Payout Table (UK Claims)

Here’s a realistic payout table for successful asbestos trust fund applicants, based on typical UK asbestos trusts like the T & N UK Asbestos Trust and The EL Trust, as well as U.S. trust practices for reference. 

UK payouts are generally smaller than U.S. payouts because they are based on company contributions, not court verdicts.

Typical Asbestos Trust Fund Payout Table (UK)

Estimated Lump-Sum Payment (£)

Condition / Severity

Mesothelioma (advanced / terminal)

£80,000 – £120,000

Most trusts prioritise terminal cases; payment usually fast-tracked.

Mesothelioma (moderate, not terminal)

£50,000 – £80,000

Based on prognosis and expected care costs.

Asbestosis (moderate, diagnosed lung impairment)

£30,000 – £60,000

Severity, lung function, and age influence payout.

Asbestosis (mild)

£10,000 – £30,000

Early-stage disease or minor functional impairment.

Diffuse Pleural Thickening / Pleural Disease (significant)

£15,000 – £35,000

Significant but non-life-threatening pleural changes.

Diffuse Pleural Thickening / Pleural Disease (mild)

£5,000 – £15,000

Mild scarring; mostly compensates for inconvenience and monitoring.

Secondary exposure (household) – family members

£5,000 – £20,000

Only available in cases with strong evidence of domestic exposure.

Surviving dependents / posthumous claim

£20,000 – £60,000

Payment depends on family relationship and deceased’s exposure record.

Key Notes About Trust Fund Payouts

Payout ranges are indicative – Actual payments vary based on:

Severity and prognosis of disease

Evidence of exposure and company liability

Age at diagnosis and dependency status

UK payouts are capped by the available trust funds; these are fixed funds, unlike U.S. litigation, where awards can be higher and include punitive damages.

Fast-tracking for terminal illnesses – Mesothelioma cases often receive faster payment than chronic, non-terminal conditions.

Combined claims – Some victims receive additional compensation through government schemes (e.g., DMPS, 2008 Mesothelioma Scheme), increasing total support.

Legal assistance improves outcomes – Experienced asbestos solicitors ensure claims are fully documented and maximize payout potential.