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Although many of those who are eligible for mesothelioma compensation have contracted the occupational illness as a result of employment in a heavy industry, such as ship building, it is not uncommon for others involved in less strenuous work to inhale lethal asbestos fibres.
Because the use of asbestos as a construction and insulation material was so common in the middle of the 20th Century and the majority of those buildings are still occupied, thousands of workers have been exposed to the microscopic dust.
Computerisation of paperwork is progressing rapidly, enabling many businesses and organisations to dispose of old paper records but where these are still needed for reference they could be stored in cellars, attics or outbuildings where asbestos could be exposed.
The paperwork would need to be kept dry so storerooms should be particularly well insulated and heating systems could be protected with asbestos cladding which is deteriorating over time, releasing fibres into the atmosphere.
Caretakers, maintenance staff and cleaners could be similarly affected by having to work in boiler rooms, basements and stores where there is inadequate ventilation and the walls and ceilings contain asbestos material.
Asbestosis and mesothelioma usually take many months, or years, to develop sufficiently to affect the health of a worker and by then the victim is likely to have moved jobs several times or be retired and it could be difficult to establish the cause of the work-related illness.
Depending on the individual circumstances, some people can be unlucky and only a brief exposure can lead to the development of the asbestos cancer within a short time and that means it should be fairly easy to pinpoint the cause of the illness.
When someone has become ill as a result of their work, he may not have the physical or mental ability to establish where the mesothelioma originated and then pursue legal action if necessary.
If an employer is found to be responsible for a worker or former employee developing an asbestos-related disease because of a lack of safety precautions in protecting that person from exposure then the business may be liable to pay compensation to the victim.
The services of a personal injury solicitor who is experienced in handling cases of work-related illness are likely to lead to the quickest resolution of any claim for damages – an important consideration when a terminal condition is diagnosed.
YouClaim can help with a mesothelioma claim
If you or a loved one is afflicted with mesothelioma, you do not need the stress of having to deal with the complicated compensation process and by handing over the administration to a professional solicitor, such as those who work with YouClaim, you can be sure you will receive a justified payment as soon as possible.
All our lawyers work on a no win no fee basis, while being fully trained, qualified and their standards are supervised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
They understand the importance of a sympathetic approach to industrial illness victims and will explain everything in plain English.
Don't delay in making a start on your mesothelioma claim, complete the form on this page, start a webchat or call one of our helpful legal staff on 0800 10 757 95
