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There are many different types of asbestos related diseases and they each vary in severity. The conditions include Pleural Plaques, Pleural Thickening, Asbestosis, Mesothelioma or Lung Cancer and regardless of which of these conditions (with the exception of pleural plaques) you have contracted, if it can be proven that you were exposed to the asbestos by a negligent party then you may be able to make a personal injury claim for compensation. You can also make a personal injury compensation claim for your condition if it was contracted after coming into contact with your husband’s/partner’s overalls he wore whilst working with asbestos.
A recent House of Lords decision means pleural plaques are not compensatable, however, if you have been diagnosed with pleural plaques, you should still contact Thompsons Solicitors for free advice.
In the past, it was extremely common for men to bring home their overalls from work every night in order that their wives could wash them. If your husband worked with asbestos, it would be very likely that particles of the asbestos dust would contaminate his overalls and be inhaled by you whilst you handled and washed the garments.
If you have developed an asbestos related disease and you have cleaned contaminated overalls in the past, you may have a valid personal injury claim for compensation. Claims for personal injury compensation can be made even if the exposure occurred several decades ago and even if the employer no longer trades.
If you or someone yoou know believes that their husband’s/partner’s working conditions have caused them to develop an asbestos related disease as a result of washing overalls, 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.