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Industrial disease; case summary
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Our noted team of expert lawyers have been working on industrial diseases cases for a number of years. Below is a summary of just a few cases to highlight the type and complexity of the work which we do Carpenter and Joiner exposed to asbestos on site
Our client worked in the construction of new buildings as well as refurbishment of old buildings, including insulating roofs. This involved cutting asbestos sheets and drilling through asbestos creating large volumes of asbestos dust which he breathed in. He later developed mesothelioma and was advised he had around 9 months to live and would need increasing levels of care. Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP successfully negotiated a five figure sum to compensate the claimant for his pain and suffering. Sadly the claimant died shortly after the settlement was reached. Prisoner sustains chemical burns in prison laundry
Our client in this chemical poisoning claim was a 48 year old man who was working in a prison laundry room where he was required to change the chemical barrels when an alarm indicated that a change was required.
The claimant had picked up a new chemical barrel and was moving it into place when, within a few minutes of touching the barrel, he developed chemical burns to both his arms.
The claimant had not been provided with any safety equipment, apart from a pair of gloves which were not suitable. He had been wearing a T-‐shirt on his upper body, meaning that his arms were therefore bare and exposed to the chemicals on the outside of the barrel.
Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP obtained a substantial settlement for the claimant to compensate him for the pain, suffering and loss he sustained.
Steam locomotive engineer develops mesothelioma
We acted for a claimant who, during the course of his employment in a factory, was regularly exposed to large quantities of asbestos dust, which he inhaled. The claimant’s role involved working with steam locomotives.
These train locomotives were brought into stripping sheds where laggers stripped them of asbestos. The claimant worked closely alongside men who were cutting up asbestos sheets which were used to line the back plates and boilers of the steam locomotives. He had to climb up and over the steam locomotive boilers and fix asbestos lagging onto the locomotive boilers by strapping it into place, as well as
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handling and positioning asbestos-‐lined back plates.
Asbestos dust generated during these various processes, settled in the claimant's hair and on his work clothes which he shook out after each day's work. As a result of this exposure, the claimant unfortunately developed mesothelioma cancer.
Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP was able to obtain a substantial settlement for our client as a result of the pain, suffering and loss he sustained.
How we can help
We have exceptional and unique experience in dealing with many successful claims for compensation for asbestos related diseases (particularly mesothelioma) as well as chemical poisoning claims. We have clients from around the UK although the majority of our work is for those in London, the South East and Kent. We do not act for Defendants. Getting the right care
If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Mesothelioma you may find our care guide a useful at this difficult time.
Jonathan Herbert Legal Executive Senior Associate 01892 701226 jonathan.herbert@ts-‐p.co.uk
Oliver Chapman Associate 01892 701234 oliver.chapman@ts-‐p.co.uk © Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP