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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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Compensation for former CEGB electrical fitter with asbestosis

Mr B was diagnosed with asbestosis after numerous investigations to determine the cause of his breathlessness. Mr B instructed Boyes Turner specialist asbestosis compensation lawyers. Mr B began working for the CEGB as an Apprentice...
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North Thames Gas Board fitter gets compensation after developing asbestosis

Boyes Turner’s specialist asbestos claims team were instructed by Mr Y, who developed asbestosis as a result of exposure to asbestos during this employment with the North Thames Gas Board in the 1960s and 1970s....
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£91,000 compensation recovered for widow of draughtsman

Mr D was a very fit man who was able to cycle and weight-train up until a few months prior to his death. From December 2012 he became increasingly breathless and was eventually diagnosed with...
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Asbestos related pleural thickening claim settled in just nine months

Mr F’s claim for asbestos-related diffuse pleural thickening was settled for the sum of £38,000, within nine months of him instructing Boyes Turner. Mr F worked with asbestos for approximately six years whilst an apprentice...
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Serious brain injury to new mother caused by negligent hospital care

Boyes Turner’s medical negligence group has this week secured a favourable High Court judgment following a trial to determine whether failings in care caused a woman, Ms Cooper, serious brain injury. In July 2005 Ms...
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Merchant seaman with asbestosis received £37,000 compensation

Mr W contacted Boyes Turner in April 2012, having been diagnosed with asbestos-related pulmonary fibrosis, otherwise known as asbestosis. Our specialist solicitors spoke to Mr F at length, and gleaned that he had a very...
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£100,000 awarded following delay in diagnosis of a patella tendon rupture

Our medical negligence team represented Thomas in this difficult case arising from a delayed diagnosis and treatment of a patella tendon rupture. Thomas had ongoing functional problems with his knee which affected his ability to...
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Family of North sea gas conversion worker awarded mesothelioma compensation

Boyes Turner’s specialist mesothelioma claims team were instructed by the family of Mr S who died of mesothelioma following his exposure to asbestos whilst working as a storeman. Mr S had worked as a storesman...
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Asbestos claim settled for daughter of pipe fitter following his death

Boyes Turner’s asbestos claims team were instructed by the daughter of a gentleman who had died from lung cancer and asbestosis on Christmas Day 2011, following exposure to asbestos whilst employed as a pipe fitter....
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Diffuse pleural thickening claim damages settled for former television engineer

Our asbestos claims team were instructed by Mr N to investigate a claim for diffuse pleural thickening following his exposure to asbestos whilst employed as a television engineer. Mr N was diagnosed with diffuse pleural...
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Compensation recovered for vehicle engineer with malignant mesothelioma

We received instructions from Mr M following his diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma, which he attributed to his years spent replacing brake pads as a vehicle engineer. Mr M had been employed by Midland Red Bus...

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