If you believe you could be suffering with an industrial disease, contact our Personal Injury Solicitors, who will be able to discuss with you a potential claim for compensation.
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Industrial Disease.
If you believe you could be suffering with an industrial disease, contact our Personal Injury Solicitors, who will be able to discuss with you a potential claim for compensation.
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Industrial disease may sound like something from another era, but for many workers and families its effects are still being felt today.
Britain’s industrial past left a lasting legacy of illness, and despite major advances in workplace safety, industrial diseases remain a serious issue in the modern day. Conditions such as asbestos-related disease, mesothelioma, respiratory illness, vibration white finger and occupational skin disease continue to affect workers across a range of industries, sometimes many years after the original exposure took place. In the most serious cases, the consequences can be devastating, not only for the person diagnosed, but for those close to them as well.
When an illness has developed because of harmful exposure at work, it can be difficult to come to terms with the fact that it may have been preventable. A diagnosis often raises painful questions about the work you carried out, the risks you were exposed to, and the impact the condition will now have on your health, your independence and your future. If that has happened to you or someone in your family, you may be entitled to bring an Industrial Disease Compensation Claim. These claims can help provide financial support and a greater sense of security at a time when your focus is likely to be on treatment, day-to-day wellbeing and the wider effect the illness is having on your life.
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At Lanyon Bowdler, we have years of experience helping people affected by industrial illness pursue the support they need after workplace exposure has caused lasting harm. Recognised by Chambers UK and The Legal 500 for our personal injury expertise, our Industrial Illness Solicitors provide clear legal advice with the care, sensitivity and practical support these cases demand.
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Termed as medical conditions resulting from prolonged exposure to an occupational hazard in the workplace, industrial diseases have an enormous impact on their victims – physically, emotionally and financially. This occupational hazard varies according to the type of work carried out. It could be due to exposure to a hazardous substance, such as dust or fumes, a harmful activity such as using a vibrating tool or even a dangerous environment, such as one that is excessively loud.
Many industrial disease claimants are unaware that their health problems stem from their occupation and an industrial injury claim often involves the detailed investigation of an individual’s work history. For example, those who have worked with vibrating tools may suffer numbness and reduced dexterity in their fingers and hands and workers who experience a chronic shortage of breath may not attribute their condition to their occupation.
Whilst there are many different types of industrial disease, some of the most well-known relate to exposure to asbestos. Other examples may include, dermatitis, various respiratory and lung diseases as well as occupational asthma and cancer. Whatever the symptoms or condition, industrial diseases can have a devastating effect on the lives of those who suffer from them and their families.
Employers are legally obliged to take responsibility for the safety of their staff and may be proved to be negligent if they have not provided a safe working environment, or neglected to enforce the mandatory requirement to wear protective clothing and eliminate any occupational hazards.
Therefore, if you have developed an illness or disease because your employer exposed you to something harmful, you could be entitled to compensation. Furthermore, you may also prevent someone else from becoming ill in the same way.
Due to their nature, industrial disease claims are often more complicated than pursuing personal injury litigation. The cause of the illness or injury may have occurred years earlier and expert medical advice may be needed to prove a link between employment and the illness. However, you don’t have to go through this on your own. As specialists in this area of law, we have helped countless victims of various industrial diseases to make that link and secure the compensation needed to improve their personal circumstances.
Speak to one of our solicitors who will be happy to explain your available options, which include a ‘conditional fee agreement’. This means, if your claim is unsuccessful; you won’t have to spend a penny. If your compensation claim is straightforward, your claim could be resolved in months. More complex industrial disease claims typically take months, sometimes even years. However, we will always endeavour to ensure that you receive the maximum amount of compensation in the shortest possible time whilst keeping court costs to an absolute minimum.
As with any compensation claim, the severity of your condition, any loss of earnings due to time off work and fees spent on medical treatment will determine the amount of compensation you receive. Whatever your personal circumstances, we will always be open and transparent about the likelihood of your case being successful and fight your corner every step of the way.
Phillip Roberts handled my claim in a professional and knowledgable way and I would like to thank him very much for all the work he has done for me.
After my experience using LB 15 years ago and being very impressed I had no hesitation in using them again on a totally different matter and I was not disappointed. Excellent service once again with a successful secondary victim claim.
First Class experience from start to finish with this company.
One hundred percent happy with my claim and the outcome my solicitor was brilliant all through my case.
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I was injured in a terrible accident whilst working on a farm, I was left with extensive injuries to my arm which impacted all aspects of my life including my ability to go back to work. Once I had instructed Lanyon Bowdler they instructed medical experts who were able to recommend rehabilitation for me which was arranged, and this meant that I could go back to work and start living independently again. They secured compensation of £45,000 and gave me all the advice and support I needed to accept the offer made.
After a horrible road traffic accident I was left with minimal physical injuries but a significant psychological injury which affected all aspects of my life including my ability to go back to work. Lanyon Bowdler handled my claim whilst also securing crucial rehabilitation for me. They secured £85,000 in compensation for me just after a year after my accident.
After a serious motorbike accident in which my Dad sustained significant head and life changing injuries I instructed Lanyon Bowdler to assist me with making a claim on his behalf. As part of his claim they ensured that he received an appropriate care package to support him in living independently and access to appropriate rehabilitation. They secured for him a settlement of £3.1m together with PPOs for his care and case management for the rest of his life which means that all of his needs can be met.
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Used Lanyon Bowdler for a personal injury claim regarding a trip in a supermarket. I found the service very helpful and would use again.
From the first contact, the team at Lanyon Bowdler gave a fast & efficient service. They were very friendly & gave me the confidence that I had found the right solicitors. The advice given & the fast responses were beyond my expectations. The matter was resolved in no time at all.
It is a pleasure to act as a case manager for clients represented by the personal injury team at Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors. Lanyon Bowdler PI team are proactive and truly client centred. They understand the clients they represent and work tirelessly to achieve the best they can for them. Through collaborative working we have been able to achieve the best outcomes possible for our clients.
As a case manager I work closely with litigation teams to ensure our clients get the expertise, support and care they need to bring them back to as close to their life pre-injury as possible. This is very often not an easy journey, and balancing the desires of the client to live their best life with collating and presenting the facts of how that life is altered, can be very challenging. Having worked alongside Lanyon Bowdler’s team for many years, I have noted it is always easier to strike this balance, when they are involved.
Having worked with a succession of personal injury specialists at Lanyon Bowdler over the years, I have seen at first hand the top-flight legal expertise that they bring to every case and the commitment to obtaining the absolutely best result for every client. Equally importantly, I am struck by the compassion, empathy and humanity with which every client is treated. They go above and beyond to ensure their clients receive the very best representation.
The team at Lanyon Bowdler show an exceptional knowledge and understanding of their client’s needs, not just in terms of the claim that they lead, but also the emotional and personal experiences that they will have on that journey.
Lanyon Bowdler provide seamless ongoing emotional support, information and guidance to their clients over what may be many years of a PI claim. This significantly helps mitigate the “stress” of a claim for their clients, and in my medicolegal experience puts them way ahead of other legal firms.
Contacted Lanyon Bowdler six months after an injury at work. They offered me several of their services, including no win no fee which I ended up choosing. The solicitor was extremely helpful, was always keeping me updated when there was news and answered promptly when asked for any updates or when I asked any questions. I was very happy with the final settlement and the advice I received proved to be the best for my case. I felt like the extra bit of care was extended to give me a good idea of the options I had to choose from which really helped to inform any decision.
From my initial approach to the final positive outcome I felt my solicitor was expending all his energy to win the case. I was kept informed throughout and was given straightforward advice on how to proceed. The end result was an acceptable outcome and the pay-out was prompt.
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Since dealing with Lanyon Bowdler they have been diligent, efficient and at all times very helpful along with being structured in dealing with matters, fees and clarity on all levels. Thank you.
I was clearly informed of progress step by step. The service you provided was very good.
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Whenever I have had need to contact Lanyon Bowdler I have always received a fast, concise and friendly response.
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Great Service; Lanyon Bowdler were excellent from the outset. Straightforward and easy process. I just sat back and waited.
Everything has been professional, efficient and courteous throughout and we are very pleased, both with the service and with the eventual outcome of our case. Everything was first class and exceeded our expectations. Thank you again for providing such splendid service. It is really appreciated.
Are you happy with the way your compensation claim is currently being handled? Even if your claim has recently settled we may still be able to review your case, contact us to find out more.
If you think you may be the victim of an industrial disease, give us a call or complete our online enquiry form to see how our Industrial Disease Compensation Solicitors can help.
Please give us a call for a friendly, confidential and informal chat about the problems you are facing and we will be able to advise you on the likelihood of bringing a successful claim for industrial disease compensation. There is no commitment or charge for our initial assessment. Please contact a member of the team or complete our online enquiry form.
By choosing Lanyon Bowdler for any form of Personal Injury or Work Accident Claim, you can rest assured that you have the best legal expertise on your team. Lanyon Bowdler is widely recognised as one of the stronger full service law firms in Herefordshire, Shropshire, the Midlands and North Wales. We are committed to providing exceptional levels of client care and will work closely and considerately with you to help find the best outcomes.
We have offices in Shrewsbury, Bromyard, Hereford, Ludlow, Oswestry, Telford, and Conwy, so are able to act for clients all over Shropshire, Herefordshire, Mid and North Wales and across the Midlands. Our team has assisted in making Industrial Disease Claims in Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Worcester. As a leading full-service law firm, we can represent you wherever you live in England or Wales.




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