What is industrial disease?

 

'Industrial disease’ is the name given to a whole range of injuries, diseases or conditions that arise in the workplace caused over a period of time through exposure to dangerous substances. Your employer has a responsibility to take steps in order to ensure that your health is not affected as a result of your work. They cannot ignore any complaints or concerns you may raise about the way you work or the workplace itself.

If your health has been affected by your work, you may be eligible for compensation. It is our job to ensure you receive the maximum amount of compensation for your injuries.

Industrial disease can be caused by many factors, some of them are:

  •  Asbestos related illness

mesothelioma

asbestosis

pleural plaques

pleural thickening

  • Silicosis
  • Occupational deafness, noise induced hearing loss and tinnitus
  • Carbon monoxide/ gas poisoning
  • Occupational asthma
  • Dermatitis and allergies including latex allergy
  • Hand arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Legionnaire’s disease
  • Lead poisoning
  • Vibration White Finger (VWF)
  • Work related upper limb disorder
  • Chronic back pain due to heavy lifting
  • Repetitive strain injury
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

 

 How Can Asons help you with your injuries at work?

Asons solicitors have extensive experience in industrial disease cases. 

  • Asons solicitors work to ensure that each industrial disease claim is met with the disease protocol which exists between solicitors and insurers
  • Our team and panel of experts will ensure that your industrial disease claim is fully investigated. This means examining the initial history of your occupation through to your present position and condition. We will note all your symptoms and, where appropriate, pursue your personal injury claim through the courts
  • If you are self-employed, you may have the right to claim for instance where you have been working in an area where it was someone else’s responsibility for your safety
  • We deliver to all our clients a fast, efficient, hassle free service on a no-win no-fee basis with no compromise on service standards

 

 

If you have been affected by your work then we would like to hear from you. Please contact us on 0844 850 1062 or at info@asons.co.uk for a free, no obligation chat and advice.