A respiratory illness may be contracted through working long hours for several years in a job that exposes you to hazardous substances.
When a work-related illness lasts for a long period it is usually classed as an 'industrial disease'.
The Health and Safety Executive reports that, each year, some 12,000 people die from occupational respiratory disease. If you've suffered lung damage caused by work, you could make a compensation claim.
Yes. Respiratory illnesses fall within personal injury and industrial diseases. These are classed as civil cases (ie. no criminal charges involved) and so are covered by No Win No Fee solicitors in England and Wales.
Only pay a fee if you receive compensation
Where we offer No Win No Fee services typically customers pay 25%* of the amount recovered by our solicitors, although this will be subject to your individual circumstances and the actual fee may be less than this. Success fees are common practice and they were introduced when the law changed in April 2013.
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*Excluding Road Traffic Accident related claims where the accident happened on or after 31st May 2021. Here customers you will typically pay 30% + VAT due to changes introduced through Civil Liability Act 2018.
There are different rules for personal injury and medical negligence in Scotland. You can use No Win No Fee agreements for personal injury claims, but not all medical negligence claims will qualify.
Northern Ireland has different laws around No Win No Fee, but your solicitor will be able to discuss this with you and will answer any further questions you have.
