SILICOSIS - INJURY COMPENSATION CLAIM SOLICITORS
Our specialist solicitors who are all members of the Law Society panel of personal injury experts deal with silicosis compensation claims using the risk free no win no fee scheme. Compensation is paid in full. You do not have to finance the claim as it proceeds. Win or lose there is no charge.
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Employers Negligence
Silicosis is a completely preventable but incurable occupational lung disease caused by inhaling silica dust most often found in the air of mines, foundries, blasting operations, and stone, clay and glass manufacturing facilities. The injury is caused by scarring whereby ordinary lung tissue is damaged and scarred by the sharp crystalline structure of the silicon particles that are lodged in the lungs. The effect of this scarring is to reduce the lungs ability to exchange gases such as oxygen and carbon dioxide causing breathlessness. Seriously high levels of exposure can cause significant injury in a very short time however the normal period of exposure necessary to develop this condition exceeds 10 years.
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Silica & Silicosis
Silica is a very common mineral used in many manufacturing processes. When silica is cut, broken, drilled or crushed small particles are released into the atmosphere that can be inhaled causing the respiratory disease known as silicosis. If exposure is due to the negligence of an employer in failing to provide a clean atmosphere and environment then a silicosis compensation claim can be instigated for damages for personal injury. The main categories of the disease are :-
- Chronic - affects workers who inhale small amounts of crystalline silica over 10 to 20 years.
- Complicated - develops in some chronic sufferers. The function of the lungs is reduced and heart disease may occur. Symptoms include breathlessness, weakness, chest pain and cough.
- Acute - affects workers who are exposed to large amounts of crystalline silica over several months. Early acute symptoms are difficulty breathing, weight loss, fever and cough however the disease progresses quickly and may lead to severe disability.
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No Win No Fee
If you would like free legal advice on making a no win no fee silicosis compensation claim just use the helpline or complete the contact form and a member of the Law Society panel of personal injury experts will speak to you on the telephone without obligation.
In the case of CICA claims terms will vary and in the case of MIB claims terms may vary.