Compensation for lung cancer due to asbestos and poor working conditions

Background

Many people exposed to asbestos during their working life may be able to make an industrial disease claim. Read our asbestos related compensation case study pages.

Lung cancer is one example of a condition that could be related to the work environment particularly for those who have used or been exposed to asbestos during their employment.

As most people know the mineral was extensively used for many different purposes throughout the 20th century without the dangers being fully realised. From the early 80's the use of asbestos has been scaled down and then finally banned (with a few exceptions). However this move came far too late for many suffering from symptoms of exposure to asbestos  with conditions such as asbestosis disease, pleural thickening.

Whilst smoking remains the number one cause of lung cancer and disease in the UK, there may be a link to a victims past employment. You may wish to also read our pages regarding mesothelioma claims and related issues. More on asbestos claims law in the UK

If you or a relative were exposed to asbestos dust or fibres during your working life and believe this may have caused lung cancer - you may be able to claim compensation. Speak to our specialist solicitors today regarding what legal solutions may be open to you.

Please note: that we have had a number of enquiries from claimants stating that doctors are failing to properly diagnose conditions relating to asbestos. If you or your family have encountered this you may be able to claim for medical negligence compensation. Please speak to us if you need an unbiased legal opinion. Our service asbestos compensations is entirely No win no fee. Read about asthma compensation and successful compensation claims for asthma. We can also help you with accident at work compensation

If your employer has failed to prevent or safeguard against your injuries then you may be entitled to make a claim.