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Blood Cancers That Mimic Growing Pains
Blood Cancers That Mimic Growing Pains While growing pains are common during childhood, there are blood cancers that mimic growing pains. These cancers include leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma and their early symptoms in children and teenagers may be attributed to growing pains. As a result, this...
Read MoreMeningitis Can be Misdiagnosed as a Cold
Meningitis May be Misdiagnosed as a Cold While it is a serious medical condition, meningitis may be misdiagnosed as a cold or flu. Meningitis is caused by a viral or bacterial infection. Early meningitis symptoms can resemble those of a cold, which can lead to misdiagnosis or a delayed diagnosis...
Read MoreClaim For Misdiagnosed Endometriosis
Claim For Misdiagnosed Endometriosis The 'Missed Disease' Which Is Misdiagnosed More Commonly Than You Think You can make a medical negligence claim for misdiagnosed endometriosis, or even for a delayed diagnosis. Endometriosis, which has been called the 'Missed Disease’, is a chronic condition...
Read MoreFarm Animal Attacks
Farm Animal Attacks How To Make A Personal Injury Claim Farm animal attacks are reported all year round and you can make a personal injury claim if you have been attacked. While farm animals may become protective and more prone to attack with their young around, an attack may occur at any time....
Read MoreCold Injury Claims For Farmhands
Cold Injury Claims For Farmhands It is important to know that cold injury claims are possible for farmhands. While these injuries are often overlooked, they may occur occur when workers are exposed to extreme weather conditions on farms. Working in agriculture has many hazards including conta...
Read MoreSurprising Myths About Personal Injury Claims
Surprising Myths About Personal Injury Claims If you are thinking about pursuing a claim, it’s important to know some surprising myths about personal injury claims. You may be hesitating with concerns around what a claim may cost. Additionally, you may be asking will it be time-consuming and ...
Read MoreNervous About Making a Personal Injury Claim
Nervous About Making a Personal Injury Claim If you are considering starting the claim process, you may be feeling nervous about making a personal injury claim. You are not alone as many people feel uncertain, stressed and sometimes even guilty about making a claim. But if you have suffered an i...
Read MorePersonal Injury Claims With A Pre-Existing Condition
Personal Injury Claims With A Pre-Existing Condition An important aspects of personal injury claims with a pre-existing condition is being open and honest about any pre-existing conditions before the accident. Understanding how a pre-existing condition may impact a personal injury claim is cr...
Read MoreCan I Claim For Weil’s Disease
Can I Claim For Weil's Disease Weil’s Disease is a zoonotic disease with reports suggesting that it is re-emerging, prompting the question - Can I Claim For Weil’s Disease. Also known as Leptospirosis, a surge in Weil’s Disease may be due to rat infestations in urban industrialised areas. Thi...
Read MoreInjury Claims for Lab Assistants
Injury Claims for Lab Assistants Lab assistants can face hazards on a daily basis and may want to make an injury claim if injured at work. Working in a laboratory environment comes with various occupational hazards. If you have suffered an injury while working as a lab assistant through emplo...
Read MoreSilicosis Risk For Young Workers
Silicosis Risk For Young Workers A sudden rise in silicosis disease has highlighted a previously unrecognised risk for young workers. Silicosis used to be regarded a lung disease which affected older workers who had been exposed to toxic dust for many years. But the popularity of artificial sto...
Read MoreHow To Remove Silica Dust From Lungs
How To Remove Silica Dust From Lungs Silica dust may cause severe lung disease, so if inhaled, can it be removed ? As silica dust is 100 times smaller than a grain of sand, you can be breathing it in without you even realising it. It is found in stone rock, sand and gravel, while the most common...
Read MoreCoal Fly Ash Exposure Claim
Coal Fly Ash Exposure Claim A coal fly ash claim may result from exposure to a fine powdery ash. Fly Ash is the general term for the fine powdery ash produced during the combustion of material. However, it is more commonly recognised as the term for waste material from coal fired power plants. ...
Read MoreHypersensitivity Pneumonitis Claims
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis Claims Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is a lung condition where you may want to make a personal injury claim. It results from an allergic reaction to inhaled organic dust, mould, bird droppings, or other airborne particles. Also this condition can develop gradual...
Read MoreChemical Exposure Claims
Chemical exposure claims Chemical poisoning in the workplace is a serious health and safety concern and those affected may pursue a chemical exposure claim. Exposure to hazardous substances can cause short-term and long-term health issues. This may include respiratory problems, skin disorders, o...
Read MorePopcorn Lung Claims
Popcorn Lung Claims While Popcorn Lung has made headlines recently in connection to vaping, Popcorn Lung claims may also be made by industrial workers. This is because it is a risk factor for these workers who are exposed to the chemical, diacetyl. This chemical can be used in industries such a...
Read MoreMetal Fume Fever Claims
Metal Fume Fever Claims Metal Fume Fever claims are not uncommon for this acute illness and you may be able to claim for compensation if you have been diagnosed with this industrial disease. It commonly occurs from inhaling fine dust particles in occupations involving welding, smelting, or metal...
Read MoreCan You Fully Recover From Third Degree Burns
Can You Fully Recover From Third Degree Burns Third-degree burns may often result in significant physical, emotional, and psychological effects with a difficult recovery ahead. Often a life-altering event, this includes the trauma of disfigurement. While there is ongoing research in the UK to fi...
Read MoreLife Expectancy With Asbestosis
Life Expectancy With Asbestosis Understanding Asbestosis and How To Claim For Compensation. Asbestosis is caused by inhaling asbestos fibres, leading to lung scarring and respiratory difficulties which may have an impact on life expectancy. This industrial disease is common among workers in con...
Read MoreLife Expectancy With Mesothelioma
Life Expectancy With Mesothelioma Claim for Mesothelioma – What You Need To Know Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer caused by asbestos exposure and can have an impact on life expectancy. It primarily affects the lungs, abdomen, heart, or testicles. Many individuals diagnosed with meso...
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