Work Related Health Conditions

 

An occupational illness is a medical condition caused by work you are doing, or have done in the
past.  
 
It may be caused by your work activities, or something you have worked with such as asbestos or
chemicals.
 
Every year thousands of people are diagnosed with medical conditions caused by their work.  
 
Exposure to dust, fumes, chemicals, noise and vibration can all cause long-term health problems, including:
 

• Asbestos related illnesses

• Allergies including latex allergy and allergic rhinitis

• Asthma

• Silicosis

• Respiratory conditions

• Cancers of the lung, skin, bladder and nasal passages

• Dermatitis and other skin conditions

• Hearing Loss (industrial deafness) and Tinnitus

• Vibration White Finger (also known as HAVS) and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

• Repetitive Strain Injuries / Upper Limb Disorders

Your employers are under a duty to safeguard your health and safety and if your doctor has told you
that you are suffering from an illness that has been caused or made worse by your work, you may be able to claim compensation if your employers are at fault. 
 
The symptoms of work related conditions can come on suddenly, for example when you start a new
job, or they can develop over a period of time.  In the case of Asbestos related illnesses or Bladder
Cancer the exposure may have been many years before you detect any symptoms.
 

Because the symptoms of an occupational illness may not come on until many years after the
harmful exposure we have a team of highly experienced specialist qualified lawyers who can
investigate your claim even where your employers have gone out of business many years before.
 
Legal claims must normally be started within 3 years of the date that you first knew that you were
suffering from a medical condition that had been caused by your work. 
 
If you have a medical condition which you believe has been caused by your work you should first
seek medical advice immediately.  Do not forget to tell your doctor about your work and why you
think it could have caused your symptoms.  If you have been diagnosed with a work related illness
contact us immediately so that we can start working to win compensation for you as soon as
possible. 
 
At Simpsons Solicitors our experienced team of qualified specialist personal injury lawyers assist
many clients who have developed an illness as a result of their work or working conditions.
 
We can help you with claims for a variety of conditions, including:
 

• Asbestos Related Conditions including Mesothelioma, Asbestos Related Lung Cancer, Asbestosis and Pleural Thickening

• Bladder Cancer

• Vibration Related Injuries including Vibration White Finger (VWF)(also known as Hand Arm

• Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)

• Repetitive Strain Injuries / Work Related Upper Limb Disorders

• Noise Induced Hearing Loss (Industrial Deafness) and Tinnitus

• Occupational Dermatitis and other skin conditions

• Occupational Asthma and Reactive Airways Disorder (RADS)

At Simpsons Solicitors we have an experienced team of qualified specialist lawyers dedicated to
handling these claims.  If you have been diagnosed with a work related condition, get in touch with
us now, and one of our experienced team of qualified specialist personal injury lawyers will be able
to advise you further.