Asbestos Compensation UK
For many decades asbestos was widely used in a variety of industries, especially in the construction industry, shipbuilding, car manufacturing, textiles, and as a fire retardant. However its use has now been banned in many countries because of the very serious health risks that are known to be associated with prolonged inhalation of asbestos fibers (left). These effects include malignant lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis.
According to Wikipedia, approximately 100,000 people in the US have died, or will die, from asbestos exposure related to shipbuilding alone. Meanwhile in the UK it is estimated that every year more than 1.8 million people are still being exposed to asbestos and that about 2500 cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed.
Hundreds of thousands of asbestos compensation claims are going through the courts around the world at this moment for illnesses caused by asbestos exposure. If you believe your health has been affected by exposure to asbestos it is vital that you seek the advice of an experienced asbestos injury lawyer who will inform you about your legal options. Click here to email an injury lawyer.