Cough? Check any link to asbestos exposure
ARE you worried about past exposure to asbestos? If you know or suspect you have been exposed to asbestos dust in the past, it is likely to be a concern for you, because of the potential health risks.
Asbestos diseases typically take decades to develop after the exposure to asbestos fibres took place.
However, if you have any unexplained symptoms, such as breathing difficulties or a cough, it is important that you seek medical advice without delay.
Exposure to asbestos dust can cause a number of different conditions: mesothelioma; some lung cancers (even if you are or have been a smoker); asbestosis; pleural thickening and pleural plaques.
Some of the typical symptoms of asbestos related conditions, such as breathlessness and a cough, are also symptoms of Covid-19.
For those who have been exposed to asbestos dust, it is important not to assume such symptoms are due to the virus. You should consult your doctor and let them know you have previously been exposed to it, so they have all the information they need to fully investigate the cause of your symptoms.
If you have been diagnosed with any asbestos-related condition, it is vital that you seek legal advice from specialist lawyers who will assist you to claim benefits and compensation.
Time limits do apply, so it is important to seek legal advice promptly. Even if the organisation which exposed you to asbestos dust is no longer in existence, you should seek this advice as it may still be possible to pursue a claim.
If a loved one has passed away as a result of an asbestos-related illness, there may still be an entitlement to benefits and compensation. As this is a very specialised and complex area of the law, it is crucial that you only instruct lawyers who deal with this work every day, who have a proven track record and who guarantee not to deduct legal costs from compensation.