If you, or a relative, are found to be suffering from an asbestos related disease then it may be possible to claim compensation from any party responsible for the exposure to asbestos.
If you face a risk of suffering an illness in the future, your solicitor will advise you on claiming provisional compensation which allows you to make a further claim should the illness develop.
In those cases where it proves impossible to find who was to blame it may be possible to recover compensation under the Governments Pneumoconiosis Scheme.
What can I claim for?
You can claim compensation not only for the pain and suffering caused by the illness but also for the impact it has on every aspect of your life.
Your solicitor may include claims for:
- Loss of earnings
- Private Medical Treatment/Care and Supervision
- Nursing Care Provided by friends/relatives
- Financial Losses
Am I able to claim if I haven’t worked with asbestos?
Asbestos related conditions do not only occur in those who have worked with asbestos.
Successful claims have been made by:
- Employees working in the same area as those using asbestos.
- Relatives of family members who have died from asbestos related disease.
- Family members exposed to dust brought home on relatives clothing.
- Occupiers of premises where asbestos existed or was removed.
