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29th April 2008
The damages were secured by one of Unite’s lawyers, Thompsons Solicitors, after an out of court settlement with AEI.
The 71-year-old from Mold in Wales was exposed to asbestos while working for the Metropolitan Vickers Electrical Company in Trafford Park, Manchester, now known as AEI.
He worked for the firm as an improver apprentice and than a production assistant during 1952 and 1956 and again between 1958 and 1964.
In a statement before his death he said: “I am very shocked at the diagnosis and I just felt completely bewildered and stunned.
“I cannot believe that this has happened to me. I’m so very worried about what will happen to my wife if I die.
“We have walked up mountains together and always kept ourselves fit and healthy and were careful with our money to ensure that we were provided for in our retirement. I feel very angry, upset and frustrated as there is so much that I need and want to do.”
The Unite member, who did not have any children, was the sole carer for his wife, aged 92, and hoped the compensation would pay for her to stay in a care home following his death.
Catherine Speight, regional secretary of Unite (Amicus Section) in Wales said: “It is important for victims of asbestos related diseases and their family members to claim compensation from the insurers of their former employers to achieve a sense of justice.
“We will continue to fight to ensure asbestos victims retain their right to claim full compensation for the injuries they have suffered through merely carrying out a hard day’s work.”
Client representative at Thompsons Solicitors, Joanne Candlish said: “We are pleased we have been able to secure compensation in this case.
“It is disappointing that we were unable to settle during the client’s lifetime but we hope the compensation will help improve his wife’s quality of life.
“Mesothelioma is a devastating disease, often being diagnosed at a time when patients are looking forward to enjoying a long retirement or conversely are at their most vulnerable.”
If you or someone you know has developed an asbestos related disease, telephone us now for accurate claim advice.
There are strict time limits in place to make any 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 compensation claim forms.