Our Personal Injury team can assist you with any industrial disease claim. We can advise you of your right to pursue the case, even if you suffered historically. This is particularly pertinent in claims arising from exposure to asbestos or loud noises in the workplace.
Specialist Industrial Disease Solicitors
Industrial disease refers to a condition, caused or exacerbated by the working environment provided by an employer. There are many types of industrial disease. The most high-profile are asbestos-related diseases, such as asbestosis and mesothelioma. Other types of industrial disease can include:
- Injury caused by repetitive use of the arms
- Injury caused by repetitive movements, without breaks
- Deafness and tinnitus
- Skin diseases
- Vibration white finger
Many successful industrial disease claims have been as a result of exposure to dangerous substances in the workplace or as a consequence of harmful employer practices. Many negligent employers have a history of unsafe working practices that expose their employees to risk of injury. Employers have a duty of care to their employees and the Health and Safety Executive continue to monitor the wellbeing of workers to ensure legal requirements are being met.
Rogers & Norton can advise you on your right to pursue a claim. Any claim will involve a significant investigation into your working history. Our team will also ascertain whether insurance is in place to compensate you for the personal injury suffered as a result of industrial disease.
Unlike many personal injury cases, in the case of an industrial disease, it’s not sufficient to simply show that injury arose as a result of employer negligence or breach of statutory duty. It’s also necessary to demonstrate that injury arose as a direct consequence of exposure or of the work being carried out.
Rogers & Norton’s talented and knowledgeable team have many years’ experience handling industrial disease cases. We ensure that every case is expertly handled, with care and understanding and is advanced in line with the disease protocol that exists between solicitors and insurers.