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Asbestos Claims – Asbestos Solicitors
Exposure to asbestos can raise serious concerns about your health, your future, and your family’s security. We provide clear, compassionate legal advice to help you understand whether you may be entitled to bring an asbestos claim, and what support is available to you.
Could asbestos exposure be affecting your health today?
Many people only discover asbestos-related illness years, sometimes decades, after exposure. The uncertainty can feel overwhelming, particularly if you are coping with symptoms, medical appointments, or a recent diagnosis. Our role is to help you understand your legal position calmly and clearly, so you can make informed decisions without added pressure.
Historic Work Exposure
You were exposed to asbestos at work many years ago and are now experiencing breathing problems, chest pain, or fatigue that may be linked to that exposure.
Recent Diagnosis
A recent diagnosis of mesothelioma, asbestosis, or pleural disease has left you unsure where to turn for legal or financial support.
Employer Failures
Your employer failed to protect you from asbestos risks, or did not provide appropriate warnings or safety measures at the time.
Family Illness
A family member has become ill due to asbestos exposure and you want to understand whether a claim can still be brought on their behalf.
Financial Support
Compensation could help with medical costs, care needs, or financial security for your family.
Speak to our team
William Cook
Associate Solicitor
Martyn Trenerry
Consultant
Janeet Jawanda
Solicitor
Holly Minney
Head of Dispute Resolution
Esther Marshall
Member
Asbestos Claims Services
We support individuals and families affected by asbestos exposure, providing tailored advice at every stage of a claim. Our services are designed to reduce uncertainty, explain options clearly, and ensure claims are handled with care and professionalism.
Mesothelioma claims
Advising individuals diagnosed with mesothelioma on bringing claims against former employers or insurers. We focus on swift, sensitive handling, ensuring compensation reflects medical needs, care requirements, and financial security for loved ones.
Asbestosis and lung disease claims
Supporting claims involving asbestosis, pleural thickening, and other asbestos-related lung conditions. We help establish exposure history, obtain medical evidence, and assess the impact on work, daily life, and long-term health.
Historical workplace exposure
Many asbestos claims relate to exposure decades ago in industries such as construction, manufacturing, shipbuilding, or maintenance. We assist in tracing employers, insurers, and records to build a clear picture of responsibility.
Claims on behalf of family members
Where a loved one has passed away due to asbestos-related illness, we advise families on bringing dependency or estate claims. Our approach is careful and respectful, with clear guidance on time limits and evidence.
Understanding asbestos exposure and your legal options
What is asbestos and how exposure occurs
Asbestos was widely used in construction and industry for decades due to its heat-resistant properties. It becomes dangerous when disturbed, releasing fibres that can be inhaled. Exposure commonly occurred in industries such as construction, shipbuilding, power stations, factories, hospitals, and boiler rooms. Secondary exposure can also occur through contact with contaminated work clothing.
Illnesses linked to asbestos
Asbestos exposure can cause serious and life-limiting conditions, including mesothelioma, asbestosis, asbestos-related lung cancer, and pleural thickening. Symptoms may not appear for many years, which often makes tracing responsibility more complex but not impossible.
Making an asbestos claim
A claim focuses on whether your exposure was preventable and whether an employer or organisation failed in their duty of care. We gather employment records, medical evidence, and, where necessary, trace insurers through National Insurance records. If an employer no longer exists, you may still be eligible for compensation through government-backed schemes in certain circumstances.
What compensation may cover
Compensation is designed to reflect both the impact of the illness and the practical consequences. This may include:
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Pain, suffering, and loss of amenity
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Loss of earnings and pension
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Medical treatment, including private care or rehabilitation
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Travel and treatment expenses
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Care costs, including support provided by family members
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Equipment or adaptations needed due to illness
Where a claim is brought on behalf of someone who has died, compensation may still be recoverable for dependants.
Why choose Mullis & Peake
Choosing the right solicitor matters, particularly when health concerns are involved. Our approach is measured, practical, and focused on your wellbeing.
Specialist experience
Specialists in asbestos and industrial disease claims
Clear advice
Advice explained in plain English at every stage
Sensitive handling
Skilled in handling complex medical and personal issues
Essex based experience
Local solicitors with a strong track record in contract disputes.
Frequently asked questions
Claims usually must be started within three years of diagnosis, not exposure. Different rules apply if a claim is brought on behalf of someone who has died, so early advice is important.
Yes. In many cases, insurers can still be traced. Where this is not possible, some claimants may qualify for compensation under government schemes, particularly for mesothelioma.
Medical records, employment history, witness statements, and industry records are commonly used. We help identify and obtain the evidence required.
Claims can sometimes be brought where a family member was exposed indirectly or on behalf of someone who has passed away.
Most claims are resolved without court proceedings. If court action is needed, we explain the process fully and support you throughout.
We discuss funding options at the outset and provide clarity about potential costs before work begins.
Get in touch with our Asbestos Claims team
If you are concerned about asbestos exposure or have received a diagnosis, you do not have to navigate this alone. We offer clear, confidential advice to help you understand your options and decide on the next steps at your own pace.
Specialist asbestos claims solicitors
– Dedicated solicitors with deep experience.
Fast, confidential advice
– Clear guidance when you need it most.
No-obligation consultation
– Understand your options before you decide.
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