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Posted on: 08 Jan 2025

Welsh Family Appeals for Witnesses Following Father’s Asbestos-Linked Death

Gwyn Price, a former RAF St Athan worker, tragically passed away from asbestos-related illnesses. His family is seeking information from colleagues and those familiar with working conditions during the 1980s and 1990s to uncover details about asbestos exposure and workplace safety.

Posted on: 24 Apr 2024

Essex family fights for answers after father’s asbestos related death

John Wellby, an 82-year-old retired carpenter from Essex, died from mesothelioma, a cancer linked to asbestos exposure. Diagnosed shortly before his death, his family was unaware of his exposure during his career. They have now enlisted lawyers to investigate and are seeking information from his former colleagues, particularly from his work between 1956 and 1975. The case highlights the persistent risks of asbestos-related diseases and the importance of workplace safety measures.

Posted on: 02 May 2023

World Asthma Day 2023

World Asthma Day is organised by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), a World Health Organisation who work to improve the lives of people with asthma globally. World Asthma Day is held in May each year to raise awareness of asthma worldwide. Today we discuss how common asthma is in the UK, and the surprising statistics in relation to occupational/work-related asthma.

Posted on: 06 Mar 2023

£20,000 Compensation in 2022 for Former Steel Worker with Bladder Cancer

Andy worked in a steel company for 20 years until 2001. Twelve years later, he was sadly diagnosed with bladder cancer. See how we were able to secure £20,000 in compensation for him, after he made a claim against his former employer.

Posted on: 11 Nov 2022

Lung Cancer Awareness Month – Compensation for Family of Man who Died from Asbestos-Related Lung Cancer

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and this year we’re sharing our client’s story of how she was able to access support and compensation following her husband’s death from asbestos related lung cancer – a cancer of the lungs caused by exposure to asbestos.

Posted on: 13 May 2022

Compensation Secured for Family of man who Died of Asbestos-Related Lung Cancer

Our client's father, who we’ll refer to as Mr Jones, was admitted to hospital in March 2019 after describing symptoms of lethargy, weight loss and breathlessness to his local GP.

Posted on: 23 Feb 2022

Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome: The Most Common Industrial Disease Among Rail Workers

Working on the railways as a railway engineer can expose you to excessive vibration which can lead to permanent, debilitating conditions such as Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS).

Posted on: 29 Dec 2021

Has Increased Handwashing at Work Caused Your Dermatitis?

With Covid-19 making us more hygiene conscious than ever before, many of us have been washing our hands and using sanitising products more frequently. But increased exposure to certain substances can put you at risk of developing skin conditions such as dermatitis.

Posted on: 19 Jul 2021

Why are Bakers at Such High Risk of Work-Related Asthma?

Bakers are regularly exposed to irritants that can cause asthma, such as wheat flour, rye flour and dust, if they’re inhaled. Flour dust and enzymes containing additives such as amylase can sometimes trigger an allergic response, so it’s important for employers to prevent exposure where possible.

Posted on: 01 Feb 2021

Family of Stroud Man who Died of Asbestos Related Cancer Appeal for Help

Widow wants to hear from people who worked at the former Fibrecrete or the Woodchester Industrial Estates during the 1980s and 90s

Posted on: 16 Mar 2020

Common Causes of Work Related Cancer

Work related cancer is caused by exposure to carcinogens in the workplace, such as harmful dusts, fibres, radioactive substances and chemicals. People in certain occupations will be far more likely to be exposed to harmful carcinogens day after day, and will therefore be more susceptible to work related cancer.

Posted on: 15 Jan 2020

£8,500 Compensation for Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome

Our Industrial Disease Lawyers were approached by a man in his 30s who had been diagnosed with Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS). He had begun experiencing pins and needles in both hands and visited his GP, who referred him to hospital for further tests. He was told he may be suffering with carpal tunnel syndrome, but test results came back clear and he was discharged from treatment.

Posted on: 28 Oct 2019

Exposure to Diesel Fumes Claims

If you’ve been exposed to diesel exhaust emissions or diesel fumes whilst at work, and have suffered an illness as a result, you may be able to claim compensation on a No Win, No Fee basis.

Posted on: 02 Sept 2019

£10,000 Compensation for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Caused by Work

Our client, Michael Birks, started working for world-renowned TATA Steel in Rotherham as a Temp Operative in 2010 and then took up a permanent role as a ladleman a year later. In 2013, Mr Birks began to experience symptoms in his right hand, including pins and needles – usually when he was driving long distances or gripping cutlery hard.

Posted on: 30 Aug 2019

£200,000 Compensation Awarded for Mesothelioma

Our client, a man in his 80s, began experiencing shortness of breath in July 2018 and visited his GP, who sent him for an X-ray. The following month, he had further investigations including a CT scan, following which he was diagnosed with mesothelioma – an asbestos-related cancer of the lining of the lungs.

Posted on: 28 Aug 2019

£79,267 Compensation for Asbestos Related Illness

Kenneth Reynolds was in good health and able to enjoy life following his retirement, but in 2016, he began having problems with his balance and went to see his GP. He was sent for a number of CT scans and was diagnosed as suffering with vascular dementia in December 2017.

Posted on: 29 Jan 2019

Can you Get Dermatitis From Working in a Factory?

Work-related dermatitis can occur when skin comes into contact with chemicals, glues, soaps, oils, detergents and other irritants. Perhaps most surprisingly, dermatitis can also occur from over-exposure to water.

Posted on: 13 Oct 2017

What Can I Do if I Find Mould In the Workplace?

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), in Europe it is estimated that 10-50% of indoor spaces (depending on country) where people spend prolonged periods of time are damp.

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