ASBESTOSIS AND MESOTHELIOMA COMPENSATION CLAIMS

If you are suffering from an asbestos related disease including asbestosis or mesothelioma you can hold your employer liable if you contracted asbestosis or mesothelioma through exposure to asbestos fibres whilst at work. If you employer has been negligent you will be eligible for compensation for all the physical, emotional and financial costs of asbestos related disease. There is frequently a very long latency period, often decades, between exposure and diagnosis however compensation claims can still be made provided that legal action is taken as soon as an asbestos related disease has been diagnosed.

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Employers are held liable for the health and safety of their workers and in law they owe their employees a “duty of care”. They must protect their employee’s from hazards —and asbestos is a well known hazard. In the case of mesothelioma asbestos fibres penetrate the lungs, causing inflammation, irritation and scarring resulting in thickening of the lining of the lungs which partially blocks the lung airways culminating in breathing difficulty. In addition following exposure to asbestos fibres there is also the risk of contracting asbestosis which is a form of asbestos cancer the risk of which is highest amongst smokers. Asbestos related disease can be detected by laboratory tests including biopsy, x rays and CT scans.

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You should consult a solicitor who specialises in personal injury compensation claims with particular expertise in asbestos related diseases without delay, to consider whether you have a valid mesothelioma compensation claim or a valid asbestosis compensation claim. Unfortunately legal action for compensation for the condition known as pleural plaques is no longer actionable in a court of law following decisions by the Appeal Court.

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Our solicitors use the no win no fee scheme and compensation is paid with no deductions. You do not have to pay for any legal fees during the entire course of the legal proceeding. Our solicitors will give you a free consultation without further obligation so you can assess whether you want to claim or not. Just call our helpline, email us, or fill out the information form.