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Posted on: 24 Apr 2024

Essex family fights for answers after father’s asbestos related death

John Wellby, an 82-year-old retired carpenter from Essex, died from mesothelioma, a cancer linked to asbestos exposure. Diagnosed shortly before his death, his family was unaware of his exposure during his career. They have now enlisted lawyers to investigate and are seeking information from his former colleagues, particularly from his work between 1956 and 1975. The case highlights the persistent risks of asbestos-related diseases and the importance of workplace safety measures.

Posted on: 02 May 2023

World Asthma Day 2023

World Asthma Day is organised by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), a World Health Organisation who work to improve the lives of people with asthma globally. World Asthma Day is held in May each year to raise awareness of asthma worldwide. Today we discuss how common asthma is in the UK, and the surprising statistics in relation to occupational/work-related asthma.

Posted on: 22 Sept 2022

Can I Make a Claim if I got Bladder Cancer Through my Job?

There are some jobs in the UK which put you at higher risk of contracting bladder cancer. People with jobs that may raise the risk of bladder cancer include painters, textile workers, printers, rubber workers and truck drivers (due to diesel fume exposure).

Posted on: 15 Sept 2022

Occupational Asthma | How to Claim Following a Diagnosis

If you’ve started to develop asthma symptoms at work, you could have what’s known as occupational asthma. See how we could help you claim for compensation following a diagnosis.

Posted on: 02 Aug 2022

How Simpson Millar can help following an occupational asthma diagnosis

Watch our seminar which outlines how a lawyer can help following a occupational asthma diagnosis.

Posted on: 23 Feb 2022

Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome: The Most Common Industrial Disease Among Rail Workers

Working on the railways as a railway engineer can expose you to excessive vibration which can lead to permanent, debilitating conditions such as Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS).

Posted on: 09 Feb 2022

What to do if You’re Suffering From Work-Related Tinnitus

Static white noise. While some like to fall asleep to it, others find it incredibly grating - it’s this persistent, high-pitched sound that you want to stop, immediately.

Posted on: 29 Dec 2021

Has Increased Handwashing at Work Caused Your Dermatitis?

With Covid-19 making us more hygiene conscious than ever before, many of us have been washing our hands and using sanitising products more frequently. But increased exposure to certain substances can put you at risk of developing skin conditions such as dermatitis.

Posted on: 19 Jul 2021

Why are Bakers at Such High Risk of Work-Related Asthma?

Bakers are regularly exposed to irritants that can cause asthma, such as wheat flour, rye flour and dust, if they’re inhaled. Flour dust and enzymes containing additives such as amylase can sometimes trigger an allergic response, so it’s important for employers to prevent exposure where possible.

Posted on: 05 May 2021

How Work Related Hearing Loss Can Affect Your Mental Health

Hearing loss can have a massive impact on your mental wellbeing and can lead to you feeling isolated and embarrassed.

Posted on: 06 Apr 2021

Can I Be Sacked for Claiming Industrial Disease Compensation?

No, an employer (in England or Wales) can’t sack you for making an industrial disease claim. If you’ve been diagnosed with an industrial disease such as work related asthma or Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome, and believe your employer didn’t do enough to keep you safe, then you have the right to claim compensation.

Posted on: 15 Mar 2021

HAVS - What Should Employers Do to Keep You Safe?

In many successful Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) claims, there are lots of common features. Employers perhaps didn’t put safety measures in place to protect staff who regularly use vibrating equipment, provide adequate training or act on concerns that employees had raised.

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: 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: 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.