Statistics relating to an asbestos claim

Asbestos is the most serious occupational health issue ever experienced in the UK. Regrettably, it is estimated that the scale of the crisis will increase over the next twenty years or so.

People who are suffering from asbestos illnesses may not have had contact with the material for a long time. The latency period of asbestos can be from 15-40 years so health does not deteriorate for some time after contact. Asbestos statistics indicate that the incidence of asbestos deaths in the UK may rise until it reaches a peak in the year 2020.

Deaths from exposure to asbestos in the past are on the increase. In 2002, there were 3,500 deaths from asbestos-related diseases including 1,862 cases of mesothelioma. There are estimated to be as many deaths from asbestos associated lung cancer as there are from mesothelioma. Unfortunately it is difficult to prove when lung cancer has been caused by exposure to asbestos. Lung cancer is predominantly caused by smoking and it is impossible to observe any difference between smoking induced cancer and asbestos lung cancer.

The following are drawn from mesothelioma death statistics from the Health and Safety Executive (2008):

• 1968: 153
• 2000: 163
• 2001: 1848
• 2004: 1969
• 2005: 2037
• 2011- 2015: estimated at between 1950-2450 deaths per year

You can make a no win, no fee asbestos claim today
If you have been affected by an asbestos-related illness then you may be entitled to claim compensation if it can be proven that your employer was negligent.

Here at YouClaim, we are associated with a panel of personal injury solicitors who are highly experienced in asbestos claims and have an exceptional track record and an excellent claims success rate.

We understand the trauma facing people with diseases such as mesothelioma and we will guarantee you 100% compensation if you win therefore eliminating the risk of making a claim.

Asbestos statistics are frightening. If you’ve been affected by an asbestos-related disease contact a YouClaim representative in all confidence, and we'll endeavour to help. Advisors are available through e-chat, or they will call you back if you complete our online claim form. Alternatively, call us for free on 0800 757 10 95 and begin your asbestos compensation claim today.