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Crewe Railway Works employee receives compensation for asbestosis
Exposed to asbestos as an apprentice
A Crewe man who was exposed to asbestos as a 14-year-old apprentice has received a substantial sum in compensation with help from his trade union.
Albert Greenwood, a Unite the union member developed asbestosis, a lung condition caused by exposure to asbestos whilst working for Crewe Railway Works.
The 84-year-old was diagnosed with the condition in May 2010 after suffering from breathing difficulties.
Asbestosis is progressive and debilitating
Asbestosis is progressive and debilitating. Often sufferers find it difficult to carry out normal household chores and to walk short distances.
The great granddad to six was exposed to asbestos whilst working as an apprentice fitter and turner and then as a qualified fitter at Crewe Railways Works.
He was exposed to asbestos on a daily basis but was never warned about the dangers or provided with adequate protective equipment.
Thompsons Solicitors made claim for compensation
Following his diagnosis his trade union, Unite, instructed national asbestos claims experts Thompsons Solicitors to pursue a claim for compensation.
Thompsons settled the claim out of court.
Mr Greenwood said: “I am delighted with this compensation. I had no idea about how dangerous my working conditions were until later years when my friends and colleagues began to suffer from asbestos related conditions.
“I’m grateful to Unite and Thompsons Solicitors for dealing with my claim. I’d never have been able to do this without them.”
Debilitating disease could have been avoided
Paul Finegan, regional secretary at Unite added: “We are pleased we have been able to assist this member to obtain compensation. This debilitating disease could have been avoided had the employer adopted a more responsible attitude towards health and safety.”
Joanne Keen from Thompsons Solicitors added: “This client has suffered a crippling respiratory disease caused by prolonged exposure to asbestos. I was able to bring his case to a swift successful conclusion through the free specialist support he was entitled to from his trade union membership.”
Asbestosis Compensation Claim Advice
If you or someone you know has developed asbestosis or any other asbestos related disease, telephone us now for accurate asbestosis claim advice.
There are strict time limits in place to make any personal injury compensation claim, including asbestosis compensation claims. For further information, contact us or visit our Questions Answered page.
Thompsons Solicitors are experts in all personal injury matters and specialise particularly in helping victims of asbestos make compensation claims. We will be able to advise you whether or not you have a valid claim for asbestosis compensation. Our specialist personal injury lawyers will be happy to talk you through the process of making a claim in plain English and will be happy to answer any questions or queries you may have.
If you do have a valid personal injury claim for asbestosis compensation and you decide to instruct Thompsons Solicitors to deal with the asbestosis claim for you, we will recover our legal fees from the person responsible for you developing asbestosis, ensuring that the entire procedure is cost-free for you. Telephone us now on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
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