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What is Asbestosis? What are the symptoms? What can we do to help? As Industrial Disease solicitors, we act for Claimants in relation to a number of different conditions, but one of the most serious conditions is Asbestosis. Often a diagnosis of Asbestosis can be slow to obtain, and other conditions can arise as…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
What is Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF)? Pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic and fatal lung condition which mostly affects men and leaves the lungs scarred, which then causes severe breathing issues. This is because the scar tissue builds up in the lungs, therefore reducing their ability to transfer oxygen that is breathed into the blood. There…
Respiratory conditions are not simply restricted to workers exposed to chemicals, dust, fibres and vapours, but this article touches upon this aspect of respiratory disease and risk industries. Likewise, there is no exhaustive list of industries and professions that may put you at risk of developing a respiratory disease over the course of many…
‘Vibration Injury’ can sound rather vague, so here we will be focusing on one of the most common vibration injuries – Carpal tunnel Syndrome (CTS) Read on to learn more about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), as well as symptoms and how it is diagnosed. What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome,…
