Seth Lovis & Co specialise in all areas of asbestos disease litigation. We act for clients from across the UK who suffer a wide range of asbestos related diseases including Asbestosis and Mesothelioma. If you or a family member have been diagnosed with an asbestos related condition within the past 3 years you may be eligible to make a claim for compensation.
Exposure & Symptoms
Asbestos was used throughout the UK from 1940 until its ban in the mid 1980's. Many trades were exposed and as a result generations of the UK workforce have been diagnosed with asbestos related diseases including Asbestosis, Pleural Thickening and Mesothelioma. The time period taken for asbestos related conditions to develop can be as much as 40 or 50 years from the date of first exposure. Some of the most common symptoms of asbestos related disease include:
- Shortness of breath
- Coughing
- Chest pain
- A dry crackling sound whilst inhaling
- Sudden weight loss
- Lack of or difficulty sleeping
Who is at Risk
Many manual and industrial workers were exposed to asbestos without any respiratory protection or prior knowledge of its dangers. The list below details trades that are known to have frequently worked with asbestos.
- Plumbers
- Electricians
- Builders
- Roofers
- Dockers
- Flooring contractors
- Factory workers
If you are concerned over the risk of asbestos exposure and its related diseases, the first thing to do is see your local GP and explain your past exposure to asbestos. Your GP will be able to refer you to a specialist at a local hospital who will advise you further.
Asbestos Compensation
If you would like to speak with one of our expert asbestos solicitors, call us today on 0800 508 8100 for free honest advice on your potential claim or alternatively submit an online enquiry form by clicking here.
