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Making Asbestos Claims in Newcastle Discussed by Thompson & Co Solicitors The dangers of asbestos are now widely known, as inhalation of asbestos fibres causes a range of lung diseases and cancer. Although asbestos has been banned as a building material for decades, historically the material was widely used as an insulator and for fireproofing.…

Action Mesothelioma Day – 6 July 2018 Action Mesothelioma Day is held every year in the UK to increase awareness of asbestos-related illnesses and the dangers of asbestos exposure and pay tribute to all those people suffering with the mesothelioma cancer. The UK has the world’s highest incidence with more than 2,700 people diagnosed with…

Medical Negligence Claims with Medical Negligence Solicitors in Durham Discussed By Thompson & Co Solicitors Injuries, diseases, misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose issues caused as a result of medical negligence can be highly distressing and highly confusing. With all of the aspects that you need to consider and the fact that your case will be…

Questions About Asbestos Answered by Thompson & Co Solicitors Asbestos is a highly harmful substance that was used historically in heavy industry and as an insulation material. There are often questions asked about asbestos, ranging from the health risks that are associated with asbestos and the dangers that can be posed when exposed to asbestos.…

Personal Injury Lawyers in Durham Discussed by Thompson & Co Solicitors If you have suffered personal injury due to negligence from your employer or another individual, you may be entitled to compensation. Understandably, you may be stressed or uneasy about an injury that you have sustained and this can be perpetuated if the accident was…

Asbestos Claims Information & Mesothelioma in Newcastle Discussed by Thompson & Co Solicitors Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that develops in the lining covering the outer surface of some of the organs within the body. This type of cancer is often linked to asbestos exposure as the asbestos fibres that may have been inhaled…

Charity Concerns over Health Safety Bill Significant concerns have been raised by patients’ Charity Action Against Medical Accidents (AvMA) that a draft bill published by the Government will prevent patients and families from finding out the truth about their treatment. The Health Service Safety Investigations Bill creates an independent statutory body (HSIB) with legal powers…

The Personal Injury Discount Rate What is the Personal Injury Discount Rate? The Personal Injury Discount Rate is used to calculate awards for future losses in personal injury claims. Compensation in personal injury claims is intended to put the injured person in the position they would have been in, had they not suffered injury. In…