Personal injury claims cover many different areas, and one of these – which is perhaps not as well understood as others – is the field of industrial disease. What constitutes an industrial disease? How do you make a claim for compensation if you find yourself with one of these diseases? And when should you do it? Here are a few basic tips.
What Is An Industrial Disease?
The term ‘industrial disease’ can refer to many things, some of which include: work-related stress, cancers caused by being in certain industrial spaces, asbestos-related diseases (asbestosis and other lung conditions, for example), carbon monoxide poisoning, lead poisoning, industrial dermatitis, tinnitus or industrial deafness and more. Basically, it includes anything that you have contracted since working in a specific environment, as long as you can prove that you didn’t have it before and that it is purely as a result of your job and working conditions.
What is important to remember is that even if the disease may seem minor, you must get it checked out by a doctor. Far too many people just ‘put up’ with their medical conditions in order to carry on with their jobs, but you must put yourself – and your health – first.
Industrial Disease – Making A Claim For Compensation
If you believe you have contracted one of these diseases (or similar) due to your working conditions, the first step is to see your doctor so they can confirm your suspicions. Do this as soon as possible, both for your own health and for the success of your claim. Then you will need to seek special legal advice about your chances of successfully claiming compensation, which will involve gathering as much evidence as possible in order to prove your case.
Getting In Touch With Specialist Industrial Disease Solicitors
If you believe you have been the victim of an industrial disease due to your job, the next step is to get in touch with a specialist solicitor who has extensive experience in this area. Law firms, like us here at Bonallack and Bishop, who run this How to Claim Compensation site, can advise you on whether or not you have a case in the first place, and then will be able to guide you through the rest of the claims process, often on a ‘no win no fee’ basis, meaning that you don’t have to risk anything to see if you have the right to make a claim. Nothing is more important than your health, so even if you’re not sure if you are eligible to make a personal injury claim, get in touch with a one of our specialist team of solicitors today.
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If you are the victim of an industrial disease, you could be entitled to claim compensation for your pain, suffering and financial loss.
- For advice on how to claim compensation, call our specialist compensation solicitors on 0800 1404544, or
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