Not all work-related injuries are immediately identifiable. An industrial disease or a work-related illness may emerge due to prolonged exposure to certain elements during your employment. Find out if you’re eligible to make an industrial disease compensation claim. Get in touch with our expert industrial disease solicitors in Scotland.
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Long-term exposure to harmful substances or poor working conditions
can lead to serious health issues that develop over time.
The effects of these industrial diseases and work-related illnesses could have been avoided,
and you may be entitled to claim compensation.
Watermans has a wealth of experience in handling industrial disease compensation claims.
Contact our specialist industrial disease solicitors today.
Everything we do at Watermans is about getting you the resolution you need
and providing straightforward legal advice. It should be that simple.
Industrial Disease Compensation
Work-related illness is more common than most people realise, and it is not always picked up straight away. The Health and Safety Executive’s 2022/23 summary statistics reported 1.8 million workers with work-related ill health, showing how widespread these issues can be.
If you are dealing with symptoms you think may be linked to your job, speaking to a solicitor can help you understand your options clearly and without pressure. If your claim is suitable, it can often be handled on a no-win, no-fee basis, meaning you do not pay legal fees upfront.
Many personal injury compensation claims in Scotland don’t occur as a result of a one-off accident but instead arise from industrial injuries that develop over time. Workers exposed to certain toxic substances during their employment can develop industrial or work-related illnesses.
This can include exposure to certain substances, such as dust, fumes and chemicals or environments with loud noises. It can also involve undertaking tasks involving vibrating tools or repetitive movements.
Whether you’re still employed by the company or the incident occurred sometime in your work history, you can still make an industrial disease compensation claim within three years. Our law firm will assess your industrial illness claim and assist you with court proceedings.
Some of the most common types of industrial diseases or work-related illnesses you can claim compensation for are:
Symptoms of an industrial disease often take a long time to develop. It’s important to act when you think your workplace or unsafe working conditions may be affecting your health.
Our expert industrial and occupational disease specialists in Scotland have the experience to guide you on your path to a successful claim.
Making a Claim
Here’s the process for making an industrial disease claim.
How Much Compensation?
This depends on the severity of the personal injury case and how much your life will continue to be affected by living with an industrial disease.
Industrial disease claims can cover:
Our personal injury team works to secure compensation that fully reflects the impact of the employer’s negligence on your life. We’ll thoroughly investigate any breaches of health regulations that led to your condition, ensuring all aspects of your suffering are accounted for in your claim.
Why Watermans?
At Watermans, we simplify legal services so you can move forward in life.
Our expert team of industrial disease claims lawyers in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, and Dunfermline is committed to making the process straightforward for our clients following an accident. We take the hassle out of the process to secure maximum personal injury compensation.
Our industrial illness lawyers aim to ensure you recover from your injuries and diseases as soon as possible. We provide access to a range of additional services, such as physiotherapy and psychological treatment.
Our personal injury lawyers have expertise that covers a wide range of areas, including:
Our industrial disease claims solicitors represent thousands of clients throughout Scotland each year, securing millions of pounds in compensation.
An industrial disease refers to an illness caused by exposure to harmful hazards in the workplace, such as dangerous chemicals, loud noises, or other harmful agents.
Your employer has a duty of care to keep you safe at work. This means they should:
If your employer failed to meet these obligations and you developed an occupational disease or illness as a result, you may have grounds for seeking compensation.
You have three years to initiate your claim. This starts from the date you became aware that your symptoms were related to your job and received a medical diagnosis, or from the last date that you were exposed to the negligent conditions.
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Yes, you can. The legal process works much in the same way, and the three-year time limit still applies to your claim.
Evidence to support your claim can include:
Industrial disease claims are more likely to be successful with more evidence at your disposal.
Every claim for industrial disease compensation is different. Some take months, while others take years. For more complicated claims, such as occupational cancer compensation, it can take longer. It all depends on:
Industrial disease claims don’t always go to court. We understand that court proceedings can cause unnecessary emotional distress.
This is why our industrial illness solicitors aim to settle occupational disease claims out of court. However, our industrial disease compensation claims specialists may advise you to go to court if the compensation offer is too low.
In the unfortunate case of fatalities, family members can claim industrial disease compensation. However, this claim must still take place within the three-year time limit from the date of death.
If the person who suffered health problems in the work environment passes away during a claim, their executor can continue the process of claiming compensation on their behalf with the help of an industrial disease lawyer.
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The figures quoted are a rough guide to show you the amount you could receive as compensation for your injury. Our solicitors will advise you in more detail about your specific claim.
Your claim could be worth...
Claim Worth
The figures quoted are a rough guide to show you the amount you could receive as compensation for your injury. Our solicitors will advise you in more detail about your specific claim.
Everything we do at Watermans is about getting you the resolution you need and making that process straightforward. Start the process by sending us your details below or calling us on 0131 555 7055
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