Occupational Disease Claims
Occupational disease and illness caused by the workplace environment is suffered by thousands of people each year and can often cause devastating long term effects. Employers have a duty to comply with workplace legislation and ensure the safety of employees in their place of work.
At Attwaters Solicitors we have a dedicated Occupational Disease team who can offer expert legal advice in claiming compensation for workplace exposure causing such conditions as;
• Asbestos related illnesses
• Occupational deafness/Noise Induced Hearing Loss and tinnitus
• Vibration White Finger (VWF)/ Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) & Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
• Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
• Occupational Cancers
• Occupational Dermititis
• Occupational Asthma
If you develop an illness which you believe has been caused by your work, you should immediately seek medical advice. If the Doctor diagnoses an occupational disease you should seek legal advice without delay as strict time limits may apply to your potential claim.
We will be able to advise and assist in relation to potential entitlement of state benefits.
We believe in providing excellent client care by keeping clients informed at each stage of the Occupational Disease claim case. Our initial assessment of your Occupational Disease claim is free of charge. If we advise that you have a potential claim for compensation we will act swiftly to gather the relevant employment and medical evidence to build your personal injury claim.
We have access to the best specialist medical experts to enable us to obtain evidence of past and possible future needs to ensure that you are adequately compensated for the disability you suffer. We treat every client with individual sensitivity whilst aiming at the same time to achieve the highest financial settlement through the courts.
We will aim to handle each and every claim, big or small, sympathetically, speedily and efficiently. We will aim to make the process as straightforward as possible with the aim of obtaining the maximum amount of compensation to which you may be entitled.
We provide expert legal advice on a “No win, no fee” basis with no hidden charges or deductions from compensation.
Our team provides a professional and efficient service, can offer home or hospital visits, out of hours appointments and help when it may be needed the most.