Asbestos Trust Fund Claims
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- Includes: identifying every trust tied to your work sites, filing the claim forms, and gathering exposure evidence — you sign paperwork, we assemble it.
- Speed: many individual trusts issue payment 90-180 days after a complete claim is filed, though some trusts run slower depending on current claim volume.
- Cost: no upfront fee — payment comes as a share of the trust payout, typically in the 25%-33% range, set in writing before anything is filed.
- What we need from you: a pathology report confirming mesothelioma, Social Security or union pension work history, and any military discharge papers if Navy or shipyard exposure applies.
- How to book: call (412) 674-9715 and we schedule a visit to the home or hospital room — including UPMC Hillman, Allegheny General, or anywhere in Allegheny County.
Trust claims fit best when the exposure history points to a company that already went bankrupt and funded a trust — Pittsburgh Corning Corporation, once headquartered in the city and maker of the Unibestos insulation used across regional mills and power plants, is one of the largest. Bethlehem Steel, Combustion Engineering, and Owens Corning/Fibreboard trusts also cover a large share of Mon Valley and North Side industrial work. The trade-off against a lawsuit is straightforward: trusts pay on a set schedule tied to exposure category and disease type, so the amount is more predictable but usually smaller than what a jury verdict or negotiated settlement might produce. A lawsuit can pay more but takes longer and may involve depositions — hard to manage during active treatment.
Call (412) 674-9715Asbestos Trust Fund Claims pricing in Pittsburgh
| Single-trust claim filing (one employer or product line) | No upfront fee — contingency typically 25%-30% of the trust payout |
| Multi-trust claim package (mill work + shipyard + insulation products) | No upfront fee — contingency typically 25%-33%, confirmed in writing before filing |
| Employment/union records reconstruction | Included in the contingency fee — no separate charge |
| Initial case review at home or hospital | No cost for the first visit |
Exact price confirmed free on-site before any work.
Asbestos Trust Fund Claims — questions, answered
What is an asbestos trust fund claim for someone diagnosed in Pittsburgh?
It is a filing against a bankrupt company's compensation trust, not a lawsuit — Pittsburgh workers exposed at mills, shipyards, or power plants tied to companies like Pittsburgh Corning or Bethlehem Steel can often file directly with the trust for a scheduled payment.