LIMITED EXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS RESULTS IN SUCCESSFUL MESOTHELIOMA CLAIM BOOSTING OTHER POTENTIAL PERSONAL INJURY COMPENSATION CLAIMS

October 20th, 2008 Hinchliffes

In 2005 mechanic Robert Earl died of the asbestos related disease Mesothelioma. In 1969 he had spent approximately 8 months working at a local garage, where he was exposed to asbestos in the brake linings of the commercial vehicles that he was repairing. A claim was made against the garage by Mr Earl’s Executors, who were successful in recovering injury compensation for his family.

Although the exposure to asbestos in this case was relatively minor, the success of the Mesothelioma claim could set a precedent for others seeking personal injury compensation as a result of limited exposure to asbestos.

COMMENT:-

This case reinforces that people suffering from this condition have the opportunity to pursue Mesothelioma work injury claims even where exposure has been on a much smaller scale than in the majority of asbestos related compensation claims.

It is always advisable for suffers to make claims as soon as possible after being diagnosed. However, as this case shows, it is possible for the family of the sufferer to make a claim and recover compensation even after their death. The level of compensation awarded can be substantial, particularly if the sufferer was the main wage earner for the family.

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