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Posted on: 21 Jan 2021

Government Financial Help for an Asbestos Disease

If you’ve been diagnosed with an asbestos illness such as mesothelioma, we can help you claim for state benefits, such as Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (IIDB). We can also get you compensation payments from HM Government to help you have a better quality of life.

Posted on: 22 Oct 2020

Asbestos Claims for British Expats Living Overseas

Asbestos-related illnesses such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, pleural thickening and asbestosis can take decades to develop after a person has been harmfully exposed to asbestos dust and fibres. So it may be that you were exposed to asbestos when you worked in the UK but remained undiagnosed until moving overseas.

Posted on: 23 Sept 2020

Will My Asbestos Claim Go to Court?

In most instances, asbestos disease claims will be settled outside of Court. When you instruct us, we’ll send what’s called a Letter of Claim to the company or companies that you hold responsible for your asbestos-related illness (such as mesothelioma or asbestosis). They will then have 21 days to acknowledge the Letter of Claim and 90 days to provide a reasoned answer.

Posted on: 13 Aug 2020

Mesothelioma and Mental Health

Being diagnosed with an industrial disease such as mesothelioma is hugely traumatic, both for the patient and their loved ones. Our specialist Industrial Disease Solicitors always consider how having a serious illness affects mental health. So if we take on your claim for compensation, we’ll work diligently to make sure your emotional as well as physical needs are met.

Posted on: 23 Jul 2020

Funding an Industrial Disease Claim

Our Industrial Disease Solicitors will look at your individual circumstances when assessing which option is best for you. We can discuss each type of funding with you, and make a joint decision with you on the best way forward.

Posted on: 21 Jul 2020

What Happens to My Industrial Disease Claim if I Die?

If you’re terminally ill and claiming compensation for a work related illness, our expert Industrial Disease Solicitors will progress your claim as quickly as possible, so it can be settled during your lifetime. Claims like this can sometimes be settled in just a few months.

Posted on: 05 Jun 2020

How Long Does an Industrial Disease Claim Take?

This depends on the specifics of your case, such as: What type of industrial disease you’re claiming for; Whether your employer admits fault; Getting specialist medical evidence to support your claim.

Posted on: 19 May 2020

How Do I Claim for HAVS?

You can claim compensation for Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) if it can be proven that your employer regularly exposed you to a harmful level of vibration at work. This will often have been through the consistent use of equipment such as pneumatic drills, jackhammers and grinders.

Posted on: 14 May 2020

How Long Does an Asbestos Claim Take to Settle?

A compensation claim for an asbestos related disease can take on average up to 18 months to complete, but more complex claims that need more evidence could take as long as 3 years.

Posted on: 06 May 2020

Deaf Awareness Week - Hearing Loss at Work

This week is Deaf Awareness Week in the UK, a national effort to promote social inclusion and highlight the range of organisations that support deaf people and their loved ones.

Posted on: 28 Apr 2020

Industrial Injuries Compensation Explained

An industrial injury is any injury that can be directly attributed to your working environment and your employer’s failure to protect you from risk. This could be anything from exposure to Asbestos in the workplace and Work Related Hearing Loss to Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (White Finger) and Repetitive Strain Injury.

Posted on: 06 Apr 2020

Can I Claim for Work Related Asthma?

You can claim compensation if you’ve developed asthma-type symptoms and it can be proven they’re linked to your job or working conditions.

Posted on: 30 Mar 2020

Is Occupational Asthma a Disability?

Severe asthma is classed as a disability, as it can directly affect your working and day-to-day life. So if you’ve been diagnosed with occupational asthma, as a result of negligence by a past or current employer, then the company you work for must take steps to manage your condition.

Posted on: 23 Mar 2020

How to Claim for Pleural Thickening Compensation

If you’ve been diagnosed with pleural thickening, an asbestos-related lung disease, our Industrial Disease Solicitors may be able to help you get compensation and rehabilitation support.

Posted on: 16 Mar 2020

Common Causes of Work Related Cancer

Work related cancer is caused by exposure to carcinogens in the workplace, such as harmful dusts, fibres, radioactive substances and chemicals. People in certain occupations will be far more likely to be exposed to harmful carcinogens day after day, and will therefore be more susceptible to work related cancer.

Posted on: 02 Mar 2020

How Can I Prove I Have Occupational Asthma?

If you suffer from work-related asthma, linking your asthma symptoms to your job can be difficult, so it’s important to look for clues that suggest it may be work-related. For instance, are your symptoms worse on working days and then improve over the weekend or when you’re on annual leave?

Posted on: 28 Feb 2020

What is the Average Compensation for Asbestosis?

Being diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease, such as asbestosis, can be incredibly difficult for you and your loved ones to deal with. If you have been affected by the negligence of someone else, you should be entitled to compensation to help cover your medical and care costs. Keep reading to learn more about asbestosis and how we can help you.

Posted on: 06 Feb 2020

Claiming Compensation for Tinnitus Caused at Work

If you regularly work in a noisy environment in England or Wales, your employer must take steps to safeguard your hearing, such as equipping you with ear defenders or ear plugs. So if you develop tinnitus and think it may have been caused by your work environment, you may be entitled to compensation.

Posted on: 29 Jan 2020

How Long Does it Take to Get Mesothelioma Compensation?

Our Industrial Disease Solicitors secured £113,000 mesothelioma compensation in six months for a client, another case settled for £200,000 compensation in 12 months, but some mesothelioma cases can take several years to conclude.

Posted on: 16 Jan 2020

How to Claim for Asbestosis

Asbestosis is a severe lung condition that results from breathing in significant amounts of asbestos dust and fibres over a prolonged period of time. Usually, people will be diagnosed with asbestosis years after first being exposed to the material, often at a former workplace.