Industrial Disease Solicitors — Scotland

Industrial Disease Compensation

An overview of industrial disease compensation claims

Many personal injury compensation claims in Scotland don’t occur as a result of a one-off accident. Instead, a person’s exposure to certain toxins during their employment can lead to 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.

Common industrial illnesses

Some of the most common types of industrial diseases or work-related illnesses you can claim compensation for are:

• Respiratory diseases: The most common occupational illnesses are asbestos-related, including asbestosis or mesothelioma, occupational asthma and lung diseases like lung cancer and silicosis.
• Substance exposure illnesses: Hazardous substances can result in short or long-term illnesses and health conditions, like dermatitis. 
• Work-related strain and vibration: These injuries or conditions usually occur from frequent exposure to vibrating power tools or repetitive work processes. 
• Industrial deafness and tinnitus: People working in a noisy environment can suffer from reduced hearing, deafness or tinnitus (a condition that causes ringing in the ears).

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 claims solicitors in Scotland have the experience to guide you on your path to a successful claim.

Making a Claim

How do I make an industrial disease compensation claim?

Here’s the process for making an industrial illness claim.

• Make a claim: Contact Watermans for a free initial consultation. We’ll assess the details of your case and explain how we can help you move forward.
• Gather evidence: We’ll help you collect all necessary documentation, including medical records, employment history, witness statements, and any other relevant information.
• Identify the employer responsible: Our team will determine who’s liable for your condition. Even if the exposure occurred while working for a previous employer, we can still pursue your claim against them.
• Notify the employer’s insurance company: Employer’s liability insurance covers compensation claims if employees get ill or injured at work. We’ll inform your employer’s insurer about your claim and begin negotiations.
• Negotiate compensation: We’ll work to secure maximum compensation for your suffering and any financial losses you’ve incurred due to your condition.

How Much Compensation?

How much compensation can I get for an industrial disease claim?

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:

• Lost earnings: This includes recovering current and future loss of income. 
• Medical bills: Your claim can cover all medical expenses related to your condition. This includes costs for treatments, medications, therapy sessions and any specialist equipment needed. 
• Home mobility aids: If your condition affects mobility, your claim can cover the cost of home modifications. This might include wheelchair ramps, stairlifts, or bathroom adaptations to help you stay independent at home.
• Pain and emotional suffering: Compensation for physical pain and emotional distress caused by your condition is a key part of many claims for workplace illnesses. This can include anxiety, PTSD and nightmares.
• Travel expenses: This compensation can cover costs for travelling to and from medical appointments, including parking and public transport.

Our goal is to secure compensation that fully reflects the impact of workplace 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?

Why should I choose Watermans to pursue my industrial disease claim?

At Watermans, we simplify legal services so you can move forward in life.

Our expert team of industrial disease claims lawyers in Scotland 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.

Trusted Personal Injury Lawyers in Scotland

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 expertise in personal injury covers a wide range of areas, including:

• Accidents at work
• Public liability claims
• Road traffic accidents
• Fatal and serious injury claims
• Cases relating to abuse

Our industrial disease claims solicitors represent thousands of clients throughout Scotland each year, securing millions of pounds in compensation.