Articles by ‘Jennifer Seavor’

Silicosis is not a new industrial disease. Its history dates back to at least 1700 when Dr Bernardino Ramazzini, considered to be the founder of occupational medicine, identified evidence of the disease in stone…

At the end of a person’s life, at an already difficult time, the families of those with mesothelioma have to face the difficult prospect of their loved one’s death being referred to the coroner…

Our specialist asbestos disease team secured a six-figure settlement sum for the wife/daughter of former Devonport Dockyard electricians who were indirectly exposed to asbestos dust through their work.

Dai was employed by Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council between 1981/82 and 2000/01. Whilst Dai’s main trade was plastering, he frequently had to assist with other tasks in Council properties which were being refurbished…

Specialist asbestos disease solicitor, Jennifer Seavor, was contacted by the family of the late Anthony Deacon following his death from mesothelioma in February 2021. Mr Deacon had been admitted to hospital at Christmas 2019…

Mr D spent his entire working life with Crown Packaging, formerly known as Metal Box and Carnaud Metal Box, at their Perry Wood site in Worcester. He worked for the company between 1960 and…

Malcolm Lenihan worked as a carpenter all his life. After leaving school, he commenced an apprenticeship with Tersons Limited in 1965. He worked for the company for 4 years on various contracts around London….

Ken was exposed to asbestos during his employment at British Uralite Plc between 1958 and 1959. His role involved moulding asbestos cement by using different sized wooden moulds to create pipes and guttering. As…

Patrick Sullivan contacted the specialist asbestos team at RWK Goodman following his diagnosis of mesothelioma. Jennifer Seavor, a Partner in the team, visited Mr Sullivan at home to discuss his diagnosis and exposure to…

Michael Hanks worked at Therfield School as a woodwork and metalwork teacher from 1962/63 – 1987/88. During his employment he worked on a project with other staff and students at the school, helping with…