Even if your exposure to asbestos was a number of years ago, you still may be able to claim compensation if you have been diagnosed as suffering from an asbestos related condition such as: –
- Mesothelioma
- Asbestos related lung cancer
- Asbestosis
- Pleural Thickening
Claims have even been successfully brought by family members who have been exposed to asbestos as a result of a loved one bringing it home on clothes at the end of the working day.
The potential period from asbestos exposure to developing a related condition is generally around 20 to 30 years but can be longer than this. Therefore, even if the exposure was many years ago it doesn’t prevent a person bringing a claim.
What if the company I worked for is no longer trading?
If the company that exposed you or a family member to asbestos is no longer trading then searches can be undertaken to locate their insurance company and a claim may still be brought.
There are time constraints to bringing claims for such exposure and that is generally 3 years from the date of diagnosis, or 3 years from the date of death if asbestosis is found after a person has died.
Bringing a claim can help ensure that you have sufficient funds to provide you with the best care available, or to ensure that family members are not left with money worries after someone has passed.
It is vital that you instruct a Solicitor as soon as possible to act on your behalf.
Choosing a Solicitor with experience and expertise is also vitally important to bringing a successful clam.
If you have suffered an accident and would like some advice, please call our expert team of lawyers on 0114 218 4000 or email info@tayloremmet.co.uk.
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