Experiencing symptoms of reduced hearing, seeking medical intervention for a possible ‘wax build up’ only to be told the worst news ever. A very dauting experience for Nick Marston.
At the age of 25, an NHS worker in Leeds, he was experiencing symptoms of deafness in his ear. He decided to seek medical intervention. What’s the worst that can happen? He thought he’d go deaf.
After an MRI scan, it was established he was suffering from brain tumour. The NHS worker was in and out of the hospital for 20 years before being given the all clear at the age of 45. 5 years later he is taking on an impressive challenge to raise money for the NHS.
Minimising risks
This story thankfully had a happy ending and seemingly had no connection to any external factors. It is worth remembering, then, that some occupations can put you at risk of developing conditions due to environmental factors such as repetitive motions, dust, fluids and fibres.
Certain conditions may be eligible for Industrial Disease claims against employers, if it is determined that they were negligent in providing the training, equipment and knowledge to prevent the development of such conditions. This may include:
If you have concerns about any of the above conditions and believe they may be related to your occupation, past or present, you may be eligible to claim compensation for your condition. Having a timeline of events is always useful to a potential claim, as is any information about safety provisions and training (or lack thereof) within your place of employment.
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Rabina Khaleeq is a Paralegal in the Industrial Disease Department. Before joining the firm, Rabina worked at Direct Line Group for 8 years as a Claims Handler predominantly dealing with Road Traffic …
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