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If you have suffer from a medical condition that is a result of long term exposure without adequate protection to anything that has resulted in a illness or disability then you have a right to make a claim for compensation.

 

You have spent years working hard but your employer has not taken adequate control of anything that presents as a hazard to your health, this is classed as an occupational work related disease or illness.

 

Work related illnesses and diseases are any conditions that can arise as a work related cause, below are just a few of such occupational work related disease and illnesses that many people are unfortunate to suffer from.

 

•  White finger symdrome/ Raynauds syndrome caused by continuous vibration of hand held machinery such as a hammer drill

•  Respiratory illnesses and Lung disease such as that caused by exposure to Asbestos which is one of the most highest causes of work related deaths in the UK and used in ceilings, floorings and textiles

•  Tinitus caused by continual exposure to excessive noise levels without hearing protection

•  Industrial deafness such as hearing loss or acoustic trauma

•  Dermatitis caused by excessive and un protected exposure to any substance that can irritate and inflame the skin

•  Silicosis, a lung disease that is occupational related, linked to occupations such as foundry work or potters and anything that means years of exposure to coal, granite and dust

 

Many employers have not taken adequate control of substances hazardous to health despite legislation that imposes this responsability on them.

 

Years of exposure to such substances can result in many debilitating and painful conditions.

 

It is every employer's responsibility to ensure the safety of their workers at all times and it is negligence if they do not to this. No one should have to go through pain and discomfort or have to pay the costs of medical treatment because someone in authority has been negligent in ensuring the health and safety of their employees. Every employer has a duty of care towards his or her workers and if adequate protection has not been provided then you are entitled to make claim for compensation.

 

We understand that in a lot of cases, compensation comes too late, the damage is already done and nothing can change that, however, we feel that with the right treatment and care and the finances in place to provide you with the means to this as well as time off from work to recover can go some way in easing the pain and suffering.

 

Our team of highly experienced consultants will endeavor to seek a successful claim for work related illness and disease that will you the compensation that you need and deserve. Call our injury claim advisors now to put your health back on track.

 
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