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14th October 2009
Hunt for cause of worker's cancer
Did you work with Mick Horsman from Harrogate?
A cancer victim in Harrogate is calling for his former workmates to come forward with information about his working conditions after he developed bladder cancer.
Mick Horsman, 60, was diagnosed with cancer in June 2009 after attending his doctor about bladder problems.
Mick has since has undergone two operations. He is currently receiving a vaccine and has been told he may need chemotherapy and may have to have his bladder removed entirely.
Did you work at Dunlopillo between 1971 and 2007?
The father of one has never smoked but believes he has worked with cancer-causing chemicals while working for Dunlopillo from 1971 to 2007.
The company makes latex beds and pillows and Mick worked making plastic frames for car seats.
Following his diagnosis he was advised by a Macmillan Cancer nurse that his condition may be caused by work. He instructed industrial disease claims specialists Thompsons Solicitors to seek advice about whether he may be entitled to compensation.
Thompsons are seeking to establish what chemicals and other materials he was exposed to and are pursuing a number of different lines of enquiry.
Thompsons would like to hear from ex-employees of Dunlopillo, Pannal, Station Road
In particular Thompsons would like to hear from anyone who worked at Dunlopillo at Pannal, Station Road, Harrogate, between 1971 and 2007.
Mick, who has also suffered from skin cancer on his face, said: “I am hoping that after my latest treatment that I will be given the all clear but there is still a chance they may decide to remove my bladder. It’s a terrifying thought. I worry about what my future holds and my family. I would urge anyone who has any information about the chemicals used at Dunlopillo during the time I worked there to come forward.”
Marion Voss from Thompsons Solicitors said: “Certain chemicals are recognised as bladder carcinogens. We are trying to build up a picture of the chemical substances and materials our client worked with as part of a detailed forensic investigation into whether it may be the cause of his bladder cancer.
“We would like to speak to anyone who worked at Dunlopillo between 1971 and 2007. Our preliminary enquiries do not constitute any allegation of fault against any particular company.”
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If you or anyone you know has developed bladder cancer or any other industrial disease, telephone us now for accurate claim advice.
There are strict time limits in place to make any personal injury claim, including bladder cancer compensation claims. For further information, contact us or visit our Questions Answered page.
Thompsons Solicitors are experts in all personal injury matters and have teams of solicitors who specialise in dealing with claims for industrial diseases such as bladder cancer compensation claims. We will be able to advise you whether or not you have a valid claim for bladder cancer compensation. Our specialist personal injury lawyers will be happy to talk you through the process of making a bladder cancer 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 (in this case your employer), 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.
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