Occupational Diseases - Industrial Disease & Accidents at Work Compensation
Occupational disease is a rapidly growing field for compensation claims. In the year 2001/2002, 2.3 million people were reported as suffering from a work related illness.
The terms occupational or work related disease cover a wide range of disorders that can be directly attributed to the sufferers' workplace. It can be anything from repetitive strain injury to cancer; breathing diffculties to deafness.
The Agency invests heavily in bringing occupational disease compensation to the public's attention and as a result has higher throughput of occupational disease claims than any other independent claims agency.
The Occupational Disease Agency has gathered together an elite panel of specialist solicitors who are experts in their fields, and who will deal with your claim in a professional and expert manner. If you think you are eligable please complete the 'claim online form' and someone will give you a call today.
See below the the list of Occupational Disease Claims ODCA handles on a daily basis:
Occupational Claims
Due to the nature of the illness suffered the length of time that it can take for the illness to be recognised and the need to link causation to a sufferer's occupation, the claims process can be complex and become statute barred. It is essential therefore, that right from the outset and throughout the vital pre-stages, each claim is handled sensitively and professionally.
YOU can help with this process by following these simple steps.
Gather Evidence:
By gathering evidence such as correspondence, photographs or by simply keeping a diary of events, you will automatically help speed up the process of making a successful claim for compensation.
- If you have had an accident at work – report it to Management and log it into the 'Accident book'.
- After any injury – visit your GP so that all symptoms are logged onto your medical records.
- If you have developed symptoms of an occupational disease or illness – visit your GP or Hospital immediately and seek a diagnosis.
- Take photographs of your injuries or the scene of the accident. Or take a video on your mobile phone.
- Keep any correspondence you have relating to your claim. This could be letters from an employer, witness or defendant.
- Keep a personal diary of events.
These examples can help you in your claim for compensation.
Even if you have the symptoms of an Occupational Disease and have not been diagnosed, contact us for free advice on making a claim.
Call us now on
0800 118 5855. Our advice is free, professional and confidential.
Diagnosis:
Getting a formal diagnosis from your GP could prove to be vital in your claim for compensation. As long as you claim within 3 years of your diagnosis – this would count as vital evidence in your claim for compensation.
- If you have been suffering with pins and needles in your wrist and you think this may have been caused from your occupation, go to your GP. You may be diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Vibration White Finger or Repetitive Strain Injury. If this is the case you have 3 years in which to make your claim.
- PTSD – If you have been diagnosed with PTSD within the last 3 years and you believe it was caused as a direct result of your employer or a colleagues action, you can pursue a claim for compensation
If you suffer from an Occupational Disease, you may be able to make a claim for the pain and suffering caused to you, together with any losses and expenses such as medical costs or loss of earnings.
If you have suffered an occupational disease within the last three years, do yourself justice and complete the contact form and we will immediately put you in touch with a specialist solicitor.
Or simply call us on
0800 118 5855 we'll tell you straight away whether we think you have a valid case and how you can make a claim.
Please note the services of the Group are entirely free of charge to the client.
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If you, or someone you know has suffered, you are entitled to pursue a claim for the injuries and losses that you have suffered. Simply fill out our
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Baker's Asthma
Date Posted : 27/04/2011
A lot of people don't even know that they can claim for Dermatitis and asthma - even if they have had the symptoms from a young age!
It's simple, if a skin or breathing condition is made worse when at work - the likelyhood is that it's due to the working environment - breathing in fumes, using strong hand sanatizer or a poor ventilation system are just some examples of how asthma or skin conditions can be made worse. The employer has a duty of care to improve these situations and should follow strict health and safety guidelines.
www.asthmaclaims.net
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Date Posted : 21/04/2011
My husband is 64 years old and has been diognosed with rsi of his wrist. It has been confirmed that it is work related and the company were made aware that an electric tool was required to avoid any problems.
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'No-win, no-fee' changes announced by Ken Clarke
Date Posted : 14/04/2011
Does it matter what type of claim you have?
So if I have a road accident would it make any difference than say, a claim for occupational Dermatitis?
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'No-win, no-fee' changes announced by Ken Clarke
Date Posted : 31/03/2011
No Win, No Fee as we know it, is changing soon. Solicitors will be forced by the Government to take a percentage of their clients compensation.
If you are thinking of making a claim for compensation...DO IT NOW BEFORE THE PROPOSED CHANGE.
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'No-win, no-fee' changes announced by Ken Clarke
Date Posted : 31/03/2011
No Win, No Fee as we know it, is changing soon. Solicitors will be forced by the Government to take a percentage of their clients compensation.
If you are thinking of making a claim for compensation...DO IT NOW BEFORE THE PROPOSED CHANGE.
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Families of Merseyside asbestos victims secure landmark court ruling
Date : 10 Mar 2011
TWO families have won groundbreaking legal claims to compensation for their Merseyside relatives’ exposure to asbestos.
In separate cases, relatives of Huyton mother-of-two Dianne Willmore and Eastham-based Enid Costello were awarded damages after convincing courts their deaths were related to “low level” asbestos exposure.
Last night, legal experts said the Supreme Court ruling could pave the way for similar claims nationwide.
Mrs Willmore, 49, was awarded £240,000 damages after convincing a High Court judge in July, 2009, that her time as a pupil at the former Bowring Comprehensive School, in Huyton, caused her incurable lung cancer.
Source : www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk
Link : http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2011/03/10/families-of-merseyside-asbestos-victims-secure-landmark-court-ruling-92534-28311231/
Virgin lounge masseuses sue airline after developing RSI
Date : 10 Mar 2011
Beauty therapists Jayne Evans, 40, and Michelle Hindmarch, 35, each developed chronic muscular strain – including pain in their shoulders, upper back and wrists – after giving intensive shiatsu massages at the airline’s Terminal 3 “Clubhouse” lounge at Heathrow.
Their barrister, Theodore Huckle, told the High Court that both women were “devastated” at being forced to abandon their careers as a result of their injuries.
Muscular aches and pains mean the women cannot carry out a range of household tasks including peeling carrots or “taking the Sunday roast out of the oven”, the court heard.
Mrs Evans, who still works for Virgin Atlantic on the administrative side, is seeking £327,000 compensation from the airline for exposing her to the risk of injury, while Mrs Hindmarch is claiming £235,000 in damages.
Source : www.telegraph.co.uk
Link : http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/8366027/Virgin-lounge-masseuses-sue-airline-after-developing-RSI.html
Company fined after exposing workers and the public to asbestos
Date : 08 Mar 2011
A refurbishment company has been fined after workers and the public were exposed to asbestos in a Leicestershire village
Shengxuan Company Ltd was converting a shop in Borough Street, Castle Donington, into a restaurant on 16 June 2010.
Part of the work involved converting an integral garage into a storeroom but in doing so, workers disturbed asbestos-containing materials. This was then put in a skip by the workers, who were unaware of its presence or its risks.
Source : www.hse.gov.uk
Link : http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2011/coi-em-16111.htm