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The danger of asbestos in chimneys was highlighted in 2009 when a worker from Barnstaple, North Devon received asbestos compensation from his employer, a chimney manufacturer, following his mesothelioma diagnosis.
The worker had been employed by the same firm from 1969 to 2007 when he was diagnosed with the killer disease and it was believed he was exposed during the early part of his working life.
Asbestos was used in chimney flues and pipes because of its heat resisting qualities and in the early days of its use, many employees were left to work with the deadly material unaware of the consequences of inhaling it and without the provision of safety equipment such as masks and respirators.
The asbestos compensation claimant told local press, "There was so much asbestos dust that you could see a thick layer of it on your tool box. You could also see it floating in the air. My overalls and hair would be covered in it."
With the help of his worker's union the mesothelioma victim made a claim against his employer which was settled in an out-of-court settlement within 17 months of instigation.
The worker's personal injury solicitor stressed the importance of making a claim for compensation, "Mesothelioma is a devastating disease caused by exposure to asbestos. It was our aim to enable [our client] to receive compensation during his lifetime which is what he wanted.
"While it will not bring back his health we understand the importance to him of knowing that his wife is financially secure and that the formalities of the claim have been resolved quickly and successfully.
"The backing of his union was instrumental in bringing about the successful conclusion of the claim within his lifetime.
Asbestos compensation in your lifetime
The key to obtaining asbestos compensation swiftly is to find the right personal injury solicitor who is fully conversant with all aspects of industrial disease litigation and current legal ramifications of law reform and precedent.
Here at YouClaim, whilst we are highly successful and experienced in this type of claim we are fully aware of the emotional turmoil caused by asbestos-related disease and know that by offering clear, non-pressurised and jargon free legal advice we can alleviate some of the turmoil for our clients as they face a compensation claim and this terrible disease in tandem.
All our personnel, from the legal advisor who will take your initial call, to the solicitor who represents you in court, are expert in asbestos law, yet sensitive to the emotional toll on the sufferers and their family members. And our service is totally cost free – our no win no fee guarantee completely protects you from all costs and fees and you are assured of receiving 100% compensation in a won case.
For a friendly no-obligation discussion regarding asbestos compensation, please call our free UK helpline now on 0800 10 757 95 or you can request a more convenient time when we can call you back.
Alternatively, fill in the online claim form and we will look into your mesothelioma compensation claim before we call you to discuss it further. Above all, at YouClaim we are here to help.
