica dust, usually over many years working with these materials.
Mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that develops in the lining that covers the outer surface of some of the body’s organs. It’s usually linked to asbestos exposure. Even brief exposure to asbestos can lead to Mesothelioma.
Pneumoconiosis and Black Lung Disease.
Pneumoconiosis refers to a group of lung diseases caused by dust in the lungs. With coal workers it’s commonly known as “black lung disease”, and is caused by inhaling coal dust over long periods of time.
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What can I claim in Victoria?
If you’ve developed a dust disease, the compensation options open to you depend on what you were exposed to and the circumstances. Here are some examples of entitlements for asbestos-related diseases in Victoria:
| Circumstances of Exposure | Entitlements |
|---|---|
| At work | Medical expenses, pension and other benefits (statutory compensation), and lump sum compensation in certain circumstances via WorkSafe Victoria. |
| As a commonwealth employee | Either statutory compensation (a lump sum for permanent impairment, weekly payments and medical expenses) OR a lump sum common law claim via Comcare. |
| In the defence forces | A pension and payment of medical expenses under the Veterans Entitlements Act. |
| Outside work | Compensation claim against the product manufacturer or location where exposure occurred via the County Court of Victoria or the Supreme Court of Victoria, depending on the complexity and severity of the case. |
Our dust disease lawyers will take time to listen to your story, understand how you’ve been impacted and explain everything you’re entitled to claim.
Frequently asked questions.
How do I prove what caused my dust disease?
Since exposure to hazards like asbestos generally occurs long before related diseases develop, it might seem hard to pinpoint exactly where and when you were exposed.
But we can help. Our specialist Victorian dust disease and asbestos lawyers will work with you to identify any potential exposure, including:
- Living in close proximity to industrial sites
- Work-related exposure to asbestos, silica or other dusts
- Being in a home that contained asbestos during renovations
- Working with asbestos, or being around someone who was working with asbestos
Your Victorian Law Partners legal team will investigate and thoroughly document all the required evidence on your behalf.
I was exposed to asbestos during renovations years ago in Victoria. Can I still claim?
Asbestos-related diseases can take many years to develop. No matter how long ago you were exposed to asbestos, you may still have a valid claim for compensation, and compensation amounts can be significant. There’s no cost to speak to one of our asbestos lawyers and discuss your situation.
I lived with someone who worked with asbestos. Can I claim?
Yes, there have been many cases of successful compensation claims for asbestos-related illnesses such as mesothelioma on behalf of people who have lived with someone who worked with asbestos. Asbestos fibres can be brought into the home on clothing, skin and in hair, leaving family members exposed. If you believe you’ve been exposed to asbestos in this way, you may have a valid claim.
How do no win no fee lawyers work?
No win no fee lawyers offer to run your case for you and only get paid when you win. If you choose the right lawyer, it’s an excellent option that allows you to pursue your claim without any risk, but it’s important to check the lawyer’s costs agreement to fully understand what’s covered. With some no win no fee lawyers you can still end up having to pay thousands of dollars in disbursements if your case is unsuccessful. This is because their no win no fee agreements cover their professional fees but not the costs they incur. At Law Partners, our no win no fee, no disbursements guarantee covers all our costs and disbursements as well as our professional fees, so you can pursue your claim with peace of mind.
You’re in safe hands with Law Partners.
Your Victorian dust disease lawyer is backed by a team of specialists including paralegals, medico-legal experts, forensic accountants and barristers. Your team will work hard for you, check in with you regularly and always keep you up to date with your case. You’re in safe hands with Australia’s largest specialist personal injury firm.
Why should I choose Law Partners?
Caring for our clients drives everything we do – that’s why thousands of Australians every year choose Law Partners.
We’ll match you with an expert lawyer who specialises in dust disease claims like yours.
We’ll build a personal relationship with you and your family to make sure we understand the true impact of your illness.
Your legal team will check in with you regularly and always keep you up to date with your case.
We win over 99% of our cases and pride ourselves in winning more compensation.
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