Asbestos Related Disease
- The UK Industrial Disease Specialists
- Solicitor Home Visit Within 24 Hours
- Over 90 Years Combined Experience
- The UK Industrial Disease Specialists
- Solicitor Home Visit Within 24 Hours
- Over 90 Years Combined Experience
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that became popular in UK manufacturing throughout the 20th century, peaking in the 1970s. Thanks to its unique properties and cheap costs, asbestos was used in many different materials and products, including wall cladding or panelling in buildings and certain types of cement and plastering.
However, inhaled asbestos dust and fibres are incredibly poisonous and can lead to a number of fatal diseases, so its use was completely banned in the UK in 1999.
Today, as asbestos-related diseases are so slow to develop, many people who came into contact with asbestos decades ago are only now starting to show symptoms. If you have been diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease you may be entitled to compensation and should contact one of our expert solicitors immediately.
Asbestos can cause a number of diseases, varying in severity:
Mesothelioma and lung cancer are the two most serious conditions and can invariably result in the significant reduction of life expectancy of the person suffering from the condition.
The other conditions listed above can also have a seriously debilitating effect on the sufferer and their families, specifically asbestosis. It’s worth speaking to one of our professional solicitors if you have been diagnosed with any asbestos-related disease.
If you or someone you know has been exposed to asbestos and has developed any of the following conditions, it is vital that you seek medical attention as soon as possible:
These symptoms can take between 10 and 40 or more years to develop after the initial exposure to asbestos, depending on the level of exposure.
When disturbed, asbestos releases fibres into the environment. If these are inhaled, they can become embedded in the lungs, which can then cause scarring or inflammation which can lead to one of the above diseases.
Industries in which workers are often exposed to asbestos include:
If you think you may have an asbestos-related injury, you should contact your doctor immediately. If you have already been diagnosed, it’s in your best interests to contact a solicitor as you may be due significant compensation.
You can still make a claim, even if:
£50,000 – £100,000 for the injury
Settlements including financial losses typically exceed £100 ,000
This depends on the level of disability and can range from £15,000 up to £90,000 for the injury.
Settlements including financial losses can exceed £100,000
£55,000 – £80,000 for the injury
At MRH Solicitors, we have a dedicated team with over 90 years of combined experience in pursuing claims for compensation against negligent employers, on behalf of both the victims and the families of those diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases.
Any person suffering from Mesothelioma, asbestos-induced lung cancer, asbestosis or pleural thickening can expect to meet with one of our specialists. We are experts in asbestos-related disease claims.
Get in touch today and we will begin your claim almost immediately, leaving you and your family with peace of mind in regards to compensation. Contact MRH Solicitors industrial disease team on 01204 535 333 or fill out our online form today.
