Industrial diseases are usually caused by exposure to physical, biological and chemical agents. Work related diseases include asthma, chronic bronchitis, dermatitis; asbestos related diseases and many more.
The Health and Safety at Work Act and the Control of substances Hazardous to Health Regulations impose duties on employers to ensure minimum risk of endangering employees.
Exposure to hazardous conditions in the work place can cause serious illness such as noise induced hearing loss or deafness, repetitive strain injury, back injuries or vibration white finger for those operating machines that vibrate.
If you have suffered work related illness or disease, you may be entitled to claim compensation. Do not be scared of making a claim.
Most employers are aware of their responsibilities. All employers are required to have liability insurance to cover illness at work.
Your personal injury lawyer will guide you through the process of winning your claim.
What you need to do after you become aware of your illness/Disease
It is important to start your claim within three years of you becoming aware of your work-related disease or illness. It does not mean that if you became aware of your symptoms several years ago you can not claim. Your claim may still succeed.
Your injury solicitor will help you and gather the necessary occupational records about your work history and your medical records.
Balinda & Co have many years experience and have helped a lot of people who have suffered illness and disease at work to get compensation.
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Want help with your illness claim? Please contact us or call 0800 321 3287 and let us talk it through.