The Only Choice For Asbestos Claims
What can Asbestos cause?
- Asbestosis
- Lung Cancer
- Mesothelioma
- Pleural plaques, thickening, and effusion
Claim For Asbestosis Compensation Today
You normally have three years from the date the injured party becomes aware of the diagnosis to start a court action. On very rare occasions, the limit can be changed, but it is best to start proceedings as soon as possible if you think you or a family member has been injured by the inhalation of asbestos.
It will then be necessary to investigate the medical issues and obtain evidence to assess and prove the potential value of the claim.
Many difficulties can arise with cases that might have “started causing problems” over twenty years ago. In particular, the companies may no longer exist.
Specialist asbestos claims solicitors such as ourselves can find out whether the company, or a responsible successor company, can be found and whether there is any insurance still available.
General damages can be awarded for pain, suffering and the overall loss of quality of life caused by exposure to asbestos and resulting illness. Specific damages can be awarded to offset the inability to work, medical costs, and ongoing medical treatment.
What Is Asbestos?
Asbestos can be found in many buildings and products and is usually safe if not disturbed.
However, if the asbestos dust and fibres are inhaled, they can cause long-term illness and even be fatal.
It can take 20 to 30 years from initial exposure until symptoms of asbestos related conditions become apparent to those suffering.
It is important to talk to your doctor if you have had any past or present jobs with asbestos, have lived with someone who has worked in a job with asbestos risk, have engaged in DIY or other building situations where you might have been exposed to asbestos, or even lived near a building that uses asbestos.
What Our Clients Say
Here’s just a taster of the many happy clients we have had the honour of working with.
“A massive thank you to yourself for putting up with me and my poor timekeeping and silly demands. I’m not the easiest person to please but we pulled through in the end and your hard work has really helped me out so I am grateful for that.”
Meet Our Specialist Personal Injury Team
Karl Moore
Paul Woolliscroft
Megan Poyser
Contact Us To Discuss Your Asbestos Claim
Call us on 01782 652363 for an initial consultation.
Making a claim can be time-consuming, stressful and complex. When making a claim, it is vital that you feel you can trust your legal representatives and have an open channel of communication with them.
Our asbestos solicitors aim to keep our clients informed every step of the way when making a claim. Contact our team today by phone or use our online contact form above, and access our specialised asbestos legal advice.
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