that could be due to hazardous or
unsafe working conditions?
Work Illness/Industrial Diseases
A strict legal framework exists to ensure the health and safety of workers in the workplace, all employers are charged with a duty of care to all its employees ensuring that none of its workers are put at risk or subjected to risks that may endanger their lives. Legislation is in place to enforce these issues such as the “Health and Safety at Work Act” and the “Control of Substances Hazardous to Health” (COSHH).
Each year thousands of people contract illnesses at work many of which can be attributed to the conditions in which they work, specific work related conditions might include:
- ASBESTOS OR OTHER RESPIRATORY RELATED DISEASES
- VIBRATION WHITE FINGER
- SKIN DISEASES
- ACOUSTIC SHOCK
- CARPEL TUNNEL SYNDROME
- INDUSTRIAL DEAFNESS AND TINNITUS
- WELDING INJURY CLAIMS
- INDUSTRIAL CANCERS
Whilst Asbestos is commonly linked as a cause of lung cancer from the inhalation of asbestos fibres and is responsible for approximately three thousand deaths each year, other known industrial hazards include silica dust, arsenic vapours, exposure to wood dust and solvents used in shoe production.
More than often industrial diseases result from exposure to hazardous substances or working in unsafe conditions over a period of years, due to this symptoms may not develop or become noticeable for many years after exposure and many industrial disease claimants may be unaware that their illness is linked to their occupation. An industrial disease claim can often involve detailed investigation of the individuals working history and gathering medical details to prove the link between their illness and working conditions. It is important to pursue any potential claim you may have within three years of becoming aware of any symptoms, however this does not preclude you from making a claim if your illness was apparent several years ago.
If you think you have a claim you can fill out our online claims form or alternatively you can speak to one of our specialist industrial disease lawyers on 01443 208110 we can handle your claim on a “no win no fee basis” and where appropriate arrange insurance to cover the opponents costs if unsuccessful.