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= Asbestos Trust Funds: Complete Database of 60+ Active Funds Holding $30 Billion for Mesothelioma Victims (January 2026) = {| class="infobox" style="width:280px; float:right; margin:0 0 1em 1em; border:2px solid #1a5276; background:#ffffff; border-radius:8px; overflow:hidden;" |- ! colspan="2" style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; font-size:1.1em; text-align:center;" | 🛡️ Trust Fund Quick Facts |- | colspan="2" style="background:#e8f4f8; padding:10px; text-align:center; font-style:italic;" | What mesothelioma victims can recover |- | style="padding:10px; font-weight:bold; width:40%; background:#f8f9fa; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" | Total Available | style="padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" | '''$30+ Billion''' |- | style="padding:10px; font-weight:bold; background:#f8f9fa; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" | Average Recovery | style="padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" | '''$300K-$500K''' |- | style="padding:10px; font-weight:bold; background:#f8f9fa; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" | Active Trusts | style="padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" | '''60+ Funds''' |- | style="padding:10px; font-weight:bold; background:#f8f9fa; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" | Processing Time | style="padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" | '''90 Days Avg.''' |- | style="padding:10px; font-weight:bold; background:#f8f9fa; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" | Approval Rate | style="padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" | '''92%''' |- | style="padding:10px; font-weight:bold; background:#f8f9fa;" | Upfront Cost | style="padding:10px;" | '''$0 (Contingency)''' |- | colspan="2" style="background:linear-gradient(135deg, #e67e22 0%, #d35400 100%); padding:12px; text-align:center;" | [https://dandell.com/contact-us/ <span style="color:white; font-weight:bold; font-size:1.1em;">🛡️ Free Case Review →</span>] |- | colspan="2" style="background:#f8f9fa; padding:8px; text-align:center; font-size:0.9em;" | '''📞 (866) 222-9990''' |} == Executive Summary == This comprehensive guide provides mesothelioma victims and their families with complete information about the 60+ active asbestos trust funds holding over $30 billion in assets designated for compensation payments. Trust funds were established through bankruptcy proceedings when asbestos manufacturers faced overwhelming litigation, creating a streamlined compensation system that operates parallel to traditional lawsuits. Average mesothelioma claimants recover between $300,000 and $500,000 when filing strategically across multiple trusts, with exceptional cases recovering over $1 million. Victims typically qualify for 5-8 different trust funds based on their exposure history, and experienced [https://dandell.com/mesothelioma-lawyer/ mesothelioma attorneys] can identify all potential compensation sources within days of initial consultation. Time-sensitive deadlines require immediate action, as statutes of limitations range from 1-3 years depending on state, and multiple trusts recently began destroying records over 10 years old. == Why This Matters == For mesothelioma victims and their families, understanding the trust fund system can mean the difference between receiving partial compensation and maximizing your total recovery. Many victims mistakenly believe that because the company responsible for their exposure went bankrupt decades ago, no compensation remains available. In reality, the bankruptcy process created dedicated funding pools specifically designed to pay future claims like yours. The trust fund system operates completely independently from traditional lawsuits, meaning you can pursue both simultaneously without one affecting the other. This dual-track approach typically results in significantly higher total compensation than pursuing either pathway alone. Trust funds also process claims much faster than litigation—averaging 90 days compared to 12-18 months for lawsuits—providing financial relief during the critical treatment period when medical expenses accumulate rapidly. Perhaps most importantly, trust fund claims have a '''92% approval rate''' when filed with proper documentation, making them one of the most reliable compensation sources available to mesothelioma victims. However, recent developments including document destruction policies and declining payment percentages mean that delays can permanently reduce your recovery amount or eliminate certain claims entirely. {| style="width:100%; background:#cce5ff; border:1px solid #007bff; border-left:5px solid #007bff; border-radius:4px; margin:1em 0;" |- | style="padding:15px; color:#004085;" | '''ℹ️ Why Trust Funds Exist:''' When asbestos companies faced bankruptcy from overwhelming lawsuits, courts required them to establish trust funds to compensate current and future victims. These funds guarantee compensation even though the original companies no longer exist—ensuring you can still recover damages for exposure that occurred decades ago. |} ---- == Key Facts Box: Asbestos Trust Fund System Overview == {| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; margin:1em 0; border-collapse:collapse;" |- ! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:left;" | Category ! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:left;" | Key Fact ! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:left;" | Significance |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold; background:#e8f4f8;" | Total Available Assets | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8;" | Over $30 billion across 60+ trusts | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8;" | Substantial funds remain for future claims |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold;" | Claims Processed | style="padding:12px;" | More than 3.3 million paid | style="padding:12px;" | Proven system with established procedures |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold; background:#e8f4f8;" | Average Mesothelioma Recovery | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8;" | $300,000-$500,000 combined | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8;" | Exceptional cases exceed $1 million |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold;" | Qualifying Trusts Per Victim | style="padding:12px;" | 5-8 different trusts typical | style="padding:12px;" | Multiple recovery sources maximize total |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold; background:#e8f4f8;" | Processing Time (Expedited) | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8;" | 90 days average | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8;" | Fast payments during treatment |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold;" | Approval Rate | style="padding:12px;" | 92% for expedited review | style="padding:12px;" | High success rate with proper documentation |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold; background:#e8f4f8;" | Highest-Paying Trust | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8;" | NARCO Trust (100% payment) | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8;" | Average mesothelioma payment: $238,000 |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold;" | Filing Deadlines | style="padding:12px;" | 1-3 years from diagnosis | style="padding:12px;" | State-dependent; immediate action required |} ---- {| style="width:100%; background:#f8d7da; border:1px solid #dc3545; border-left:5px solid #dc3545; border-radius:4px; margin:1em 0;" |- | style="padding:15px; color:#721c24;" | '''⛔ CRITICAL ALERT — Document Destruction in Progress:''' Multiple major trusts began destroying claim records over 10 years old starting April 15, 2025, despite objections from state Attorneys General. Affected trusts include W.R. Grace, Babcock & Wilcox, Pittsburgh Corning, Owens Corning, and Shook & Fletcher. '''Immediate action required to preserve claim rights.''' |} ---- == What Are Asbestos Trust Funds and How Do They Work? == Asbestos trust funds represent court-supervised compensation programs established through bankruptcy proceedings when companies faced overwhelming liability from asbestos exposure claims. According to [https://dandell.com/mesothelioma/mesothelioma-asbestos-trust-fund-payouts/ Danziger & De Llano's trust fund guide], these funds ensure victims receive compensation even after the responsible company reorganizes or ceases operations. The bankruptcy process requires companies to fund trusts adequately before receiving protection from future lawsuits, creating dedicated pools specifically for asbestos victims. {| style="width:90%; margin:1.5em auto; background:#f8f9fa; border-left:4px solid #1a5276; border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;" |- | style="padding:20px 25px 15px; font-style:italic; font-size:1.05em; line-height:1.6;" | "Trust funds provide a critical compensation pathway that works differently from traditional lawsuits. While lawsuits require proving a defendant's negligence in court, trust fund claims involve documenting exposure to the bankrupt company's products and meeting established medical criteria. This creates faster, more predictable compensation for victims who need financial resources during treatment." |- | style="padding:5px 25px 20px; text-align:right;" | '''— Paul Danziger,''' Founding Partner, [https://dandell.com/lawyers/paul-danziger/ Danziger & De Llano] |} The [https://mesothelioma.net/mesothelioma-asbestos-trust-funds trust fund system] operates through three major claims processing organizations: CRMC (Claims Resolution Management Corporation) manages 15+ trusts including Johns-Manville and NARCO, having processed over 1.7 million claims across 30+ years. Verus Claims Services manages 35+ active trusts from its Princeton facility. DCPF (Delaware Claims Processing Facility) oversees 12+ major trusts including Pittsburgh Corning and Armstrong World Industries, specializing in complex multi-fund structures. Each trust evaluates claims using Trust Distribution Procedures (TDPs) that establish specific criteria for different disease categories, exposure requirements, and payment schedules. Understanding these procedures is essential for maximizing compensation, which is why [https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/mesothelioma-asbestos-trust-funds/ experienced mesothelioma attorneys] who regularly file trust claims achieve significantly higher recoveries than individuals attempting to navigate the system alone. ---- == Which Trust Funds Pay the Highest Amounts for Mesothelioma Claims? == === Tier 1: Highest Payment Percentages (30%+) === {| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; margin:1em 0; border-collapse:collapse;" |- ! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:left;" | Trust Name ! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:center;" | Payment % ! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:center;" | Initial Funding ! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:center;" | Current Assets ! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:center;" | Claims Paid ! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:center;" | Avg. Meso Payment |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold; background:#e8f4f8;" | NARCO Trust | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center; color:#28a745; font-weight:bold;" | 100% | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | $6.32 billion | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | $2.1 billion | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | 890,000+ | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center; font-weight:bold;" | $238,000 |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold;" | Shook & Fletcher | style="padding:12px; text-align:center; font-weight:bold;" | 58% | style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | $1.1 billion | style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | $450 million | style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | 45,000+ | style="padding:12px; text-align:center; font-weight:bold;" | $195,000 |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold; background:#e8f4f8;" | ASARCO | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center; font-weight:bold;" | 35% | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | $1.85 billion | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | $780 million | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | 120,000+ | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center; font-weight:bold;" | $165,000 |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold;" | API Inc. | style="padding:12px; text-align:center; font-weight:bold;" | 35% | style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | $2.2 billion | style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | $890 million | style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | 85,000+ | style="padding:12px; text-align:center; font-weight:bold;" | $155,000 |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold; background:#e8f4f8;" | Eagle-Picher Industries | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center; font-weight:bold;" | 33% | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | $2.7 billion | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | $1.1 billion | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | 175,000+ | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center; font-weight:bold;" | $148,000 |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold;" | W.R. Grace | style="padding:12px; text-align:center; font-weight:bold;" | 30.1% | style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | $3.0 billion | style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | $1.5-1.84 billion | style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | 225,000+ | style="padding:12px; text-align:center; font-weight:bold;" | $142,000 |} {| style="width:100%; background:#d4edda; border:1px solid #28a745; border-left:5px solid #28a745; border-radius:4px; margin:1em 0;" |- | style="padding:15px; color:#155724;" | '''✅ Good News:''' Shook & Fletcher recently '''increased''' its payment percentage from 50% to 58% effective May 30, 2025—signaling strong financial health. CRMC assumed administration from Verus in June 2024, streamlining the claims process for victims. |} '''NARCO Trust''' stands alone as the only major trust paying 100% of scheduled values. Initially funded with $6.32 billion, NARCO has distributed payments to over 890,000 claimants while maintaining $2.1 billion in current assets. Average mesothelioma payments from NARCO reach $238,000, the highest of any active trust. Workers exposed to NARCO (North American Refractories Company) products at industrial facilities, particularly those involving high-temperature insulation, should prioritize this trust in their filing strategy. For detailed information about specific trust eligibility requirements, consult [https://dandell.com/asbestos-trust-funds/asbestos-trust-funds-support-families/ Danziger & De Llano's trust fund resources]. ---- === Tier 2: Moderate Payment Percentages (10-30%) === {| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; margin:1em 0; border-collapse:collapse;" |- ! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:left;" | Trust Name ! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:center;" | Payment % ! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:center;" | Initial Funding ! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:center;" | Current Assets ! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:center;" | Avg. Meso Payment |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold; background:#e8f4f8;" | Combustion Engineering | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | 25-30% | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | $1.6 billion | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | $720 million | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | $135,000 |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold;" | Pittsburgh Corning | style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | 19% | style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | $3.41 billion | style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | $1.114 billion | style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | $125,000 |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold; background:#e8f4f8;" | Flintkote | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | 15% | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | $1.3 billion | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | $420 million | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | $98,000 |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold;" | Federal-Mogul T&N Subfund | style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | 8.5% | style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | $2.9 billion combined | style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | $980 million | style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | $88,000 |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold; background:#e8f4f8;" | Federal-Mogul FMP Subfund | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | 12.2% | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | Included above | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | Included above | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | $95,000 |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold;" | USG Trust | style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | 11% | style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | $4.0 billion | style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | $820.4 million | style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | $85,000 |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold; background:#e8f4f8;" | Armstrong World Industries | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | 10.8% | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | $2.3 billion | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | $780 million | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | $82,000 |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold;" | Kaiser Aluminum | style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | 10.6% | style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | $850 million | style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | $290 million | style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | $78,000 |} '''Pittsburgh Corning Trust''' manages the largest single trust fund at $3.41 billion initial funding. Pittsburgh Corning manufactured UNIBESTOS, one of the most widely used asbestos insulation products in American industry. The [https://dandell.com/asbestos-trust-funds/pittsburg-corning-asbestos-trust-payments-lawsuits/ Pittsburgh Corning claims guide] provides detailed filing information. {| style="width:100%; background:#cce5ff; border:1px solid #007bff; border-left:5px solid #007bff; border-radius:4px; margin:1em 0;" |- | style="padding:15px; color:#004085;" | '''ℹ️ Complex Structure Alert:''' The Federal-Mogul Trust comprises four distinct subfunds: T&N Subfund (8.5%), FMP Subfund (12.2%), and Fel-Pro and Vellumoid Subfunds (both requiring lawsuit filing rather than percentage-based payments). This complexity requires [https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/asbestos-lawyer/ experienced legal guidance] to navigate effectively. |} ---- === Tier 3 & 4: Lower Payment Percentages (<10%) === {| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; margin:1em 0; border-collapse:collapse;" |- ! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:left;" | Trust Name ! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:center;" | Payment % ! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:center;" | Initial Funding ! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:center;" | Current Assets ! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:center;" | Avg. Meso Payment |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold; background:#e8f4f8;" | Celotex | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | 7% | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | $1.2 billion | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | $210 million | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | $62,000 |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold;" | Johns-Manville | style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | 5.1% | style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | $3.02 billion | style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | $558-630 million | style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | $55,000 |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold; background:#e8f4f8;" | G-I Holdings/GAF | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | 5% | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | $1.4 billion | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | $380 million | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | $48,000 |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold;" | Owens Corning/Fibreboard | style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | 4.7% | style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | $4.9 billion combined | style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | $1.8 billion | style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | $45,000 |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold; background:#e8f4f8;" | Babcock & Wilcox | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | 4.7% | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | $1.8 billion | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | $620 million | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | $45,000 |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold;" | H.K. Porter | style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | 3% | style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | $450 million | style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | $85 million | style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | $28,000 |} '''Johns-Manville Trust''' represents the oldest and most prolific asbestos trust, having processed over 850,000 claims since its 1988 establishment. Despite lower percentages, Johns-Manville remains critical because the company's products appeared in virtually every industrial and commercial setting, meaning most victims qualify. Detailed information about Johns-Manville claims is available at [https://dandell.com/mesothelioma/johns-manville-asbestos-trust-payments-lawsuits/ Danziger & De Llano's Johns-Manville guide]. '''Additional Active Trusts''' with varying payment percentages include: A&I Corporation (8.5%), AC&S (14%), Alaska (7.5%), APG (9.2%), ARTRA (12%), Bartells (6.8%), C.E. Thurston (15%), DII Industries (8%), Eagle Inc. (10%), Fairmont Supply (4.5%), Flexitallic (11%), Fuller-Austin (7%), J.T. Thorpe (18%), Leslie Controls (13%), Lummus (9%), Lykes Brothers (6%), Maremont (8%), Muralo (5%), Pacor (7%), Plant Insulation (12%), Porter Hayden (8.5%), Quigley (10%), Rapid-American (8%), Rock Wool (15%), Sepco (9%), Skinner Engine (6%), Stone & Webster (7.5%), Swan Transportation (5%), Synkoloid (4%), T H Agriculture (11%), Thorpe Insulation (14%), United Gilsonite (8%), UNR (10%), Utex Industries (12%), Wallace & Gale (16%), and Western MacArthur/Western Asbestos (22%). ---- == How Do I Qualify for Asbestos Trust Fund Compensation? == === Disease Categories and Compensation Levels === {| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; margin:1em 0; border-collapse:collapse;" |- ! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:left;" | Disease Level ! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:left;" | Condition ! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:center;" | Combined Recovery Range ! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:left;" | Medical Requirements |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold; background:#e8f4f8;" | Level 8 (Highest) | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8;" | '''Mesothelioma''' | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center; color:#28a745; font-weight:bold;" | $300,000 - $500,000+ | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8;" | Pathology confirming malignant mesothelioma |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold;" | Level 7 | style="padding:12px;" | Lung Cancer | style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | $350,000 - $450,000 | style="padding:12px;" | Asbestos exposure + causation evidence |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold; background:#e8f4f8;" | Levels 1-6 | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8;" | Non-Malignant Conditions | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | $7,000 - $50,000 per trust | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8;" | Asbestosis, pleural disease, other conditions |} {| style="width:90%; margin:1.5em auto; background:#f8f9fa; border-left:4px solid #1a5276; border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;" |- | style="padding:20px 25px 15px; font-style:italic; font-size:1.05em; line-height:1.6;" | "Mesothelioma claims receive priority processing at most trusts because the disease is almost exclusively caused by asbestos exposure. This strong causal connection simplifies the documentation requirements compared to other asbestos-related diseases where alternative causes must be ruled out." |- | style="padding:5px 25px 20px; text-align:right;" | '''— Michelle Whitman,''' Attorney, [https://dandell.com/lawyers/michelle-whitman/ Danziger & De Llano] |} The [https://dandell.com/mesothelioma-diagnosis/ mesothelioma diagnosis guide] explains the medical documentation process, while the [https://dandell.com/lung-cancer/ lung cancer resources] address the specific requirements for those claims. ---- === Exposure Documentation Requirements === {| style="width:100%; background:#f8f9fa; border:2px solid #1a5276; border-radius:8px; margin:1em 0; overflow:hidden;" |- ! colspan="2" style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:center; font-size:1.1em;" | ✅ Documentation Checklist |- | style="padding:15px; width:50%; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid #dee2e6;" | '''Exposure Evidence Required:''' * ☐ Employment records with dates and locations * ☐ Social Security earnings statements * ☐ Union membership records * ☐ W-2 forms from relevant employers * ☐ Co-worker affidavits confirming exposure * ☐ Product identification evidence | style="padding:15px; width:50%; vertical-align:top;" | '''Medical Documentation Required:''' * ☐ Pathology report with diagnosis * ☐ Imaging studies (CT, X-ray, PET) * ☐ Physician causation statement * ☐ Treatment records * ☐ Military service records (DD-214 for veterans) * ☐ Work history timeline |} '''Exposure Period:''' Minimum 6 months of "meaningful and credible" exposure to the bankrupt company's products. '''Exposure Deadline:''' Before December 31, 1982 for most trusts, reflecting when most companies stopped using asbestos. '''Latency Period:''' Minimum 10-15 years from first exposure to diagnosis. {| style="width:90%; margin:1.5em auto; background:#f8f9fa; border-left:4px solid #1a5276; border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;" |- | style="padding:20px 25px 15px; font-style:italic; font-size:1.05em; line-height:1.6;" | "Documentation is where most victims underestimate the complexity. Companies went out of business 40+ years ago, employment records may be lost, and witnesses have passed away. Experienced attorneys maintain databases of jobsite information and product identification that prove invaluable for building strong claims." |- | style="padding:5px 25px 20px; text-align:right;" | '''— Rod de Llano,''' Founding Partner, [https://dandell.com/lawyers/rod-de-llano/ Danziger & De Llano] |} For comprehensive information about [https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/asbestos/manufacturers/ asbestos manufacturers] and their products, consult the [https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/asbestos/products/ product identification database]. ---- == What Are the Filing Deadlines for Trust Fund Claims? == {| style="width:100%; background:#fff3cd; border:1px solid #ffc107; border-left:5px solid #ffc107; border-radius:4px; margin:1em 0;" |- | style="padding:15px; color:#856404;" | '''⚠️ Statute of Limitations Warning:''' Filing deadlines vary by state—some allow only 1-2 years from diagnosis. Missing these deadlines '''permanently bars''' your claim. Contact an attorney immediately to protect your rights. |} {| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; margin:1em 0; border-collapse:collapse;" |- ! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:left;" | Deadline Category ! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:left;" | States ! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:center;" | Time Limit |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold; background:#f8d7da;" | 1-Year States (Shortest) | style="padding:12px; background:#f8d7da;" | California, Kentucky, Louisiana, Tennessee | style="padding:12px; background:#f8d7da; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; color:#721c24;" | 1 Year |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold; background:#fff3cd;" | 2-Year States (Most Common) | style="padding:12px; background:#fff3cd;" | Texas, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio, most others | style="padding:12px; background:#fff3cd; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; color:#856404;" | 2 Years |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold; background:#d4edda;" | 3-Year States | style="padding:12px; background:#d4edda;" | New York, Maine, New Mexico | style="padding:12px; background:#d4edda; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; color:#155724;" | 3 Years |} The [https://dandell.com/mesothelioma-law-lawsuits/mesothelioma-statute-of-limitations/ statute of limitations guide] provides state-specific information. Many states apply a "discovery rule" allowing victims to file within the limitations period starting from when they discovered their asbestos-related disease. ---- == How Do I File Asbestos Trust Fund Claims? == === Step-by-Step Filing Process === {| style="width:100%; background:#f8f9fa; border:1px solid #dee2e6; border-radius:8px; margin:1em 0; padding:20px;" |- | style="padding:10px;" | '''Step 1: Exposure Assessment''' ''(Week 1)''<br/> Document complete work history identifying all potential asbestos exposure sources including direct product contact, jobsite cross-contamination, and secondary exposure. See [https://dandell.com/asbestos-exposure/ asbestos exposure resources]. ⬇️ '''Step 2: Product Identification''' ''(Weeks 2-3)''<br/> Match exposure history with specific manufacturers' products to identify qualifying trusts. Industrial hygienists and product identification databases help establish these connections. ⬇️ '''Step 3: Medical Documentation''' ''(Weeks 2-4)''<br/> Gather pathology reports, imaging studies, physician statements, and treatment records. Obtain causation opinions linking disease to asbestos exposure. ⬇️ '''Step 4: Claim Preparation''' ''(Month 2)''<br/> Complete trust-specific claim forms with required documentation. Each trust has unique forms and requirements. ⬇️ '''Step 5: Submission and Processing''' ''(Months 2-3)''<br/> Submit claims to each qualifying trust. Choose expedited or individual review track. ⬇️ '''Step 6: Settlement and Payment''' ''(Months 3-6)''<br/> Accept settlement offers or pursue individual review for higher amounts. |} ---- === Expedited Review vs. Individual Review === {| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; margin:1em 0; border-collapse:collapse;" |- ! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:left;" | Feature ! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:center;" | Expedited Review ! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:center;" | Individual Review |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold; background:#e8f4f8;" | Percentage of Claims | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | 97-98% | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | 2-3% |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold;" | Processing Time | style="padding:12px; text-align:center; color:#28a745; font-weight:bold;" | 90 days average | style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | 6-18 months |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold; background:#e8f4f8;" | Payment Type | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | Fixed scheduled values | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center; color:#28a745; font-weight:bold;" | Potentially higher (negotiated) |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold;" | Documentation | style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | Standardized requirements | style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | Extensive documentation required |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold; background:#e8f4f8;" | Best For | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | Clear exposure, standard cases | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | Exceptional exposure, young victims |} {| style="width:90%; margin:1.5em auto; background:#f8f9fa; border-left:4px solid #1a5276; border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;" |- | style="padding:20px 25px 15px; font-style:italic; font-size:1.05em; line-height:1.6;" | "Most victims should file expedited claims for quick payment while reserving individual review for trusts where their exposure was particularly severe. Our team evaluates each trust individually to determine the optimal processing track." |- | style="padding:5px 25px 20px; text-align:right;" | '''— David Foster,''' Client Advocate, [https://dandell.com/advocates/david-foster/ Danziger & De Llano] |} The [https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/blog/mesothelioma-claim-filing-guide/ comprehensive filing guide] outlines the complete process. ---- == Can I File Both Trust Fund Claims and a Lawsuit? == {| style="width:100%; background:#d4edda; border:1px solid #28a745; border-left:5px solid #28a745; border-radius:4px; margin:1em 0;" |- | style="padding:15px; color:#155724;" | '''✅ Good News:''' Yes! You can pursue '''both''' trust fund claims '''and''' lawsuits simultaneously. This dual-track strategy typically maximizes total compensation—trust fund payments provide immediate financial relief while litigation proceeds toward potentially larger recovery. |} === Trust Funds vs. Lawsuits: Comparison === {| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; margin:1em 0; border-collapse:collapse;" |- ! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:left;" | Factor ! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:center;" | Trust Fund Claims ! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:center;" | Lawsuits |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold; background:#e8f4f8;" | Timeline | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center; color:#28a745; font-weight:bold;" | 90 days average | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | 12-18 months typical |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold;" | Certainty | style="padding:12px; text-align:center; color:#28a745; font-weight:bold;" | Guaranteed (with documentation) | style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | Uncertain outcome |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold; background:#e8f4f8;" | Payment Amount | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | Reduced percentage of scheduled values | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center; color:#28a745; font-weight:bold;" | Potentially higher |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold;" | Pain & Suffering | style="padding:12px; text-align:center;" | Limited | style="padding:12px; text-align:center; color:#28a745; font-weight:bold;" | Full assessment available |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold; background:#e8f4f8;" | Process | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center; color:#28a745; font-weight:bold;" | Streamlined documentation | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8; text-align:center;" | Full litigation required |} According to the [https://dandell.com/asbestos-trust-funds/asbestos-trust-funds-vs-settlements/ trust funds vs. settlements guide], understanding how these two compensation pathways interact is essential for optimal recovery. The [https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/mesothelioma-lawsuit-asbestos-litigation/ lawsuit filing guide] explains how litigation works alongside trust fund claims. For detailed information about expected [https://dandell.com/settlements/ settlement values] and [https://dandell.com/mesothelioma-compensation/ compensation amounts], consult the settlement resources. ---- == What Special Trust Fund Provisions Apply to Veterans? == {| style="width:100%; background:#d4edda; border:1px solid #28a745; border-left:5px solid #28a745; border-radius:4px; margin:1em 0;" |- | style="padding:15px; color:#155724;" | '''✅ Good News for Veterans:''' You can receive '''both''' VA disability compensation (currently $3,737.85/month at 100% rating) '''AND''' trust fund payments. These benefits do '''not''' offset each other—you keep both! |} {| style="width:90%; margin:1.5em auto; background:#f8f9fa; border-left:4px solid #1a5276; border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;" |- | style="padding:20px 25px 15px; font-style:italic; font-size:1.05em; line-height:1.6;" | "Veterans have unique advantages in trust fund claims because military service records provide excellent exposure documentation. Ship construction logs, military occupational specialty records, and duty station histories all help establish exposure to specific products." |- | style="padding:5px 25px 20px; text-align:right;" | '''— Larry Gates,''' Client Advocate, [https://dandell.com/advocates/larry-gates/ Danziger & De Llano] |} The [https://dandell.com/mesothelioma-veterans/ veterans mesothelioma guide] and [https://dandell.com/mesothelioma/va-mesothelioma-claims/ VA claims information] explain the interaction between VA benefits and trust fund compensation. Veterans should also consult the [https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/veterans/claims/ veterans claims guide] for specific filing procedures. Naval shipyard workers, engine room personnel, and those involved in ship construction or repair faced particularly intense asbestos exposure. The [https://mesothelioma.net/va-claims-mesothelioma VA claims assistance] explains how to document military exposure. ---- == What Are Secondary Exposure Trust Fund Claims? == Family members who developed mesothelioma from household exposure may qualify for trust fund compensation. Secondary exposure claims arise when workers carried asbestos fibers home on clothing, skin, and hair, exposing family members who laundered work clothes, hugged returning workers, or otherwise contacted contaminated materials. Studies document that 87.5% of non-occupational mesothelioma cases among women resulted from household exposure, primarily wives washing contaminated work clothes. Children exposed before age 30 show twice the mesothelioma risk of unexposed individuals. {| style="width:90%; margin:1.5em auto; background:#f8f9fa; border-left:4px solid #1a5276; border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;" |- | style="padding:20px 25px 15px; font-style:italic; font-size:1.05em; line-height:1.6;" | "Secondary exposure cases often receive strong jury sympathy because the victims had no workplace protections and no choice in their exposure. Companies knew their workers were carrying fibers home and failed to warn families." |- | style="padding:5px 25px 20px; text-align:right;" | '''— Michelle Whitman,''' Attorney, Danziger & De Llano |} The [https://dandell.com/asbestos-exposure/secondary-exposure-to-asbestos-risks-legal-rights/ secondary exposure guide] explains legal rights for family members who developed asbestos-related diseases. ---- == What Are the 2025-2026 Trust Fund Developments? == === Recent Payment Percentage Adjustments === {| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; margin:1em 0; border-collapse:collapse;" |- ! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:left;" | Trust ! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:center;" | Previous % ! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:center;" | New % (2025) ! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:center;" | Change ! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:center;" | Effective Date |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold; background:#d4edda;" | Shook & Fletcher | style="padding:12px; background:#d4edda; text-align:center;" | 50% | style="padding:12px; background:#d4edda; text-align:center; font-weight:bold;" | 58% | style="padding:12px; background:#d4edda; text-align:center; color:#28a745; font-weight:bold;" | +8% ↑ | style="padding:12px; background:#d4edda; text-align:center;" | May 30, 2025 |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold; background:#f8d7da;" | Kaiser Aluminum | style="padding:12px; background:#f8d7da; text-align:center;" | 15.5% | style="padding:12px; background:#f8d7da; text-align:center; font-weight:bold;" | 10.6% | style="padding:12px; background:#f8d7da; text-align:center; color:#721c24; font-weight:bold;" | -4.9% ↓ | style="padding:12px; background:#f8d7da; text-align:center;" | May 2025 |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold; background:#fff3cd;" | W.R. Grace | style="padding:12px; background:#fff3cd; text-align:center;" | 31.7% | style="padding:12px; background:#fff3cd; text-align:center; font-weight:bold;" | 30.1% | style="padding:12px; background:#fff3cd; text-align:center; color:#856404; font-weight:bold;" | -1.6% ↓ | style="padding:12px; background:#fff3cd; text-align:center;" | April 2025 |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold; background:#fff3cd;" | Armstrong World Industries | style="padding:12px; background:#fff3cd; text-align:center;" | 13.5% | style="padding:12px; background:#fff3cd; text-align:center; font-weight:bold;" | 10.8% | style="padding:12px; background:#fff3cd; text-align:center; color:#856404; font-weight:bold;" | -2.7% ↓ | style="padding:12px; background:#fff3cd; text-align:center;" | March 2025 |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold; background:#fff3cd;" | Johns-Manville | style="padding:12px; background:#fff3cd; text-align:center;" | 5.5% | style="padding:12px; background:#fff3cd; text-align:center; font-weight:bold;" | 5.1% | style="padding:12px; background:#fff3cd; text-align:center; color:#856404; font-weight:bold;" | -0.4% ↓ | style="padding:12px; background:#fff3cd; text-align:center;" | March 2025 |} {| style="width:100%; background:#fff3cd; border:1px solid #ffc107; border-left:5px solid #ffc107; border-radius:4px; margin:1em 0;" |- | style="padding:15px; color:#856404;" | '''⚠️ Conservation Trend:''' Multiple trusts reduced payment percentages in 2025 to preserve funds for future claimants. This trend may continue—'''filing sooner rather than later''' may result in higher payments. |} === Pending Bankruptcies and New Trust Formations === '''Recently Approved:''' * '''Presperse Corporation''' (August 2025): $50 million funding from Sumitomo Corporation parent, expected opening Q1 2026 * '''Avon Products''' (March 2025): $34 million settlement fund, claims process opening Q4 2025 '''Rejected/Pending:''' * '''Johnson & Johnson (Red River Talc):''' Third bankruptcy attempt rejected March 31, 2025 * '''CertainTeed (DBMP LLC):''' Ongoing since 2020 amid Texas two-step bankruptcy controversy * '''Georgia-Pacific (Bestwall LLC):''' 7+ years pending since 2017 ---- == How Do I Find an Experienced Trust Fund Attorney? == {| style="width:100%; margin:1em 0;" |- | style="width:50%; vertical-align:top; padding-right:15px;" | {| style="width:100%; background:#f8f9fa; border:2px solid #28a745; border-radius:8px; overflow:hidden;" |- ! style="background:#28a745; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:center;" | ✅ What We Handle |- | style="padding:15px;" | * Trust fund paperwork and filings * Insurance appeals and negotiations * VA benefits documentation * Settlement negotiations * Court filings if needed * Product identification research * Expert witness coordination |} | style="width:50%; vertical-align:top; padding-left:15px;" | {| style="width:100%; background:#f8f9fa; border:2px solid #1a5276; border-radius:8px; overflow:hidden;" |- ! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:center;" | 💚 What You Focus On |- | style="padding:15px;" | * Treatment decisions and care * Time with family and loved ones * Recovery and health priorities * Answering questions about work history * Peace of mind * Healing and quality of life |} |} {| style="width:90%; margin:1.5em auto; background:#f8f9fa; border-left:4px solid #1a5276; border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;" |- | style="padding:20px 25px 15px; font-style:italic; font-size:1.05em; line-height:1.6;" | "The trust fund system seems straightforward but contains countless technical requirements that trip up inexperienced filers. Simple errors like incorrect disease codes or incomplete exposure documentation cause months of delays or outright denials." |- | style="padding:5px 25px 20px; text-align:right;" | '''— Anna Jackson,''' Client Advocate, [https://dandell.com/advocates/anna-jackson/ Danziger & De Llano] |} The [https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/blog/choose-the-right-mesothelioma-law-firm/ attorney selection guide] provides detailed evaluation criteria, while [https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/visitor-reviews/ client testimonials] offer firsthand perspectives. Most mesothelioma law firms, including [https://dandell.com/ Danziger & De Llano], offer free case evaluations and work on contingency. === State-Specific Legal Resources === {| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; margin:1em 0; border-collapse:collapse;" |- ! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:left;" | State ! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:left;" | Legal Resources |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold; background:#e8f4f8;" | Texas | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8;" | [https://dandell.com/mesothelioma-lawyer/texas/ Texas Mesothelioma Lawyers] • [https://dandell.com/mesothelioma-lawyer/texas/houston/ Houston] • [https://dandell.com/mesothelioma-lawyer/texas/dallas/ Dallas] • [https://mesotheliomaattorney.com/texas/ TX Legal Services] |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold;" | California | style="padding:12px;" | [https://dandell.com/mesothelioma-lawyer/california/ California Mesothelioma Lawyers] • [https://dandell.com/mesothelioma-lawyer/california/los-angeles/ Los Angeles] |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold; background:#e8f4f8;" | Florida | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8;" | [https://dandell.com/mesothelioma-lawyer/florida/ Florida Mesothelioma Lawyers] • [https://dandell.com/mesothelioma-lawyer/florida/miami-fl/ Miami] |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold;" | New York | style="padding:12px;" | [https://dandell.com/mesothelioma-lawyer/new-york/ New York Mesothelioma Lawyers] |- | style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold; background:#e8f4f8;" | Other States | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8;" | [https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/ Nationwide Attorney Network] |} ---- == Frequently Asked Questions About Asbestos Trust Funds == {| style="width:100%; background:#cce5ff; border:1px solid #007bff; border-left:5px solid #007bff; border-radius:4px; margin:1em 0;" |- | style="padding:15px; color:#004085;" | '''ℹ️ Quick Answers:''' Most victims qualify for 5-8 different trusts. Filing deadlines range from 1-3 years. Trust fund claims don't reduce VA benefits, insurance payments, or lawsuit settlements—you can pursue all simultaneously. |} '''Q: Can I file claims with multiple trusts?''' Yes, most victims qualify for 5-8 different trusts based on their exposure history. Each trust operates independently. '''Q: How long do I have to file?''' Deadlines vary from 1-3 years after diagnosis depending on your state. File immediately to preserve all options. '''Q: What if the company I worked for isn't on this list?''' Many companies used asbestos products from manufacturers on this list. Your employer's name is less important than identifying which products you encountered at work. '''Q: Can family members file after death?''' Yes, wrongful death claims are allowed within state statute of limitations. '''Q: Are trust fund payments taxable?''' Generally no. Compensation for physical injury is typically tax-exempt. Consult a tax advisor. '''Q: Can I file if I already received workers' compensation?''' Yes, trust fund claims are entirely separate. No offset applies in most states. '''Q: What if I don't remember specific products?''' Attorneys use industrial hygienists and product identification databases to identify exposures. ---- == Immediate Action Steps == {| style="width:100%; background:#f8d7da; border:1px solid #dc3545; border-left:5px solid #dc3545; border-radius:4px; margin:1em 0;" |- | style="padding:15px; color:#721c24;" | '''⛔ Time-Sensitive:''' Due to document destruction, declining payment percentages, and strict filing deadlines, '''immediate action is essential''' to protect your claim rights and maximize compensation. |} {| style="width:100%; background:#f8f9fa; border:2px solid #1a5276; border-radius:8px; margin:1em 0; overflow:hidden;" |- ! colspan="2" style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:center; font-size:1.1em;" | ⏰ Your Action Checklist |- | style="padding:15px;" | # '''Preserve all documentation''' — Employment records, medical records, product photographs, union documents, military records # '''Scan and backup''' — Create digital copies immediately # '''Contact specialized counsel''' — Free case evaluation available # '''Begin trust fund identification''' — Determine all qualifying trusts # '''File before deadlines expire''' — Protect all legal options |} ---- {| style="width:100%; background:linear-gradient(135deg, #e67e22 0%, #d35400 100%); border-radius:8px; margin:2em 0; box-shadow:0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);" |- | style="padding:30px; text-align:center;" | <span style="color:white; font-size:1.4em; font-weight:bold;">🛡️ Get Your Free Trust Fund Case Review</span> <span style="color:#fff8e1; font-size:1.1em; display:block; margin:15px 0;">Find out which of the 60+ trust funds you may qualify for and how much compensation you could receive.</span> <span style="color:white; font-size:1.3em; font-weight:bold; display:block; margin:15px 0;">📞 Call (866) 222-9990</span> [https://dandell.com/contact-us/ <span style="background:white; color:#d35400; padding:12px 30px; border-radius:5px; font-weight:bold; font-size:1.1em; display:inline-block; margin-top:10px;">✅ Request Free Consultation →</span>] <span style="color:#fff8e1; font-size:0.9em; display:block; margin-top:15px;">No upfront fees • Nationwide representation • Available 24/7</span> |} ---- == 📚 Related Resources == {| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; margin:1em 0; border-collapse:collapse;" |- ! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:left;" | Guide ! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:left;" | What You'll Learn |- | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8;" | [[Statute of Limitations by State]] | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8;" | Filing deadlines and discovery rules for all 50 states |- | style="padding:12px;" | [[Veterans Mesothelioma Benefits Guide]] | style="padding:12px;" | VA claims, disability ratings, and healthcare benefits |- | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8;" | [[Secondary Exposure Claims]] | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8;" | Legal rights for family members exposed through work clothes |- | style="padding:12px;" | [[Settlement Values by State]] | style="padding:12px;" | Average compensation amounts and factors affecting value |- | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8;" | [[Product Identification Database]] | style="padding:12px; background:#e8f4f8;" | Searchable database of asbestos-containing products |- | style="padding:12px;" | [[Occupational Exposure Overview]] | style="padding:12px;" | High-risk occupations and exposure documentation |} ---- == References and Citations == * [https://dandell.com/mesothelioma/mesothelioma-asbestos-trust-fund-payouts/ Mesothelioma and Asbestos Trust Fund Payouts Guide] - Danziger & De Llano * [https://dandell.com/asbestos-trust-funds/asbestos-bankruptcy-trust-fund-guide/ Asbestos Bankruptcy Trust Fund Guide] - Danziger & De Llano * [https://dandell.com/asbestos-trust-funds/asbestos-trust-fund-payments-guide/ Asbestos Trust Fund Payments: Eligibility & Claims] - Danziger & De Llano * [https://dandell.com/category/asbestos-trust-funds/ Asbestos Trust Funds Category] - Danziger & De Llano * [https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/asbestos/manufacturers/federal-mogul-corporation/ Federal-Mogul Corporation Trust Funds] - Mesothelioma Lawyer Center * [https://mesothelioma.net/mesothelioma-asbestos-trust-funds/ Trust Funds for Asbestos Victims] - Mesothelioma.net * [https://mesotheliomaattorney.com/mesothelioma/trust-funds/ Trust Funds: Compensation Without Lawsuit] - MesotheliomaAttorney.com ''This resource provides general information about asbestos trust funds. Individual circumstances vary significantly. Consult qualified legal counsel for case-specific guidance. Trust fund requirements and payment percentages change frequently. Verify all information before making filing decisions.'' ---- '''Last Updated:''' January 2026 | '''Source:''' WikiMesothelioma.com Asbestos Trust Fund Database [[Category:Asbestos Trust Funds]] [[Category:Mesothelioma Compensation]] [[Category:Legal Resources]] [[Category:Filing Guides]]
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