by Russell Worth | Sep 10, 2013 | asbestosis compensation, Industrial Disease, News
An elderly man from Hampshire who began his working life in the shipping industry died as a result of asbestos exposure, an inquest has heard. John Taylor, from Southampton, died in hospital in August this year after suffering asbestosis. Southampton Coroner’s Court...
by Russell Worth | Sep 10, 2013 | asbestosis compensation, Industrial Disease, News
A man who previously worked as a bricklayer died as a result of asbestos exposure, an inquest has heard. Michael Espin, who was 79, died in August this year at his home in Louth, Lincolnshire. He was diagnosed with mesothelioma in December last year, after being...
by Russell Worth | Aug 27, 2013 | asbestosis compensation, Industrial Disease, News
A former railway worker from Derby has died of an industrial disease. Harry Roome, who was 83-years-old, died in July this year after a long illness and trouble breathing. Mr Roome had spent 27 years working with asbestos at the Derby Litchurch Lane Works. He was...
by Russell Worth | Aug 21, 2013 | asbestosis compensation, Industrial Disease, mesothelioma, News
A man who previously worked as a shipyard worker died because of a combination of natural causes and industrial disease, an inquest has heard. Brian Rigg, 71, died at his home in Barrow, Cumbria in March of this year. Prior to his death, he suffered several health...
by Russell Worth | Aug 7, 2013 | asbestosis compensation, Industrial Disease, mesothelioma, News
A retired plumber died due to being exposed to asbestos during his career, an inquest heard yesterday (6th August). Edward Matthews, 74, from Haverhill, Suffolk, died in November after being diagnosed with mesothelioma. After suffering with chest pain and a shortness...
by Russell Worth | Jul 19, 2013 | asbestosis compensation, Industrial Disease, News
A cladding installation business owner has been fined after he exposed his workers to airborne asbestos fibres. Michael Southern instructed one employee and one casual labourer to remove and replace soffit boards at a house in Bedfordshire in August 2011. However,...
