by Russell Worth | Nov 4, 2014 | Industrial Disease
An 81-year-old woman, who blames exposure to asbestos dust and fibres whilst working as a telephonist for the General Post Office (GPO) many years ago for her incurable cancer, is suing for up to £150,000 in damages. The woman worked at various telephone exchanges in...
by Russell Worth | Oct 27, 2014 | Industrial Disease
The family of a company boss whose tragic death from asbestos-related cancer was caused by exposure to the deadly substance whilst working in his youth as a contractor for Marks & Spencer PLC have had their hopes of a £300,000 compensation pay-out dashed. The...
by Russell Worth | Oct 22, 2014 | Industrial Disease
A decision will be made on the future of Heanor Memorial Hospital this week, where asbestos dust was discovered during an inspection last year. The hospital has been closed since the discovery, which happened during a routine inspection by staff. Services were...
by Russell Worth | Aug 8, 2014 | Industrial Disease, News, Tinnitus Compensation
A person who has a higher caffeine intake could endure a lower rate of tinnitus, a new study in America claims. The study, which analysed more than 65,000 women in the Nurses’ Health Study II, saw researchers tracking elements regarding the lifestyle and medical...
by Russell Worth | Aug 8, 2014 | Industrial Disease
An inquest has ruled that the death of a former painter and decorator was a result of asbestos. 82-year-old Leonard Newman would frequently be exposed to dust particles containing asbestos through his work but “thought nothing of it at the time”. He sadly died at his...
by Russell Worth | Jul 21, 2014 | Accident Claims, Industrial Disease, mesothelioma, News
In a ruling which it is to be hoped will speed the path to justice for grieving families of deceased asbestos victims, the High Court has taken urgent steps to break a legal log-jam that had blocked the way to prompt damages payments. The deadly effects of asbestos...
