Compensation for asbestos-related conditions
A diagnosis of an asbestos-related illness can be life-changing, not only for the individual affected but also for their family. At Graham & Rosen, we understand the emotional and practical difficulties that come with managing a serious illness and the legal process of seeking compensation. Our compassionate team is here to guide you through every step so you can focus on your health and your loved ones while we handle the complexities of your claim.
Our Asbestos-Related Legal Services
We ensure victims and their families receive the justice and financial support they deserve. We can help with:
Types of Asbestos-Related Diseases We Can Support You With
Our solicitors are experienced in securing compensation for a range of asbestos-related conditions, including:
Asbestosis
Lung cancer
Mesothelioma
Pleural plaques
Benign asbestos-related pleural effusion/pleurisy
Pleural thickening
Flexible Legal Support When You Need It Most
Dealing with a serious illness can be overwhelming, so whether you’re at home or receiving hospital treatment, we’ll meet you at a time and place that works best for you. We’re committed to providing dedicated legal assistance without adding the burden of travel or inconvenient appointments.
Why Choose Us
As a Lexcel-accredited firm, you can be confident in receiving high-quality legal services backed by rigorous standards and a commitment to excellence.
If we believe your case has a strong chance of success, we’ll offer you a "no-win, no-fee" agreement.
We listen, guide, and advocate for your best interests throughout the entire process.
From seeking compensation to helping with benefits and future care planning, our comprehensive legal support is personalised to your situation.
We explain everything in plain English, ensuring you feel confident in making informed decisions.
Helping Hull Dock Workers Secure Asbestos Compensation
In the decades following WW2, raw asbestos was regularly discharged at the Hull Docks. Dockers were not told that asbestos was dangerous and had no protective clothing or masks. Our solicitors have helped hundreds of Hull dock workers and their families secure compensation. We have also won claims for family members who have developed an asbestos-related disease after coming into contact with contaminated work clothes. We can help you make a claim where the employer is now defunct.
Maximise Your Compensation
At Graham & Rosen, we work to secure the maximum compensation possible for your asbestos-related illness. Compensation is awarded for pain and suffering, and for any loss of ability to perform daily activities. Additionally, we can seek compensation for:
Loss of income
Travelling expenses related to medical appointments
The cost of aids and home adaptations
Care costs, whether paid for or provided by family and friends
Help with household tasks
Pain, suffering and loss in fatal claims
Funeral costs
Bereavement awards
In certain Mesothelioma cases, it may be possible to claim for private medical treatment costs, such as immunotherapy, which may not be available on the NHS.
Main trades and professions at risk
Asbestos-related disease can affect anyone from any walk of life. Our solicitors have dealt with claims from many trades and professions, including:
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Benefits which may be payable
We help you apply for any asbestos-related benefits you or your loved one may be eligible for, including:
Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit : This is a state benefit and not means tested.
Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) Act 1979 (PWCA : A lump sum payment can be made to the sufferer or, in the case of a fatal claim, to a dependant.
Diffuse Mesothelioma Scheme 2008 : This scheme compensates people who were exposed to asbestos outside of work, e.g. where someone was exposed by handling contaminated work clothes, while self-employed, through environmental exposure, or if they are unsure where the exposure happened.
Diffuse Mesothelioma Payments Scheme (DPMS) : This scheme compensates mesothelioma sufferers (or their dependents) where they would have had a valid claim against their former employer but that employer no longer exists and their insurer cannot be traced or is insolvent.
Bereavement Support Payment : This is payable to the spouse or civil partner of someone who has died because of an accident at work or disease caused by their work. The spouse/civil partner must have been under state retirement age when their spouse/partner died. It is tax free and is not means tested.
Attendance Allowance : This is payable to persons of state retirement age who are ill or disabled and need help with personal care and supervision.
Constant Attendance Allowance : This is payable to persons who are classed as 100% disabled and is usually automatically paid when a claim for Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit is made in respect of mesothelioma.
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) : This benefit is payable to persons under the statement retirement age who have a long term illness or disability which means that they need help with the normal activities of daily life or getting about, or both.
War Pension Scheme : Veterans who develop asbestos related conditions may apply for a War Disablement Pension.
Veterans and War Disablement Pension : Veterans who develop mesothelioma caused by exposure to asbestos whilst serving in the armed forces, may claim a one-off tax free lump sum payment or small regular pension payments.
The amounts awarded may depend upon the sufferer's disability and age. We will be pleased to assist you with any such applications
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It’s essential to act quickly, as strict time limits apply to compensation claims and benefit applications. We recommend seeking legal advice as soon as possible to avoid missing any deadlines.