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| Claims for Work Related Illnesses |
If you develop an illness or condition as a result of your working environment or working conditions you may be able to make a claim for compensation against your employer.
Your employer is under a legal duty to take reasonable care for your health and safety whilst you are at work. The government has introduced numerous regulations that place duty on your employer to ensure your working environment is safe and if they have failed to meet these requirements and you are injured as a result you will be entitled to claim compensation
Examples of work Related Illnesses- Asbestos/ Pneumoconiosis or Mesothelioma – an inflammation of the lungs, which can develop into cancer. This often caused by inhaling substances or particles at work in particular asbestos.
- Occupational Asthma – is a form of asthma that is often caused by exposure to a precipitating factor in the workplace.
- Occupational Dermatitis – this is a skin condition that is usually caused by a direct contact with an irritating substance such as cleaning fluid.
- Industrial Deafness – claims can be brought by people who have suffered hearing loss as a result of prolonged exposure to a high level of noise
- Work-related Upper Limb Disorders and tenosynovitis - these can occur as a result of constant repetition of tasks such as typing.
- Occupational Stress – this includes claims for a nervous breakdown or other stress related symptoms induced by your employment.
What will you need to prove?
To bring successful claim you will need to show that:- As a result of your working conditions or environment you have developed a disease or condition; and
- The disease or condition was caused or partially caused as a result of your employer’s negligence and/or breach of statutory duty. This means that had your employer done everything they should have done to take reasonable care of your safety at work you would not have suffered from this condition or your chance of developing this condition would have been greatly reduced.
What can you claim?- Compensation for your injuries
- Any reasonable financial losses that were incurred as a direct result of the accident
What can we do for you?- We can give you a free initial consultation & provide you with jargon free, no hassle or catches legal advice, where we’ll assess the merits of your claim
- If we think you have a valid case, we’ll arrange an appointment for us to meet – as solicitors with many years of experience, we believe our clients value face-to-face client contact
- We will assign to you a specialist solicitor who will be your point of contact for your case. You will have their phone number and e-mail address.
- We will investigate your claim and keep you informed at every stage.
- We will arrange for a specialist to review your medical reports, examine you and prepare a report. We will advise you on the contents of the report and merits of any claim.
- We will help you ensure that you receive the maximum compensation.
- We try to keep things running as efficiently as possible, so you can continue with your life and leave all the hard work to us.
What steps can you take to minimise any dispute and maximise your chance your chances of success?
To help your case, you should find as much information as possible in relation to your condition. Keep a diary of your illness or condition and the effect it has had on you.
If you suffer financial losses as a result of your injuries or conditions you should ensure that you keep all receipts, invoices and other documents that may support your claim.
Most importantly do not delay in calling us, as you must submit your claim within three years following the date you first became aware of your condition. If you do not issue your claim in court within this time claim will be statute barred and you may not be able to claim the compensation to which you are entitled.
Call now to start your claim…
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