Expertise And Understanding From Irwin Mitchell
Employers have a responsibility to protect their employees from dangers in the workplace. These dangers can include exposure to dusts, vapours, gases, or fumes. When this protection is inadequate, the results can be serious - including occupational asthma.
At Irwin Mitchell we fight fearlessly to achieve the best outcome for your occupational asthma compensation claim. We’re renowned for our understanding of the issues affecting you and your family due to occupational asthma, and we know what positive action to take to make a difference.
Our lawyers offer the highest level of professionalism and expertise, combined with dedication and sensitivity.
Above all, we put you first.
Handling Occupational Asthma Cases With Expertise And Sensitivity
If you have developed asthma or another form of breathing problem as a result of exposure to harmful substances at work, you may be entitled to claim compensation for occupational asthma.
It is estimated that over 2 million UK workers are potentially exposed to substances known to be associated with the development of occupational asthma - a chest disease in which the airways react to dusts, vapours, gases, or fumes.
Irwin Mitchell can help you to make an asthma compensation claim against a current or a previous employer if you believe that exposure to harmful substances has affected your breathing. Our specialist asthma at work claim solicitors will investigate your compensation claim and give you all of the plain English advice and support that you need.
Occupational asthma is usually reversible, though permanent lung damage can occur if exposure to harmful substances continues over a long period.
Workers may be exposed to a wide variety of airborne contaminants such as dust, welding fumes, gases, sandblasting dust, solvent vapours flour, cleaning fluids and mists. Studies have show that in most cases occupational asthma develops in 6-12 months, but may occur within weeks or be delayed as long as 20 years.
In cases of asthma related diseases, the following symptoms are commonplace:
- Airway inflammation begins
- Muscles in the airways tighten
- The airway tissue swells
- Too much mucus is produced
If you suspect a substance at work as the cause of your asthma here are clues to look for:
During the working week your asthma gets worse, although not necessarily at work itself. Often your asthma may only occur or get worse after leaving work, sometimes interrupting sleep.
Your asthma gets better when you are not at work (it usually takes several days to notice any improvement).
Proven Expertise In Occupational Asthma Claims
Irwin Mitchell is also one of the largest and most experienced personal injury law firms in the country.
Our industrial illness claims team includes many of the country’s finest personal injury lawyers. They operate in highly specialised teams, offering the highest level of legal expertise in occupational asthma claims.