Specialist Compensation
Each year, thousands of people pass away or become ill due to the negligence of asbestos manufacturers and the development of asbestos-related disease. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with an illness related to asbestos such as mesothelioma, you may have the option to claim for compensation.

Our list of Specialist compensation claims are far less common as the effects tend to occur long after the individual has finished working in a hazardous environment. Medical knowledge is far more advanced now that it was twenty years ago but only now are many diseases from that era being associated with certain types of materials, gases and machinery.

This of course means that by the time a hazard has been recognised, it may be too late. Generally, the government will install a dedicated organisation to manage disease compensation out of the public purse (such as with the coal miners) to cover such eventualities. The most claimed for industry diseases are Chronic Bronchitis, Asthma, Pneumoconiosis (including silicosis and asbestosis) and Mesothelioma.

I have not been diagnosed…
If you have previously worked with asbestos materials or have been exposed to asbestos in the past but have not been diagnosed with any related condition but are worried, then here is a guide on what to do.

It’s important to bear in mind that it can take 20+ years for an asbestos related condition to show up during investigations.

• Contact us first in order that we can make some enquires as to the status of your former employers.
• Make an appointment in order see your GP.
• Explain to your GP about your asbestos exposure and your concerns.
• Your GP should then refer you to your local hospital for a chest x-ray.
• The radiologist will report back to your GP with his findings.
• Make a further appointment with your GP to discuss the findings.
• Contact us and let us know the findings.
• Should your x-ray reveal an asbestos related condition you may be referred to a consultant at your hospital for further investigations.
• We will then assist you in obtaining compensation from your former employer or their insurers and any state benefits you may be entitled to.

A sensitive approach
Our experienced team are available to help prepare your claim and provide assistance before and during the claim. We understand the importance of treating our clients with compassion, dignity and respect.

• Nothing to pay
• No deductions from your compensation
• An experienced solicitor will handle your claim
• Friendly, professional and supportive staff
• Excellent claim success rate

We have an experienced, friendly and dedicated team who are used to dealing with clients who may still be distressed by their experiences and who, at times, may be unsure of what exactly has happened to them.

It is essential to us that the person who is taking care of your claim has the experience to do so. Some firms of solicitors use junior, often non qualified staff to handle your claim. We guarantee that only expert solicitors and legal executives who are fully qualified will handle your claim.

Call us on 0800 118 5855 we'll tell you straight away whether we think you have a valid case and how you can make a claim.