Mesothelioma Claims – Don’t Delay Legal Action

Mesothelioma is a terminal form of lung cancer caused by exposure to asbestos dust, which is acquired during a patient’s working life in many different environments and forms.

Those diagnosed with the condition are often given a short life expectancy and often deteriorate rapidly. The main symptoms of Mesothelioma to be aware of are:

• Wheezing or a dry cough
• Shortness of breath
• Chest pain
• Fatigue
• Loss of Appetit
• Fever
• Swollen fingertips

Should you suffer from one or more of these symptoms, it is of absolute importance that you visit your G.P, who should refer you to hospital. Also if you believe or know you have worked with asbestos.

The importance of acting quickly when diagnosed with Mesothelioma, or you suspect you may have the condition, cannot be stressed enough.

Whilst speaking with your G.P. quickly you should consider:

• Where the asbestos exposure occurred during or as part of your work, and:
• Contacting a specialist Industrial Disease solicitor.

Why should I seek legal assistance?

The reason you should contact a solicitor as a matter of urgency is that you will, more likely than not, be the only person who can provide evidence of the exposure to the asbestos in the workplace.

As there is a relatively short life expectancy with a Mesothelioma diagnosis, waiting until you are very unwell makes the ability for us to form a case and obtain compensation for your family’s benefit very difficult. Without that key evidence from you, it is unlikely a solicitor will be able to prove your claim.

This becomes even more difficult if your family then attempts to bring a compensation claim on behalf after your death. There is no primary evidence available from you and it is unlikely that your family will know the working practices or the types of asbestos you were exposed to during your working life.

Therefore, if you are suffering from any of the above symptoms, know you have worked with asbestos in the last twenty to fifty years – please consider contacting us today to discuss this in further detail.

We understand that it could be a difficult time for you and your family, but we are here to compassionately and sympathetically discuss these serious issues with you and your family. To delay taking action deprives you and your family the benefit of compensation which would potentially aid their lives after your passing.

Further reading

Mesothelioma claims – Oakwood Solicitors

WHAT TO DO NEXT

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