Asbestos Claims
Asbestos compensation claims
As many as 1 in 100 men over the age of 40 in this country will develop a malignant asbestos related disease, as well as an increasing number of women. The most prevalent asbestos related disease is benign pleural disease however. We represent clients who have made an asbestos claim for mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis, pleural thickening and pleural plaques.
Our experience with asbestos claims
With every asbestos claim, we aim to balance our expertise with sensitive and reliable client care. We'll do what we can to support you and provide advice on entitlement to benefits and claiming compensation.
We are also a nationally recognised force in the field of asbestos related diseases and successfully pursuing asbestos compensation claims. In a landmark case, we represented the late June Hancock and won the first environmental asbestos case in a UK court of law. We also obtained the highest damages award for a mesothelioma compensation claim in the UK (£4.37 million) and the highest asbestosis compensation award.
In November 2008 our asbestos solicitors were involved in a landmark case at the High Court that gave thousands of mesothelioma sufferers access to compensation.
How our asbestos solicitors can help you
Asbestos can cause several different kinds of disease, such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis, pleural thickening, and pleural plaques. These diseases can develop many years after being exposed to asbestos. Of course, this can mean it's difficult to remember the source, but you should seek our advice even if you don't know who is responsible. There are alternatives to claiming against previous employers, for example the government can award 'no fault' compensation payments for your asbestos claim, even if the employer is no longer in existence.
We also assist relatives of those who have already died as a result of an asbestos related disease, even where the link has only been made after death.
From the moment you contact us, you can rely on our sensitivity, understanding and support.
Asbestos claims process
More than anything, we aim to keep things clear, simple and as straightforward as possible for our clients, so there's no need for you to worry at any point about the legal complexities or technicalities of your case. You'll be kept informed throughout the claims process which, put simply, looks like this:
1 Your free initial consultation gives us a clear understanding of your mesothelioma claim or pursuit for asbestos compensation.
2 If you have a case we assign our best legal team with the expertise to handle your claim.
3 Our solicitors will investigate and build evidence to back up your case.
4 We keep in touch with you throughout, so you're always well informed.
5 Finally, with your approval, we arrive at the best settlement possible
Make your asbestos claim as soon as possible
Your health is a priority, so don't put off seeking medical advice if you suspect you have been affected by asbestos.
Time limits apply, so make sure you also seek our advice as soon as you are able. The longer you leave your claim, the more difficult it can be to pursue.
Talk to an expert about making a claim
Call us on 0870 024 0558 or fill in our claim form and we will get back to you.