If you have been diagnosed with asbestosis, or any condition brought on by asbestos exposure, our asbestos claims solicitors are here to help. Due to the serious effects your condition will have on your life and life expectancy, our industrial disease solicitors will assist you in obtaining the compensation you are entitled to.
It’s crucial to understand that even if your asbestos exposure occurred decades ago and the business where you worked has since closed, you can still file a claim for compensation.
Asbestosis Claims
What is Asbestosis?
Asbestosis is a serious lung condition commonly caused by excessive and prolonged periods of exposure to asbestos.People who have worked in certain industries, such as shipbuilding and construction, are most frequently affected. It usually develops around 20-30 years after breathing in a considerable amount of asbestos dust at work.
Sadly, asbestosis is incurable and can be painful and debilitating. Because the condition affects the ability to breathe properly, it can make daily life challenging. The risk of getting other serious ailments, such as lung diseases including lung cancer, mesothelioma, and pleural thickening, also increases if you have asbestosis. Therefore, it’s crucial to consult a doctor as soon as you start experiencing asbestosis symptoms.
If you have previously worked around the substance and have developed asbestosis, you may be able to pursue an asbestosis compensation claim, and our industrial illness team can assist you in doing so.
Asbestosis Symptoms
It is common for asbestosis symptoms to take years, even decades, to develop. Each person suffering from asbestosis will experience symptoms differently in terms of severity and frequency, and many of the symptoms can also be found in other respiratory conditions.
We advise you to seek medical attention as soon as breathing issues begin to affect you or a close relative. This will allow you to quickly receive the necessary medical care as well as an official diagnosis. Your doctor might perform an x-ray scan and listen to your lungs with a stethoscope. Once you’ve been diagnosed, our industrial disease solicitors can assist you with filing an asbestosis compensation claim.
If you have previously worked around asbestos, and have any of the following symptoms, you should seek medical attention:
- Shortness of breath
- Tiredness and fatigue
- Cracking sounds when breathing
- High blood pressure
- Swelling
- Weight loss
It is important to note that there is a 3-year time limit on making a claim from when you develop asbestosis symptoms, so it is best to contact our asbestosis solicitors as soon as you become aware of your condition.
How Rees Clayton Solicitors Can Help
If you experience any of the above symptoms, you should contact a doctor right away. Our compensation experts can assist you with the claims process as soon as you are diagnosed with asbestosis.
We are aware of the devastating effects asbestosis and other diseases linked to asbestos can have on your life. Asbestosis claims are handled professionally by our industrial illness specialists, and they will make every effort to ensure that you receive compensation for any pain, suffering and financial losses you have experienced due to the asbestos exposure. We can also assist family members in claiming compensation after the death of a loved one.
Our goal is to provide you with knowledgeable legal advice to support you during this trying time, and help you get your life back on track. We wish to assist you with any asbestos-related condition you may have and can guide you through the entire claims process.
Get in touch with our industrial disease solicitors today to see how we can help.