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It is a tragic fact that during the early and middle decades of the last century, right up until the 1970s, tens of thousands of children grew up suffering asbestos exposure. Many of these children have since gone on to develop asbestos cancers and all should, in an ideal world, be entitled to receive mesothelioma compensation.
Childhood asbestos exposure
Asbestos truly is a hidden killer. Many years after exposure its effects can suddenly become manifest in illnesses such as mesothelioma.
The insidious progress of this cancer means that it can lurk in the background for years then suddenly disable victims with a rapid onset of symptoms.
Adults who grew up in industrial settings, such as near shipyards or construction sites, are among those most frequently diagnosed with mesothelioma as a result of childhood exposure.
Although the law is not always clear with regards to the right of such people to claim industrial disease compensation, there have been a number of cases where claimants have been successful in receiving sums after childhood exposure.
For example, in 2011 personal injury lawyers were successful in obtaining a six-figure settlement for the family of a man who died because of mesothelioma in 2008 at the age of 53.
It was heard that the man had suffered asbestos exposure while growing up on RAF base in Essex between 1956 and 1959.
The solicitor from the firm which handled the claim commented, "We pursued this compensation claim because the MOD failed in its duty to protect this child of service personnel from a well recognised carcinogenic risk of asbestos. As a result of this negligence his life was tragically cut short.
"The level of compensation recovered reflects the earning capacity that he would have achieved had it not been for his premature death. Whilst it will provide financial security for his family it can never replace their loss."
Claim mesothelioma compensation
Mesothelioma is a terrible illness that can come about suddenly after years of latency, leaving a legacy of loss and bereavement.
The specialist asbestos litigation solicitors on YouClaim's panel work to ensure maximum compensation for claimants.
Every aspect of our service is designed to put the client first.
Win or lose, clients are represented without charge and with our 100% compensation promise, you can rest assured that no cut will ever be taken.
For free legal advice and to find out more about claiming mesothelioma compensation, call us on 0800 10 757 95 or our mobile-friendly number 0333 240 0871.
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