Asbestos exposure solicitors
If you have had exposure
to asbestos and as a result have suffered an asbestos related
illness such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, or asbestosis you and your family will want
information, guidance and support from day one.
Hugh James specialist
asbestos exposure solicitors understand that at such a difficult
time you are looking for more than compensation.
Asbestos exposure compensation
claims
At Hugh James solicitors being
legal experts is important but providing relevant support at the
right time through information, understanding and guidance is
imperative.
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Mesothelioma and other asbestos related illnesses
Are you worried that you have been exposed to asbestos?
If you are concerned that
you have been exposed to asbestos you should consult your GP as
soon as possible. Symptoms of breathlessness or a painful chest can
cause concern if you have been exposed to asbestos in the
past.
The likelihood is that it
is unrelated to your asbestos exposure, as the risk of developing
an asbestos condition such as mesothelioma is in fact quite
low. Your GP is the best person to guide you as to what if anything
needs done. They may refer you to a hospital for a chest X-ray if
they feel it necessary and depending on the outcome of that a scan
and/or other investigations may be required.
Asbestos related illness can include:
If you have been diagnosed with an asbestos condition it is
important that you find out as much as you can about your condition
from your doctor.
How Hugh James asbestos lawyers can help you
Hugh James Solicitors has
developed a unique service on behalf of people who have been
diagnosed as suffering from an asbestos related
illness or disease.
In recognition of this
the Hugh James asbestos compensation team provides
a range of support and assistance to our clients and their families
in addition to our specialist compensation claims service. Hugh
James’ asbestos service provides assistance with:
- Obtaining on your behalf medical
information about your illness.
- Putting you and your family in
touch with agencies that can help with applying for benefits,
unlocking social service support and nursing care.
- Providing further information about asbestos and its
effects.
- Providing the advice you need to
put your financial affairs in order and helping you plan for the
future of you and your family
- Making a compensation claim: Hugh
James are specialists in asbestos claims, and where possible we
will seek early interim awards to make things easier for you, for
instance to allow accommodation adaptations, purchase of any
necessary equipment and the provision of relevant nursing
care.
Hugh James asbestos exposure compensation claim experience
The Hugh James asbestos team has
all the expertise and experience that you and your family need. We
will provide expert and sensitive guidance at this difficult and
worrying time and you will not need to worry about the cost.
Our team of lawyers is
accredited by the Association of Personal Injury
Lawyers and the Solicitors
Regulation Authority.