Asbestosis Claims and Compensation

There are many illnesses associated with asbestos contact and these are being seen more often in older generations who were exposed to the fibres before the material was banned.

Asbestos was widely used in the construction industry, but its harmful effects went unknown for decades.

Now, as medical experts better understand the effects of the mineral, asbestosis claims are becoming more common.

Diagnosis is carried out by x-rays, CT scans and tests on the lungs, and the condition gets slowly worse over time. Although rarely fatal in itself, asbestosis and asbestos exposure can lead to other conditions, such as lung cancer, mesothelioma and pleural plaques.

Asbestosis Compensation

Asbestosis compensation is awarded depending on the severity of suffering and also takes into account the context in which the sufferer was exposed.

Those who worked as miners, plumbers and builders before 1999 may have been exposed to asbestos, so the condition is known as an occupational lung disease. Exposure may have ceased a long time ago, but the damage has already been done.

In order for compensation to be awarded, it must be proved that the employer was at fault when working with asbestos.

Asbestosis compensation may be given for lost and future earnings and the cost of specialist care.

How do I make an asbestosis claim?

Our expert solicitors can advise whether you are entitled to asbestosis compensation, based on your situation.

If you think you can make an industrial disease claim having suffered an injury or getting ill through your work, contact us for advice.