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Upgrade optionsWhat is Asbestos? When was it discovered?
It was not until 1924, 24 years later that the first case of asbestosis was published in the British Medical Journal by Cooke, and between 1920 and 1935 more than 100 asbestos related articles were
Posted on 27 January 2010
Mesothelioma case study - Mr X
OVERVIEW
Although there is no blueprint for a claim for mesothelioma, exposure to asbestos occurs most commonly in certain types of industries like construction, shipping or roofing work. The exposure often takes decades to produce symptoms. This is a case study detailing a typical claim of this type and the method in which EB Legal deal with these claims.
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Mr X was employed in the 1950’s and 1960’s as a lagger in the shipbuilding industry in Liverpool. He was exposed to asbestos dust whilst carrying out this work. Mr X left the shipbuilding trade in the early 1970’s and worked in a bank for the rest of his working life. He was not exposed to asbestos during this period.
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How do you go about making an asbestos compensation claim?
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A free consultation with on our specialist asbestos claim solicitor will give us aclear understanding of the circumstances surrounding your claim for asbestos compensation. |
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If you Posted on 27 January 2010 Making an Asbestos ClaimHow do you go about making an asbestos compensation claim? Under UK law a personal injury compensation claim for an asbestos related disease must be started within three years from the date when the person suffering the condition became aware of the diagnosis.
In cases resulting in death, the claim must be started within three years of the family of the victim discovering that the cause of death was an asbestos related illness. This could for example be due to the result of a post mortem examination. If you realise that either yourself or a member of your family has contracted an asbestos related illness, it is important that you seek professional legal Posted on 27 January 2010 About EB Legal SolicitorsSpecialists in asbestos related compensation
EB Legal are dedicated to helping people claim compensation for asbestos related diseases and illnesses they have contracted as a result of exposure to asbestos through work or otherwise.
Our solicitors are fully experienced in this area of law and will provide you with advice and support through every stage of the claim process. Heading up our asbestos related diseases and illnesses team is Samantha Harris. Samantha has over ten years of experience dealing with complex personal injury claims. See Samantha's full profile... Posted on 27 January 2010 Asbestos Related Diseases
What type of disease's can you get from exposure to Asbestos? Exposure to asbestos and the inhalation of its dust and fibres can cause
serious and sometimes even fatal diseases, often 20 years or more after exposure. There is no 'safe level' of exposure to asbestos dust, and so any exposure could cause an asbestos related illness. The diseases known to be related to exposure to asbestos are as follows: Asbestosis This is a chronic inflammatory medical condition affecting lung tissue. What is Asbestos and where can it be found?
Asbestos is a naturally occurring silicate mineral with long, thin fibrous crystals. It was termed the 'miracle mineral' by the Greeks because of its soft and pliant properties, as well as its ability to withstand heat. Asbestos also has a strong resistance to electrical and chemical damage, sound absorption and good tensile strength.
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1. What conditions arise from exposure to asbestos?
The main asbestos related illnesses which may lead to claims for compensation are pleural thickening, asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma. 2. Can I make a claim if I’ve been diagnosed with an asbestos related disease?
You may be able to claim if you have been diagnosed with an asbestos related disease of pleural thickening, lung cancer or mesothelioma. There are time limits for bringing these claims and you should seek legal advice immediately if a diagnosis of these conditions is given. 3. Can I claim government benefits if I make a claim?
Depending on the asbestos condition you have contracted, it may be possible to claim benefits. State benefits can be claimed for “prescribed&r Posted on 27 January 2010 asbestosclaim can login to edit this page by adding news and offers from their website.
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