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Asbestos awards should be brought in line with Scottish law
“This consultation gives the government another opportunity to look again at compensation for bereavement,” he said.
“We believe strongly that there is a powerful case for a change in the law to bring compensation for bereavement into line with the amounts currently paid in Scotland.”
Original Article: Legal and Medical
Our Source: Claims Standards Council Weekly Bulletin 10/08/07
Asbestos awards should be brought in line with Scottish law
10/08/2007
The government should bring the amount of compensation awarded to bereaved families of mesothelioma victims in England & Wales, in line with payments made in Scotland, solicitors have argued.
The demands are in response to a Ministry of Justice consultation aimed at improving the system for dealing with claims for compensation for personal injuries and death.
In Scotland, payments of up to £30,000 have been made to bereaved widows and other family members can receive between £10,000 and £15,000 each. However, in England and Wales the level of compensation is set at £10,000 by law and is only payable to the spouse.
Ian McFall, Head of asbestos policy at Thompsons Solicitors, believes there needs to be equality for families affected by asbestos.
