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If you or a loved one has pulmonary fibrosis due to poor working conditions, you could be entitled to make a pulmonary fibrosis compensation claim.
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Pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic and progressive lung disease that involves the scarring and thickening of the lung tissues. Its exact cause is unknown, but it is often associated with exposure to irritants such as wood and metal dust in the workplace.
Employers have a legal duty to take all reasonable measures to protect your health and safety at work, such as providing adequate protective equipment. If they have failed to fulfil their obligations and caused you to develop the condition, you might be eligible to make a pulmonary fibrosis claim.
To find out if you are eligible for compensation, call 0800 470 0474 today. Alternatively, you can fill in our online claim form and receive a no-obligation call back to discuss your case and legal options.
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Pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic lung disease that causes scarring and swelling of the air sacs and the tissue between the lung cells. When scarring and swelling occur, the scar tissues replace the healthy tissues in the lungs and cause inflammation. As a result of this damage, the lungs stiffen, and breathing becomes more difficult.
Pulmonary fibrosis harms the tissues deep in the lungs, and this disease typically occurs in people over the age of 50. The condition varies in severity, and it can cause just a few mild symptoms or several severe ones. The exact cause of this disease is not known, but most cases are related to a condition known as sarcoidosis, which is a kind of fibrosis often associated with various occupational diseases.
The diagnosis can be challenging, as pulmonary fibrosis can look like other, more common lung diseases and may involve:
If you were diagnosed with the condition, you might be able to claim pulmonary fibrosis compensation. To have a valid case, your solicitor must be able to prove your employer failed in their duty to protect your health and safety at work.
This condition does not affect everybody in the same way, but some of the most common symptoms include:
Symptoms may vary depending on the cause of the condition. Their severity and progression can vary as years go by.
There are many occupations where workers are at risk of developing pulmonary fibrosis. These generally deal with asbestos, metal dust, ground stone, etc. When particles of metal, coal or asbestos fibres are inhaled or ingested, they damage the air sacs in the lungs and cause fibrosis. This condition can also be due to exposure to some environmental agents, medications, ionising radiation, etc.
Unfortunately, there is no cure for pulmonary fibrosis, but some treatments can help slow down its progression and improve symptoms. These include:
Pulmonary fibrosis gets worse over time, and the speed at which this happens can vary significantly from person to person. Some people experience a slow disease progression and may remain relatively free of symptoms for many years. Others, on the other hand, may find breathlessness debilitating and get rapidly worse. Early diagnosis and appropriate medical care are essential in improving the outcome and quality of life.
If you have developed pulmonary fibrosis due to your working conditions, you might be eligible for compensation. The most straightforward way to find out if you have a valid claim is by getting some legal advice. A solicitor will offer you a free consultation to determine whether:
If you are struggling financially and living with pulmonary fibrosis, you may also be entitled to state benefits, such as:
At Injuryclaims.co.uk, we work in partnership with expert personal injury lawyers with extensive experience handling all types of industrial disease claims. For more information about making a pulmonary fibrosis claim, call 0800 470 0474 or enter your contact details into our online claim form. An experienced solicitor will be in contact as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, pulmonary fibrosis is a progressive and terminal illness that has no cure. Sometimes, it can progress gradually over many years with relatively mild symptoms. However, the disease may worsen rapidly in other cases, leading to severe respiratory impairment and death.
If you lost a loved one due to the condition, you could be able to make a pulmonary fibrosis compensation claim. Under the Fatal Accidents Act 1976, you could claim the following if you were a dependant of the deceased:
The personal injury solicitors we work with will offer you a free consultation to discuss your situation and determine whether you are eligible to make a claim for compensation.
Employers have a legal obligation to provide a safe and healthy working environment for their employees. Their duties are set out by various legislation, such as the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002. Under these regulations, some aspects of an employer’s duty of care include:
Your solicitor will investigate your case and determine whether your employer has breached their duty of care towards you. If liability can be established, you can start a pulmonary fibrosis claim against them.
The amount of compensation you could receive if you make a successful claim for pulmonary fibrosis will depend on two types of damages that are considered in every case:
General damages cover the pain, suffering, and negative impact on your quality of life caused by the condition and include:
General damages cover non-monetary losses that are difficult to quantify precisely. These are awarded based on historical cases and the compensation guidelines published by the Judicial College. Examples of potential compensation payouts include:
In addition to the above, special damages compensate for specific financial losses and expenses based on actual costs incurred due to the condition, such as:
Special damages are based on the evidence you can produce, like invoices and receipts, so make sure to keep any documents related to your financial losses. Your solicitor will consider everything you have been through to negotiate the best pulmonary fibrosis compensation amount on your behalf.
Pulmonary fibrosis is a condition that develops over time due to exposure to certain types of dust or viral infections. Therefore, as with other industrial injury claims, the time limit to start a pulmonary fibrosis compensation claim is three years from the date you became aware of your illness. If you miss the deadline, your case might become time-barred, and the court will no longer accept it.
If an individual does not have the mental capacity to claim, there is no time limit for a litigation friend to take legal action on their behalf. This might apply if the claimant suffers from a condition such as:
If a loved one passed away due to pulmonary fibrosis, you could claim compensation within three years of their death. Alternatively, the three-year time limit may start when a post-mortem has confirmed the cause of death as being work-related pulmonary fibrosis.
If you have valid grounds to start a pulmonary fibrosis claim, the solicitors we partner with will offer you a no win no fee agreement*. This service gives everyone the chance to claim compensation for an injury, regardless of their financial situation.
If you make a no win no fee claim, you do not have to pay anything upfront for legal representation. Moreover, you only pay your solicitor if they win your claim. In this case, they will get a success fee of up to 25% of your compensation award.
If you lose, you will not be left out of pocket. Besides not having to pay your solicitor, you will not have to cover any legal fees and expenses incurred during the claims process. That is due to the After the Event (ATE) insurance policy your solicitor will take out on your behalf before starting legal proceedings.
The ATE insurance policy is a legal expenses insurance that will cover the costs and disbursements associated with the claim if you lose, such as:
An experienced legal adviser can let you know if you can claim pulmonary fibrosis compensation on a no win no fee basis. To arrange a free case assessment, call 0800 470 0474 today or enter your details into our online claim form to receive a call back.