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The poor outlook for mesothelioma sufferers and making a claim

According to the NHS, around 2000 people are diagnosed with mesothelioma annually in Britain, and sadly there are also about 1800 fatalities from the condition every year.

Diagnosis

Caused most commonly by exposure to asbestos fibres, mesothelioma is usually only diagnosed in its advanced stages.

This means that many people only survive around three years after the initial discovery of the illness.

People may think that failing to recognise such a terrible illness must be inexplicable on the part of the sufferer, but the symptoms can seem benign to many individuals and the condition's latency period is stated by Mesothelioma UK as being 15 to 45 years.

When symptoms do finally present themselves, they usually consist of perspiration, fatigue, loss of appetite, and weight loss, which can all be put down to other less severe illnesses or life situations.

In the later stages, the disease can cause breathlessness and chest pain, and understandably it is often only at the onset of these more severe symptoms that the sufferer decides to visit their GP or doctor and receives an unexpected diagnosis and a poor outlook for recovery.

It is estimated that by 2050, 90,000 people will have lost their battle with mesothelioma, largely due to how far the condition has progressed before a victim begins to feel unwell and seeks the help of a medical professional.

Making a compensation claim for mesothelioma

If you or one of your close family members has been diagnosed with this serious condition, you could be eligible to make a compensation claim against the person, organisation or company that exposed you to hazardous asbestos fibres.

YouClaim's expert personal injury solicitors are sympathetic to every claimant's situation and explain the legal process in plain English so that you don't need to navigate your way through legal jargon.

We have an excellent track record when it comes to helping people gain the remuneration they deserve for their personal injuries, and, because we don't take a penny, you will receive 100% of the compensation won.

To contact us regarding any queries you may have, or to begin legal action, call us on 0800 10 757 95, on 0333 240 0871 from mobiles, or begin live help to talk with a legal adviser over the internet.

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