How we support you through asbestos & mesothelioma claims
We help those affected by asbestos-related diseases secure the compensation and support they deserve through expert legal advice and tailored guidance.
Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases such as asbestosis and lung cancer can strike years after exposure, leaving individuals and their families facing significant medical and financial challenges. Pinney Talfourd’s specialist Personal Injury solicitors bring extensive experience in industrial disease law to help you navigate these complex claims with confidence and dignity.
We understand the emotional and practical challenges you face following a diagnosis. Our approach goes beyond legal representation – we strive to help you protect your quality of life and secure your family’s financial future through the compensation process.
Our team meticulously investigates your claim, gathering vital evidence to prove key elements including the duty of care owed by employers or responsible parties, any breach that led to negligent asbestos exposure, and the causal link to your illness. We also evaluate the severity of your condition to maximise your compensation.
Ranked in the Legal 500, Pinney Talfourd combines professional excellence with genuine empathy. We are dedicated to not only achieving the best possible outcome for you but supporting you through each difficult moment with sensitivity.
We recognise that many cases involve historic exposures, sometimes from employers long gone or insurers difficult to trace. Our skilled solicitors have a proven track record of handling claims even decades after exposure, including accessing government compensation schemes where necessary.
By trusting us with your asbestos or mesothelioma claim, you gain a reliable legal partner committed to fighting your corner.
Expertise in industrial disease law
Our Personal Injury solicitors specialise specifically in asbestos-related claims, ensuring your case benefits from the most current, in-depth legal knowledge and industry insights.
Legal 500 recognition
We are proud to be recognised in the Legal 500 , highlighting our commitment to legal excellence and outstanding client service in personal injury law.
Comprehensive case investigation
Our meticulous evidence gathering includes tracing historic employment records, identifying liable insurers, and demonstrating clear causal links crucial for your claim’s success.
Client-centred approach
We listen carefully to your individual circumstances, offering clear explanations and tailored advice so you feel fully informed and supported throughout.
No win, no fee assurance or legal expenses funding (where appropriate)
Following the Mesothelioma UK Personal Injury Solicitors Code of Conduct, we pursue claims without upfront costs and ensure you receive 100% of your compensation.
Access to government compensation schemes
Where employers or insurers can’t be found in mesothelioma claims, we help you claim through the government’s payment scheme, ensuring no stone is left unturned to secure your financial redress.
Swift financial support
Understanding immediate financial pressures, we can apply for early interim payments to help you manage urgent expenses during your claim.
Long-term partnership and support
We don’t just work for you – we build lasting relationships based on trust, respect, and care, offering reassurance as you face life’s challenges beyond the legal process.
Understanding Asbestos & Mesothelioma Claims
We help you understand the nature of asbestos diseases and how compensation claims work, providing clear guidance from diagnosis to resolution.
Mesothelioma, asbestosis, and other asbestos-related conditions develop from exposure to asbestos fibres, often many years previously. Common sources include industrial buildings, schools, hospitals, ships and various workplaces where asbestos was present in insulation, coatings, roofing, or pipe lagging.
Symptoms may take 15 to 60 years to appear, which makes tracing exposure and establishing liability complex. Our solicitors specialise in unravelling these complexities to identify responsible parties – from employers and insurers to government schemes established for such claims.
Timely action is vital. While claims must generally be made within three years from the date you became aware of your condition, we regularly handle cases where exposure occurred over five decades ago. We carefully assess each case to determine the best legal route and potential compensation.
Employer’s liability insurers typically pay compensation. Though compulsory insurance began in 1972, many employers had coverage before then, and we diligently track down historic insurers or alternative payment schemes when needed.
Above all, we aim to ease the burden asbestos diseases place on you and your family. From initial advice through settlement, we offer compassionate guidance alongside robust legal expertise to secure your rights and peace of mind.
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Claims FAQs
We understand you might be looking for answers, so we’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions to help get you started.
Historically, asbestos was widely used in building materials such as insulation boards, sprayed coatings, pipe lagging, floor tiles, and roofing felt. Exposure often occurred in factories, power plants, schools, and hospitals before its ban in 1999.
Workers in heating, ventilation, construction, plumbing, and other trades with potential asbestos contact are most at risk. Secondary exposure could happen from asbestos dust brought home on work clothes or from nearby industrial pollution.
Symptoms typically develop 15 to 60 years after asbestos exposure, reflecting a long latency period before diseases like mesothelioma manifest.
Claims usually must be brought within three years of the ‘date of knowledge’ of the illness. However, we often handle claims where exposure took place many decades ago, ensuring no eligible person is overlooked.
Employer’s liability insurers typically pay compensation. Where no insurer exists, a government-established Payment Scheme can provide compensation for diagnosis dates after July 25, 2012 in relation to mesothelioma only. Our team helps identify and pursue all available funding sources.
Our team of experts
Jack Oliver
Solicitor
Stephen Green
Partner
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