Asbestosis Claims
Asbestosis is a chronic (long-term) condition and is only one of the illnesses caused by prolonged exposure to asbestos. It’s a lung disease that puts the patient at a high risk of developing:
- Mesothelioma – a type of cancer that affects the membrane that covers the heart, lungs and gut
- Lung cancer
- Pleural disease – when the pleura (the membrane covering the lungs) becomes thicker
Asbestosis affects employees exposed to asbestos while working in industries such as:
- Insulation
- Shipbuilding
- Railways
- Electricity Generation
- Construction.
How long do I have to put in a compensation claim?
Usually you have three years to start legal proceedings for personal injury, however in the case of claims related to Asbestos or delayed symptoms f you would have three years from the date the symptoms / causes were identified by a professional.
If in doubt about your right to claim or if a deadline is fast approaching please call us we will be happy to look into your case.