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Nowadays, fortunately, there are relatively few situations where members of the public are likely to come into direct contact with asbestos fibres. Despite this, however, there are still thousands of asbestos claims made each year by people who suffer from illness as a consequence of past exposure, usually in the workplace.
Unfortunately, many homeowners and residential tenants, are unaware of the asbestos threat which may be present in homes.
Worryingly, there is a very real risk that many could have asbestos fibres in their loft space insulation. A vast number of homes are thought to carry this risk, with thousands of pre-2000 homes likely to have asbestos in their loft space.
Whether people are going into their lofts to carry out maintenance, looking for a long forgotten possession or simply looking to do some sorting and tidying, if they are unaware of the presence of asbestos, they could obliviously suffer exposure.
Christmas is a time of the year when many people find themselves going up into their loft spaces, whether it is to retrieve or store Christmas decorations or to find a way of secretly storing presents.
Tenants should be made aware of the presence of any asbestos in their rental properties, otherwise they may be eligible to make an asbestos claim in the event of exposure.
For example, in 2011 a social housing provider had to provide new Christmas decorations for a number of tenants after an asbestos warning turned their lofts into no-go zones. This is because asbestos cement residue had been found in loft spaces, following the removal of asbestos cement sheets in 2009.
A specialist advises, "If you are unsure if asbestos presents a risk within your property, you should obtain a survey to identify of its presence."
Asbestos-related illnesses such as mesothelioma can destroy lives and devastate family. If you have or a close family member has suffered because of asbestos exposure in a work or public setting, you may be able to claim compensation.
The industrial disease solicitors on YouClaim's nationwide panel are specialists in asbestos claim law.
Win or lose, they can help you secure maximum damages for your pain, suffering, lost earnings and medical expenses – all at no cost to you.
And, because we never take any deduction, all successful claimants are assured 100% compensation.
For more information about how you can ensure justice using the UK civil litigation system, call us on 0800 10 757 95 or 0333 240 0871 (mobiles).
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