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Case Study | 12:11:25

Six-figure settlement for family of Kyle Stewart Limited employee

Mr T instructed our Partner, Rachel James, shortly after the Covid pandemic. He was diagnosed with mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos dust whilst working as a carpenter.

Case Study | 12:11:25

Widow of Frederick Sage & Co joiner secures damages following her husband’s death

Mrs M instructed RWK Goodman shortly after Mr M had passed away from mesothelioma. Mr M had deteriorated very rapidly following his diagnosis and hadn’t been able to give a lifetime statement, although he...

Case Study | 11:11:25

How we secured a mesothelioma settlement for Kim after exposure to asbestos in the 1980s

Find out how our specialist mesothelioma solicitors helped Kim secure compensation after she was diagnosed with mesothelioma, over 40 years after her exposure to asbestos as an employee at Tate & Lyle.

Opinion | 22:10:25

Mesothelioma – what you need to know

Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer that affects the lining of the lungs (pleural mesothelioma) or stomach (peritoneal mesothelioma). Find out more about it here.

Opinion | 22:10:25

Bringing a claim for mesothelioma – what you might need to know

If you have recently been diagnosed with mesothelioma, and are unsure as to whether you can bring a claim for compensation, here we explain the key information you might need to know.

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

Settlement for widow of plumber who died from mesothelioma

Ronald Holdsworth was diagnosed with mesothelioma following a rapid onset of symptoms, including breathlessness, coughing, and abdominal discomfort.

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...

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