Asbestosis

At one time, asbestos was commonly encountered in the UK workplace. In particular, many thousands of individuals were exposed to the effects of asbestos without adequate protection. We have successfully represented many clients who have made asbestos related claims for mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis, pleural thickening and pleural plaques.

Might I Have Been Exposed to Asbestos?

The vast majority of people who develop asbestos related illness will have come into contact with asbestos during the course of their employment. The effects of asbestos exposure may not be apparent for many years after the last date of exposure. It may be that people who develop serious asbestos related conditions such as mesothelioma may not even recall working with asbestos, they may equally have been exposed to asbestos dust through exposure to overalls, visiting premises at which asbestos was in use, or even living close to places where asbestos was in use.

How Can We Help?

Exposure to asbestos potentially causes many varied conditions, including mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis, pleural thickening and pleural plaques. If you are diagnosed with any of these conditions, yet cannot recall the source of your exposure, you should nevertheless contact us.

We will examine the facts closely, discussing your work history and any other possible manner in which you may have been exposed to asbestos. It may be that you can pursue a claim even if your employer is no longer in business.

Secondly, it is a sad fact that people in the UK are dying of asbestos related conditions and their exposure to asbestos can only properly be ascertained after death. In such circumstances, we can advise surviving relatives of whether a claim might be pursued.

We do all we can to ensure that the process of pursing a claim following relating to your asbestos exposure is clear and straightforward for our clients. We will deal with the legal complexities of your claim and will answer any questions which might arise in a clear and concise way.

Our services include:-

• No win no fee service to pursue your compensation, with all monies claimed being compensated to you with no deductions.
• Vigorously pursuing your claim to recover all of your losses.
• Keeping you fully up to date on the progress of your claim with your dedicated solicitor or fee earner.