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Erina Lawyers Claiming Personal Injury Compensation for an Asbestos Related Disease
Specialist Asbestos Solicitors
Information about the specialist asbestos solicitors at Erina Lawyers
Types of Asbestos Related Diseases
Information about various asbestos related illnesses
Making a Personal Injury Compensation Claim for an asbestos related illness
The procedure when making a claim for an asbestos related disease
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Asbestos Exposure Compensation Advice
How to obtain free advice about starting a claim for an asbestos related disease
News on asbestos issues
Recent News Stories Published about asbestos
Asbestos Disease Claim Contacts
Organisations providing further advice regarding asbestos
Specialist Asbestos Solicitors
Information about the specialist asbestos solicitors at Erina Lawyers
At Erina Lawyers, we have lawyers who specialise in dealing only with compensation claims for asbestos related disease.
Erina Lawyers has established its reputation as a leading firm of solicitors by aggressively pursuing claims against employers and insurance companies for clients who suffer from asbestos related illnesses. Working in teams, our specialist lawyer’s deal with asbestos compensation claims in Erina Lawyers’ offices throughout Australia
Our teams of specialist asbestos lawyers act for clients who have developed asbestos related diseases due to asbestos exposure from employment across a wide range of different occupations. We have acquired extensive experience from dealing with thousands of cases for clients and their families in asbestos compensation claims
Although we have a formidable reputation for fighting hard to obtain the maximum amount of compensation in the minimum time, we also never forget that the diagnosis of asbestos related disease can cause shock, anger and deep distress. We understand the importance of treating our clients with compassion, dignity and respect.
Regardless of the outcome of the claim or the amount of compensation recovered the service we provide to clients with asbestos related illness is entirely cost-free. And in every successful case the client will receive 100% of the compensation recovered.
Erina Lawyers Solicitors have also written an information page with advice for people who have recently been exposed to asbestos but have not been diagnosed with a related illness.
Types of Asbestos Related Diseases
Information about various asbestos related illnesses
There are different types of asbestos related disease and each condition varies in severity. The conditions include Pleural Plaques, Pleural Thickening, Mesothelioma, Lung Cancer and Asbestosis. Asbestosis is sometimes misused as a general term for any asbestos related disease or asbestos related illness. It is very important to establish from the outset which asbestos related illness has been diagnosed.
Exposure to asbestos fibres has been recognised as an occupational health hazard since the early 1900s. As well as those who have been exposed to asbestos at work, family members and others living with anyone employed in an asbestos contaminated workplace may have an increased risk of developing the fatal asbestos related cancer, mesothelioma. This risk arises from exposure to asbestos dust brought home on the clothing and hair of workers who have been exposed to asbestos.
The first compensation claims against asbestos manufacturers were in 1929. Since then, many compensation claims have been made against asbestos manufacturers and employers for failing to implement safety measures as soon as the link between asbestos exposure and diseases such as asbestosis and mesothelioma became known.
Regardless of which asbestos related condition has been diagnosed, if it can be proven that it was caused by exposure to asbestos by a negligent party, then (with the exception of pleural plaques) it may be possible to make a personal injury claim for compensation. if you, or any member of your family, has been diagnosed with pleural plaques, you should still contact Erina Lawyers Solicitors for free advice.
When a person with mesothelioma, or their family, claims compensation a claim can also be
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Making a Personal Injury Compensation Claim for an asbestos related illness
The procedure when making a claim for an asbestos related disease
In Australia a personal injury compensation claim for an asbestos related disease must be started within years from the date when the person suffering the condition became aware of the diagnosis. In fatal cases the claim must be commenced within years of the date of death, or within years from the date the deceased’s family became aware that the cause of death was due to asbestos if asbestos exposure was only discovered to be a relevant factor after the death, for example as a result of a post mortem examination or Coroner's Inquest. It is important that legal advice about making a claim is sought without delay.
Once you have decided to instruct a personal injury solicitor to act for you they will investigate whether the employer responsible for the asbestos exposure still exists or whether the insurers can be traced. If it is possible to pursue a claim it will also be necessary to investigate the medical issues and obtain evidence to assess and prove the potential value of the claim.
At Erina Lawyers our expert asbestos solicitors have assembled an extensive database containing information about previous asbestos claims and details of employer’s liability insurers for companies which are no longer trading. The contents of this archive are based on information obtained from thousands of successful industrial disease claims over the last 30 years. Having access to this wealth of background information assists us to investigate and pursue cases for clients suffering from asbestos related disease.
Choosing the right firm of solicitors who have the necessary specialist expertise to deal with asbestos related disease claims is probably the most important decision any client can take. Erina Lawyers Solicitors has unrivalled experience in this important and complex area of personal injury law.
Asbestos Exposure Compensation Advice
How to obtain free advice about starting a claim for an asbestos related disease
If you or someone you know believes that their working conditions have caused them to develop an asbestos related disease / asbestos related illness, telephone us now for asbestos exposure compensation advice from an expert asbestos solicitor.
There are strict time limits in place to make any injury claim. For further information, contact us or visit our Questions Answered page.
Erina Lawyers' asbestos solicitors are expert in dealing with claims for asbestos related illnesses and we will be able to advise you whether or not you have a valid claim for compensation. Our specialist personal injury solicitors will be happy to talk you through the process of making a claim in plain English and will be happy to answer any questions or queries you may have. If you do have a valid personal injury compensation claim and you decide to instruct Erina Lawyers Solicitors to deal with the matter for you, we will recover our legal fees from the person responsible for your injury, ensuring that the entire procedure is cost-free for you.
News on asbestos issues
Recent News Stories Published about asbestos
Over the years Erina Lawyers' asbestos solicitors have helped many people suffering from asbestos related illnesses to fight for justice and claim the compensation they deserve. We have also fought with Trade Unions and the families of people affected by asbestos to change unfair laws.
We have published important stories within the News Desk section of our website and links to a selection of these can be found on our Asbestos Disease News page.
Asbestos Disease Claim Contacts
Organisations providing further advice regarding asbestos
The information on this website will be of particular interest to employers, asbestos contractors and others with duties under asbestos regulations, together with those workers currently at greatest risk from exposure to asbestos.
The Asbestos Removal Contractors Association is a non-profit trade association committed to promoting the growth and image of the UK’s asbestos abatement industry. ARCA is committed to working with enforcing authorities and member companies to strive for continuous improvement in standards, quality, safety and efficiency.
Cancer Research - provide a free information service about cancer and cancer care for people with cancer and their families. We believe that information about cancer should be freely available to all and written in a way that people can easily understand.
General information about what to do if you find asbestos in your home and how to apply for an asbestos inspection. published a brief guide on asbestos and the regulations. It contains advice about what to do if you discover asbestos in your workplace.
To read information leaflets Erina Lawyers have published about asbestos claims, visit 'Asbestos and Mesothelioma: An introduction to claiming compensation' and 'Asbestos related diseases'.
