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In Scotland it is not only the men who worked with asbestos in their workplaces who now make compensation claims for asbestos-related cancers. The wives, girlfriends, mothers and daughters of former asbestos workers have been known to develop asbestos-related conditions too.
In fact, domestic cases of mesothelioma, the most deadly of all asbestos illnesses, account for around 5% of all incidences of the cancer in Britain and Scotland today, clearly showing that you need not necessarily have been someone who worked cutting, sanding or preparing the substance to develop such a fatal illness.
There are several reasons for this. Although it is, with hindsight, a tragic image, many women and girls suffered their fateful exposure while embracing husbands and fathers returning to the family home after a long day working with the substance. So tiny and invasive are asbestos particles that even this small amount of exposure has resulted in hundreds, if not thousands, of women dieing.
Doing the washing too, is believed to be another significant cause of women contracting asbestos-related illnesses. Particles and fibres lodged in clothes easily become disturbed during the washing process, as many have found to their peril. A number of women from Scotland are believed to have suffered exposure in this way.
Not every woman exposed to asbestos like this goes on to develop an illness or condition. Although this history will greatly increase a woman's probability of becoming ill, factors of genetic disposition are also believed to play a part in the likelihood and type of illness.
In Scotland, some women may find making a compensation claim for asbestosis or mesothelioma to be complex. This is because, if the husband, father, son, or boyfriend has passed away, finding a necessary witness may be difficult. However, having a skilled no win, no fee solicitor will help immeasurably in securing a positive outcome.
A prominent personal injury solicitor explains another complication inherent in the asbestos claims of many UK women, "Because the wife was not employed by the company, you are generally looking for the public liability insurer, rather than the employer liability insurer.
"That is a significant difference, because public liability is not compulsory and never has been."
Scotland-leading no win, no fee lawyers
All our Scottish-leading no win, no fee lawyers are governed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, a branch of the Law Society. We consider this assurance, together with the others that mark our service, to be a promise of our professionalism and excellence.
We do not believe in placing the asbestos claimant in any financial risk. We make this belief real by undertaking to, win or lose, never charge the asbestos pursuant a single penny in costs or fees just as we do with the majority of the other types of compensation claim we represent.
Furthermore, we also protect you from all costs incurred by the defendant side and, with our no-cuts promise, always deliver you 100 percent compensation in a won case.
Our client-first approach is also reflected in our philosophy of plain English. That means no legal jargon as well as regular updates and access to our advisors and solicitors.
Making that first contact is easy. Just fill out a claim form online, have an echat, or phone us today on our freephone hotline, 0800 10 757 95.
