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Personal Injury Claims for Occupational Asthma caused by Colophony

Information about Asthma

Asthma is a condition which causes the sufferer to encounter breathing difficulties as a result of their airways narrowing. In some cases, the asthma can subside over time; however in other cases a person may need to take medication for the rest of their lives. Common symptoms of asthma are coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and tightness across the chest. Common triggers known to worsen asthma are colds and flu viruses, cigarette smoke, dust, pollen or animal hairs. Asthma can start at any time of life and as well as being a hereditary condition, it can also be caused by a person’s lifestyle and environment.

Information about Occupational Asthma caused by exposure to colophony

If a person develops asthma later on in life, then it has probably been caused by something in their environment rather than as a result of a hereditary condition. In many cases, asthma is caused by a person’s working conditions. One very common cause of asthma is a resin called colophony, which is used as a solder flux in the electronics industry. When colophony is being used, it gives off fumes, which are dangerous if inhaled and could cause occupational asthma several weeks or even months after the exposure.

There are detailed regulations in place which are designed to protect all workers from exposure to chemicals and other substances in the workplace and these are called “The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations" or COSHH for short. If a person believes they have been exposed to a hazardous substance at work which has caused them to develop asthma, then they may be entitled to make a personal injury compensation claim.

Compensation Claim Advice

If you or someone you know has developed asthma as a result of your working conditions or your working conditions have made your existing asthma condition worse, telephone us now for compensation claim advice.

There are strict time limits in place to make any personal injury claim.  For further information, contact us or visit our Questions Answered page.

Thompsons Solicitors are experts in all personal injury matters. We will be able to advise you whether or not you have a valid claim for compensation. Our specialist personal injury lawyers will be happy to talk you through the process of making a claim in plain English and will be happy to answer any questions or queries you may have. If you do have a valid personal injury compensation claim and you decide to instruct Thompsons Solicitors to deal with the matter for you, we will recover our legal fees from the person responsible for your injury, ensuring that the entire procedure is cost-free for you. Telephone us now on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.