Asbestosis can lay dormant for up to 40 years after prolonged exposure to damaged or disturbed asbestos containing materials. Asbestosis is one of several asbestos diseases that make life very uncomfortable and ultimately will prove to be fatal. The disease is caused by the inhalation of dust or fibres released by damaged asbestos. The dust and fibres damage the lung causing scar tissue to form, this is a very unpleasant disease which can lead to extreme shortness of breath, immobility and death.

Asbestosis claims usually involve high amounts of compensation, this is mainly due to the severity of this disease and the nature in which it has been contracted. Unlike many diseases, asbestosis can be avoided through the correct maintenance of asbestos containing materials and adherence to health & safety regulations. Unfortunately many employers and building owners did not take the correct precautions to prevent asbestos posing a risk to the lives of employees and building users.

If you suffer from asbestosis, mesothelioma or any asbestos-related illness you can make a claim for compensation to help you with the costs of medical care. To find out more about making a claim or to get started call our team of expert advisors for free on 0800 988 4701. There’s no obligation and no pushy sales talk, we promise.

Mesothelioma is another of asbestos-related disease which is contracted through exposure to asbestos fibres. This is a form of cancer that grows on the lining of the lung. This is one of the most deadly of all asbestos diseases and once diagnosis is made, the condition is usually advanced. At the moment there is no cure for asbestosis or mesothelioma which means medical care may be needed for long periods of time as the sufferer’s health deteriorates.

If you are suffering from asbestosis or a loved one is, you are entitled to compensation if a company or individual is found to be responsible. You can also make an asbestosis compensation claim if your partner or family member has died from the disease, this can help cover some of the costs of expensive care and time away from work.

In addition to asbestosis, there has been evidence that inhaling asbestos fibres can cause cancer of the larynx, the gut, the colon and even the ovaries. However it is often hard to distinguish whether it was exposure to fibres of asbestos or if other factors such as smoking were to blame, this is why asbestosis case can be so complex. To start your asbestosis compensation claim or to find out more about how long a claim takes, call us for free on 0800 988 4701 or if you prefer, fill out the short form above and we’ll get straight back to you.