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Case Study | 27:08:25

Former Chatham Dockyard worker settles claim for asbestos related disease.

Mr Skinner had suffered from breathlessness for several years and underwent several investigations which confirmed the presence of pleural plaques. In October 2024 Mr Skinner’s respiratory disability was measured at 30%. Mr Skinner’s entire...

Case Study | 22:07:25

Widow recovers compensation for care and accessibility after husband’s death from mesothelioma.

We were instructed by a client who had been diagnosed with mesothelioma after working for Vaughan & Blyth Limited in the 1960s. Vaughan & Blyth, a firm of builders, employed our client to carry...

Case Study | 07:07:25

Six-figure settlement including care costs for widow of plumber lost to mesothelioma.

Ronald Holdsworth was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma following a rapid onset of symptoms, including breathlessness, coughing, and abdominal discomfort. Tragically, Ronald’s condition deteriorated quickly, and he passed away just two months after his diagnosis....

Case Study | 04:07:25

Dock worker exposed to asbestos at Avonmouth docks.

Mr B started work in Avonmouth Docks in 1947 as a casual labourer. At that time, the National Dock Labour Board operated a system which placed workmen with particular companies. This was called the...

Case Study | 16:05:25

Six-figure settlement including future dependency compensation for widow of former welder.

We went to see Martyn and Yvonne after Martyn was diagnosed with mesothelioma, following some investigations into his cough and shortness of breath. He told us that he had worked for Young Austen &...

Case Study | 24:04:25

Six-figure settlement for former electrical fitter diagnosed with mesothelioma.

Mr L become unwell following the sad passing of his wife, who had been his lifelong companion. He experienced symptoms such as breathlessness and began choking. Mr L was admitted to hospital after calling...

Case Study | 04:04:25

Significant damages secured for carpenter who worked with asbestos boards without protection.

Ian McDougall has lived and worked in Oxfordshire his whole life. He was a carpenter by trade and worked for W E Chivers & Sons, Kier Ltd and Amey Engineering throughout the 1960s and...

Case Study | 18:02:25

Successful claim brought by wife/daughter of former HM Dockyard, Devonport electricians exposed to asbestos dust through their work

Case Study | 12:02:25

Compensation for family of former welder/pipe fitter who suffered with asbestosis and diffuse pleural thickening

Case Study | 12:02:25

Six Figure Settlement for former Boiler Operator who contracted Mesothelioma

Case Study | 12:02:25

Compensation for Family of former School Teacher who died from Mesothelioma

Case Study | 07:02:25

Claim settles for £375,000 for widow of former Fitter’s Mate.

Mr Reed suffered from Covid during Christmas 2021, prompting him to see his GP due to experiencing pain in the right side of his chest. In January 2022 fluid was drained from Mr Reed’s...

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