Mesothelioma and other diseases are now known to be caused by asbestos exposure. This ad from the 1950s proclaims the miracle properties of asbestos, but it was identified as a serious health-hazard in the 1920s - more
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Mesothelioma Cases Under Reported Worldwide
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A recent study has found that for every four to five reported cases of mesothelioma worldwide, at least one case has been overlooked and has remained unreported. The study, published in the journal, Environmental Health Perspectives, is the first to provide a global estimate of unreported cases of mesothelioma and highlights the true cost of the use of asbestos worldwide.
London Underground Worker Recovers Compensation for Mesothelioma | |
Our client worked for London Underground as a guard and later as a driver. He developed symptoms of mesothelioma in October 2010 and was diagnosed on 19th July 2011.
Asbestos Mill Causes Double Family Death from Mesothelioma | |
A Halifax family has suffered another berereavement due to asbestos from Cape's factory in West Yorkshire.
Asbestos warning ads to return | |
Adverts warning construction workers and others about the dangers of asbestos are returning, after spending cuts by the government led to their removal in January 2011. The building workers union, UCATT and others including the Asbestos Timebomb campaign have prompted the Health and Safety Executive to restore the Hidden Killer ads.
Is it more difficult for women with mesothelioma to claim compensation? | |
At an NLCFN conference 3 or 4 years ago, a solicitor speaker was asked whether it was worth women with mesothelioma making a claim. The obvious answer to that is ‘yes, of course,’ but the questioner had highlighted a perceived problem for women who have mesothelioma and want to claim compensation.
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Widow recovers damages for husband’s death from mesothelioma | |
Our client’s husband worked at Tate & Lyle in Liverpool and developed mesothelioma following his exposure to asbestos dust there. His illness was a very short one and he died just before court proceedings were started.
John Shiers - Asbestos in Manchester Hulme flats | |
We represented John Shiers in a claim against Manchester City Council. John had developed Mesothelioma. John had had exposure to asbestos whilst living in a flat in Hulme in the 1970’s.
Australian Actor Dies From Asbestos Cancer Mesothelioma | |
The Australian actor, Harold Hopkins, has died after a battle with the asbestos related cancer; mesothelioma. Hopkins had major roles in several classic Australian movies such as Gallipoli, Don’s Party and The Club. He passed away in Sydney at the age of 67 on 11th December 2011.
UK Mesothelioma Deaths on the Rise According to World Health Organisation (WHO) | |
A recent WHO bulletin reports that deaths from mesothelioma; a type of cancer that typically affects the lining of the lungs, are on the rise. The bulletin reports that more than 92,000 people in 83 countries died of mesothelioma between 1994 and 2008. The WHO has been compiling mortality statistics on mesothelioma since 1994.
Mesothelioma Victims take the Fight for Compensation to The Supreme Court 5th December 2011 to 16th December 2011 | |
Hundreds of victims suffering from mesothelioma are taking their case to the Supreme Court on Monday 5 December when the latest attempt by insurers to avoid paying compensation will be considered.
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