Industrial Disease Claims: Occupational Illness Compensation

Unlike an accident, an industrial disease is an illness or condition that develops over time due to exposure to harmful substances or poor working conditions. These claims can be complex because the negligence may have occurred many years ago, often with a former employer.

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Key Regulations and Diseases

We have a proven track record in securing compensation for a wide range of occupational illnesses, including:

•Asbestos-Related Diseases: Including Mesothelioma, Asbestosis, and Pleural Thickening, often linked to exposure decades ago.

•Occupational Deafness: Hearing loss caused by prolonged exposure to excessive noise, covered by the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005.

•Vibration White Finger (VWF) / Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS): Caused by prolonged use of vibrating tools, covered by the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005.

•Occupational Asthma and Dermatitis: Caused by exposure to dust, chemicals, or irritants, covered by the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH).

The Date of Knowledge Rule

For industrial disease claims, the three-year limitation period begins not from the date of exposure, but from your “Date of Knowledge”—the date you first knew your illness was caused by your work. This is a crucial legal point that our solicitors will help you establish.

Start Your Claim for a Past Employer

Even if your former employer has ceased trading, we can still trace their Employers’ Liability insurance policy to pursue your claim. Do not delay—contact us today to discuss your industrial disease claim.

Industrial Disease Claims: Occupational Illness Compensation

Industrial Disease Claims: Occupational Illness Compensation

Key Regulations and Diseases

The Date of Knowledge Rule

Start Your Claim for a Past Employer

Get in touch with us today to find out how we can help you