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Industrial Disease Compensation for Family of Mesothelioma Victim
4th May 2010
In a recent case our specialist industrial disease lawyers pursued a compensation claim against a rail company, for a man who tragically died due to the asbestos-related disease, mesothelioma.
Asbestos-Related Cancer
Our client, a former railman and train driver only in his 40s, developed mesothelioma because of his exposure to asbestos at work. Mesothelioma is an aggressive form of lung cancer for which there is no cure.
A previously healthy and active man who enjoyed cycling, walking and DIY, he was unable to continue with these hobbies and had to give up work, as his illness left him breathless and tired with persistent coughing and chest pain. In an attempt to slow the progression of his disease he required painful surgical procedures, chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Compensation Claim
The claimant felt that his employer was to blame for his illness and he instructed our lawyers to assist him in making a compensation claim.
Throughout his employment on the railways our client routinely came into contact with asbestos, which was present in signal boxes and buildings and used as lagging in the engine rooms and cabs of trains. He was not warned about the dangers of asbestos or provided with any personal protective equipment by his employer to prevent him from inhaling the hazardous fibres.
Sadly our client died before his case could be concluded, leaving behind his wife, children and grandchild. We were able to secure £350,000 in damages on behalf of his family however, to help provide some financial security for the future.
Asbestos Disease Advice
If you or a loved one is suffering from an asbestos-related illness, such as mesothelioma, asbestosis or pleural thickening, you may be entitled to claim compensation.
At The Legal Line, our solicitors are experts in all areas of personal injury and industrial disease, with a wealth of experience in asbestos compensation claims. Contact us on 0800 0328511, or by completing a claim enquiry form online, for cost-free legal advice.
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