UK ASBESTOS CLAIM SOLICITOR

Based on UK death certificate information there are almost 100 deaths associated with this mineral every year. Disablement benefit cases have risen erratically over the last 20 years reaching a peak of 655 however these cases may sometimes not be recorded as such because they may be mistaken for other types of lung fibrosis or may go undiagnosed. Anyone with a lung condition that has been exposed at some time during their lives should consider detailed investigation by a specialist and subsequent consideration by an asbestos claim solicitor.

Unfortunately whilst these products may have proved to be versatile they have, in many instances, also proved to be toxic. Exposure is extremely hazardous to health and those involved in work that involves close contact often later develop illnesses. The absolute risk is very closely related to the extent of exposure.

Associated conditions include mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis, pleural disease, pleural thickening and pleural plaques. These conditions usually have a long latency period between the date the worker was exposed and the date the condition develops. For example, the average latency period for mesothelioma is approximately 35 years.

If you are suffering from illness you should immediately see an asbestos claim solicitor. You may be entitled to claim against your former employer(s), the occupiers of the sites where you worked and/or the manufacturers & suppliers of the asbestos products that you handled or came into contact with in the past.

The time in which to take legal action in relation to an injury can be limited by legislation (statute of limitations). For this reason, it is important not delay seeking legal advice if you contract any associated condition.

An asbestos claim solicitor can still make a successful application for damages in respect of exposure to asbestos decades earlier, provided proceedings are started within three years of the "date of knowledge" of the medical condition and its causes. This date will be the occasion when the individual was first informed by their doctor(s) that they were suffering from an asbestos related condition. You may be entitled to lump sum compensation which includes components for pain and suffering, medical treatment expenses, loss of income.

Here are 3 good reasons to choose our lawyers:

1. Our lawyers will provide you with legal advice on your rights and entitlements to compensation with no further obligation.
2. Our solicitors are specialist accredited expert members of the Law Society personal injury panel with extensive experience in negotiating, settling and litigating compensation claims.
3. If you decide to instruct any of our specialists to obtain compensation for you, they will act on a “no win no fee” basis. Compensation is paid in full and win or lose there is no charge.¹