Mesothelioma Lawyers & Asbestos Lawyers

Asbestos exposure in the workplace Building sites and renovations are typical sites for asbestos exposure Exposure to asbestos can occur in any number of situations in which you are at work. The classic examples of course have occurred where people are working direct in the asbestos industry, in asbestos mines, or in the downstream processing of asbestos into building materials, such as the notorious James Hardie case. But equally there are any number of circumstances under which anyone who is in the workforce may be exposed to asbestos. Most commonly are building sites, where health and safety precautions have been neglected and workers come into contact with asbestos fibres released as a result of renovations or building demolitions. While exposure to asbestos fibres is more likely to put at risk people working directly with the material, there are circumstances under which people who are working nearby, perhaps in an office in which the windows are open, are also exposed to dust particles carried in the air. There is no safe limit of exposure to asbestos because just a single fibre of this deadly material has the capacity to cause acute diseases. We are one of Australia’s leading asbestos compensation law […]

No Win No Fee Personal Injury Lawyers

Asbestos and Dust Diseases Asbestos exposure claims Claims for asbestosis and other dust diseases can be complicated.  You will need expert legal advice to pursue any potential claim.  At Andersons, we can provide the legal advice, assistance and understanding to walk you through the legal process to seek compensation for asbestosis or any other dust diseases you may have been exposed to. Issues to consider when claiming asbestos exposure compensation There are many issues to be considered in order to run a successful claim for compensation, including but not limited to: Where you were exposed? How long ago the exposure occurred? Was your exposure in the workplace? Does that employer still exist? Were you an employee or contractor? Was your exposure not related to work? For a free appraisal, complete our ‘Online Request Form’ or telephone us on 08 8238 6666 and an experienced solicitor will contact you about your inquiry. About asbestosis Asbestosis is a chronic inflammatory medical condition affecting the lungs occurring after long-term, heavy exposure to asbestos, for example in the mining industry. Asbestos is also carcinogenic. The risk comes from inhalation of asbestos fibres. Lying dormant for up to fifty years, the fibres can cause lung […]