UK MESOTHELIOMA LAWYER ADVICE

This condition is a cancer of the thin lining surrounding the lung (pleural membrane) or abdominal cavity (the peritoneum) which is mainly caused by exposure to asbestos fibres. There are about 800 cases of this illness in the UK every year and it is known that the rate will increase annually and peak in the year 2010. The time between diagnosis and initial occupational exposure to asbestos commonly has been 30 years or more. Early identification and treatment of any cancer can increase an individual's quality of life and survival. If you have been damaged by someone else's negligent conduct, you should seek legal advice from a mesothelioma lawyer who can advise you of your rights, help determine the chances of winning your case and the value of your compensation entitlements. By using our service, you will be accessing the very best solicitors with extensive experience in all aspects of personal injury law including:

• access to the very best asbestos related disease expert witnesses
• outstanding alternative dispute resolution and advocacy skills
• drafting comprehensive and plain English written legal advices for clients
• excellent communication, interviewing and listening skills
• preparing technically accurate court documents
• investigation and research of medical, legal and factual issues
• calculating quantum (damages)

Your mesothelioma lawyer will be able to explain to you what is involved in making a claim, how to prove your case for negligence and what is involved in taking a case to court, or settling a claim without needing to resort to litigation. If you are able to establish (through factual and medical evidence) that your illness was caused by somebody else’s negligence (for example, your employer, or a manufacturer) then you will be entitled to compensation. You will receive damages for your injuries and disabilities, pain and suffering, loss of earnings and all other general expenses.

Time limits also apply in all personal injury claims. Generally you have 3 years from the date of negligence to file a claim in court however this time limit may be extended in cases where there is a latent asbestos related disease. The limitation period in these cases begins from the time that you are first officially made aware that you are suffering from this condition. It is important however, that you do not delay in seeking legal advice and that you ask your mesothelioma lawyer how long it is that you have to make a claim.

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 accident 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