Mesothelioma Compensation and Lawsuits Many patients and their families face financial difficulties due to the cost of treatment. Mesothelioma compensation can help offset these costs and allow families to live comfortably. Trust funds can also be used to pay compensation to mesothelioma patients. These payouts come from bankrupt asbestos firms that have changed their structure under Chapter 11 bankruptcy laws. Compensation Financial assistance is available to those suffering from mesothelioma or have lost a loved on to this aggressive cancer