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17 Asbestos Hotspots in UK

In this article we look at which areas of the UK are most affected by the devastating affects of asbestos exposure based on statistics from the Health and Safety Executive.   Asbestos is a natural material that was commonly used in building materials up until it was banned in 1999.     However, it was…

FedEx Delivery Driver Awarded £35,000 After Suffering Chronic Back Injury At Work

Oakwood Solicitors Ltd has secured £35,000 in compensation after a client suffered a serious back  injury whilst working as a delivery driver for FedEx.   The injuries occurred after the client was exposed to excessive manual handing and unsafe working conditions whilst delivering items weighing up to 50kg to customers homes. As a result, he…

What are the symptoms of Pulmonary Fibrosis?

Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a chronic and terminal lung disease which disproportionately affects men, resulting in scarring and thickening of the tissue around the lungs, which inevitably leads to serious breathing issues.   The causes of PF still remain poorly understood, although much of the recent research links a higher-risk of developing the condition to…

Pulmonary Fibrosis FAQ

What is Pulmonary Fibrosis?   Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF) is a chronic and terminal lung condition which mostly affects men, and leaves the lungs scarred which then causes severe breathing issues. This is due to scar tissue building up in the lungs, therefore reducing their capability to transfer inhaled oxygen into the blood.     What…

Guide to Military Injury Claims for Compensation

Serving in the military is an honourable and often challenging role, carrying with it risks that can sometimes result in injury or illness.   If you have been harmed while serving in the armed forces, you may be entitled to compensation through military legal claims. This guide provides an overview of the types of claims…

A Guide to Vibration Injury Claims

If you have suffered harm due to a vibration injury at work, you may be entitled to claim compensation.   Vibration injuries are caused by regularly using vibrating tools such as chainsaws, jackhammers and pneumatic drills without the correct protections in place. Figures show that almost two million people are at risk of vibration injuries, while…

How to claim for Repetitive Strain Injury 

Repetitive Strain Injury is a condition which commonly affects the arm, wrist or hands by repeatedly doing the same task over and over again.   This is often caused by the type of work you carry out on a day-to-day basis, or by playing certain types of sports. Repetitive Strain Injury is a common but…

Raynaud’s Awareness Month:  What it is and symptoms

Raynaud’s Awareness Month is here as we look at the condition in more detail, and raise awareness of the symptoms to look out for.   Around 10 million people in the UK suffer from Raynaud’s, but at present, there is no cure. Raynaud’s Awareness Month’s runs every year throughout February. Organisers say the aim is…

A brief guide to Tinnitus

Present as a ringing, buzzing, whooshing, clicking, tapping or hissing noise, tinnitus affects approximately 1 in 8 people in the UK, or around 7.1 million1.   While a ringing in one or both ears is the most common form of tinnitus, it may present itself in many different ways and as many different sounds. Tinnitus…

Agency and self-employed workers FAQ: Am I eligible to claim for my industrial disease?

We get many questions relating to illnesses caused by working environment, and oftentimes they come from agency workers and those who are self-employed.   In response to this, we have put together this brief and concise guide to (hopefully!) help answer such commonly-asked questions regarding agency and self-employed workers.     I am an agency…