Asbestos case study 1

Ron

Our client began work in the shipyards in 1955 as an apprentice engineer at the age of 17, fitting the engines into ships. Lagers were working above him and the asbestos would fall down on him all day. He had no protective clothing or equipment issued.

He was diagnosed with mesothelioma in January 2006, and underwent a course of chemotherapy.

We were contacted to see how we could help. In an initial meeting we explained how we would only use specialist lawyers, and that all work would cost our client nothing.

We immediately began to investigate the shipyard, along with the insurance company they used at the time.

Through employment records, we tracked down former work colleagues to obtain statements confirming the working practices at the time. These were backed up by statements from qualified engineers.

We quickly delivered substantial compensation for our client which has secured his and his families future. They no longer have a mortgage to pay, and they have managed to pay off all of their credit cards.

All of the work we completed on our clients' behalf was done so at absolutely no cost to him.

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