Making a Compensation Claim

Occupational asthma compensation

If you have recently contracted asthma after coming into contact with chemicals or substances at work or if you already suffered from asthma but your symptoms have been aggravated by exposure to substances in the workplace you should seek both medical and legal advice as soon as possible.

Pannone is a leading law firm with a national reputation in the field of personal injury claims. Our specialist asthma claims solicitors will seek the maximum amount of compensation for you as quickly as possible. You will keep 100% of the compensation you are awarded.

Important time limits in making a claim

There is a three year time limit for bringing a claim for compensation. That is three years from the date that you developed occupational asthma.

Please note that in exceptional circumstances these time limits can be set aside by the Courts. If you are unsure whether or not you would be able to make a claim please contact us for free expert advice.

How long will the claim take?

• we are dedicated to doing our utmost to getting the claim finished as soon as possible after being instructed
• sometimes claims can be slowed down, for example, if we are having trouble tracing the insurers of past employers, but no effort will be spared to get the claim finished as quickly as possible

What will my claim cost?

At Pannone we offer a free initial no obligation consultation. If we are able to assist with your claim we will make sure that the claim does not cost you a penny. There are various ways to fund your claim:

• legal expenses insurance - it is unusual for policies such as home insurance to cover Asthma claims but occasionally they will cover the costs of your claim. If your existing insurance does not cover the claim, we will enter into a 'no win, no fee' agreement with you
• 'no win, no fee' agreement - the most common way these claims are funded is through a 'no win, no fee' agreement. This means that if your claim failed you would not have to pay us anything. If you win your claim your costs will be recoverable from your opponents. This means you keep 100% of the compensation awarded
• membership legal assistance - this applies if you are a member of a trade union, a membership organisation or a friendly society.

How much compensation will I receive?

Compensation is awarded to reflect the nature and severity of the illness you have. The courts will award money for pain and suffering the illness has caused. There are guidelines about the levels of compensation which should be awarded for pain and suffering.

In addition to the above other losses and expenses can be claimed. Examples of these losses are:

• past and future loss of earnings. This is calculated from the date you stopped working to the date you would have stopped had you not been ill. Loss of income claims are not necessarily restricted to retirement age. It depends on the circumstances of the case
• loss of pension entitlement
• past and future private treatment fees
• medical costs
• care costs

Occupational asthma claim

To arrange a free 'no obligation' discussion with an occupational asthma solicitor click here or call us on 0800 0384 384. We are available to take your call twenty four hours a day, seven days a week.