Industrial Disease / Illnesses

Industrial Disease/ Illnesses are conditions that are contracted whilst working are often linked with asbestos. Asbestos was commonly used for insulation as it is fire and heat resistant and seemed revolutionary within the industrial sector as it was indestructible and also flexible.

However, it was found to have very small fibres that could be inhaled and would work their way into the lungs and in some cases in the membrane around the abdomen and heart.

These fibres are then left dormant around these areas for a number of years and can cause a number of diseases and illnesses such as Asbestosis, Lung Cancer, Pleural Plaques, Pleural Thickening, Emphysema and Mesothelioma.

However, these are just one of many industrial Disease / Illnesses that can be suffered - the causes and symptoms vary widely. Therefore, if you think you have contracted any disease or Illness that could be caused by your current or previous working conditions, then you could have a claim for compensation.

It is therefore vital that you seek specialist legal advice as soon as possible.  

To help your case it can assist your solicitor if you follow these steps, but always check wit hyour solicitor what they require:

• Make sure you have medical evidence of your disease or illness
• Make sure that the cause of the illness was negligence on behalf of an employer
• Have all the details of the employers relevant to the case

If you have developed an disease or illness and have the  details of the your previous or current employer then contact Accident Line and we will then put you in touch with a local Specialist Solicitor who will act on your behalf to make a claim. Alternatively, you can use our ‘Find a Local Specialist’ section and contact your local solicitor directly.

Just remember, if you have had contracted a disease or illness through the negligence of an employer, you are entitled to make a claim for compensation.