Around 1.2 million people suffered from work related disease in 2010/11. Many victims are not aware that they may be entitled to a claim. A claim for compensation can be made in relation to employment which may have finished many years ago. If you are exposed to excessive noise after 1963 and have hearing loss, you may be able to claim compensation. If you have been exposed to asbestos within the last 40-50years, and suffer from an asbestos related illness, you may be able to claim compensation.
What can be claimed for?
You can claim for the physical and mental suffering caused by the illness, and the impact it has had upon your day to day life. If you have been unable to work because of your illness or are unable to rejoin the workforce, you will also be able to claim for loss of earnings. If you have incurred medical or rehabilitation expenses or you now require constant care, you can claim compensation to cover the cost of these too.
Noise exposure
Industrial deafness is one of the most common industrial diseases and can result in temporary or permanent hearing loss or problems with hearing such as tinnitus.
Lung Diseases
If a person has worked with certain chemicals or dusts or irritants, it is up to their employer to provide protective clothing while they work.
Occupational Asthma
Although asthma is a common ailment, occupational asthma is asthma that has been bought on or made worse by working conditions.
Asbestos exposure
Asbestosis is an illness which occurs in the lungs due to heavy exposure to asbestos. Although the use of asbestos in building was outlawed in 1999
Dermatitis
Dermatitis is a skin condition which can arise from contact with certain materials. Dermatitis can cause dryness, redness, itching, swelling, flaking, cracking and blistering.
Hand Arm Vibration
Vibration White Finger (or VWF) is a condition which occurs when there has been an extensive use of vibrating hand-held machinery, such as jigger picks, kango hammers, grinders, and other tools of a similar nature.
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