Comments for Mesothelioma / Asbestosis Compensation Claim & Help from Asbestos Victim Advice Lawyers

Comment on Pleural Plaque – Government Payments by barrie wood

barrie wood — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:53:06 +0000

It was confirmed at the beginning of June 2010 that I have a number of pleural plaques, together with nodules on the lung. I have been advised that I am not entitled to claim in regard to this, but have seen in our local paper that the possibility of claiming for this might be reviewed in view of the number of people who have complained about this.

Obviously I have not had a claim registered before 2007, but would advise you that as a plumber I did come into contact with asbest at the end of 1950 and early 1960s. Perhaps you would be good enought to let me have your comments.

Comment on Council and Contractors Fined for Unsafe Asbestos Removal by RachelJ

RachelJ — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:54:48 +0000

Whilst long term health problems are unlikely to develop without prolonged exposure to asbestos, the housing association have a duty of care in the safe detection and removal of any asbestos and should ensure they are protecting the health of not only their tenants but also their contractors.

I would recommend that you make your concerns known to the association and at the same time you should report the matter to the Health and Safety Executive or local Environmental Health office who will no doubt carry out their own investigations.

Comment on Council and Contractors Fined for Unsafe Asbestos Removal by marie

marie — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 22:44:57 +0000

i have asbestos all in my cellings,i have had 2 asbestos specialests for quotes i get told they are too dear for the housing assosiation to pay so sending there own boys in.they decided to overboard the celling,stop work because they sent a electrician in and the whole house needs rewireing,they have drilled 3 big holes in 2 cellings to check for joists in cellings,took the coving off walls,now because they wont move my 6 kids me and husband who is disabled in this larg.e 4 bed 3 story house,too much money im getting very concerned as these builders are telling me that they have to make joists on top of celling then board it ontop off old celling no plaster because furniture is in there and needs to be clear for the plasterer wont do it so now they are only plastering up the stairs and rewirering on top with plastic strips everywere.im worried do these know what they are doing.

Comment on Mesothelioma Day 2010 in UK by Hipolito M. Wiseman

Hipolito M. Wiseman — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 01:06:39 +0000

mesothelioma victims ought to understand everything regarding their conditions. from lawyers to prior legal cases in addition to settlement turnouts. they should understand due to the fact it not just effects the sufferer directly but also the patients loved ones.

Comment on Council and Contractors Fined for Unsafe Asbestos Removal by RachelJ

RachelJ — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:02:53 +0000

Without prolonged exposure it is unlikely there will be any long term problems. However I would recommend you contact the Environmental Health – they should be able to do air fibre tests to determine whether there are any airbourne particles.

Comment on Council and Contractors Fined for Unsafe Asbestos Removal by EL

EL — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 17:09:26 +0000

I live in a second floor flat and I was advised that there was asbestos. We had someone come round who carelessly knocked a huge hole into my bathroom ceiling wall and left it open. Yesterday we had a leak, and because they were unable to get into my neighbour’s flat above to stop it we asked them to cover the hole over and after 4 hours they did with a thin piece of wood.

My son is 16 months old and has severe asthma and is constantly coughing. It took the council 12 hours to send someone out and that is only because I followed it up and rang the emergency line.

What do you suggest?

Comment on Asbestos Dangers Are Facts Not Hysteria! by RachelJ

RachelJ — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:27:38 +0000

Sadly sometimes hitting people in the pocket is the only way to make them sit up, take notice and fulfill their obligations.

Comment on Asbestos Dangers Are Facts Not Hysteria! by mesothelioma

mesothelioma — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:26:47 +0000

Whether or not the claims were exaggerated is moot. The people making the claims brought attention to a situation that requires attention. If these individuals ALL seek monetary compensation, action WILL be taken to safely house the asbestos. While a monetary compensation does not make the individual’s cancer go away, it DOES put a financial woe on the owner of the asbestos infested building. Just my 2 cents.

Comment on Council and Contractors Fined for Unsafe Asbestos Removal by lorena

lorena — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:58:42 +0000

the sad thing is I only contacted the HSE to get information about how the exposure would affect me and my child.. if i hadnt then the prosecution wouldnt have happened as RISSOR not applicable (aparantly) in the incidfent. So by not simply giving me information I needed they ended up with a big fine etc but all they were and still are bothered about is the dent in there reputation.. i am a mere number in there eyes

Comment on Asbestos Tile Import Alert! by RachelJ

RachelJ — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:56:20 +0000

Absolutely Cass, the sooner there is a worldwide ban the better! It’s shocking that materials containing asbestos can be imported into countries where there is a ban in place. The sooner we have a worldwide ban on the use of asbestos, the better!