Being diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease can be a shock for you and your family. If you've developed an asbestos-related condition, our specialist asbestos lawyers will be able to advise you in relation to whether you may be entitled to make an asbestos compensation claim.
If you’ve been diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease, the impact that this can have on you and your family can be devastating. For most people, their exposure to asbestos will have been many years ago but that does not mean that a claim cannot be pursued now.
Exposure to asbestos dust occurs when a material or product containing asbestos is disturbed and asbestos fibres are released into the air. These fibres are then inhaled, causing damage internally.
Our team’s experience of working with industrial disease and asbestos compensation spans well over 100 years collectively. Our specialist asbestos solicitors are multi-award winning and are ranked by independent industry guides including Chambers and Partners, and the Legal 500 guides, as well as being recognised by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) as experts in the field of asbestos litigation. Drawing on all our experience, our experts will support you from the moment you reach out to us, from fighting to secure the compensation you deserve, to helping connect you with dedicated asbestos support groups.
If you have developed one of these conditions, you could be entitled to asbestos compensation. We offer home visits to all asbestos clients and will be pleased to arrange to meet with you face-to-face as soon as possible after you contact us.
What help is available if you've been diagnosed with an asbestos related illness?
Being diagnosed with an asbestos related disease can be extremely distressing, for the person diagnosed and their family. However, there is help available:
Charities and support organisations - When first diagnosed with an asbestos related disease, it's often difficult to know what to do. There are a number of helpful support groups and charitable organisations who offer a range of advice and assistance to those who have been diagnosed. Click the link for detailed information.
Benefits and one-off payments - When diagnosed with an asbestos related illness, you can often worry about how it will affect your finances. There are a number of benefits and one-off payments which are available for those suffering with an asbestos related condition. Click the link for detailed information.
Compensation - It's only right that if you have been diagnosed with an asbestos related illness that is down to someone else's negligence, you're compensated for your pain and suffering. It also allows you to feel a sense of justice and gives you peace of mind that your family will not suffer any financial hardship. Our asbestos solicitors have many years' experience dealing with asbestos related illnesses and are on hand to provide you with the best available legal representation. For your right to compensation, contact us now.
Turner Newall - This is a specific scheme that allows you to claim if you were exposed to asbestos as a result of Turner Newall, a large manufacturing company formerly based in Manchester. There may be other schemes that cover other companies, so do not hesitate to get in touch with questions.
How do I make a claim for asbestos compensation?
Our asbestos solicitors appreciate just how difficult it can be to be told that you have developed an asbestos-related illness. In the wake of being diagnosed, the thought of claiming compensation it can be daunting. For this and other reasons, it is important that are supported by a genuinely specialist asbestos lawyer with a proven track record of success in asbestos litigation who will be able to guide you through the process.
If you’ve been diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness, you should speak to one of our asbestos solicitors as soon as possible on 0330 041 5869, or you can arrange a call back online [click here?]. One of our lawyers will talk to you about your work history, to obtain the evidence we will need to investigate where your exposure to asbestos is likely to have occurred. Even if the company where you were exposed is no longer trading, it is still possibleto pursue its insurers for compensation.
We will then look at the needs of you and your family because of your illness, and the effect that your diagnosis has had on your life, including any expenses you have incurred or other financial losses you have sustained. From here, we will be able to determine an asbestos compensation amount, as well as helping you to access support through our partnership asbestos charities.
Why choose Slater and Gordon’s asbestos solicitors?
Slater and Gordon’s asbestos solicitors have years of knowledge when it comes to getting you the asbestos compensation that you deserve. We’ve been at the forefront of the fight for asbestos justice for decades, and our solicitors have secured important law changes in the UK.
Pauline Chandler, a Principal Lawyer, has been involved in landmark cases relating to securing justice for asbestos claimants, as well as securing key judgments including the seminal “Welders Lung” litigation, which was a triumph for workers who developed respiratory illness due to exposure to fumes at work.
Edmund Young, another Principal Lawyer, was the conducting solicitor in a case that challenged the then-method for calculating future loses in fatal mesothelioma cases. His method has since been adopted by the United Kingdom’s Supreme Court.
We're proud to partner with numerous asbestos charities, organisations and support groups across the United Kingdom who've vetted and approved us as genuine asbestos claim experts. We are proud to work with the national charity Mesothelioma UK, as well as local charities covering most of England and Wales, so no matter where a client is based within the United Kingdom, support is available.
Slater and Gordon’s history of representing asbestos claimants in cases spanning over four decades, means that we have a substantial archive of information to support current clients. This information enables us to identify potential witnesses to support your claim, enabling us to progress your claim as quickly and efficiently as possible.
With Slater and Gordon’s history of winning asbestos-related cases, combined with the care and support from its lawyers and partner charities, anyone looking to start their asbestos claim can rest assured that they are in safe and capable hands.
I contacted S&G after my lung mesothelioma industrial disease was diagnosed. All dealings were professional with a client focus.
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At a time when my emotions were high and my future seemed uncertain I contacted Jordan Bell at Slater & Gordon regarding my claim against a previous employer for health problems due to asbestos exposure. The future looked bleak. However Jordan handled my claim with the utmost professionalism.
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I highly recommend Jordan Bell and his team. They dealt with our claim for mesothelioma compensation with expertise and care.
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Is there a time limit for making an asbestos claim?
Generally speaking, you have three years from the date you were diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness to make an asbestos claim. This applies even if you were exposed to asbestos decades ago. You should contact us to discuss your claim as soon as possible after your diagnosis to give us the best chance to secure the information and evidence we will need to be able to progress your claim as a priority.
How do I know if I’ve been exposed to asbestos?
Asbestos, although now banned, can still be found in buildings today, which means exposure to asbestos dust is unfortunately still all too common. High risk occupations include construction workers, plumbers and heating engineers, electricians, ship builders, joiners and carpenters, as well as family members of those working in these industries.
Can I still claim asbestos compensation if the company I worked for no longer exists?
Yes, you can still claim for asbestos compensation even if the company where you were exposed to asbestos isn’t trading anymore. We’ll take a look at all the evidence available and, where it is felt there is a case for compensation, we will instead pursue the company’s previous insurers.
Can I make an asbestos compensation claim if a loved one has died?
Yes, it is possible to put forward an asbestos claim on behalf of a loved one who has unfortunately died due to asbestos exposure. In most cases, you will need to make your claim within three years from the date of your loved one’s death.
We understand that it can be difficult to discuss what has happened. When you are ready to speak to someone, you can contact our experts on 0330 041 5869 for an informal discussion or request a call back at a time that suits you using our online form. You should speak to one of our specialist lawyers as soon as you possibly can to ensure that all required and key evidence is safeguarded to maximise the prospects of your claim being successful.
How long does it take to settle an asbestos claim?
Slater and Gordon’s asbestos solicitors understand the importance of working on your asbestos claim swiftly. We will aim to establish the facts and collect all the required evidence as quickly as possible and often secure interim compensation payments to help support any immediate needs. Each case varies, but our asbestos solicitors will always secure asbestos compensation as quickly as possible.
How much compensation could I get for an asbestos claim?
To advise you definitively on the possible level of compensation that may be recovered on your behalf, we will need to investigate the circumstances on your claim and obtain evidence on your behalf. This is because the level of compensation awarded is dependent upon a range of different factors, including your specific financial losses, mobility equipment needed, and the level of care required to support you in connection with your diagnosis.
To find out more about how much compensation you could be awarded, speak to our specialist asbestos solicitors; they’ll ask a few questions, and will be able to tell you if they think you have a case and what the next steps will be to better understand and provide detailed advice the value of your case.
I contacted S&G after my lung mesothelioma industrial disease was diagnosed. All dealings were professional with a client focus. Client testimonial for Natasha Orr
At a time when my emotions were high and my future seemed uncertain I contacted Jordan Bell at Slater & Gordon regarding my claim against a previous employer for health problems due to asbestos exposure. The future looked bleak. However Jordan handled my claim with the utmost professionalism. Client testimonial for Jordan Bell
I highly recommend Jordan Bell and his team. They dealt with our claim for mesothelioma compensation with expertise and care. Client testimonial for Jordan Bell