The amount of deaths related to asbestos exposure is expected to increase to an estimated 91000 male deaths by 2050. Since the mesthelioma register was put in place in 1967 the yearly figures of asbestos related deaths has increased steadily.
Media coverage of the affects of asbestos is plentiful. 'The Mirror,' newspaper ran a 2009 campaign, 'Killer Dust,' which helped to raise awareness of the industry related asbestos sufferers around the country. There are constantly new articles appearing in leading publications such as, 'The Independent,' newspaper. In January 2010 an article was published showing sufferer Tony Webster and his plight. The financial effects of suffering form an asbestos related disease were made clear in the article. Tony Webster had discovered that when he began to receive Industrial Injuries Disability Benefit he noticed how his pension credits began to disappear and he was then left to pay full price for dental treatments and so on meaning that he was in a worse financial situation than before he received the benefit.
Statistics show that more and more people are contracting asbestos related disease and data collected between 1981 and 2008 shows that the mesothelioma mortality rate has risen and the number if benefit claims has also risen.
If you have been exposed to asbestos whilst carrying out your profession then you will possibly be able to claim for compensation. Choosing the right solicitor is vital as asbestos personal injury claims are in an extremely specified area of law. Asbestos claims can be quite complex so ensuring that you have a thoroughly experienced solicitor is essential.
For help with your mesothelioma claim make sure you always contact a specialised asbestos personal injury solicitor.
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