You have suffered a silcosis illness which has been caused by exposure to silica dust in your work or workplace.
- Chronic Silicosis
- Acute Silicosis
- Accelerated Silicosis
About Silica Dust Related Illnesses
Exposure to silica dust has been recognised as an occupational health hazard for many years. If your job or workplace exposed you to silica dust, you may have already developed a silica dust related illness or be at an increased risk of doing so in the future. Silica is a mineral found in rock so potentially any worker who, through their employment, has come into contact with dust from rocks, stones and sand could be at risk.
Your employer is under a legal duty to ensure your well being and protection in the work place and to minimise the risk of silica dust exposure. If you are suffering from an silica dust related illness, you may have grounds for a no win, no fee claim.
There are many occupations that can potentially lead to silica dust exposure including;
Construction workers Quarry Workers
Stonemasons Sandblasters
Grinders Tilers
Polishers Foundry Workers
and many more.
Exposure can also occur in many different workplaces including;
Construction Sites Quarries
Mines Glass Manufacturers
Foundries Tunnels
and many others.
There are three different types of silica dust related illnesses. The symptoms caused by these can vary in severity from a minor condition where there is little physical impact to fatal conditions. When there is prolonged exposure to silica dust, the inhalation of the dust particles can cause damage and or scarring to the lungs, preventing the lungs from operating effectively. Symptoms associated with silicosis include
- Coughing
- Rapid breathing
- Shortness of breath
- General respiratory problems
- Chest pains
- Tiredness
- Nail abnormalities
Silicosis can also lead to tuberculosis, chronic bronchitis, emphysema and pneumothorax.
The following are examples of silica dust related illnesses. If any of these affect you, or if you have concerns regarding your exposure to silica dust, then please contact us to discuss the possibility of bringing a no win, no fee claim.
Chronic Silicosis
This condition is often caused where a worker has been exposed to low amounts of silica dust over a long period of time, usually over twenty years. Due to the length of the exposure, the chest wall may be inflamed and there may be damage to the lungs.
Acute Silicosis
This condition results from a high exposure to silica dust over a short period of time. This condition can cause low levels of oxygen in the lung and can sometimes cause fluid build up in the lungs.
Accelerated Silicosis
This condition results from exposure to large amounts of silica dust over a more medium length of time, usually around five to ten years.
If you suffer from a silica dust related illness, you may have grounds for a claim.
- You need not be still employed by your employer to make a silica dust related illness claim.
- You don’t need to have had a formal diagnosis or medical treatment for your condition to make a claim.
- You may claim even if you were exposed to silica dust many years ago. Many silica dust related illnesses can take decades after exposure has ceased, to develop.
For no obligation advice, call free on 0800 092 1443 or fill in the form and we’ll call you back
- No win, no fee guaranteed
- Specialist, independent solicitors
- Speak direct to expert solicitors
- Over 13 years experience
How Are Silica Dust Illnesses Caused?
If your job or workplace exposed you to silica dust, it is possible that you may have developed a silica dust related illness as a result. Such exposure has been regarded as an occupational hazard for many years and your employer should have taken steps to minimise your exposure.
Are There Different Types Of Silica Dust Illnesses?
Yes. The different types of illness can vary in severity from a minor condition with few physical symptoms to malignant and fatal conditions. You may have grounds for a claim if you are suffering from acute silicosis, chronic silicosis or accelerated silicosis.
Is this you?
You have suffered a silcosis illness which has been caused by exposure to silica dust in your work or workplace.
- Chronic Silicosis
- Acute Silicosis
- Accelerated Silicosis
About Silica Dust Related Illnesses
Exposure to silica dust has been recognised as an occupational health hazard for many years. If your job or workplace exposed you to silica dust, you may have already developed a silica dust related illness or be at an increased risk of doing so in the future. Silica is a mineral found in rock so potentially any worker who, through their employment, has come into contact with dust from rocks, stones and sand could be at risk.
Your employer is under a legal duty to ensure your well being and protection in the work place and to minimise the risk of silica dust exposure. If you are suffering from an silica dust related illness, you may have grounds for a no win, no fee claim.
There are many occupations that can potentially lead to silica dust exposure including;
Construction workers Quarry Workers
Stonemasons Sandblasters
Grinders Tilers
Polishers Foundry Workers
and many more.
Exposure can also occur in many different workplaces including;
Construction Sites Quarries
Mines Glass Manufacturers
Foundries Tunnels
and many others.
There are three different types of silica dust related illnesses. The symptoms caused by these can vary in severity from a minor condition where there is little physical impact to fatal conditions. When there is prolonged exposure to silica dust, the inhalation of the dust particles can cause damage and or scarring to the lungs, preventing the lungs from operating effectively. Symptoms associated with silicosis include
- Coughing
- Rapid breathing
- Shortness of breath
- General respiratory problems
- Chest pains
- Tiredness
- Nail abnormalities
Silicosis can also lead to tuberculosis, chronic bronchitis, emphysema and pneumothorax.
The following are examples of silica dust related illnesses. If any of these affect you, or if you have concerns regarding your exposure to silica dust, then please contact us to discuss the possibility of bringing a no win, no fee claim.
Chronic Silicosis
This condition is often caused where a worker has been exposed to low amounts of silica dust over a long period of time, usually over twenty years. Due to the length of the exposure, the chest wall may be inflamed and there may be damage to the lungs.
Acute Silicosis
This condition results from a high exposure to silica dust over a short period of time. This condition can cause low levels of oxygen in the lung and can sometimes cause fluid build up in the lungs.
Accelerated Silicosis
This condition results from exposure to large amounts of silica dust over a more medium length of time, usually around five to ten years.
If you suffer from a silica dust related illness, you may have grounds for a claim.
- You need not be still employed by your employer to make a silica dust related illness claim.
- You don’t need to have had a formal diagnosis or medical treatment for your condition to make a claim.
- You may claim even if you were exposed to silica dust many years ago. Many silica dust related illnesses can take decades after exposure has ceased, to develop.
For no obligation advice, call free on 0800 092 1443 or fill in the form and we’ll call you back
- No win, no fee guaranteed
- Specialist, independent solicitors
- Speak direct to expert solicitors
- Over 13 years experience
How Are Silica Dust Illnesses Caused?
If your job or workplace exposed you to silica dust, it is possible that you may have developed a silica dust related illness as a result. Such exposure has been regarded as an occupational hazard for many years and your employer should have taken steps to minimise your exposure.
Are There Different Types Of Silica Dust Illnesses?
Yes. The different types of illness can vary in severity from a minor condition with few physical symptoms to malignant and fatal conditions. You may have grounds for a claim if you are suffering from acute silicosis, chronic silicosis or accelerated silicosis.
You may also be able to recover past and future loss of earnings and other expenses including medical costs, expenses for adaptations and modifications required around the home, the cost of care plus many others.
If the sufferer has died from their condition, it may be possible for their dependents to bring the claim. Bereavement damages of £12,980 may also be available to a spouse or, if unmarried, any children under 18.
Breathlessness involving a future recovery: £1,675 – £17,380
Bronchitis and wheezing: £15,800 – £26,180
Emphysema: £41,650 – £58-520
Lung Cancer: £53,200 – £81,400
How much am I entitled to?
You may also be able to recover past and future loss of earnings and other expenses including medical costs, expenses for adaptations and modifications required around the home, the cost of care plus many others.
If the sufferer has died from their condition, it may be possible for their dependents to bring the claim. Bereavement damages of £12,980 may also be available to a spouse or, if unmarried, any children under 18.
Breathlessness involving a future recovery: £1,675 – £17,380
Bronchitis and wheezing: £15,800 – £26,180
Emphysema: £41,650 – £58-520
Lung Cancer: £53,200 – £81,400
Call or email us. There is absolutely no obligation to proceed and if you tell us what’s happened, we will briefly explain if we think you have a claim and the procedure for filing a claim and the time limits that apply.
Step 1
Fill in the contact form above or call us on 0800 092 1443.
Step 2
We discuss your claim to work out your eligibility.
Step 3
We act on your behalf to reach a settlement with the other party.
Step 4
You receive your compensation.
What do I do now?
Call or email us. There is absolutely no obligation to proceed and if you tell us what’s happened, we will briefly explain if we think you have a claim and the procedure for filing a claim and the time limits that apply.
Step 1
Fill in the contact form above or call us on 0800 092 1443.
Step 2
We discuss your claim to work out your eligibility.
Step 3
We act on your behalf to reach a settlement with the other party.
Step 4
You receive your compensation.
We offer an absolute and guaranteed no win, no fee agreement, it’s that simple. If successful, we take a fee of up to 20% (plus 4% VAT) of the award of compensation, absolutely no more. If unsuccessful, our clients pay us nothing.
What do we charge?
We offer an absolute and guaranteed no win, no fee agreement, it’s that simple. If successful, we take a fee of up to 20% (plus 4% VAT) of the award of compensation, absolutely no more. If unsuccessful, our clients pay us nothing.
We are an award winning team of solicitors who specialise in industrial illness and injury claims. We use our many years of experience and knowledge in this area to file claims with employers’ insurers. Using our specialist knowledge of health and safety and negligence law, we prove and value our clients’ injuries and successfully negotiate maximum settlements with insurers. Where we are able to prove an injury, we are successful in most claims.
Who are we?
We are an award winning team of solicitors who specialise in industrial illness and injury claims. We use our many years of experience and knowledge in this area to file claims with employers’ insurers. Using our specialist knowledge of health and safety and negligence law, we prove and value our clients’ injuries and successfully negotiate maximum settlements with insurers. Where we are able to prove an injury, we are successful in most claims.
That’s not a problem, just call or email and we will advise you if you have a claim and the time limits that apply. You don’t have to proceed but we do hope that if you do decide to proceed later, you will think about using our services. We believe we offer an unrivalled service and have righted many wrongs for our clients. We have countless recommendations, commendations and “thank you’s” from our clients. Here is a selection:-
Mr AL from Sheffield
“I thought your service was very professional and helpful…”
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“I would like to thank you for your excellent service and I would recommend your company to anyone…”
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“Thank you very much for all your help, I will be recommending your firm…”
What if I only want advice now?
That’s not a problem, just call or email and we will advise you if you have a claim and the time limits that apply. You don’t have to proceed but we do hope that if you do decide to proceed later, you will think about using our services. We believe we offer an unrivalled service and have righted many wrongs for our clients. We have countless recommendations, commendations and “thank you’s” from our clients. Here is a selection:-
Mr AL from Sheffield
“I thought your service was very professional and helpful…”
Mr AD from Wolverhampton
“I would like to thank you for your excellent service and I would recommend your company to anyone…”
Mr AV from Bury St Edmonds
“Thank you very much for all your help, I will be recommending your firm…”
