A Simple Guide to Lung Disease / Asbestosis / Asthma Injury Compensation

Lung disease can be incredibly uncomfortable to live with, we subconsciously use our lungs all the time, but if your lung function becomes impaired it can significantly affect your quality of life, often preventing people from enjoying their hobbies or performing activities they were once able to do without issue.

There are certain industries where a higher percentage of employees suffer from lung disease, mainly construction, manufacturing, agriculture, mining and automotive industries as workers tend to be over-exposed to harmful fumes, gas, chemicals and dust for extended periods. Most lung disease and respiratory conditions are caused by the inhalation of irritants. Dust and fumes can cause lung function to deteriorate over time and can also make pre-existing conditions worse, an example of this would be the exposure to asbestos resulting in Asbestosis.

Symptoms of lung disease are similar to those of less serious conditions, nonetheless it is important that you see a medical professional should you experience a tight chest, breathlessness, a persistent chesty cough, wheezing or recurring chest infections as these may be a sign of underlying health problems.

Asthma, Silicosis, Coal Worker’s Lung, Brown Lung, Black Lung, Lung Cancer and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD) such as Emphysema and Bronchitis are different types of lung disease that can develop through work-related illness. If you have been diagnosed with a respiratory condition and you believe it has been caused by your working environment, you could be entitled to compensation and should speak with a solicitor.

We are unfortunately very aware of the impact that lung disease can have on someone’s personal and professional life. Thankfully, with the years of knowledge and expertise our team have in handling this type of claim, we have already been able to help many clients obtain the compensation they deserve.

How much is your lung disease injury claim worth? 

The figures shown below are provided as guidelines. In order to determine a more accurate valuation of your potential injury claim, it is recommended that you speak with one of our solicitors. 

• £1,000 – £128,000 – Depending on Severity and Duration

What are General and Special Damages? 

The compensation calculator can help you estimate the out of compensation you might receive for your injury claim. This part of your compensation is known as General Damages, as it relates to the pain, suffering and loss of amenity that you have suffered as a result of your accident.

• Pain: refers to the initial pain you suffered when your accident occurred.
• Suffering: refers to the ongoing pain that you have endured since the accident.
• Loss of amenity: refers to the fact that you could either for a period, or permanently no longer do something that you could do prior to the accident, for example play a sport.

The compensation calculator does not include other losses that you might have incurred as a result of your accident. Such as, loss of earnings, cost of care or damage to property. These items are known as Special Damages and can be claimed in addition to the General Damages mentioned above. The amount of compensation you receive will ultimately be made up of General and Special Damages, that is your injury claim and financial losses.

How Can Stonehewer Moss help you on a ‘No-Win, No-Fee’ basis?

‘No-Win, No-Fee’ is a way of funding your personal injury claim without having to pay solicitors fees up front. If your claim is successful, then your legal costs will usually be deducted from your compensation leaving you with a minimum of 75% of your compensation claim. To make sure ‘No-Win, No-Fee’ is the right way to fund your personal injury claim, you can contact us at Stonehewer Moss solicitors for a free no obligation assessment of your claim, guaranteed to provide you with the best advice on how to progress with your claim.