Amount of Compensation

Compensation is decided upon an individual basis. The pain and suffering caused by the illness as well as the general impact that the illness has had upon your ability to function, such as your mobility, are taken into account when calculating compensation. Financial losses are also taken into account when deciding upon compensation amounts. For example, if you have been unable to return to work due to your illness then compensation could cover this financial loss. Therefore, it is advisable that you keep any receipts relating to your illness, such as treatment expenses, as it might be possible to claim these costs back through compensation.

For a more specific estimate of how much compensation you are likely to receive through a claim, you should speak to us.

Symptoms of Occupational Respiratory Disease

An occupational respiratory disease is an injury leading to the loss of fully functioning lungs, which can impact physical performance. Respiratory disease is an umbrella term that encompasses a lot of more specific issues associated with the lungs. Some of these more specific forms of respiratory disease include:

• Pneumoconiosis (including silicosis and asbestos) 
• Asthma
• Emphysema
• Chronic Obstructive Airways Disease

If your respiratory disease has been caused by conditions at work, then you could be able to make a compensation claim.

Duty of Care

All employers, no matter the industry, have a duty of care towards their employees’ health and safety. There are certain protections and laws regarding health and safety that much be applied by all employers and there are usually further regulations specific to certain industries. If there is a risk of an employee being exposed to certain harmful substances or conditions which could negatively impact upon their respiratory system, such as asbestos, then their employer should provide personal protective equipment (PPE). This includes masks and gloves to avoid any direct contact with harmful substances or chemicals. There are other protective measures that employers should take to ensure that no employees are exposed to dangerous materials, such as placing ventilators in the workplace to help de-contaminate the air.

Making Personal Injury Claims

You may be entitled to compensation for a range of compensation claims under accident claims. Our experts will help assess your potential claim going forwards and provide you with proficient advice. Contact First Personal Injury to discuss your potential compensation claim today by ringing 0333 358 2345 or by filling out the online claims form.