How we can help?

This area of law is very specialised and complicated. Our qualified and very experienced Solicitors will handle your claim. We are dedicated to fighting for victims of accidents. We guarantee to recover maximum compensation in the shortest possible time. We offer home visits and out of hours service.

What can I claim for?

You are entitled to compensation for the pain and suffering caused by your injuries and the effect of your injuries on your lifestyle and day to day living.

You can also claim for any financial losses such as loss of earnings, medical and travelling expenses. You can claim for the cost of family members and friends to look after you.

What should I do now?

Contact one of our specialist Solicitors for FAST FRIENDLY AND FREE ADVICE.
You have THREE years in which to claim from the date that you became aware your work related disease was caused by your employment.
YOU RECEIVE 100% COMPENSATION.

We promise to return your call within ONE HOUR. We can call you at any time to suit and can visit you at home or your work place and out of hours.

Examples of some of the well known diseases include:

Mesothelioma (cancer)

Abestosis exposure can lead to Mesothelioma which is an aggressive cancer.

Anyone who has worked directly with asbestos or asbestos products carries the highest risk of developing this condition. This type of cancer may not appear for many years after the initial exposure.

Noise induced hearing loss (industrial deafness)

This is known as "Industrial deafness" and is very common. It is normally caused by prolonged exposure to excessive noise levels.

If you have worked in any noisy work environment after 1963 without any proper ear protection and you now find you have a hearing problem you may have a claim.

What are the symptoms?
•	Friends/relatives complaining that you have the TV on too loud
•	Having to ask people to repeat themselves
•	Being unable to hear conversations
•	Ringing or buzzing in your ears
•	Being unable to listen to conversation when there is other background noise

Are there any tests to confirm I am suffering from hearing loss? Yes? Your Doctor can arrange for you to have an Audiogram which will confirm whether you are suffering from hearing loss.

Skin diseases (dermatitis)

This is a very common type of "Occupational Illness" that affects Many employees every year. It generally occurs after exposure to chemicals such as acids, cutting fluids, and solvents.

What are the symptoms?

Your employers must provide you with personal protective equipment particularly when an employee comes into contact with chemicals in the course of their job.

Who is at risk?

•	Hairdressers
•	Machine operators
•	Printers
•	Medical and dental staff
•	Construction workers
•	Those involved in food preparation
•	Those involved in the manufacture of chemicals

There are many other types of employment where a person may come into contact with products that cause skin irritation leading to a disease. Please contact one of our Solicitors if you are unsure whether you have an occupational skin disease.

Respiratory diseases (Asthma)

These can be caused when an employee is in an environment where he is exposed to gases, dust or fumes.

These diseases can include the following:-

•	Occupational asmtha
•	Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
•	Chronic obstructive airways disease
•	Allergic rhinitis
•	Alvetolitis
•	Byssinosis
•	Farmers lung
•	Emphysema
•	Chronic bronchitis
•	Silicosis

Those at risk are:

•	Construction workers
•	Paint sprayers
•	Agriculture/forestry workers
•	Engineers
•	Metal and textile workers
•	Miners
•	Rubber, plastic and leather manufacturing
•	Carpentry
•	Baking/food processing
•	Hairdressing
•	Milling
•	Laboratory work

Hand and Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)

It is caused by exposure to the upper limbs by vibration associated with the use of vibrating power tools. Employers will however not be held responsible for exposure to vibration before 1975.

Tools likely to cause HAVS:

•	Percussive tools - riveting, caulking, fettling and swaging
•	Grinders including pedestal and hand held
•	Pneumatic drills and hammers
•	Chainsaws
•	Other garden machinery
Symptoms:
•	Tingling and numbness in the hands
•	Whitenening of the fingers or parts of the fingers
•	Reduction in grip strength
•	Aching in the wrists and muscles of the forearms- Lack of sensitivity
Those most at risk:
•	Car mechanics
•	Road workers
•	Welders
•	Grinders
•	Miners
•	Steel workers
•	Engineering workers

Pursuing a claim for compensation:

Many of these types of claim are successful. Big companies are aware of the dangers of exposing their employees to injuries caused by vibrating tools and equipment. If they have not taken steps to reduce the exposure and to analyse the working methods, then they may be found responsible.

Requirements for a claim:

•	You must have been diagnosed as suffering from HAVS
•	The condition has been caused by your job
•	Your employer knew that you were at risk of suffering from HAVS
•	Your employer failed in his duty to look after you by reducing and/or preventing the vibration exposure

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