Accident claim news
03/04/2007

UK personal injury solicitors could help man claim damages

A man who was diagnosed with the asbestos-related illness mesothelioma has appealed to his former work colleagues to help him make a compensation claim for his industrial disease.

The 66-year-old man from Leyton, London, contacted UK personal injury solicitors and made a compensation claim stating that he was exposed to asbestos while working for London Electric Wire Company and Smiths Ltd between 1970 and 1979.

The man worked in the enamelling department at the factory and believes that he was exposed to asbestos while using the large ovens there.

He said, "Health and safety was very poor at the factory. We were never provided with goggles or masks or any sort of equipment at all.

"I first felt there was something wrong with my health in September 2005. The doctor examined me and sent me for a chest X-ray straight away.

"It was such a shock for me and my wife when I was diagnosed with mesothelioma, especially when they told me it is terminal and there was nothing they can do for me."

His UK personal injury solicitor said, "We desperately need to trace witnesses so we can progress the compensation claim. Mesothelioma is a terrible illness and one which is wreaking havoc on the lives of such innocent families. We need the help of local people to secure justice."