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Silicosis claims advice.

Silicosis is caused by inhaling small particles of silica dust which become embedded in the lungs. This causes a condition known as fibrosis which is a thickening and scarring of the lungs.

Specialist solicitors at Imperium Law can help you claim compensation after exposure to silica at work.

Workers most likely to be affected include:

  • Construction workers involved in sandblasting, rock drilling, masonry work and tunnelling.
  • Miners involved in cutting through sandstone and granite.
  • Glass workers.
  • Stone cutters.
  • Foundry workers.

Workers exposed to silica dust may go on to develop silicosis, which is a preventable but incurable respiratory disease.

Winning your claim.

If inhaling silica dust at work has led you to develop silicosis, you are advised to call a specialist industrial diseases solicitor at Imperium Law to discuss your claim case.

Exposure to high levels of silica can cause symptoms within a year, however it can take years of exposure before symptoms become apparent.

Types of Silicosis:

  1. Chronic Silicosis – this results from long term (up to 20 years) exposure to silica dust, symptoms become apparent slowly.
  2. Accelerated Silicosis – this results from a higher level of exposure to silica dust over a shorter period. Symptoms become apparent after 5 to 15 years of exposure.
  3. Acute Silicosis – this is the rarest form of the disease. Symptoms become apparent after a short period of exposure to high levels of silica dust. Lung damage occurs almost immediately.

Why choose Imperium Law?

We work on a ‘No Win No Fee’ basis – you only pay a fee if we win your case.

As soon as symptoms become apparent, workers are recommended to seek immediate legal advice by calling a solicitor on 0800 633 5730.

There are strict time limits to making personal injury compensation claims, you have three years from becoming aware of your illness.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with silicosis choose Imperium Law to fight your claim case. We are dedicated to fighting for the best settlement possible for our clients.

Speak to us on 0800 633 5730 for claims advice.

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