Posts Tagged ‘asbestos lung cancer’
Asbestos death figures paint a grim picture
Asbestos deaths continues to create a sad legacy in a new report. Figures released by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) confirm that in 2015 there were 12,000 lung disease deaths linked to past exposures to dust at work. Asbestos – The Numbers The headline parts of the report included:- 1. There were 2,542 asbestos…
Read MoreAsbestos cancer victims take heart following claim win
An asbestos cancer case decision has shown the difficulties facing mesothelioma victims if they other health conditions. The High Court recently handed down its judgement on McGill v Panel systems (DB) Ltd. In this case the main issue was over life expectancy. The case may have broader implications. Asbestos Cancer Claim Issues The late Mr…
Read MoreAsbestos Cancer & Women -Good news on the horizon?
Asbestos cancer in women is increasing not only in the UK but abroad too. We consider those affected and how an upcoming appeal in UK courts might turn the tide in their favour. Mesothelioma is a cancer of the lining of the lung. it can develop when a person breathes in asbestos in life. There…
Read Moree-cig dispute in Stoptober smoking campaign
The Smoking“Stoptober” campaign to try and encourage people to stop smoking by using e cigarettes has raised the issue of the unknown dangers of vaping. Public Health England will be running a series of 30 second television adverts shortly in support of the Stoptober campaign. The campaign has been successful in reducing the numbers of…
Read MorePleural Plaques some free advice for you and your family
This is our simple guide and advice if you have been diagnosed with pleural plaques. Pleural plaques are a scarring to the lining of the lung due to asbestos exposure. Here are some practical tips if you have been diagnosed with pleural plaques. The Law Unfortunately since 2006 compensation for pleural plaques is no longer available.…
Read MoreAsbestos claims -"Sea change" in the law may make claims easier
Asbestos claims could be easier if a recent case is used by asbestos victims and their lawyers. Corries asbestos team welcome a common sense decision by a court for a claim for asbestos compensation. It is hoped this will help other asbestos victims in the future. Asbestos claims – case law Corries asbestos claim team…
Read MoreAsbestos lung cancer claim victory – beware the full and final settlement
An asbestos lung cancer claim large win for a retired lagger acts as a lesson for other affected by asbestos exposure. Asbestos lung cancer claim- The Facts Our client, Mr A, was diagnosed with mild asbestos related pleural thickening in 2002. At that time we investigated the case. He had been exposed to asbestos as a…
Read MoreMesothelioma legal claim failure leads to call to change the law
A court has rejected a claim for asbestos cancer mesothelioma which caused the death of a council flat tenant. The Asbestos Case Facts The victim, Mr Frederick Lugay,was born on 20 September 1938. He died on 19th July 2012 age 73. Whilst he died due to a heart attack the medical evidence confirmed that mesothelioma brought…
Read MoreAsbestos lung cancer – Court stubs out defendant smoking argument
An asbestos lung cancer claim appeal to reduce compensation to the deceased’s family has failed. The judges rejected the defendants attempt to further reduce damages due to the deceased victims smoking history. Asbestos Lung Cancer claim – The Case Facts The Court of Appeal has heard a claim in respect of the case brought for the family…
Read MoreAsbestos Cancer Claim – Low Level Exposure Claim Appeal Welcomed
An asbestos cancer (mesothelioma) claim decision which denied compensation for a victim’s family is being appealed. Corries have welcomed this news which might give hope to hundreds and possibly thousands of asbestos victims in the future. The Asbestos Claim The case of Bussey was heard by the High Court earlier this year. The case went…
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