Although asbestosis is the most widely known industrial disease, there are other injuries and diseases caused by being in contact with certain materials, or equipment.
As well as diseases, sometimes a certain system of work or equipment used can lead to permanent injury or illness.
We have claimed successfully for clients who suffer from Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS); originally known as vibration white finger, this type of injury is usually caused by exposure to vibrating hand tools such as drills, chainsaws, pneumatic hammers etc.
Types of illnesses and diseases
These are just some of the types of illnesses and diseases that have been the basis for successful claims:
- Asbestosis
- Mesothelioma
- Pleural Plaques and thickening
- Bladder cancer
- Lung cancer
- Skin cancer
- Carbon monoxide poisoning
- Dermatitis
- Industrial Deafness
- Hearing Loss
- Lead Poisoning
- Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (Vibration White Finger)
How to know who to sue
Even if the company where the exposure happened doesn't exist anymore, you can often still make a claim.
There are various time limits for claiming an industrial disease or illness, and the date of the initial diagnosis of that illness is very important.
Call us now or request a callback from a qualified claims solicitor for more information and advice on whether you can make a claim.
Funding Your Case
Legal Aid is available for many types of claims. We can advise you on your potential eligibility for Legal Aid when we have an initial discussion with you.
We also offer a fixed fee service for the initial stages of your case, up to the point that the potential defendant decides on liability.
We will also have to obtain medical evidence to demonstrate that you are suffering from a compensable disease or illness. The costs of this vary depending on the type of illness that you have developed.
