Aug 31 2008
Asbestos Claims - History, Symptoms And Compensation
Asbestos was once regarded as a wonder substance due to its heat resistant properties. It was, therefore, a widely used material, particularly from the 1930s 1980s and exposure still continues wherever it is disturbed / removed.
The cost of asbestos claims in the UK could reach 20 billion in the next 30 years.
Claims can be made by Claimants, even though the exposure was 30 or more years ago, and the past employer(s) has gone out of business.
Claims can also be made for deceased Claimants on behalf of their loved ones/estate.
Successful secondary claims for Asbestos exposure have been made by spouses, children and grandchildren, after they were exposed to harmful fibres on work clothes worn home.
The compensation obtained can, in many cases, amount to well in excess of 100,000, depending upon the severity of the particular disease.
Asbestos has no respect for socio-economic group or occupation. There are over 1,000 new cases of Mesothelioma reported every year in the UK. It is generally accepted asbestos is the cause.
The types of occupation where exposure can be found/occur include the following:-
- Asbestos Cement Products Industry (used for strong, inexpensive building materials, eg tiles, corrugated roofing, gutters, water and drain pipes, chimneys etc.
- Floor tiling industry
- Insulation and Fire Proofing
- Carpenters
- Electricians
- Power Plant Works
- Plumbers
- Roofers
- Central Heating and/or air conditioning contractors
- School and Hospital workers
- Ship workers
There are a number of state benefits available to victims and their carers. A specialist Solicitor can not only pursue compensation claims for sufferers on a true No Win, No Fee basis, but also provide advice and assistance with applications in order to maximise benefit entitlement.
Andrew Bowen is the Managing Director of National Injury Claims - A specialist company helping people claims compensation for personal injury and industrial related illness.
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