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Source: http://www.doksinet Mesothelioma Claims Your Guide Overview Slater & Gordon is recognised by the UK’s independent legal directories as a leading expert in the handling of asbestos claims. We have been acting for sufferers of asbestos-related conditions for over 30 years and understand how devastating this can be for sufferers and their families. Understanding your case We take a holistic approach, ensuring that each client has all the support they need at what is understandably a difficult time. To help build your case, we have access to the country’s leading medical experts plus a team of specialists to calculate the entirety of your losses, including pension loss. Our approach aims to ensure that you recover the maximum amount of compensation you are entitled to. We recognise the importance of receiving compensation as quickly as possible and use the fast track court procedure whenever it is appropriate. We have successfully settled some cases within four months of
being instructed. May I thank you for achieving for me a successful claim for compensation for the injuries I received from working with asbestos. The professionalism you shown whilst handling my case was exceptional. Also throughout our meetings and correspondence, you have always shown kindness and consideration towards me. Again, I send you my heart felt thanks. CLIENT TESTIMONIAL About asbestos It is also possible to claim damages even if you were not exposed to asbestos at work. For example, if a family member was exposed to the fibres and transferred them to you at home or if you lived near a factory where asbestos use was commonplace. There are a number of different illnesses which are, or may be, caused by asbestos exposure, although you cannot claim compensation for them all. They include pleural plaques, pleural thickening, asbestosis, mesothelioma and lung cancer. Advising you on benefits If you have an asbestos-related condition, there are a number of state benefits you
may be eligible to claim, and they are not affected if you bring a claim for compensation. They include Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (IIDB), Constant Attendance Allowance and Exceptionally Severe Disablement Allowance. You can contact the Benefits Enquiry Line on 0800 882200 or visit the DWP’s website at www.dwpgovuk Although asbestos is no longer used in buildings, its use was wide-spread from the 1930s to the 1970s and consequently millions of people have been exposed to asbestos at work. Few will develop a disease as a result of their exposure, but those that do are entitled to make a claim for compensation. Many companies knew about the dangers of exposure to asbestos but did not adequately, overall, warn or protect their employees. Continue overleaf › Source: http://www.doksinet Some recent cases: l Case 1 We acted for a client who had been exposed to asbestos whilst working as a fitter on ships in a dockyard for a refit and later when he was an engineer at a
number of power stations. When he was diagnosed with pleural plaques, we obtained a sum of money for him and, importantly, secured the right to return to the courts should his medical condition deteriorate. When he developed mesothelioma three years later, we brought proceedings against his former employers and obtained an early initial payment of £40,000. The claim was settled a few weeks before trial for £230,000. Using the fast-track mesothelioma court procedure enabled us to conclude the claim only 18 months after he was diagnosed with mesothelioma. l You dealt with us in a most sympathetic and understanding manner and this was indeed a great help to us at this difficult time Case 2 Contact us Another client was exposed to asbestos whilst working as an engineer for British Telecom. He worked in telephone exchanges where hessian bags filled with asbestos were used as a firebreak and was diagnosed with mesothelioma, aged just 59. Unfortunately, our client died before his case
was concluded, but his widow was able to continue the claim. British Telecom admitted that they had been negligent in exposing him to asbestos and compensation of £270,000 was agreed. Please feel free to discuss your own position and concerns. Contact your nearest office on: Slater & Gordon is one of the UK’s leading and largest legal practices with offices throughout England, Wales and Scotland. T: 0800 916 9015 E: enquiries@slatergordon.couk W: www.slatergordoncouk Slater & Gordon (UK) LLP is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. The information in this factsheet was correct at the time of going to press May 2012. This factsheet is for general guidance only and should not be treated as a definitive guide or be regarded as legal advice. If you need more details or information about the matters referred to in this factsheet please seek formal legal advice
being instructed. May I thank you for achieving for me a successful claim for compensation for the injuries I received from working with asbestos. The professionalism you shown whilst handling my case was exceptional. Also throughout our meetings and correspondence, you have always shown kindness and consideration towards me. Again, I send you my heart felt thanks. CLIENT TESTIMONIAL About asbestos It is also possible to claim damages even if you were not exposed to asbestos at work. For example, if a family member was exposed to the fibres and transferred them to you at home or if you lived near a factory where asbestos use was commonplace. There are a number of different illnesses which are, or may be, caused by asbestos exposure, although you cannot claim compensation for them all. They include pleural plaques, pleural thickening, asbestosis, mesothelioma and lung cancer. Advising you on benefits If you have an asbestos-related condition, there are a number of state benefits you
may be eligible to claim, and they are not affected if you bring a claim for compensation. They include Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (IIDB), Constant Attendance Allowance and Exceptionally Severe Disablement Allowance. You can contact the Benefits Enquiry Line on 0800 882200 or visit the DWP’s website at www.dwpgovuk Although asbestos is no longer used in buildings, its use was wide-spread from the 1930s to the 1970s and consequently millions of people have been exposed to asbestos at work. Few will develop a disease as a result of their exposure, but those that do are entitled to make a claim for compensation. Many companies knew about the dangers of exposure to asbestos but did not adequately, overall, warn or protect their employees. Continue overleaf › Source: http://www.doksinet Some recent cases: l Case 1 We acted for a client who had been exposed to asbestos whilst working as a fitter on ships in a dockyard for a refit and later when he was an engineer at a
number of power stations. When he was diagnosed with pleural plaques, we obtained a sum of money for him and, importantly, secured the right to return to the courts should his medical condition deteriorate. When he developed mesothelioma three years later, we brought proceedings against his former employers and obtained an early initial payment of £40,000. The claim was settled a few weeks before trial for £230,000. Using the fast-track mesothelioma court procedure enabled us to conclude the claim only 18 months after he was diagnosed with mesothelioma. l You dealt with us in a most sympathetic and understanding manner and this was indeed a great help to us at this difficult time Case 2 Contact us Another client was exposed to asbestos whilst working as an engineer for British Telecom. He worked in telephone exchanges where hessian bags filled with asbestos were used as a firebreak and was diagnosed with mesothelioma, aged just 59. Unfortunately, our client died before his case
was concluded, but his widow was able to continue the claim. British Telecom admitted that they had been negligent in exposing him to asbestos and compensation of £270,000 was agreed. Please feel free to discuss your own position and concerns. Contact your nearest office on: Slater & Gordon is one of the UK’s leading and largest legal practices with offices throughout England, Wales and Scotland. T: 0800 916 9015 E: enquiries@slatergordon.couk W: www.slatergordoncouk Slater & Gordon (UK) LLP is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. The information in this factsheet was correct at the time of going to press May 2012. This factsheet is for general guidance only and should not be treated as a definitive guide or be regarded as legal advice. If you need more details or information about the matters referred to in this factsheet please seek formal legal advice
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