Asbestos trust funds were created to pay certain asbestos injury claims, but they do not work the same way as lawsuit verdicts or settlements. In this video, Justinian Lane explains how asbestos trusts operate, why some trusts are active while others have run out of money, and why payments can vary from one trust to another.
You’ll learn why trust claims depend on eligibility rules, exposure history, medical documentation, and payment percentages — and why claimants should not assume every asbestos trust pays the same amount.
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