Exposure to asbestos can have serious consequences for your health and the wellbeing of your family. Compensation claims involving illness resulting from exposure to asbestos in the workplace are becoming increasingly frequent with cases estimated to rise significantly. Therefore, It is important to seek legal advice as possible before making a claim.
What are the effects of exposure to asbestos?
Due to its durable nature, asbestos was used widely in workplaces. Exposure to asbestos becomes harmful asbestos dust which is created when asbestos is broken up or dismantled. Since exposure to asbestos was only discovered to be harmful in the 1970s, many employees were exposed to asbestos in their workplaces for a prolonged period.
Symptoms of asbestos-related illnesses include breathlessness, chest tightness fatigue or persistent coughing. Exposure to asbestos can lead to much more serious conditions such as mesothelioma, asbestosis or even lung cancer. What's more, treatment for asbestos related illness can be costly and stressful.
If you feel that your exposure to asbestos occurred as a result of your employer's negligence, you may be entitled to make a compensation claim.
Making a claim for compensation
Contact Legal Advice Helpline for information on pursuing a compensation claim after exposure to asbestos. We can provide access to an expert solicitor with experience in dealing with asbestos exposure and industrial disease cases who will be able to advise you on making a compensation claim. All of our solicitors operate on a no win, no fee basis which means that you have nothing to pay at any time.
For more information on claiming compensation for exposure to asbestos, call us on 0800 612 3042 now or browse online to find out more about industrial diseases.