Pages On: Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos is an extremely hazardous material that can cause devastating damage to the lungs of anyone unlucky and to inhale it. Fortunately, Asbestos is harmless if not disturbed. However, many professionals have been forced to work with Asbestos in roles such as shipbuilding, electricians, and roofers. Where proper training is not provided, or the right personal protective equipment — as it is a heavily regulated industry — then your employer is liable for putting you at risk. Asbestos exposure can result in a myriad of lung diseases, such as Asbestosis and Mesothelioma, both of which are often fatal. If you have suffered from Asbestos exposure, you may be entitled to claim compensation.
Asbestos delays Tyne pedestrian tunnel revamp
Posted: 23 July 2013
Posted in: Asbestos Exposure, Industrial Deafness and Disease, Mesothelioma
A major revamp of the Tyne pedestrian and cycle tunnel has been delayed as asbestos must be urgently removed from the ceiling of the tunnels. The Grade 2 listed structure closed in May for what was believed to be a year-long project, which will now take longer. Despite the fact that engineers were aware of asbestos in the ceiling of the £4.9m-revamp structure, it was thought that work could continue around its presence – but this was proven not to be the case. Alarms have been raised surrounding the dangers…
Read MoreLung Disease Compensation
Posted in: Asbestos Exposure, Mesothelioma, Workplace Injuries
Lung disease is, sadly, a common occupational illness and can be caused by different types of dust, gas or chemicals that some people may encounter in the workplace. Your employer may be liable for a disease that you contracted at work. If you approach our specialist Sheffield solicitors** with your case, they will inform you of the possibility of claiming compensation against your current or former employer. Lung Disease Injury Claims Solicitors Financial compensation can help in many ways. You may have immediate financial needs, as lung disease may mean…
Read MoreAsbestos and Mesothelioma Compensation
Posted in: Asbestos Exposure, Mesothelioma, Workplace Injuries
Asbestos was used as a building material for many years until the danger of this substance was realised. It becomes a danger when the fibres are damaged and float in the air, and may enter the lungs. Diseases such as asbestosis and mesothelioma are caused by asbestos exposure, and if you are in this situation, you may be able to claim compensation. You may be entitled to make a claim however long ago the exposure took place, whether or not you still work for the employer or if there were…
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