Airborne - Edition 13
Spring 2025
Welcome to the latest edition of Airborne, our publication dedicated to asbestos awareness and advice.
In this edition, our Asbestos & Mesothelioma team get up to speed with clinical trials in the treatment of mesothelioma; explain the process and the impact of inquests on mesothelioma claims; highlight the campaign aimed at holding a renowned asbestos producer to account; bring you our clients’ moving stories - and more.
We hope you enjoy this edition. Please send us feedback on this issue and suggest topics you would like us to cover in future editions by contacting us at [email protected].
Contents
Asbestos awareness & advice
Assisted dying: where do we stand now on the path to legalisation?
By Annabelle Neilson, Senior Associate, RWK Goodman
Silicosis: A new wave of respiratory disease caused by engineered stone
By Jennifer Seavor, Partner, RWK Goodman
Clinical trials in the treatment of mesothelioma: an update
By Laura Wilkinson, Senior Associate, RWK Goodman
Tribute to Helen Bone: a reminder that mesothelioma can affect anyone
By Laura Aregbe, Solicitor, RWK Goodman
“Cape Must Pay”: what is the campaign about?
By Michael Wolstencroft, Senior Associate, RWK Goodman
Recovering the cost of care for dependants
By Annabelle Neilson, Senior Associate, RWK Goodman
Some of our recent settlements
Compensation for family of former welder/pipe fitter who suffered with asbestosis and diffuse pleural thickening
By Laura Wilkinson, Senior Associate, RWK Goodman
Six-figure settlement for widow whose husband died after exposure to asbestos in the 1960s and 1970s
By David Hughes, Associate, RWK Goodman
Compensation for family of former school teacher who died from mesothelioma
By Laura Wilkinson, Senior Associate, RWK Goodman
Successful claim brought by wife/daughter of former HM Dockyard, Devonport electricians exposed to asbestos dust through their work
By Jennifer Seavor, Partner, RWK Goodman
Compensation for family of auditor exposed to asbestos whilst working for SGS United Kingdom Limited
By Rachel James, Partner, RWK Goodman
Six figure settlement for former asbestos remover with mesothelioma
By Annabelle Neilson, Senior Associate, RWK Goodman
Estate of former Blaenau Gwent Borough Council plasterer recover compensation following his death from mesothelioma
By Jennifer Seavor, Partner, RWK Goodman
Inspirational client story: David Reed
By Rachel Hicks, Associate, RWK Goodman
Our recent rankings
Find out more about some of our team’s recent rankings in Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.
Charity work & events
Find out more about our recent charity work and events our team have been involved with.
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Included in this edition:
- Charity spotlight – SWASAG
- Inspirational client: John’s story – A celebration of life
- Asbestos awareness & advice
- Asbestos in public buildings – Where are we now?
- Current and future treatment options for mesothelioma, including a review of The ATOMIC-Meso Trial
- The cost of bringing a claim
- Euthanasia – both sides of the argument
- Should I get a second opinion?
- US talc claims
- Details on more settlements from our mesothelioma team
- Further details on charitable work and events