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Among industries where there are many former employees who make justified mesothelioma claims are builders and repairers of railway trains.
In the 1950s and 1960s, the value of asbestos-containing material as an insulator meant it was used extensively on carriages and diesel engines to prevent the possibility of fire. However, the compound used was usually sprayed on the components, and workers, who were not then aware of the possibility of contracting the industrial illness, did not wear masks or other breathing apparatus.
At that time, it was not realised that the microscopic asbestos fibres released by the work had the potential to enter the lungs of those in the vicinity, where their deadly effect would often remain dormant for decades.
The first signs of potential illness are usually the development of pleural plaques in the lungs. These are small, localised areas of fibrosis in the pleura but in many cases they do not cause any further health problems.
Because having pleural plaques rarely leads on to mesothelioma occurring, someone who has been diagnosed with this condition will not be eligible to receive a compensation payment unless the condition was recognised before October 17, 2007, in which case a set amount of £5,000 may be paid through a government scheme.
Being a form of lung cancer, mesothelioma has a very poor outcome in terms of life expectancy, however, treatments are improving and research continues into possible cures. As with most illnesses, the earlier a correct diagnosis is made, the sooner treatment can begin.
Anyone who has worked in an industry where exposure to asbestos was likely in the past – train engineering and repair, ship-building and repair, construction and many other trades – should ensure they are aware of potential symptoms, which may be similar to other common ailments, and arrange for regular chest x-rays.
As soon as confirmation of an asbestos-related disease has been made, the sufferer should contact a specialist personal injury solicitor. Making a compensation claim could provide some financial support for the victim and his family when the victim is no longer able to work because of his workplace illness.
YouClaim's help with a mesothelioma claim
The experienced solicitors of YouClaim have helped numerous justified claimants and their dependents who were exposed to asbestos dust during their working lives and consequently suffered illness and disability.
Thanks to the internet, they are able to represent claimants with the same degree of professionalism wherever they live in the UK.
They are also renowned for their sympathetic and helpful attitudes and the highest standards are guaranteed through monitoring by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
If you, or a loved one, believe you are entitled to make a mesothelioma claim, you can contact us either by completing the online inquiry form on this page, starting echat or speaking to one of our legal advisers via the freephone 0800 10 757 95
