The average payout for an asbestos lawsuit depends on whether the case settles or goes to trial, and can range from $1 million to $2 million for a settlement to $5 million to $11.4 million for a verdict:
Outcome
Average payout
Settlement
$1–$2 million
Verdict
$5–$11.4 million
Factors that can affect the amount of compensation include the number of companies named in the lawsuit and the type of disease involved.
Here are some other things to know about asbestos lawsuit payouts:
Family members, spouses, or dependents can file wrongful death lawsuits if a loved one dies from mesothelioma.
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