Industrial Disease Claims
At Claim Time Solicitors, we bring extensive experience in assisting clients to file industrial disease claims.
- Free initial consultation & claim analysis
- Guidance during recovery
- No win no fee policy
- Maximum compensation for loss of earnings
- Regulated by solicitors regulation authority (SRA)
It is a moral duty of the employer to ensure every employee is working in safe spaces so that they can accomplish their daily tasks efficiently.
According to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, your employer is legally liable to protect you within the workplace. This means providing workers with proper personal protective equipment, enough training to carry out their duties, and ensuring regular breaks. Not doing any of this can lead to workers contracting industrial diseases. If the employer denies duty and you contract an illness due to work, you can submit claims for industrial diseases.
In the recent years prior to the coronavirus pandemic, the rate of self-reported work-related ill health had been broadly flat. The current rate is higher than the 2018/19 pre-coronavirus level.
If you have been a victim of any industrial disease and want your rightful compensation, feel free to discuss your situation with our solicitors specialising in industrial disease claims today! We take time to listen to your story, identify potential factors that may have been prevented, and then suggest the best steps forward for your claim. Most of our clients benefit from our no-win no-fee agreement, meaning there are no upfront costs for you if your claim is not successful. If your claim is successful, most of our fees will be covered by the party responsible.
What makes us the right choice to handle your industrial disease claims?
Our team of expert solicitors have been settling industrial disease claims successfully for a long time and are well acquainted with the process. We have managed many famous cases and gained a lot of knowledge and experience in this area. We are known to be competent and deal with our clients with utmost care.
We take time to understand your circumstances and your needs. Throughout the process, we give special attention to your instructions, keep you updated, and respect your feedback.
Contact us for a free initial consultation on 0800 970 2727.
Industrial Disease Claims – Know more
An industrial disease may be an illness due to working in toxic setups. Examples include
- Occupational lung disease, such as occupational asthma
- Vibration white finger (HAVS)
- Chemical poisoning
- Silicosis
- Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
- COPD or emphysema
- Pleural thickening
- Dermatitis
If your employer has neglected their duty of care towards you, resulting in a work-related illness, you are entitled to file an industrial disease claim.
Step one in this process would be to get in touch with one of our experts for a free initial consultation and get a clear understanding of how we can support you.
Contact us on 0800 970 2727 for a free first consultation
If you wish to proceed, we will begin by gathering evidence to support your claims, which may involve obtaining your employment and medical records. A specialist medical examination will be arranged to establish the link between your illness and your job. We will then approach your employer to seek an early acceptance of responsibility, which can expedite the claim’s process and reduce your stress.
If your employer denies liability or disagrees with our assessment of your compensation, this may involve initiating legal action. However, many cases settle before reaching trial.
We will do our best to assist you throughout the claim process and be supportive so that we achieve the best result possible for you under the given circumstances. Our aim is to ensure that the industrial disease claim process is smooth and stress-free for you.
To claim for an industrial disease, you usually have three years from the date you first knew that your illness may have been caused by your work. If you contracted an illness when working abroad, the time limit may be shorter. If you are claiming on behalf of a close family member who has deceased, you have three years from either the date when your family member passed away or from the date when you received the results of the post-mortem examination.
Regardless of your situation, we recommend you get in touch with us and start your industrial disease claim process immediately so that you can receive compensation on time. This will help our industrial disease lawyers obtain evidence while it is fresh in your memory and be able to help you to the best of our abilities.
The amount of compensation awarded for an industrial disease can vary enormously because mostly no two cases are alike, and several factors need to be accounted for:
- The type of illness you have developed
- The severity of your illness
- Treatment and travelling expenses
- The state of your home – whether certain modifications are needed
- Post-disease care and support
- Current and future loss of earnings
- The extent of pain and suffering
- The extent of mobility aids required
To get an idea of how much compensation you can receive, contact us today! Once we are aware of the specific circumstances of your case, we will be in a better position to provide estimated valuation of your claim.
If your loved one passed away leaving a valid will, the appointed executors can bring a claim on behalf of their estate. In cases where there is no valid will (intestate), specific family members are entitled to act as the administrator of the estate, following a priority order based on their relationship with the deceased. The executor or administrator, known as the personal representative, effectively brings the claim that the deceased would have pursued if they were alive. This claim typically includes compensation for:
- The pains and sufferings the deceased encountered
- Loss of income
- Medical care and support expenses
Compensation awarded following the death of your loved one will be divided in accordance with their will or the rules of intestate succession. If you are someone who was dependent on the deceased financially or who was being maintained by them, you may also be able to make a claim in your own right. In practice, claims are usually brought by the deceased’s personal representatives together with claims made on behalf of the estate.
Client Story
Our client worked in a manufacturing environment with constant exposure to hazardous chemicals, caused by faulty equipment and carelessness of safety measures within the facility. It finally manifested into serious respiratory problems and several other health issues which lasted for quite a long period. Seeking justice and help, our client turned to Claim Time Solicitors.
After an extensive investigation, it was revealed by our industrial disease claims attorneys that it was a direct result of the company’s negligence in having safe working conditions and faulty machinery that caused all our client’s health problems. We put together solid proof of the link between our client’s illness and the negligence of the company through expert assessments and documentation.
Our industrial disease claims solicitors worked through complex legal proceedings and strategic negotiations to provide a significant compensation package for our client which covered all the medical expenses incurred by the industrial disease. We ensured our client received adequate compensation for lost wages in periods of illness, and continuous financial support towards recovery and readjustment.
The client expressed his joy saying: “I’m grateful for the dedicated and personalised attention I received from Claim Time Solicitors.”
Claim Time Solicitors is committed to serve justice for people suffering from illnesses acquired through work due to lack of safety protocols. We shall continue standing with our clients through thick and thin and providing expert legal guidance, ensuring that they are awarded with fair compensation for what they have been suffering due to negligence in the workplace.
FAQs
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act, an employer is liable for making sure you are working in a safe workspace. If you become ill or contract a disease due to your job, this would mean they have not met their duty of care for you. Common lapses in protection include:
- Ensuring adequate personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Carrying out risk assessments.
- Insufficient training on equipment usage
- Minimizing exposure to hazardous substances
- Insufficient breaks
If your employer has failed to take care of your well-being, and you now suffer from an industrial disease due to inappropriate working spaces, then call us today and know more about the industrial disease claim process.
You won’t lose your job by making an industrial disease claim. There are laws and regulations preventing one from being unfairly dismissed. In most cases, the compensation you would receive through your claim would usually be paid through your employer’s insurance company. It has been necessary for businesses to have insurance for several years to overcome these types of situations
If your employer accepts their fault of not providing safe working environments, we can pursue interim payments on your behalf. Interim payments can cover ongoing medical and travel expenses, as well as compensate for any lost earnings due to your inability to work because of your disease.
These payments are made before your industrial disease claim is fully settled. The amount received as interim payments will be deducted from the final compensation awarded to you.
If you have any queries or need more information, our solicitors specialise in industrial disease claims. We are available to provide you with all the information in detail.
You can claim for all health-related conditions if you have been affected by multiple industrial diseases resulting from a toxic and unsafe working environment. Filing claims for industrial diseases involves a complex process requiring specific knowledge and attention to detail.
Yes, since many industrial diseases have long latency periods, you can file claims for an industrial disease even if it appears years after exposure, provided it falls within the legal deadline.
Challenges faced by claimants
Making claims for industrial diseases can be very challenging. These challenges can be complex and multifaceted, often involving legal, medical, and personal aspects. Here are some primary difficulties faced:
Gathering proper legal evidence
Dealing with long latency periods and procedural delays
Upfront costs for medical documentation
Denial from employer's side
How we can help?
Work-related illness can have various harmful impacts on your mental, physical and social well-being. Dealing with the medical expenses, loss of earnings, and the emotional toll during this phase can be overwhelming.
We at Claim Time Solicitors understand your situation and try to best support your claim.
Expert legal representation
Our wide-ranging and comprehensive knowledge of managing industrial disease claims will help... you get your rightful compensation as quickly as possible. Claim Time Solicitors will assist you throughout the legal process and represent you with utmost dedication and compassion, ensuring justice is served to you.
Establishing accountability
Establishing accountability can be a daunting task. Our team of solicitors will gather all the necessary... evidence to indicate that your health condition is directly related to exposure to toxic substances and lapse in health and safety protocols. Claim Time Solictors will be advocating for your best interest throughout.
Maximising Compensation
The aim of filing an industrial disease claim is to secure maximum compensation for your pain,... suffering, medical expenses, lost earnings, and other related damages. Our team will assist you to the best of their abilities so you can be awarded your rightful compensation.
Compassionate Support
Filing an industrial disease claim can be physically and mentally exhausting, and the legality of... the process can be overwhelming. To get through this complex process, Claim Time Solicitors assists you with compassion, guiding you throughout the process, and ensuring you are fully aware of every step. Our industrial disease claim solicitors will listen to your concerns and address all your questions with utmost empathy.
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