Respiratory Illness Claims
A respiratory illness may be contracted through working long hours for several years in a job that exposes you to hazardous substances.
What is occupational respiratory disease?
When a work-related illness lasts for a long period it is usually classed as an 'industrial disease'.
The Health and Safety Executive reports that, each year, some 12,000 people die from occupational respiratory disease. If you've suffered lung damage caused by work, you could make a compensation claim.
Do you offer No Win No Fee?
Yes. Respiratory illnesses fall within personal injury and industrial diseases. These are classed as civil cases (ie. no criminal charges involved) and so are covered by No Win No Fee solicitors in England and Wales.
There are different rules for personal injury and medical negligence in Scotland. You can use No Win No Fee agreements for personal injury claims, but not all medical negligence claims will qualify.
Northern Ireland has different laws around No Win No Fee, but your solicitor will be able to discuss this with you and will answer any further questions you have.
Only pay a fee if you receive compensation
Where we offer No Win No Fee services typically customers pay 25% of the amount recovered to our solicitors, although this may be higher or lower subject to your individual circumstances. Please note this excludes claims for Road Traffic Accidents where customers typically pay 35% + VAT due to changes introduced through the Civil Liability Act 2018.
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