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Occupational Cancer Claims
Making An Occupational Cancer Claim
Industrial Injury and Diseases Compensation / Occupational Cancer Claims
Occupational Cancer Claims
Occupational cancer refers to any type of cancer that has developed due to conditions in the workplace.
The seriousness and prognosis for some work-related cancers will be less severe than others. However, the news of a cancer diagnosis, no matter how severe, and the impact of the cancer will often be emotionally devastating for the employee as well as their loved ones.
You can make an occupation cancer claim if there is enough evidence to prove that you have been exposed to carcinogenic substances through the negligence of your employer.
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Types of Occupational Cancers
Some of the most common types of occupational cancers include:
- Lung cancer can be caused by a diverse number of issues outside of the workplace such as smoking. However, there are certain factors which can be found within the workplace which can contribute to the development of cancer. For example, mining, metalwork, glass manufacturing, sandblasting and people who work with asbestos are more likely to be exposed to risks than others. Painters, chemists and printers can also be at risk of work-related lung cancers.
- Skin cancer can also be caused by certain substances which are found in certain workplaces. If you work or have worked with coal, coke (the fuel), soot or arsenic then you may be at risk of developing occupational skin cancer.
- Bladder cancer can be caused by contact with carcinogenic substances such as diesel fumes. People who have worked in the iron, steel, plastics or rubber industries may have been to hazardous substances that could potentially cause cancer.
- Nearly all mesothelioma claims arise from a work-related cause. This is a form of terminal cancer that is usually caused by asbestos exposure in the workplace. It is a debilitating illness that usually results in a shortened life expectancy. Mesothelioma is usually contracted decades before a diagnosis as symptoms do not always appear until later stages of the cancer.
- Nasal cancer can be caused if you are exposed to dust or certain solvents in the workplace. The woodworking industry is an industry where there is a heightened sense of risk for both nasal and lung cancer.
- Work-related oesophageal cancer is generally caused by carcinogenic substances that can be found in printing, gas and electricity. The impact of this type of cancer, such as pain when swallowing or trouble swallowing can often be debilitating.
How Much Compensation?
All personal injury cases are unique and so the amount of compensation that is awarded in each case is also unique. Compensation is understood by looking at two specific factors: general damages and special damages.
General Damages
The pain and suffering that your injuries have caused are main factors that are used to determine how much general damage compensation you are owed. This will usually be determined by undergoing a medical examination, from which a report is created that highlights the length of time the injuries will take to heal as well as their severity. Our compensation calculator will give you an indication of how much general damage compensation you might be entitled to based upon your injuries.
Special Damages
In addition to receiving compensation for your injuries, you may be able to reclaim any financial losses that you might have suffered as a result of your injuries. Compensation for financial losses is known as special damages compensation. This can include losses such as loss of earnings due to not being able to return to work, the cost of treatment as well as travel to treatment. It is important that you keep any receipts or evidence of additional losses in order for these to be reclaimed. With the exception of children, there is a three-year time limit on making a personal injury claim. This time limit begins from the date that the accident initially occurred. Therefore, you should contact a personal injury solicitor as soon as possible to assess your case.
Making Personal Injury Claims
If you have developed cancer due to unsafe working conditions, you may be entitled to compensation. First Personal Injury solicitors are available to assist you and ensure that you get the compensation you deserve.
First Personal Injury works with both families and individuals across England and Wales, leading them on their legal journey and helping them claim compensation after an accident or injury.
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