Mesothelioma Compensation Claims

Asbestos related diseases derive from a fiber and mineral that is airborne and inhaled into the lungs.  Due to the nature of the disease the timeframe of onset of symptoms is long-term meaning it can take many years for the disease to produce symptoms. Please click on the state that you where injured in for information about your State or Territory and limitation periods to claim.

QLD, NSW, VIC, WA, SA, NT, ACT, TAS

Asbestos was known to be very versatile and was used in numerous building materials, such as, roofing, walls, insulation the shipping industry and the list goes on.  Today there are still remains of mineral fiber in buildings and other structures and a high occupational health and safety risk is in place.  Workers who are exposed to these environments, where asbestos is found are to wear particular full body suits, facial and breathing masks also.  The effect the disease has on ones life and family is life changing as the result is either Asbestosis or Mesothelioma.  ‘Asbestosis’ is scarring on the lung or ‘mesothelioma’ is cancer of the lung lining. 

The signs of Mesothelioma can be anywhere from 10 years after exposure to 60 years.  Mesothelioma can be terminal depending on the stage where it is diagnosed.  As you can see this is a large timeline and if you have worked in any industry where you may have been exposed to asbestos you should be tested. 

There are other forms of cancer and illness’ that asbestos can cause which vary.  As discussed above the most common illness is Asbestosis and Mesothelioma.  There are treatments to fight these illness’ which are chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery. 

If you have been diagnosed with one of these diseases then you should contact us straight away to find out you individual rights.  Asbestos is dangerous and people who have worked in these environments need to be compensated for what they will lose out of life in the future. 

You may be entitled to proceed with a claim if:

• You have ceased that employment
• Your exposure was many years or decades ago
• You have worked in different environments since
• You were sub contracts, contracted or self employed
•  Your pervious employer does not run a business anymore
• You were a smoker
• You are not sure when, where or how you were exposed
• Your exposure occurred overseas or interstate.

When your health is involved it is important to seek compensation for the pain and suffering in your life and your families.  Here at Legal Injury we will make sure you are advised in an easy to understand manner and your claim is dealt with sensitivity.   

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