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12th April 2010
British Rail worker compensated for mesothelioma
Exposed to asbestos working for British Rail
A cancer sufferer has received £120,000 compensation for mesothelioma caused by asbestos exposure working as a welder at the British Rail Derby workshops.Mesothelioma is a cancer of the lining of the lung. It is caused by exposure to asbestos and can take 40 years or more to develop.
There is no cure for the disease which currently affects 2,000 people a year. Many sufferers have just months to live following diagnosis.
He was diagnosed with the cancer of the lining of the lung in February 2009.
Thompsons Solicitors made claim for mesothelioma compensation
His trade union Unite instructed asbestos claims specialists Thompsons Solicitors to pursue a case for compensation. Thompsons successfully concluded the claim within eight months.
Thompsons Solicitors have pioneered a policy of striving to conclude mesothelioma cases in the shortest time possible, while securing the highest amount of compensation for the client.
The 76-year-old started work for British Rail when he was just 15 and first came into contact with asbestos in the Coppersmith’s Shop between 1950 and 1965.
The married father of two adult children said it was important to claim compensation to make sure his wife was financially secure in the future. He also wanted British Rail to take responsibility for their negligence.
He said: “I wanted to know my wife will still have a reasonable standard of living when I’m gone.
“This has been dealt with so quickly and professionally by Thompsons Solicitors. It means I can now rest assured that my case is out of the way and my wife will not be left facing financial hardship.
“I would urge anyone who has worked with asbestos to keep a close eye on their health.”
British Rail was responsible for negligently exposing thousands of employees to asbestos
Adrian Axtell from Unite said: “Exposure to asbestos has caused serious health problems for many of our members who worked without any protection or warning of the dangers. We offer support to all our members who are disabled by asbestos related disease.
David Fisher from Thompsons Solicitors added: “British Rail was responsible for negligently exposing thousands of employees to asbestos and as a result many are paying with their lives.
“It was important to conclude this case quickly because of our client’s very short life expectancy. He contacted his union for assistance straight away enabling us to commence the investigation of his claim immediately. This was a major factor in bringing about the successful conclusion of the case during his lifetime.”
Mesothelioma Compensation Claim Advice
If you or someone you know has developed mesothelioma or any other asbestos related disease, telephone us now for accurate and free compensation claim advice.
There are strict time limits in place to make any personal injury claim. For further information, contact us or visit our Questions Answered page.
Thompsons Solicitors are experts in all personal injury matters and have teams of specialist mesothelioma solicitors / lawyers. We will be able to advise you whether or not you have a valid claim for mesothelioma 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 compensation claim and you decide to instruct Thompsons Solicitors to deal with the matter for you, we will recover our legal fees from the person responsible for your injury, 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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