UK OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE CLAIM ADVICE

The consequences of industrial illness, which affects thousands of people every year, can be appalling. If you have faced such illness and your health has been compromised, perhaps if you have been exposed to a noxious substance or harmful system of work, then you may be able to make an occupational disease claim for compensation. We represent specialist solicitors who have substantial experience in dealing with a variety of claims including repetitive strain injury, vibration white finger, industrial deafness, skin disease, respiratory disease and asbestos related conditions.

Taking reasonable care of the health and safety of employees is a fundamental legal duty of all employers. To claim compensation, it usually has to be shown that an employer has been negligent. Nonetheless in some circumstances an employer may be absolutely liable for his acts or omissions, irrespective of whether there is evidence of negligence or not.

Making an occupational disease claim on this basis, where negligence is not required for an employer to be liable, involves showing that they have breached 'statutory duty'. In these cases, an application may be successful despite an injury not, to the knowledge of the employer, being his or her fault. Rather, he or she is absolutely liable for an employee’s injury as a result of a breach of relevant regulations. Hence, a claim involving a breach of statutory duty can often succeed where one requiring proof of negligence cannot.

By law, you should be given adequate materials and a safe system of work by your employer, and you should receive adequate training and supervision. If you are injured as a result of dangerous or faulty machinery or equipment, dangerous premises, or as a consequence of unsafe working practices, you may be able to claim. Illness resulting from a lack of adequate supervision or training, or due to insufficient safety equipment or protective clothing, or due to any breach of the regulations, may also entitle you to make an occupational disease claim.

All of our specialist lawyers focus on personal injury compensation claims, and as a hallmark of their quality, in England and Wales they are all members of the Law Society panel of personal injury experts. Our expert solicitors can offer you a service on a No Win No Fee¹ basis, and we promise that you will be paid all compensation won, with no deductions². It is a risk free process; you are not required to finance your claim in any respect, nor take out loans or insurance. You will not be charged costs, whether you win or lose. We provide free consultations to give clear and unequivocal advice on whether your case is likely to be successful, how much compensation you may possibly claim, and the process involved in claiming. It may be the case that after talking to us, you decide not to take matters any further, and if this is the case you are under no obligations and will not be charged any costs.