What causes asbestos-related lung cancer?
11th Nov 24 8:00 AM
Lung cancer is predominantly thought to be caused by smoking. Asbestos, which was commonly used in many industrial and household products is also known to be a cause for the development of lung cancer. When a person inhales asbestos fibres, some of those fibres can get lodged in lung tissue...
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Is there a time limit on asbestos compensation claims?
5th Nov 24 11:00 AM
If you have been diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease and want to take legal action to claim compensation, you will need to get advice from experts as soon as possible, as there are strict time limits on starting an asbestos claim. Asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere between 10 and 50...
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Can I claim for asbestos exposure?
22nd Oct 24 8:00 AM
Asbestos – a naturally occurring fibrous mineral – was used extensively in industry and construction throughout the 20th century across the United Kingdom until it was banned in 1999. Exposure to asbestos puts you at more risk of developing an asbestos-related disease later in life. Anyone exposed to asbestos at...
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What are the Symptoms of Mesothelioma?
15th Oct 24 10:30 AM
Mesothelioma is an incurable cancer caused in the vast majority of cases by exposure to asbestos dust and fibres. There are 2 main types of mesothelioma; pleural and peritoneal. Pleural mesothelioma affects the thin membrane that covers the lungs. Peritoneal mesothelioma occurs in the lining of the abdomen. Pleural mesothelioma...
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How long do mesothelioma claims take?
10th Oct 24 10:00 AM
If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, it is likely that you will be able to claim for compensation. What is mesothelioma? Mesothelioma is an incurable cancer caused, in the vast majority of cases, by exposure to asbestos dust and fibres. It is thought to be quite a rare cancer,...
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