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Making A Mesothelioma Claim In The Workplace

Workers making a Mesothelioma claim for compensation after being exposed to asbestos is, sadly, still very common.

Even though the dangers of asbestos have been know for many years the material still turns up in buildings and workers still face danger from this material.

Because of this construction jobs all over the world can have some dangerous aspects to them that can result workers suffering from injury, or in this case, a disease.

making a Mesothelioma claim for compensation

Mesothelioma is a very serious form of cancer that manifests itself in the protective linings of our organs, mainly the outer lining of the lungs and internal chest wall.

The correlation between Mesothelioma and the exposure to asbestos since the 1950s has been documented to be extremely high. Employees who have inhaled or been exposed to asbestos particles have a chance of contracting the disease and, should they do so, can post a very serious Mesothelioma claim against their employers.

If you have been exposed to and have worked with asbestos for a period of time there are various symptoms which might indicate you have contracted the disease, including: • difficulty breathing

• chest and/or lower back pain

• persistent cough

• loss of appetite and weight loss

• swelling of abdomen, chest, neck or face, fever

• difficulty swallowing

Other symptoms may include abdominal pain, bowel obstruction, nausea, and vomiting.

If you feel that there is any possibility that you may be suffering from the disease than you should consider making an appointment with a doctor as soon as you can to take various tests.

If the tests come out positive for Mesothelioma, it will be a hard diagnosis to hear and if needed you should visit a counsellor or contact support groups.

Even though money cannot possibly take away the pain and suffering from being diagnosed with the illness, you may have a serious Mesothelioma claim against your employer.

You should not have to pay for the troubles this cancer has caused, just because of a negligible employer.

Making a compensation claim against a former or current employer, because of a diagnosis of Mesothelioma is extremely important. If you can prove the exposure of asbestos was another persons fault you should take legal action.

The estate and dependents of the sufferer can also take legal action to claim compensation.

working with asbestos and making a Mesothelioma claim

A Mesothelioma claim for compensation is usually targeted at the employers’ insurance company and action is still possible even if the employer no longer exists. If you are considering making a claim for compensation, you need to do so within a statutory 3 year limit.

The sufferer should record evidence in statement form as soon as possible. Any recollection of events while working could prove to be extremely important for a claim’s case as well as picking a solicitor.

Solicitors are lawyers who give legal advice and assistance to clients by investigating and pursuing their cases in court. It is important to have your claim for compensation dealt with by a specialist, as he/she will have prior experience and a better chance for success. There are various different contacts for solicitors dealing with a Mesothelioma claim:

• The Law Society – regulatory and representative for solicitors in England and Wales.

o Telephone: 0870 606 6575

• The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) – specializes in the area of personal injury law.

o Telephone: 0870 609 1958

• Occupational Environmental Diseases Association (OEDA) – publishes material relating to asbestos exposure, scientific support for asbestos disease claimants, and information about specialist solicitors.

o Telephone: 020 8360 8490