Asbestos Compensation Claims

Many people are affected by Asbestos related diseases throughout the UK.  It is estimated that Asbestos affects as many as 1 in 100 men over the age of 40 in this Country as well as an increasing number of women.

Asbestos exposure and symptoms

Exposure to Asbestos dust can damage the fibrous tissue in the lungs.

Symptoms can include breathlessness and persistent coughing which may cause sleepless nights leading to fatigue.  Some sufferers report chest pain and feeling as though a heavy weight is pressing down on their chest, depending upon the particular condition.

Asbestos has no respect for socio-economic group or occupation.  There are over 1,000 new cases of Mesothelioma reported every year in the UK.  It is generally accepted asbestos is the cause.

Occupations at risk from asbestos exposure:

• Asbestos Cement Products Industry (used for strong, inexpensive building materials, eg tiles, corrugated roofing, gutters, water and drain pipes, chimneys etc.
• Floor tiling industry
• Insulation and Fire Proofing
• Carpenters
• Electricians
• Power Plant Works
• Plumbers
• Roofers
• Central Heating and/or air conditioning contractors
• School and Hospital workers
• Ship workers

Asbestos claims and the law

Claims can be made by Claimants, even though the exposure was 30 or more years ago, and the past employer has gone out of business.  Claims can also be made for deceased Claimants on behalf of their loved ones/estate.

Successful ‘secondary’ claims for Asbestos have been won by Widows of those exposed, after suffering lung damage merely from handling/washing clothes and overalls containing harmful asbestos fibres, and even Grandchildren have received compensation, after contracting lung conditions merely from sitting on Granddad’s knee when he was still wearing his work clothes.

Asbestos compensation and making a claim

The compensation obtained can, in many cases, amount to well in excess of £100,000 pounds, depending upon the severity of the particular disease.

People are often uncertain as to whether or not they can make an asbestos related claim. But help is at hand even if the employer no longer exists or it was over 20 years ago. Claims for asbestos related illness may even be made for a deceased loved one or relative.

In addition to claiming compensation for you or a loved ones suffering, you may also be able to claim for medical expenses, lost wages and any other out of pocket expenses.

Pinstripe make it easy for you to claim compensation. All you need to do is complete the simple online form opposite and the experienced and friendly claims team will handle it from there. It's that easy!