Legal Advice

Many people affected by asbestos related conditions are unaware that they have a right to make a claim for compensation against their employer.

As far back as the late 19th century, UK industry knew of the dangers of asbestos. However, sadly, thousands of people from all walks of life have been exposed to potentially deadly asbestos fibres over the years.

Legislation exists to help people suffering from asbestos-related diseases, and their families, to seek compensation for wrongful exposure and reduced quality of life.

Most compensation claims are made against former employers although it does not necessarily matter if the employer is no longer trading. The claim can be brought against the employer’s insurance company. This can happen many decades after the asbestos exposure.

Although less common, in certain circumstances it is still possible to bring a claim if you were exposed to asbestos environmentally, or through a third party, by for example, washing a family member’s work clothes.

We recommend you investigate a compensation claim as soon as possible as there are time limits for some types of claims. Some people worry about having to attend Court, but very few claims progress to a full hearing.

The choice of solicitor to assist with your claim is entirely yours however it’s a good idea to speak to us first ,as we can put you in touch with solicitors who specialise in asbestos-related disease claims.

The solicitors we work with will only ever represent people who have been diagnosed with an Asbestos Related Disease, and never the defendants in disease claims. The panel of specialist asbestos disease solicitors we recommend offer:

• Home visits throughout the UK
• No cost to patients or their family
• No upfront fees
• 100% of the compensation to be received by the patient and their family, with no deductions for legal fees
• Years of experience providing specialist asbestos disease legal expertise