Pages On: Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos is an extremely hazardous material that can cause devastating damage to the lungs of anyone unlucky and to inhale it. Fortunately, Asbestos is harmless if not disturbed. However, many professionals have been forced to work with Asbestos in roles such as shipbuilding, electricians, and roofers. Where proper training is not provided, or the right personal protective equipment — as it is a heavily regulated industry — then your employer is liable for putting you at risk. Asbestos exposure can result in a myriad of lung diseases, such as Asbestosis and Mesothelioma, both of which are often fatal. If you have suffered from Asbestos exposure, you may be entitled to claim compensation.
Council pays out £300,000 in compensation
Posted: 21 August 2015
Posted in: Asbestos Exposure, Personal Injury, Public Place Accidents, Workplace Injuries
It was revealed, following a Freedom of Information request, that Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council paid out almost £300,000 in compensation to staff between January 2012 and December last year. The biggest payout saw an employee walk away with £28,616 after being exposed to asbestos during employment, with another employee winning £3,000 after falling on hot tarmac. Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has already been labeled ‘strapped for cash’ after being told it needs to save £38million by 2018. With claims including £1,000 going to an individual that suffered bruising after being…
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Council pays out £3k to employee who tripped over
Posted: 15 August 2015
Posted in: Asbestos Exposure, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Slip
It has been revealed, following a Freedom of Information request, that Sandwell Borough Council has paid out over £300,000 in compensation to employees in a three-year window, including £3,000 to an employee that tripped over a traffic cone. The data revealed that several payouts were made between January 2012 and December 2014, ranging from fall injuries to asbestos-related illnesses. Of the £328,067 paid-out in compensation for injuries and illnesses, one of the largest packages went to an employee following asbestos-exposure. The worker received damages of £28,616. Another employee received £1,000 for…
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Asbestos and Mesothelioma Compensation
Posted in: Asbestos Exposure, Mesothelioma
If you or someone you know has been exposed to asbestos which has resulted in lung disease or any other related injury, you should contact our personal injury solicitors** for Bradford as you may be entitled to compensation. The solicitor ** will be able to evaluate your situation and give you an idea as to how much compensation you may be awarded and the probability of a successful claim. Asbestos Exposure Solicitors One of the main results of prolonged exposure to the fibres of asbestos is Mesothelioma. The dangers of…
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