Asbestos Compensation Claims

Making a claim for an asbestos-related illness is very common as many people have suffered from its effects in the workplace; both recently and as far back as the 1940s because of the period of time it can take for symptoms to surface.

There are a number of different serious medical conditions that are caused by exposure to asbestos. If someone is suffering from one of these illnesses as a result of their working conditions, they may have cause to make an asbestos claim.

Common claims people make relate to the following asbestos-related illnesses:

• Pleural thickening claims
• Asbestosis claims
• Lung cancer claims
• Mesothelioma claims

Workers from certain industries are more likely to make asbestos claims than others because of the nature of the work. Some workplaces experience far more exposure to asbestos than others. Individuals who work or have worked in the following industries are more likely to be at risk:

• Building and construction
• Demolition
• Carpentry
• Plumbers
• Electricians
• Fitters
• Boilermakers

Asbestos can be carried on clothing so even people who do not have a direct risk of exposure can make an asbestos claim if they have been affected by it. For example, asbestos claims can be made by someone who lives with a worker who is exposed to the substance.

Making your asbestos personal injury claim with Jefferies

In order for your claim to be successful, you will have to begin your claim within 3 years from the date your asbestos-related illness became apparent.

If the person injured by asbestos is deceased, you will have 3 years from the date of death or 3 years since relatives found out about the negligence.

There are a number of organisations and charities that offer advice and support to sufferers of asbestos-related disease that you may find useful:

• Mesothelioma UK: 0800 169 2409
• Asbestos Awareness and Support Cymru (AASC): 01495 272 2479
• Disability First: 0125 347 2202
• Asbestos Victims Support Forum UK (AVSGF-UK): 0161 636 7555
• British Lung Foundation: 03000 030 555
• Cancer Research UK for mesothelioma: 0808 800 4040

How much compensation?

We have a dedicated guide, detailing the compensation you could be entitled to. It includes some specific figures to give you a closer idea of how much compensation you could claim for asbestos-related diseases. Visit our asbestos compensation page.

Asbestos personal injury specialists

Contact us online or call us on 0333 358 3034 to arrange an initial consultation.