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News | 04:12:25

Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme (DMPS) – Tariff increases welcomed but has an opportunity been missed?

Historically people who developed mesothelioma after workplace exposure to asbestos, for employers who were no longer trading and whose insurers could not be found, would not receive compensation. When the Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme

Opinion | 04:12:25

HASAG’s counselling service

HASAG is a charity that provides much-needed support to patients affected by asbestos-related diseases, and their families. It was founded in 2006 by Diane Salisbury and Lynne Squibb in memory of their father, Dave Salisbury, who suffered from the asbestos-related disease, mesothelioma.

Uncategorised | 04:12:25

Charity spotlight: SARAG – Yorkshire & Humberside Asbestos Support Group

Yorkshire and Humberside Asbestos Support Group (SARAG) have been a lifeline for people across the region since it was founded in 1999, becoming a registered charity the following year. What started in Sheffield and Rotherham has grown over the years to reach right across the counties of Yorkshire, Humberside, and North Nottinghamshire, now supporting a population of around 5.7 million people in places like Barnsley, Bradford, Doncaster, Leeds, Hull, Rotherham, Sheffield, and York.

Case Study | 28:11:25

Five-figure settlement secured for claimant charged by cattle following transfer from another firm

RWK Goodman have secured a five-figure settlement for the personal injuries suffered by a claimant who was injured when she was attacked by a herd of cattle as she walked her dog.

Opinion | 14:11:25

What you need to know about UK Talcum Powder Mesothelioma claims

There has been much publicity recently about compensation claims for mesothelioma following talcum powder use. A group action was commenced in the High Court in London in October. The action seeks compensation for cancers allegedly caused by historic exposure to asbestos in talcum powder, including Johnson and Johnson baby powder. It is claimed that talcum powder contained asbestos until Johnson and Johnson switched to corn starch instead of talc in 2023.

Opinion | 13:11:25

Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme (DMPS) Tariff increases welcomed – but has an opportunity been missed?

Historically people who developed mesothelioma after workplace exposure to asbestos, for employers who were no longer trading and whose insurers could not be found, would not receive compensation. When the Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme...

Case Study | 13:11:25

Six-figure settlement secured following construction site accident that led to catastrophic injuries

Stephanie Pelling secured a six-figure settlement for a claimant who sustained life-threatening leg injuries while working on a construction site after being crushed by glass panels that had fallen from a crane.

Case Study | 13:11:25

Negligent scoliosis surgery leads to £150,000 settlement for young man with permanent injuries

Simon Elliman secured a lump sum of £1,200,000 for a 42-year-old man for an injury sustained in August 2019 following a negligent delay in diagnosis of cauda equina syndrome.

Case Study | 13:11:25

£1.2 million secured for delayed diagnosis of cauda equina syndrome

Simon Elliman secured a lump sum of £1,200,000 for a 42-year-old man for an injury sustained in August 2019 following a negligent delay in diagnosis of cauda equina syndrome.

Case Study | 12:11:25

Six-figure settlement for family of Kyle Stewart Limited employee

Mr T instructed RWK Goodman shortly following the Covid Pandemic. He had recently been diagnosed with mesothelioma having worked as a carpenter/joiner. The companies that he worked with at the start of his year...

Case Study | 12:11:25

Widow of Frederick Sage & Co joiner secures damages following her husband’s death

Mrs M instructed RWK Goodman shortly after Mr M had passed away from mesothelioma. Mr M had deteriorated very rapidly following his diagnosis and hadn’t been able to give a lifetime statement, although he...

Case Study | 11:11:25

How we secured a mesothelioma settlement for Kim after exposure to asbestos in the 1980s.

Find out how our specialist mesothelioma solicitors helped Kim secure compensation after she was diagnosed with mesothelioma, over 40 years after her exposure to asbestos as an employee at Tate & Lyle.

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