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What is Asthma?
Information about Asthma
What is Occupational Asthma?
Information about Occupational Asthma
Who is to blame for your Occupational Asthma?
Employers are responsible for the wellbeing of their staff at Work
Compensation Claim Advice for Occupational Asthma Sufferers
Occupational Asthma Compensation Claims
Helpful Organisations
List of companies which may be able to help you if you suffer from 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 to treat the asthma 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.
If a person develops asthma later on in life, then it may have 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. Some causes of asthma are:
Exposure to Flour
Exposure to Grain
Exposure to Isocyanates
Exposure to Laboratory animals
Exposure to Latex
Exposure to Enzymes
Exposure to Colophony
However, many other irritant substances can have the same affect, such as dust or smoke. The asthma may not develop until several weeks or months have passed after the initial 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 1988” 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 an asthma compensation claim.
If you or someone you know believes that working conditions have caused you / them to develop asthma or have made your existing asthma condition worse, telephone us now for accurate claim advice as you may be able to make an asthma compensation claim.
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 asthma 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 compensation claim forms.
HSE (Health and Safety Executive) - Information for employees and employers about occupational asthma
DWP (Department for Works and Pensions) - Information about benefits available to people suffering from occupational asthma
Asthma UK - Asthma UK is the charity dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the 5.2 million people in the UK whose lives are affected by asthma.
BBC Health - A BBC guide to asthma including common triggers and treatments.
NHS Direct - NHS Direct Online Health Encyclopaedia