Asbestos compensation from exposure in church?

While the UK's churches are often old buildings that were constructed before asbestos insulation was in use - in many cases, long before - this does not mean that all are necessarily places where the cancer-causing substance is absent.

Some churches installed or updated their heating systems at a time when asbestos-based lagging was widely used, for example. Other sources include twentieth-century extensions, roofing materials and organ blowers.

Other churches may have used the material in twentieth century renovations and restorations; yet others may have, indeed, been built in this period, and have the same risks as any other modern building.

Fortunately, the policy of Quinquennial inspection reports - that is, examinations of the church's structure every five years - means that those responsible for health and safety in any church are likely to be aware of the presence of dangerous materials already, and abiding by governmental regulations regarding them.

This means that congregations are unlikely to be putting themselves at risk of mesothelioma, asbestosis, or other related diseases while attending a service.

Read more about the church's awareness of hazardous materials etc at www.churchcare.co.uk.

Making a mesothelioma or asbestosis claim
YouClaim has a long history of supporting people who are making a personal injury claim for these serious conditions, whether they have been contracted as an industrial disease or through some other form of exposure. If you, or a loved one, is suffering with this condition, we may be able to help you too.

Our team of advisors will be able to discuss the details of your case sensitively and professionally, and - should you decide to go ahead - can find you the right personal injury lawyer for your needs.

All work is done on a completely free basis, including our advice to you. When we win our cases, which is very nearly always, we charge our winning fee to the party responsible for your exposure to the toxic fibres, and guarantee that all damages awarded go to you under our 100% compensation promise.

To begin your asbestos claim, simply call 0800 10 757 95, and we'll go out of our way to help you. We'll do the same if you use our online claim form or e-chat service. And we look forward to helping you.