The Occupational Illness team at NewLaw is recognised for its expertise in hearing loss, lung disease and hand/arm vibration injuries suffered by employees as a result of thier work.
An occupational illness is an illness, disease or disability resulting from conditions of employment and is usually due to exposure to physical, biological and chemical agents. Some take a long time to develop (e.g. asbestos related illnesses) and it is often after someone has left an employer that they are diagnosed with the illness. In some cases a person might still be employed by the same employer and we recognize that this can be a sensitive issue.
Some of the most well known occupational illnesses include: -
- Deafness/tinnitus caused by work noise
- Vibration white finger
- Asbestos related diseases
- Chronic bronchitis/emphysema
- Dermatitis
Contact us now for free initial advice on your occupational illness claim.
If we feel that you have a claim for compensation we will not only provide you with legal advice in gaining compensation from your former employer but we will also provide you with advice on possible entitlement to welfare benefits – including Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit.
Contact Gavin Evans on 02920 784217 or email occupational.illness@new-law.co.uk
