One of the difficulties in diagnosing asbestosis is in distinguishing it from other similar fibrotic lung conditions, which are grouped together under the term “idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis”, or IPF. This simply means fibrosis of unknown origin or cause.     Diagnosis of Asbestosis during Lifetime   During a person’s lifetime a diagnosis will usually be…

HSE Figures For Great Britain in 2020 – Mesothelioma & Accidents at Work     The HSE has released Health & Safety statistics for 2020 and has included key statistics regarding work-based injury, diseases and other conditions. As we represent numerous clients for claims due to accidents at work and diseases caused by negligent exposure…

Making a Mesothelioma Related Compensation Claim We understand that receiving a diagnosis of mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases is an extremely difficult time for your family. As you may have likely be exposed negligently to asbestos by an employer or former employer in the past – we also understand the frustrations that this may cause…

Mesothelioma & Asbestos Compensation Claims Information We understand that making an asbestos-related compensation claim or mesothelioma claim is a highly stressful time for yourself and your family. You will likely require information on making a claim as well as information on representation.   We have created this article to provide you with the relevant information…

Review of Information Following from 2019 – ‘Crisis Level’ Increases in Mesothelioma-Related Deaths   Although the HSE predicts that numbers of cases are due to decline after 2020 – they have previously predicted earlier falls in mortality rates per year. Due to historic failings by governmental bodies, regulators and employers – many workers may have…

Working From Home Compensation Claims Explained Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, many workers have been made to adapt and work from home. Although personal injury claims usually cover office spaces and other higher-risk workplaces – you may be surprised to know that personal injury law does cover other areas while working from home.  …

Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) Finds ‘Poor Implementation and Governance of Patient Safety Alerts in Some NHS Organisations in England’   Patient safety alerts are official notices which are issued by NHS England. These are designed to give advice to NHS bodies to prevent specific accidents or incidents that occur within the NHS and that…

Personal Injury in Newcastle – How to Make a Claim Discussed by Thompson & Co Solicitors     Suffering from an injury that has arisen out of negligence or an accident that wasn’t your fault is understandably a very difficult and strenuous time for you and your family. Negligence may occur due to the fault…