The use of asbestos in various materials began in ancient times. Asbestos wicks were used in candles in Rome, for example.
When a person dies, someone has to deal with their affairs. This is called ‘administering the estate’.
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects the lining of the lungs, or the abdomen, or the heart. It is a cancer of mesothelial cells. These cells surround our internal body organs, forming a lining called the mesothelium.
There are various ways to pay for the costs of a legal claim for compensation. We will discuss whether any of these are available to you at the beginning of your claim and will decide, with you, which will be the most suitable arrangement.
The financial value of a claim varies depending on the disease you are suffering from and your individual circumstances.
In many ways asbestos was a wonder material. Its properties of resilience; fire resistance thermal and acoustic insulation; resistance to weathering, friction, chemicals etc made it useful in thousands of applications.
Asbestos is still present in many homes. Left undisturbed, in good condition, it presents no danger
Asbestos exposure is an accepted cause of lung cancer. An estimated 6-8% of lung cancers in the UK each year are linked to asbestos exposure..