Compensation for an industrial disease you may contract through your work. It could be cancer, dermatitis, or asthma, but you might be able to claim compensation for the effect of the disease on you and your life.
An industrial disease can stem from working in a factory, a restaurant kitchen or when sitting at your desk in the office. You make a workplace injury claim for the damage caused by the industrial disease and the effects on your life.
Your personal injury claim solicitor seeks to recover damages through a claims process. If you or a loved one have been injured, and your life impacted by an accident that was someone else’s fault, a claim for compensation seeks financial redress for the injuries and financial losses.
If you have been the victim of an industrial accident and it was not your fault, The Personal Injury Team No Win No Fee solicitors can file your compensation claim for the money you deserve.
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What is an industrial disease claim?
An industrial disease claim is the legal process to seek compensation for the damage to your health and the effects on your life. If the job caused you or a loved one injury and it was not your fault, you might be able to claim compensation.
You may contract an industrial disease in any workplace. You could suffer cancer from working with asbestos, dermatitis from cleaning products and a repetitive strain injury from factory work.
In some cases, the sufferer may die, and dependents may be able to make a claim.
You may be off work for some time recovering from an industrial disease, or learning how to live with it. An industrial disease claim seeks compensation to cover the costs of the illness or injury and the effects of it on your life.
You could be injured, need hospital care, and have large medical bills to pay, but you might be able to claim compensation to cover your costs.
A No Win No Fee personal injury solicitor can review your case and advise if you have a valid industrial injury claim.
Types of industrial disease claims
Types of industrial disease claims range from cancer to tinnitus or a long-term illness such as asthma. If you suffer from a workplace disease, you could have an industrial disease claim for compensation.
Types of industrial disease claims:
Dermatitis from working with chemicals
Dermatitis from working with chemicals may start on the hands and quickly spread around the body. Dermatitis can be a crippling, lifelong disease that can flare up with the slightest contact with chemicals.
You should be issued with Personal Protective Equipment for the workplace when working with chemicals; failure to do so is a lack of duty of care by your employer.
Cancer from working with asbestos
The cancer from working with asbestos is known as Mesothelioma and affects the lungs and heart. You contract it from working in an area with asbestos dust, such as construction sites, shipyards and demolition projects.
Family members can contract Mesothelioma from dust and particles on the worker’s clothes.
Mesothelioma can occur years after working with asbestos. You or a loved one may still be able to claim compensation if you contract Mesothelioma decades after finishing the work.
Tinnitus and deafness from working in a noisy workplace
Tinnitus and deafness from working in a noisy workplace happen when working with heavy machinery, power tools and in factories with background noise above acceptable levels.
Health and Safety guidance states what are safe decibel levels at work and what ear protection you should wear.
If you were not provided with ear protection in the workplace and suffer tinnitus and deafness today, you may have an industrial disease claim from compensation.
Repetitive strain injury in the workplace
A Repetitive Strain Injury, RSI, can happen when doing any repetitive task in the workplace, such as when using machinery, tools or working on a keyboard.
An RSI affects the muscles and bones when standing or sitting in the one place for too long.
A similar condition to RSI is Vibration White Finger syndrome.
Your employer should schedule regular breaks and suitable work conditions to avoid the chances of getting an RSI.
COPD contracted from a polluted workplace
COPD contracted from a polluted workplace such as a coalmine, shipyard or grain store can limit the worker’s life and affect the heart and the lungs.
A polluted workplace may have dust and dangerous fumes in the air. Workers should be provided with PPE to limit their exposure, and employers should ensure the area is well-ventilated and safe for employees.
Pesticides, dust, spray paints and asbestos greatly increase the risk of COPD, and you may have a claim for compensation if you were put at risk in the workplace.
If you or a loved one suffers from an industrial disease, you may have a claim for compensation. A No Win No Fee personal injury solicitor can make your claim for compensation for an industrial disease on your behalf.
Compensation for an industrial disease
Compensation for an industrial disease can range from a few thousand pounds to more than £10 million. How much compensation you can claim depends on the injuries suffered and the financial effect of those injuries on your life.
If your employer is responsible for your industrial disease, you might be able to claim compensation from their insurance company.
Sample compensation amounts in a personal injury claim are as follows. Please note these are figures for the injuries only. Financial losses would apply in addition.
(The figures given here are for General Damages amounts only. You might also receive compensation for any financial losses you suffer due to the personal injury. Figures are taken from Judicial College Guidelines 16th Edition and are accurate as of April 2023.)
There is not one fixed amount in personal injury claims. The circumstances differ from person to person and from workplace claim to workplace claim, and the amount of compensation awarded is tailored to the circumstances of your claim.
A No Win No Fee personal injury solicitor can give you an idea of what to expect from their experience in compensation claims.
Who is eligible for compensation in an industrial disease claim?
Anyone who contracts an industrial disease through their work might be eligible to claim for compensation. If you are injured or contract an industrial disease and it was not your fault or only partially your fault, you may have a workplace injury compensation claim.
A child has until they turn 18 to make a personal injury claim for contracting an industrial disease. Once the child turns 18, they have another three years, until they turn 21, to make their own claim for personal injury, providing one has not already been made.
You can make a claim on behalf of a loved one for an industrial disease if they are incapacitated or too ill to make a claim. Your solicitor will advise you on the process and how to claim a sick loved one.
If you or a loved one passes away, any dependents may be able to claim compensation. They may be able to claim compensation if the loved one dies due to contracting an industrial disease at work, and it was not their fault or only partially their fault.
A dependent is defined as:
If you are one of the listed above, you may be defined as a dependent if you were partially or fully financially dependent on the person who dies due to an industrial disease.
You may have a personal injury claim for compensation if you are a dependent of someone who dies from an industrial disease.
What can you claim for compensation in a personal injury claim?
In a personal injury claim, you claim compensation for two types of damages: General Damages and Special Damages.
The amount of compensation awarded is the total of these two types of damages.
Workplace injury claim
A workplace injury claim is for when you are injured at work, and it is not your fault. If you suffer from an industrial disease, you may be able to make a workplace injury claim if you can show the disease may be due to your work and your employer putting you at risk.
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 aims to protect employees from the causes of injuries at work, such as industrial diseases. In the Health and Safety Act 1974, the responsibilities of employers towards their employees are outlined and guaranteed.
The Health and Safety at Work Act ensures that:
All aspects of employer, employee and visitor safety and responsibilities are outlined in the Act. Your employer must make you aware of the Act and what it means for you in the workplace.
Employers have a duty of care to staff and must have employer liability insurance in place. You might be able to claim compensation if you contract an industrial disease due to your employer’s lack of duty of care.
You could have a workplace injury claim if you suffer from an industrial disease.
Our Process
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Enquiry
The first step is to get in touch and tell us what went wrong. It’s free and easy. Call our 24-hour helpline: 0800 027 0370 or request a callback here.
Claim Evaluation
Once you have spoken with our team we’ll let you know how we can help. This will involve a thorough case review and understanding of the incident, financial damages and physical injuries.
Legal Letter
Once we are satisfied we have all the information we require and have a full understanding of your circumstances. We send a letter of claim to the negligent party outlining your claim and compensation requirements.
Can I lose my job by making a claim against my employer?
No, you cannot lose your job for a valid industrial disease claim against your employer. If you suffer from an industrial disease and contracting it was not your fault, you may be able to make a workplace injury claim.
You can make the industrial disease claim without the threat of losing your job. It is illegal for an employer to dismiss you solely because you make a personal injury claim.
The employer cannot threaten you with dismissal or not treat you the same as other employees in the future.
Your employer should have Employee Liability Insurance in place to cover paying claims, and then they cannot claim paying your compensation is putting the company at financial risk.
They have a duty of care to all employees, including providing a safe working environment with a full risk assessment and suitable PPE.
A No Win No Fee personal injury solicitor can advise if your claim is valid and guide you through the steps of making a claim for personal injury.
How to make a claim for industrial disease compensation?
To make a claim for a industrial disease compensation, take the fist step by getting in touch with The Personal Injury Team. Our team of workplace injury solicitors will be in touch to help start your claim.
Find out how much you can claim for today
Find out how much you can claim for today by using our online assessment tool. It will give you an idea of what you might be able to claim for and what compensation you might be able to expect in a personal injury claim.
Compensation amounts are guidelines only on what to expect from your personal injury claim. Our personal injury solicitors can advise you using their expertise and experience and can quickly tell you if you have a valid claim and what to do next.
Our team of No Win No Fee personal injury solicitors can take your case to seek the compensation you deserve. We have the experience to handle your claim for personal injury compensation and see it through to a successful conclusion, whether the claim is worth £1,500 or more than £10,000,000.
When you suffer a personal injury, the effects on your life can be devastating. If the personal injury is not your fault, it can make the situation feel even worse.
Take our online assessment today to get an idea of claim amounts and what you could be due for the pain, suffering and impact on your life.
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