Claiming compensation for an industrial disease can be a very time consuming, complicated and arduous process. If you have developed an industrial disease, it is important to seek both medical advice and legal advice from a specialist lawyer with expertise in industrial disease claims.
At Legal Advice Helpline, our lawyers have years of experience in this area and are available to help you if you intend to make a claim for compensation. If you contract an industrial disease you should seek medical help and
advice as soon as possible.
Common industrial diseases include:
Industrial diseases may present symptoms immediately or they may take years to develop. If an industrial disease develops years after you have left work, you may still be able to claim compensation for your illness.
Industrial diseases can be caused by a number of factors including;
- Exposure to hazardous chemicals or materials
- Long term or repeated use of unsafe machinery
If you're suffering from an industrial disease, it is likely that you will have been the recipient of medical treatment. After you have sought medical treatment for your condition, we would urge you to seek legal advice to determine whether or not a former or current employer may have been responsible for your disease. If your industrial disease was caused by employer negligence, you may be entitled to claim compensation.
Claiming compensation for Industrial Disease
Contracting an industrial disease can have devastating consequences for the victim as well as their families. An industrial disease may well lead to emotional as well as physical suffering and so it is important to respond to the medical advice you receive as well as any counseling which be necessary as you go through the compensation claims process.
At Legal Advice Helpline, we can provide you with access to specialist legal advice on industrial diseases claims. All of our solicitors operate on a no win, no fee basis which means that you have nothing to pay at any time.
Talking to and getting advice from a lawyer specialising in industrial disease claims will help you understand your rights and your legal position. It may also help you to learn more about the cause of your disease, what side effects you should expect to suffer as well as the prognosis of your disease. Our lawyers have experience of helping clients with a wide range of industrial diseases, including:
- Repetitive strain
- Vibration White Finger
- Emphysema
- Asbestos related diseases
- Occupational deafness
Making a claim: Information and Advice
Legal Advice Helpline can refer you to an expert lawyer specialising in industrial disease compensation cases. All of our lawyers provide a no win, no fee service and you will have nothing to pay at any time during the conduct of your claim.
Call Legal Advice Helpline now on 0800 612 3042 to find out more about how Legal Advice Helpline can help you if you intend to make a claim for compensation about a work-related industrial disease or personal injury.