Symptoms related to chest claims are usually irreversible; include breathlessness, pain and tightness of the chest as well as coughing and wheezing. These symptoms can develop within just a few days of being exposed to a hazardous substance or may take many years to develop.

At Chest Disease Specialists we help people claim compensation where employers are at fault. Below are the list of diseases that we specialise in:

• Occuptional Asthma
• Occupational Bronchitis
• COPD
• Pleural Plaques
• Mesothelioma
• Asbestosis
• Benzene

There are time limits for making a claim for compensation. Therefore as soon as you develop symptoms and suspect that these might in some way be caused by your work you should immediately contact us on 0800 118 5855. Never delay in making a claim.

Have you ever worked in one of these occupations?

• Hospital and pharmaceutical workers
• Welders and solderers
• Spray painters
• Carpenters and joiners
• Paper mill and sawmill workers
• Plastics industry workers
• Coalminers
• Farmers
• Asbestos workers

Even if you do not work directly with a hazardous substance it is still possible to develop occupational asthma or another respiratory disease because of "secondary exposure".

Your employers have a legal duty under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 to carry out a risk assessment to identify any hazardous substances you might be exposed to and to assess the risk caused by that exposure to your health.

Wherever possible, the employers' primary obligation is to eliminate the risk altogether. Where that is not possible control measures must be introduced to reduce the exposure to the lowest level reasonably practicable. Only as a last resort should this take the form of personal protective equipment such as breathing apparatus.

If you or someone you know has developed a respiratory issue as a result of your working conditions or your working conditions have made your existing breathing condition worse, contact us now for accurate claim advice.

Why Choose Us

It is very important to us that you receive the best possible service from the beginning - right through to the end of your claim. We have an experienced, friendly and dedicated team who are used to dealing with clients who may still be distressed by their experiences and who, at times, may be unsure of what exactly has happened to them.

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• Why Choose Us
• Who we are & what we do
• How we are different
• Qualified Professionals
• Peace of mind
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