Industrial Disease Articles

How Do I Prove My Cancer was Caused by My Work?

To claim compensation for work related cancer, it must be proven that your employer negligently exposed you to a known carcinogen (substance which can cause cancer) such as toxic chemicals or asbestos dust and fibres.

How Do I Prove My Hearing Loss is Work Related?

Who is Most at Risk of Developing Work-related Asthma?

Work-related asthma can be caused by prolonged or repeated exposure to allergens or irritants in the workplace. People who work in certain industries will be exposed to these more often due to the nature of their work.

What is an Industrial Disease?

An industrial disease may be caused by exposure to a harmful substance (such as asbestos), loud noises or by repetitive actions carried out as part of a job, and have a serious long-term impact on a person’s life.

Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit Explained

You may be eligible for Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (IIDB) if you become ill or disabled because of a work related disease. The amount you could receive will be determined by your individual circumstances, such as the severity of your illness.

Exposure to Diesel Fumes Claims

If you’ve been exposed to diesel exhaust emissions or diesel fumes whilst at work, and have suffered an illness as a result, you may be able to claim compensation on a No Win, No Fee basis.

How Much Compensation for Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome?

The amount of compensation you are awarded from a Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) claim will depend on the type and severity of your injury.

Making an Industrial Disease Claim after Death of Victim

If a loved one has died from a work related illness or industrial disease, you have 3 years from the date of their death in which to make a claim for compensation, provided they died within 3 years of being diagnosed with a work related illness or disease.

A Guide to Industrial Disease Claims

You may be able to claim industrial disease compensation if you’ve developed an illness or disease as a result of your working conditions.

Occupational Asthma Compensation Payouts Guide

This guide shows the different amounts of compensation that can be awarded in claims for occupational asthma in the UK. In most work related asthma cases when compensation is awarded, the payout will include compensation for General Damages and Special Damages.

Asbestosis Compensation Payouts Guide

This guide outlines the different amounts of compensation that you could be awarded if you claim compensation for asbestosis in England or Wales. In a typical asbestosis claim where compensation is paid out, the final settlement will include both General Damages and Special Damages.

When to Make an Industrial Disease Claim

Many people with an industrial disease, such as asbestosis or work-related asthma, may question why they should make a claim for compensation, particularly if their condition is irreversible. However, claiming damages isn’t just about financial gain for its own sake. Instead, compensation can help improve your quality of life and ensure employers can be held to account.

How to Claim for Industrial Disease if the Company No Longer Exists

The symptoms of industrial diseases can sometimes take years to fully develop, by which point your former employer may have ceased trading. A common misconception is that claims cannot be made by this point, but this is not the case.

What Evidence is Needed for a Hearing Loss Claim?

In order to get compensation for work-related hearing loss, you must prove you were exposed to a dangerously high volume of noise at work and that your employer didn’t do enough to protect you from risk.

What State Benefits Can I Claim if I Have an Industrial Disease?

If you become ill or disabled as a result of a work related disease, you may be entitled to claim a form of government benefit called Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (IIDB). However, the amount you receive will depend on your individual circumstances.

How to Claim for Industrial Hearing Loss

If you’ve noticed a change in your hearing and have worked in a noisy environment, you may be able to claim compensation for industrial (work related) hearing loss.

How to Claim Compensation for Repetitive Strain Injury

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) is a term used to describe damage to the upper limbs which is often due to repetitive actions in the workplace. Repetitive Strain Injuries often affect the hand, wrist, elbow and the shoulder. 

Claiming Compensation for Occupational Lung Disease

If you work in an environment where you are exposed to dust or fumes, then you may be at risk of developing an occupational lung or respiratory disease, particularly if your employer isn’t adequately protecting you against that risk.

Making an Asbestos Claim after Death

You can make a claim for compensation for an asbestos related disease after the death of a loved one or family member. If the deceased person left a valid Will, then that will dictate who can apply for a Grant of Probate and bring a claim on behalf of the deceased person’s Estate.

Ex-Navy Personnel May be Able to Claim for Asbestos Exposure in USA

Many former members of the Royal Navy or Merchant Navy who have been exposed to asbestos and had compensation claims turned down could still be entitled to claim compensation.