OCCUPATIONAL ASTHMA COMPENSATION CLAIMS UK

Our specialist solicitor are members of the Law Society panel of personal injury experts and deal with occupational asthma compensation claims using the risk free no win no fee scheme. Compensation is paid in full with no deductions. Win or lose there is no charge.

It’s estimated that over 2 million workers in a wide range of industries and occupations in the United Kingdom are regularly exposed to agents known to be associated with the development of asthma. Occupational factors have been associated with up to 15% of disabling asthma due to environmental exposure to substances in the air that may cause respiratory irritation in susceptible individuals. Workers most likely to develop occupational asthma are those with a personal or family history of allergies or asthma however frequent exposure to sensitizing substances can cause occupational asthma to develop in those with no known allergies. Only a small proportion of workers who are exposed to known irritants go on to develop this disease. Those who have been exposed due to an employers negligence and subsequently suffer are entitled to make an occupational asthma compensation claim.

Occupational asthma is a lung disease in which the airways overreact to dusts, vapour, gases, fumes or other respiratory irritants that exist in the workplace. It is usually reversible however permanent lung damage can occur if exposure to the substance that causes the disease continues. In highly sensitive people even very low levels of exposure may provoke an episode. When these irritants are inhaled :-

• airway inflammation begins
• muscles in the airways tighten
• the airway tissue swells
• too much mucus is produced

Workers may be exposed to a wide variety of airborne contaminants, such as dust, welding fumes, gases, sandblasting dust, solvent vapour and mists. Inhaling dirty workroom air can irritate the respiratory system and cause sneezing, coughs, chest tightness or difficulty in breathing. Prolonged exposure over months or years can lead to chronic long-term lung disease including chronic bronchitis, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema. Studies carried show that in most cases asthma develops in 6-12 months but may occur within 10 days or be delayed as long as 25 years. Indicators of occupational asthma include :-

• cough or wheeze that improves away from work
• a high risk occupation
• worsening of pre-existing controlled asthma
• newly diagnosed asthma in an adult

Your claim will be dealt with on a no win no fee basis and there will be no financial contribution from you. Your compensation will be paid in full with no deductions. You will not have to pay for any expenses and you will not have to pay for any insurance. If you would like free legal advice about making an occupational asthma 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 with no obligation.