Occupational Asthma - Compensation for Work-related Asthma

Occupational asthma is reported by several hundred people each year in Britain and there is considered to be a large number of employees who are not aware their breathing problem may be related to asthma.

If you have asthma and you find that the condition changes at weekends or on holiday or if you find anything at work affects your chest you should contact your doctor to see if your asthma may be related to work.

If you believe that your asthma is an industrial disease contact our expert personal injury lawyers today

Many substances are known to cause asthma such as epoxy resin, hard woods and isocyanates.

If your doctor or occupational health specialist at work tells you that your condition is work related.
Contact us for free advice.

Remember the three year time limit which will run from the date of your being aware of your condition.

We can claim compensation from your company’s employers if the condition is work related and they fail to take measures to prevent your exposure.

Compensation can be claimed for

• For pain and suffering for the injury itself
• For wage loss, both your past pay and any future wage loss if you have to change jobs
• For help given by the family or medical treatment

Don’t hesitate to contact us for free advice.