Compensation for Industrial Disease
We specialise in all areas of industrial, work-related illness and disease. If you are suffering from any of the following conditions because of your work environment you may be entitled to compensation:
There are many other types of injury where compensation may be claimed for industrial disease. We list some of those injuries and diseases on this page. If your ailment does not appear here you may still be eligible for compensation. Please complete the enquiry form, opposite, to find out.
Vibration White Finger
Vibration White Finger (VWF) is a recognised condition, commonly affecting those workers that regularly use vibratory, rotating or percussive hand guided power tools. Prolonged exposure to such machinery can cause damage to the hand and arm by impaired blood circulation, damage to the nerve supply and musculoskeletal damage.
The Symptoms:
- Numbness or Whiteness
- Tingling sensation in fingers
- Loss of grip
- Condition deteriorates in Cold weather
Symptoms include a tingling sensation and numbness or a distinct whiteness to parts of the finger that can become worse when exposed to cold weather. More severe symptoms include a feeling of loss of grip and reduced dexterity.
Industrial Deafness
Industrial deafness is a recognised industrial disease which is triggered by prolonged exposure to excessive levels of noise. If you have worked in a noisy environment and have not been offered ear protection, or feel you have received insufficient training in using your ear protection and now have trouble hearing others speak, of suffer from noises or ringing in your ears you may have a claim.
Symptoms:
- Worked in an environment of excessive noise
- Ringing in your ears
- Suffered temporary deafness
- Difficulty hearing others speak
Asbestosis and Mesothelioma
Asbestosis is caused by fibres of asbestos inhaled by those that are exposed to the mineral. The amount of asbestos a worker has been exposed to will depend upon a number of factors including, duration of exposure, fibre concentration in the air and their breathing rate. Common examples of people that have been or that currently are in contact with asbestos are electricians, Plumbers and roofers. Prolonged exposure to the mineral is known to be capable of causing several types of disease including Mesothelioma and Lung Cancer.
Symptoms:
- Tight Chest
- Shortness of breath
- Persistent cough
- Poor sleep and Appetite loss
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms you may have a claim.
Chest Infection
Exposure to dust and fumes in the work place can result in the development of severe types of chest infections including Asthma, Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema.
Symptoms:
- Coughing bouts
- Shortness of breath
- Tight chest
- Fatigue and wheezing
Symptoms can vary according to the specific type of chest disease however usual symptoms include coughing, breathlessness, fatigue and wheezing.
Are you eligible for industrial disease compensation?
You may be eligible to claim industrial disease compensation - find out now:
