Dundee has a long connection with asbestos, particularly during Scotland's peak shipbuilding era, as well as its use in other industries during the 1940s, 1970s and 1980s, when many tonnes of asbestos was imported into Dundee and used in sectors as various as construction, carpentry, plumbing and engineering.
It was during these periods that countless workers suffered repeated exposure to asbestos containing materials (ACMs), with the inhalation of tiny but deadly asbestos fibres a daily reality for many. Very few were given any form of personal protective equipment by their employers.
Because of the long time it takes for asbestos illnesses to develop – often as long as three or four decades – it is only today that the levels of asbestos-related illness are beginning to reach their peak. For example, between 2011 and 2012, there was a 30 per cent rise in the number of asbestos-related deaths compared to the levels recorded in 2007.
Although the use of asbestos materials in and around Dundee began to decline in the 1970s, it is likely that the terrible legacy of the mineral will continue to be felt for some years yet.
If you or someone close to you has been diagnosed with an asbestos illness such as mesothelioma, asbestosis or pleural plaques, talk to the asbestos claim solicitors in our Dundee office today about the possibility of claiming compensation.
Asbestos solicitors with a proven track record
Thompsons asbestos claims team in Dundee has a proven track record of tracing employers and liability insurers and holding them to account in order to secure settlements for affected workers and their families.
Our work on asbestos claims over the years means that we have a huge database of companies and insurers which makes it easier for us to prove liability and also, whenever possible, to resolve claims in a speedier manner.
We have close working relationships with important charities, including Clydesdale Action on Asbestos, and are committed to the needs of claimants: we believe in securing justice for workers and never represent defendants.
No Win No Fee
We work to ensure that claimants never incur any financial risk when making an asbestos claim with us. This is why we offer a No Win No Fee agreement that protects you, allowing you to concentrate on seeking the compensation to which you are entitled, all without being saddled by the burden of stressful financial concerns.
Contact Thompsons' Dundee office today
Thompsons Asbestos claims team in Dundee makes your needs a priority. This means that as well as looking to help you secure compensation, we also seek to ensure you receive the highest possible levels of support, care and treatment.
If you would like to know more about making a No Win, No Fee claim with our Dundee solicitors, call us today on 0800 0891 331.
