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Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that exists naturally in a fibrous form and is resistant to heat, water, chemicals and electricity. It was used virtually everywhere in UK during the 20th century and was incorporated into thousands of construction, commercial...

As specialist lawyers acting exclusively for claimants who have contracted an occupationally induced industrial disease we are always interested in any new disorder being recognised as diagnosable. Therefore, we were very interested to hear the significant news that...

For most of us our home is a place of sanctuary where we can retire after a busy day and relax and unwind, however for pensioner Janet Marchant recent changes to Southend Airport in Essex has left her with passenger jets lining up for take-off just 150ft (45.72m) from...

There are many studies that highlight that Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) including Carpel Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) are reaching new and epidemic proportions and when you consider the number of working hours people spend at computers alone you can easily understand...

John Woodcock, Independent MP for Barrow and Furness in Cumbria, has in a parliamentary speech highlighting the sad circumstances of a retired shipyard worker who died from mesothelioma just before Christmas, called on the government to change the compensation rules...

Experts have warned that Britons could be unwittingly exposing themselves to deadly asbestos particles released when using vintage Christmas decorations. Vintage baubles and other festive ornaments could contain the killer mineral in the form of fake snow made from...

There are growing concerns that the families of retired dock workers could have been exposed to deadly asbestos fibres brought home on overalls worn at work by their family members. Recent reports highlight the concerns after relatives of Mona Patterson, who died from...

The news that communities affected by the Grenfell Tower fire have received an apology from the chief executive of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) for the council’s lack of further tests for potential contamination in the surrounding area, which was...

There is no doubting that Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is certainly a painful and debilitating condition. It can occur in one or both hands and arises from compression of the median nerve as it passes into the hand due to swelling around the carpal tunnel and can...

Although the UK is one of the safest countries in the world to work in, the latest figures released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have shown that there are still considerable improvements that could be made. Significantly, a reported 1.3 million people...