Any diagnosis of lung cancer is deeply distressing for you and your loved ones. But learning that it could have been prevented can be unbearable. If you believe your lung cancer was caused by asbestos exposure, our specialist solicitors could help you claim compensation.
Exposure to asbestos is known to cause several types of lung disease including pleural thickening, asbestosis, and mesothelioma. There’s a strong link with lung cancer too. People most at risk of asbestos exposure are those who worked in certain jobs, including:
- Metal workers
- Plumbers
- Gas fitters
- Electricians
- Carpenters
- Fitters
- Textile workers
- Railway engine and carriage builders.
The symptoms of asbestos exposure can take decades to appear but, even if the company you worked for is no longer in business, you could still make a claim. We’ll do all we can to trace the details of the former company and compensation can often be paid by their insurer.
Contact us today to discuss your situation in a free initial consultation.
We can also help you to make a claim on behalf of a loved one who lost their life to lung cancer through asbestos exposure. If you were financially dependent on them and live in England or Wales, we can also help you to claim a Statutory Bereavement Award as part of your dependency claim. This compensation can be used to support you and your family.
If you were misdiagnosed or had a delayed diagnosis of lung cancer, we can represent you in these claims too.
Why choose Irwin Mitchell to handle your asbestos-related lung cancer claim?
Our asbestos and mesothelioma team consists of over 90 lawyers based in locations across the UK. We’ve successfully represented clients in claims for decades. In 2023, we successfully secured £75 million for our clients in mesothelioma and asbestos-related lung cancer claims.
Many law firms won’t take on asbestos-related lung cancer claims due to the often-complex nature of these types of claims. However, we’ve the knowledge and experience to get you the compensation you deserve.
Leading independent legal guide, Chambers and Partners, has ranked us as a top-tier team for industrial disease for over 15 years. They say of our expertise: "The firm has a talented and very dedicated team to assist its clients in getting the best outcome from their case. They are well suited to handling complex and sophisticated matters."
We don’t just look after your legal needs, we also make sure you’re properly supported. Lung cancer is a debilitating disease, so our Support and Rehabilitation team will be on hand to make sure you’re getting all the help you need, both medically and emotionally.
Our client support managers are trained clinical specialists. They’ll assess what support you need and use our nationwide connections with charities and support groups to see you get it. We’re proud sponsors of various charities that support people affected by lung conditions, including:
We were the first law firm to secure hospice recovery costs, where compensation amounts reflect the hospice’s care costs. This money is then paid to the hospice to recoup their expenses. To date, we’ve recovered over £4.8 million for hospices around the UK.
We’ll arrange to visit you at home or in hospital to discuss your claim. We work in a way that’s best for you, so if you’d rather communicate via phone or video calls, we can arrange this. We also have offices across the UK.
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