Editing Asbestos Trust Funds (section)

== 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.

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| style="padding:5px 25px 20px; text-align:right;" | '''— Paul Danziger,''' Founding Partner, [https://dandell.com/lawyers/paul-danziger/ Danziger & De Llano]
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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.

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