Industrial illness claims

If you have a history of working in industrial environment,s and you are now suffering health problems, it is very important that you approach the medical profession, and try to find out exactly what is wrong with you. There is a good chance that you have got some sort of industrial disease, and whilst many of these health problems are not curable, there is a good chance that you may be able to make a compensation claim that would at least lessen the pain of your illness or aid your life in some other way.

If you have spent years working in a loud environment and you have started to develop hearing problems, then there is a very good chance that you are suffering from industrial deafness. Your old employers should probably have provided you with protective ear defenders, but if they didn’t they may be liable. You can only find out by seeking the help of a lawyer.

Another problem that is often claimed for is vibration white finger. You will find that people who have operated large power tools often develop this problem, and it arises when they have been operating one of these tools for too long. The companies at the time knew that it was dangerous, yet nothing was done on many occasions. Make sure you see a doctor and a lawyer to find out if you have a chance of claiming.

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