If you have been harmed by asbestos, compensation may be possible. In the United Kingdom, the Compensation Act or 2006 relates specifically to mesothelioma. In the United States, the attempt to place into effect some type of specific asbestos compensation act has been met with resistance on both sides. Although the Black Lung Act of the 1970s mentioned the issue, no further legislation has met with close to unanimous approval. As late as 2008, the promotion of a Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act has failed to pass. This has been beneficial for those who hope to receive asbestos compensation. The proposed act, in existence in some form since 2000, is intended to act as a mediation tool. It is designed to eliminate lawsuits in favor of a trust fund for victims of asbestos-related diseases. In Canada, most claims of Asbestos compensation go to the Workman's Compensation Board. If you wish to navigate your way through the perilous waters of asbestos compensation, you better find a lawyer who specializes in this type of law