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Successful asbestos related lung cancer claim against Barracks Fabric Printing

I was instructed by the son of the late Mr E, a former Barracks Fabric Printing Company Limited employee, who died of lung cancer. I had previously brought a successful claim on behalf of another...
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Settlement of pleural thickening claim against five defendants

We were instructed to act on behalf of Mr P in respect of a claim for compensation arising out of his diagnosis of diffuse pleural thickening. Mr P was exposed to asbestos by his five...
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Coming to terms with cauda equina: A client story

We recently recovered £400,000 in medical negligence compensation for our client, Alice*, following a delay in diagnosis of her cauda equina syndrome which has left her with persistent and permanent urinary and faecal incontinence, a...
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Successful asbestos claim against the Department for Communities and Local Government

We recently acted for the family of a man, Mr W, who sadly died from the asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma. The illness came on very rapidly. Mr W went on holiday to Tenerife with his daughter...
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Asbestos lung cancer claim settled for widow following provisional damages Court Order

We were instructed by Mr L, initially in respect of a claim for asbestos related pleural thickening, and successfully settled his claim for him in 2010 on a provisional damages basis. He had a Court...
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Asbestos claim settled for delivery driver exposed to asbestos by Cape Building

Our asbestos claims team were instructed by Mr H, following his diagnosis of pleural thickening, an asbestos related disease. Mr H was employed to collect and deliver various materials from different building suppliers as a...
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£88,000 settlement secured for former fitter with asbestos related lung cancer

Mr F instructed us at age 74 following his diagnosis of lung cancer. It was alleged that he contracted lung cancer as a result of his exposure to asbestos dust whilst working for both British...
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£130,000 compensation secured for son of former Leyland Construction foreman

Our asbestos claims team were instructed on behalf of Mr M who was diagnosed with mesothelioma. He worked for Leyland Construction Company Limited between 1949 and 1973. Mr M undertook his qualifications to become a...
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£40,000+ pleural thickening compensation claim settled for former joiner

Boyes Turner’s specialist asbestos claims team were instructed by Mr W who developed diffuse pleural thickening as a result of exposure to asbestos during his employment as a joiner with Carillion Construction (Contracts) Limited (which...
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Settlement of pleural thickening claim just two days before trial

We were instructed to act on behalf of Mr B in respect of a claim for compensation arising out of his diagnosis of pleural thickening. Mr B was employed by Benham & Sons Limited (which...
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Claim settled after washing overalls results in asbestos related disease

We were instructed by Mrs R following her diagnosis of an asbestos related disease. This claim involved a diagnosis of rounded atelectasis and traction bronchiectasis following exposure to asbestos whilst Mrs R was laundering her...
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Successful pleural thickening claim for plumber who cut asbestos sheets

Our asbestos claims lawyers were instructed by Mr D, a plumber who had been diagnosed with pleural thickening. Boyes Turner took a detailed statement regarding his employment history. Mr D was exposed when he worked...
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£400,000 compensation recovered after delay in diagnosis of cauda equina syndrome

Jayne began experiencing worsening back pain, and couldn’t tolerate sitting down. The pain extended from her back into her left leg and foot and Jayne was unable to walk properly. She had difficulty coping with...
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Compensation for family of former teacher exposed to asbestos in schools

Mr P instructed Boyes Turner, specialist asbestos compensation lawyers, following the death of his wife due to mesothelioma. Mrs P worked for London Borough of Newham as a teacher from 1983 until 1986 and was...
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Compensation for former bricklayer with asbestos related diffuse pleural thickening

Our client instructed our expert pleural thickening claims lawyers following the sad death of his father. Prior to his death Mr S had undergone a biopsy and had fluid drained from his lungs. He also...
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Pleural thickening claim settled for deceased plumber

Our specialist pleural thickening claims solicitors recently recovered compensation on behalf of Mr K in respect of a claim arising out of his diagnosis of asbestos related pleural thickening. Mr K was employed by Beeston...

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